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What it is

FS-UAE is a free Amiga emulator for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with an emphasis on games and support for high-end Amiga systems. It emulates systems including the Amiga 500, 500+, 600, 1000, 1200, 4000, CD32, and CDTV. It accepts floppy images such as ADF and IPF, CD-ROM images such as ISO and BIN/CUE, and computer folders mounted as Amiga hard drives. Its optional graphical Launcher configures the emulator without configuration files and can identify games through the Open Amiga Game Database, retrieving covers and screenshots. The Launcher can also recognize many archived WHDLoad games. An on-screen menu supports gamepad control for tasks such as changing disks and loading save states. FS-UAE supports cross-platform online play and offers graphics options including aspect correction, zoom, shaders, and visual themes. It is free software under GPLv2, with some project parts and dependencies under other open-source licenses. It requires a moderately fast computer with accelerated OpenGL graphics; a gamepad or joystick is recommended, and users should ideally have the Kickstart ROMs for the systems they want to emulate.

Spec sheet

Purpose
FS-UAE is a cross-platform Amiga emulator with a focus on games, and it can also emulate high-end Amigas.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Support
The project directs support questions to its English Amiga Board subforum and also provides a Discord community and email contact.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
License
FS-UAE is free software licensed under GPLv2, with some other project parts and dependencies under LGPL or other open-source licenses.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Controls
Its on-screen menu supports gamepad control for actions such as swapping floppy disks and loading save states.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Developer
The site identifies Frode Solheim and contributors as the copyright holders and says FS-UAE is a hobby project supported by donations.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Disk images
It supports ADF and IPF floppy images, ISO and BIN/CUE CD-ROM images, and computer folders mounted as Amiga hard drives.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Emulated systems
It emulates Amiga 500, 500+, 600, 1000, 1200, 4000, CD32 and CDTV.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Game database
The Launcher integrates with the Open Amiga Game Database to recognize ADF, IPF and WHDLoad games and retrieve covers and screenshots.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Graphics
FS-UAE uses OpenGL and offers aspect correction, zoom, shaders and visual themes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Kickstart ROMs
The documentation says users should ideally have Kickstart ROMs for the Amigas they want to emulate.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Launcher
The optional graphical FS-UAE Launcher configures the emulator without requiring users to write configuration files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Online play
FS-UAE supports cross-platform online play over the Internet, designed to avoid desynchronization issues.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Requirements
The emulator requires a moderately fast computer with accelerated OpenGL graphics; a gamepad or joystick is recommended but not required.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
Website privacy
The website says it uses no tracking cookies, does not try to track visitors, and temporarily stores IP addresses in access logs when necessary.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net
WHDLoad
The Launcher can recognize many archived WHDLoad games in ZIP or LHA format and configure them to launch.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net

Plans and prices

FS-UAE Free Open-source Amiga emulator · donations optional Read 29 Sep 2026 · fs-uae.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Emulates several Amiga systems
  • Optional graphical Launcher avoids configuration files
  • Supports cross-platform online play
  • Gamepad menu supports disk changes and save states
  • Free software; donations are optional

Limits

  • Accelerated OpenGL graphics required
  • Kickstart ROMs are not included
  • A moderately fast computer is required
  • Gamepad or joystick recommended, though not required

Who it suits

FS-UAE suits Amiga game players who want to run supported systems on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its Launcher and gamepad menus may help users who prefer graphical setup and controls.

Verdict

FS-UAE documents broad Amiga model, image, and online-play support, alongside an optional graphical Launcher. It is free, but requires accelerated OpenGL and users should ideally supply their own Kickstart ROMs.

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