Batocera vs Maximus Arcade
Batocera
batocera.orgMaximus Arcade
maximus-arcade.comSide by side
| Figure | Batocera | Maximus Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Emulation Frontends | 7.9 (#10) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Integrations | The documentation lists Kodi, RetroAchievements, The Bezel Project, Syncthing, NAS storage, and a web server among available features or integrations. | The maker lists LEDWiz and LEDBlinky support and says the frontend can be incorporated into Windows Media Center. |
| Purpose | Batocera Linux is a free, open-source retro-gaming distribution that can turn a computer or nano computer into a gaming console. | Maximus Arcade is Windows software for managing and launching classic arcade and console games through emulators. |
| Support | The project points users to its wiki and Discord for documentation and community support. | Technical support is provided through the forums; the about page says phone support is not provided. |
Plans
In their own words
Batocera
Batocera Linux is a free, open-source Linux distribution that turns compatible computers and small devices into retro-gaming consoles. It can run from a USB stick or SD card without changing the computer, or be installed permanently. Download builds are listed for desktop PCs, laptops, Intel-based Apple computers, handheld PCs, Raspberry Pi, Odroid boards, and other devices. Batocera supports many consoles, platforms, emulators, and related applications through a front end based on a modified EmulationStation. Its content downloader provides freely distributed ROMs, bezels, music themes, and other enhancements, with packages handled by pacman. Documentation covers Netplay for supported games and integrations including Kodi, RetroAchievements, The Bezel Project, Syncthing, NAS storage, and a web server. Installation requires at least 16 GB of storage; 32 GB is recommended. Batocera focuses on retro gaming and will not implement emulators for current-generation consoles.
Maximus Arcade
Maximus Arcade has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.