Virtual Jaguar
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Virtual Jaguar is ranked #12 of 54 in multi-system emulators on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
Compared on multi-system emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Atari systems
- Atari Jaguar; Jaguar CDgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Androidgithub.com
- Save states
- Yesgithub.com
- Netplay
- Yesgithub.com
- Controller remapping
- Yesgithub.com
- BIOS required
- Nogithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Virtual Jaguar libretro is an open-source emulator core for Atari Jaguar cartridges and Jaguar CD, designed to run with RetroArch.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Emulation
- The core emulates the Jaguar’s 68000, GPU, DSP, Object Processor, and Jaguar CD hardware.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported games and media
- It supports cartridge formats including .j64, .jag, .rom, .abs, .cof, .bin, and .prg, plus Jaguar CD CUE, CDI, and CHD images.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- BIOS
- Console and Jaguar CD BIOS images are embedded, so external BIOS files are not required.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- RetroArch features
- The core supports RetroAchievements, run-ahead, rewind, netplay, save states, cheats, shaders, remapping, and fast-forward through the libretro frontend.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Jaguar CD
- Jaguar CD images can use either a high-level-emulated BIOS or a real BIOS path, and audio CDs play with the Virtual Light Machine visualizer.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Networking
- JagLink and netlink link-cable emulation supports TCP transport and a multi-peer hub, and the project documents Doom deathmatch over LAN validation.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Enhancements
- Optional enhancements include true-color rendering, 2× internal resolution, overclock controls, and adjustable CD read speed.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The core runs through RetroArch and supports its libretro frontend features, including RetroAchievements.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Security
- The security policy says release binaries are built on GitHub Actions from public source and each GitHub release includes SHA-256 checksums for artifact verification.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project directs questions and compatibility reports to GitHub Discussions and confirmed bugs to GitHub Issues.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Limitations
- The blitter is not fully cycle-accurate, GPU/DSP pipeline hazards are not yet modeled, and some titles can run too fast.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- Release CI builds for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS, among additional console and WebAssembly targets.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
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Sources
- github.com/libretro/virtualjaguar-libretro· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/libretro/virtualjaguar-libretro/blob/ma· checked 29 Sept 2026