A NES Emulator Written in Emacs Lisp

In plain words

A NES Emulator Written in Emacs Lisp is a Nintendo Entertainment System emulator built entirely in Emacs Lisp, the programming language used to extend the Emacs text editor. It allows users to play classic NES games within Emacs. The project is designed for retro gaming enthusiasts and Emacs users interested in emulation technology. What stands out is the unusual choice of implementation language—creating a fully functional game emulator in Emacs Lisp demonstrates both technical ingenuity and the flexibility of the Emacs ecosystem.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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