
ROM Player by Coops
20+ retro systems, zero installs — just drop a ROM and play
What it does
ROM Player is a browser-based retro gaming PWA — drop in a ROM, hit play, no installs required. Runs client-side via EmulatorJS, supporting 20+ systems: NES, SNES, N64, GB/GBC/GBA, PS1, PSP, NDS, Sega Genesis/Saturn/CD, and more. ROMs/BIOS never leave your device. Works offline, with save states, tuned rewind, gamepad support, and peer-to-peer ROM Exchange (no server). Free covers the core; Premium ($3 AUD/mo) adds cloud save sync, library sync, and Dropbox storage.
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