Emulator Compatibility

Emulator Compatibility

Argosy supports built-in Libretro emulation plus many external emulators. Some have limitations.

Known Limitations

Emulator	Issue	Workaround
ScummVM	Requires .scummvm config file	Configure games in ScummVM first
Vita3K	Games must be pre-installed	Install VPK in Vita3K before launching
Lemuroid	No intent launching	Open Lemuroid manually
Redream	Fails on Android 13+	Use Flycast instead
melonDS	Version-dependent behavior	Use nightly builds
XenDroid (Xbox 360)	Launch handoff from Argosy has not been confirmed on real hardware yet	Try launching normally and report whether the game starts; AX360E is available as a fallback
hakuX (Original Xbox)	Launch handoff from Argosy has not been confirmed on real hardware yet	Try launching normally and report whether the game starts. hakuX also needs its own BIOS files -- see BIOS

Recently Added Platforms

Platform	Built-in Core	External Option	Notes
Original Xbox	None	hakuX	New in v2.6.0. No built-in core; the launch handoff to hakuX has not been confirmed on real hardware yet -- please report whether your games actually start. Needs an MCPX boot ROM, a flash BIOS, and a hard disk image (see BIOS)
Capcom Play System (CPS 1/2/3)	FBNeo	RetroArch (FBNeo, or FB Alpha 2012 CPS)	Syncs from RomM's cps1/cps2/cps3 platforms. Keep ROM sets zipped
Game & Watch	GW	RetroArch (GW or MAME)	Syncs from RomM's g-and-w platform
Commodore Amiga	PUAE	RetroArch (PUAE or PUAE 2021)	Kickstart BIOS recommended (see BIOS); PUAE falls back to AROS without it. Multi-disk games support .m3u playlists
Xbox 360	None	XenDroid, or AX360E	New in v2.5.0. No built-in core; the launch handoff to XenDroid has not been confirmed on real hardware yet -- please report whether your games actually start
Apple II	None	RetroArch (AppleWin)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Macintosh	None	RetroArch (Mini vMac)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Enterprise	None	RetroArch (ep128emu)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
TI-83	None	RetroArch (Numero)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Java ME	None	RetroArch (SquirrelJME)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Commodore Plus/4	None	RetroArch (VICE xplus4)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Commodore 128	None	RetroArch (VICE x128)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Commodore PET	None	RetroArch (VICE xpet)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
PC-8800	None	RetroArch (QUASI88)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
Mega Duck	None	RetroArch (SameDuck)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us
CD-i	None	RetroArch (SAME CDi)	New in v2.5.0. RetroArch-only, no built-in core; the core is untested by us

Save Sync

Argosy attempts to locate saves for all emulators, but some may not be supported if the emulator stores data in hidden or private directories inaccessible to other apps.

Android Restrictions

Android 11+: Scoped storage limits direct file access. Argosy uses content URIs where possible.

Android 13+: Some emulators have launch issues due to stricter intent handling.

Steam Games

Steam games require a launcher app (GameHub or GameNative) installed on your device. Argosy detects available launchers automatically.

Missing or Broken Emulator Support?

If an emulator isn't supported or doesn't launch as expected, create an issue and we'll investigate.