NET-NES

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Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

NET-NES is ranked #4 of 26 in NES emulators on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

NET-NES plans and pricing

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NET-NES Free Free software under MIT License github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on NES emulators

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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The record

Purpose: NET-NES is a Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written in C# and capable of running some NES games.
Downloads: The project lists downloadable builds for win-x64, win-x86, osx-x64, osx-arm64, and linux-x64.
Interface: Launching the executable opens a basic GUI with File → Open ROM and Help → Manual.
Terminal options: The command-line options include loading a ROM, running a CPU JSON test, scaling the window, showing an FPS counter, and enabling debug mode.
Mapper support: Mapper 0 is supported; Mappers 1, 2, and 4 are implemented but described as experimental.
Compatibility: The README says it passes nestest CPU instruction tests and lists many tested games as working, while noting some games may show glitches or freeze.
Accuracy limitation: The PPU uses scanline timing rather than dot-by-dot timing, so the emulator is not cycle accurate and some games may be affected.
Planned features: The listed upcoming features include a debugger, Mapper 3, player 2 controller support, and audio.
Integration: The project says it uses raylib-cs, with Rlimgui-cs and ImGui.NET also used for its GUI.
License: The software is distributed under the MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, and distribution subject to the license conditions.
Support and feedback: The README directs users to open issues for bugs or feature requests and invites contributions through pull requests.
Intended audience: The maker says the project is freely available to contributors including emulation experts, Nintendo fans, retro enthusiasts, and newcomers.
Maker location: The maker's GitHub profile lists Toronto, Canada.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best NES Emulators in 2026#4 of 26

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Sources

github.com/BotRandomness/NET-NES· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/BotRandomness/NET-NES/blob/master/LICEN· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/BotRandomness· checked 4 Oct 2026