Ootake

Free plan Windows

What Ootake is

Ootake is a free Windows emulator for PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 games. Its developer says it aims to reproduce the original hardware’s sound, screen quality, operation and detailed behavior. Hu-CARD games require a ROM image file; CD-ROM games can be played using a PC’s CD drive and a PC Engine CD-ROM system card. Ootake supports Windows gamepads, save states and video filters. Version 3.06 added an Arcade0 Stretched display mode with dot-by-dot rendering for 256-pixel horizontal mode. The readme lists 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11; Windows 98 and Me are unsupported, and Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c. Some CD-ROM games may fail to load data or progress. Options that weaken intense flashing in Salamander and Necros no Yousai are enabled by default, though the readme advises people sensitive to flashing to take precautions. The maker describes Ootake as unsupported, without warranty, and used at the user’s own risk.

Who it suits

Ootake suits Windows users who want to play PC Engine games with support for gamepads, save states and video filters. Users should be comfortable with the maker’s no-warranty, no-support terms.

What it does well

Freeware for Windows.
Supports PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 games.
Includes save states and video filters.
Supports Windows gamepads.
CD-ROM games can use a PC CD drive.

What to know first

Windows 98 and Me are unsupported.
Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c.
Some CD-ROM games may fail to load or progress.
The maker offers no warranty or support.

Limits

The Ootake plan is freeware for Windows only, and the maker describes the program as unsupported and without warranty. Some CD-ROM games may still fail to load data or progress.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Ootake	Freeware · Windows only · No warranty or support	Free

As ouma.jp lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://www.ouma.jp/ootake/.
Use a supported Windows version: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11, in 32-bit or 64-bit.
If using Windows 10 or 11, install DirectX 9.0c.
For Hu-CARD games, provide a ROM image file.
For CD-ROM games, use a PC CD drive and a PC Engine CD-ROM system card.
Connect a Windows gamepad and configure it for play; an additional pad can be assigned as Player 1.

Verdict

Ootake offers PC Engine emulation with support for Hu-CARD and CD-ROM games, subject to the required files and hardware. It is Windows-only, and the maker provides no warranty or support.

Questions

How much does Ootake cost?

The Ootake plan costs nothing and is freeware.

Which games does it emulate?

Ootake is an emulator for PC Engine games, including TurboGrafx-16 titles.

Which operating systems does it support?

The readme lists 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Windows 98 and Me are unsupported; Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c.

What do I need to play Hu-CARD and CD-ROM games?

Hu-CARD games require a ROM image file. CD-ROM games can use a PC CD drive and a PC Engine CD-ROM system card.

Does Ootake support gamepads?

Yes. It supports Windows gamepads, including assigning an additional gamepad as Player 1.

Does the maker provide support or a warranty?

The maker describes Ootake as unsupported and without warranty, and says it is used at the user's own risk.

Facts from Ootake's own pages

Audience: The developer describes Ootake as a way to play PC Engine games with a feel as close to the real machine as possible. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
CD-ROM games: The readme says CD-ROM games can be played using a PC's CD drive and a PC Engine CD-ROM system card. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Dependency: The download page says Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Display options: Version 3.06 added an Arcade0 Stretched screen mode with dot-by-dot rendering for 256-pixel horizontal mode. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Flashing effects: The readme says options to weaken intense flashing in Salamander and Necros no Yousai are enabled by default, and advises users sensitive to flashing to take precautions. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Founded: 2006 · ouma.jp, 28 Sept 2026
Input: Ootake supports Windows gamepads, including assigning an additional gamepad as Player 1. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Known limitation: The maker notes that some CD-ROM games still fail to load data or progress. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Operating system: The readme lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11 in 32-bit or 64-bit as system requirements; Windows 98 and Me are unsupported. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose: Ootake is an emulator for the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16). · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
ROM images: Hu-CARD games require a ROM image file, and the readme warns that distributing ROM images to others violates copyright law. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Security: The maker says files on the site receive rigorous virus checks, while also describing the program as provided without warranty and used at the user's own risk. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Sound and fidelity: The developer says the emulator aims to reproduce the original hardware's sound, screen quality, operation, and detailed behavior. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026
Support: The maker describes Ootake as unsupported and says the author may not reply to forum posts due to time constraints. · ouma.jp, 4 Oct 2026

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