higan

What is higan?

higan is a versatile Nintendo multi-system emulator that supports a wide range of classic gaming platforms. Formerly known as bsnes, the project was renamed after expanding its capabilities to cover multiple console systems beyond the Super Famicom. Developed since 2004, higan currently emulates the Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS, as well as additional subsystems like the Super Game Boy, BS-X Satellaview, and Sufami Turbo. This comprehensive emulation solution enables users to faithfully experience a diverse collection of historic Nintendo games on modern devices

Highlights

• Supports multiple classic Nintendo console systems, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS
• Emulates additional subsystems like Super Game Boy, BS-X Satellaview, and Sufami Turbo
• Enables users to play a wide range of historic Nintendo games on modern devices
• Began development in 2004, initially as the bsnes project before expanding to a multi-system emulator