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no$nes
What it is
no$nes is a free Windows 32-bit emulator and debugger for NES, Famicom Disk System, PC10, and VS systems. The download includes the emulator, debugger, and everynes documentation in help text. Release notes describe PC10 and VS Unisystem emulation, rough FamicomBox emulation limited to its menu, selectable NES or Famicom joypads, PC gamepads, and about 30 special controllers and add-ons. Development features include a VRAM viewer, most mappers, Famicom Disk System support, and NES technical specifications. Version 1.2 is listed at approximately 340 KBytes, with an aspect-ratio choice for square pixels or real PAL/NTSC ratios. Games are not included, and the Famicom Disk System BIOS is absent; that BIOS is needed only for FDS games. The maker allows free downloading, testing, and use, with optional donations through Patreon, card, bank transfer, or bitcoin.
For and against
For
- Emulator and debugger included together
- Supports NES, FDS, PC10, and VS systems
- VRAM viewer and mapper support
- Multiple controller options
- Free download and use
Against
- Windows 32-bit only
- Games are not included
- FDS games require a separate BIOS
- FamicomBox emulation is menu-only
The verdict
no$nes offers a compact, free Windows emulator with debugging and hardware-oriented tools. Its missing games and BIOS mean users must provide those materials separately.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need NES-family emulation, debugging, and technical viewing tools. Users supplying their own games and, when needed, FDS BIOS will fit the stated setup.
Plans and prices
no$nes
Download, test, and use for free · optional donations
Read 4 Oct 2026 · problemkaputt.de
On the record
- Controller support
- The v1.1 release notes describe support for PC gamepads, selectable zero to four NES or Famicom joypads, and about 30 special controllers and add-ons.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Current listed version
- The download page lists no$nes v1.2 as a Windows 32-bit version, approximately 340 KBytes.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Debug and development tools
- The v1.0 release notes list an emulator, debugger, VRAM viewer, most mappers, Famicom Disk System support, and NES technical specifications.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Donation options
- The maker lists Patreon monthly donations, credit card, bank transfer, and bitcoin as payment options.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Emulation coverage
- The v1.1 release notes list PC10 and VS Unisystem emulation, plus a rough FamicomBox emulation limited to its menu without games.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Games and BIOS
- The download does not include games or the Famicom Disk System BIOS; that BIOS is required only for FDS games.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Included download
- The download includes the emulator, debugger, and a copy of the everynes document in help text.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The about page identifies Martin Korth and says he was born in Hamburg and still lives there.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Price
- The maker says the software and documents can be downloaded, tested, and used for free, with optional payment if useful.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- no$nes is a NES/FDS/PC10/VS emulator and debugger for Windows.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Recent version update
- The release notes date no$nes v1.2 to 23 October 2018 and list an aspect-ratio option for square pixels or real PAL/NTSC ratios.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker welcomes constructive feedback, suggestions, comments, and bug reports, and says they do not have time to answer questions about using Game Boy emulators.problemkaputt.de · read 4 Oct 2026