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Ootake
What it is
Ootake is freeware for Windows that emulates the PC Engine, also known as TurboGrafx-16. Its developer aims to reproduce the original hardware’s sound, screen quality, operation, and detailed behavior. CD-ROM games can use a computer’s CD drive with a PC Engine CD-ROM system card, while Hu-CARD games require a ROM image file. Windows gamepads are supported, including assigning an additional controller as Player 1. The emulator includes save states and video filters, and version 3.06 added Arcade0 Stretched mode with dot-by-dot rendering for 256-pixel horizontal mode. Requirements list 32-bit or 64-bit Windows XP through 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. The maker provides no warranty or support.
For and against
For
- Freeware with no purchase price
- Supports PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 games
- Windows gamepad support
- Save states and video filters
- CD-ROM and Hu-CARD support
Against
- Windows only
- Some CD-ROM games may fail
- Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c
- No warranty or support
The verdict
Ootake focuses on close PC Engine behavior and supports several useful emulation features. Compatibility, Windows requirements, and the maker’s unsupported status should shape expectations.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users seeking a PC Engine or TurboGrafx-16 emulator with controller support and save states.
Plans and prices
Ootake
Freeware · Windows only · No warranty or support
Read 4 Oct 2026 · ouma.jp
On the record
- 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 · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Dependency
- The download page says Windows 10 and 11 require DirectX 9.0c.ouma.jp · read 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 · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Input
- Ootake supports Windows gamepads, including assigning an additional gamepad as Player 1.ouma.jp · read 4 Oct 2026
- Known limitation
- The maker notes that some CD-ROM games still fail to load data or progress.ouma.jp · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ootake is an emulator for the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16).ouma.jp · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 4 Oct 2026
