puNES

On the record

Build platforms

The project documents compilation for Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Windows.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Build status

The project describes its current executables as work-in-progress builds and warns that core changes may introduce bugs.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Command line

The README says to start puNES with -h to see available command-line options.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Languages

The README lists translations in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Linux downloads

The repository links to a work-in-progress Linux x86_64 AppImage build that is updated to the latest commit.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Linux requirements

Linux builds require CMake 3.14 or newer and Qt5 or Qt6 with OpenGL support, among other dependencies.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Mapper support

The README lists support for a broad set of numbered cartridge mappers and UNIF boards.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Portable mode

Portable mode can be enabled with a puNES.cfg file beside the executable, an executable name ending in _p, or the --portable option.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Product

puNES is a Qt-based Nintendo Entertainment System emulator and NSF/NSF2/NSFe music player.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Project license

The repository provides a COPYING license file, but the opened page does not state security certifications or compliance claims.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Purpose

puNES is a Qt-based Nintendo Entertainment System emulator and NSF/NSF2/NSFe music player.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Recording

Optional FFmpeg support enables audio and video recording; the README lists formats including WAV, MP3, AAC, FLAC, MPEG, H.264, WebM, and AVI.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Recording requirement

Audio and video recording support can be disabled, and is automatically disabled if the installed FFmpeg version is below 4.0.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Save-state compatibility

The README warns that save states from version 0.110 or earlier are no longer compatible with current work-in-progress builds.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Support

The README invites users to support the developer by buying them a beer and asks users to report ROM compatibility problems.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Supported systems

The project describes support for Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Windows.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Translations

The README lists translations in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

Video recording

With FFmpeg support, listed video recording formats include MPEG, H.264, HEVC, WebM, WMV, and AVI.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026

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