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Ignition (gaming OS) VS EmulationStation

Compare Ignition (gaming OS) VS EmulationStation and see what are their differences

Ignition (gaming OS) logo Ignition (gaming OS)

A fully customizable "console" in your living room that not only plays all the classic...

EmulationStation logo EmulationStation

a graphical emulator front-end
  • Ignition (gaming OS) Landing page
    Landing page //
    2022-01-22
  • EmulationStation Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-10-20

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to Ignition (gaming OS) and EmulationStation)
Gaming
17 17%
83% 83
Emulators
19 19%
81% 81
Gaming Tools
20 20%
80% 80
Online Games
28 28%
72% 72

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, EmulationStation seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 13 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

Ignition (gaming OS) mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of Ignition (gaming OS) yet. Tracking of Ignition (gaming OS) recommendations started around Mar 2021.

EmulationStation mentions (13)

  • Anyone using a launcher?
    In my opinion the ideal situation would be a backend that any developer could build a frontend to that would suit their approach. For example there are many Retroarch frontends like Highscore, EmulationStation, etc. These all suit the needs for what some person may want. Source: about 1 year ago
  • SteamDeck Windows 11 Guide - Installed Win 11 on the SteamDeck and don't know what to do next? This is for you.
    Replacement for the epic EmuDeck. It utilises EmulationStation. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Is there a user interface that will load all roms from NES up through GameCube?
    I use EmulationStation on a lot of devices. It would cover what you're looking for. Other frontends I like are RetroArch and Daijisho. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Gifting an old pc to my handicapped grandson.
    If you want to piece meal and customize it RetroArch and Emulation Station is the way to go. Also have a robust wiki. Source: over 1 year ago
  • First ever “setup” im very poor
    Helpful link https://emulationstation.org/. Source: over 1 year ago
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What are some alternatives?

When comparing Ignition (gaming OS) and EmulationStation, you can also consider the following products

RetroBat - RETROBAT RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer.

RetroArch - RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

Retropie - RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine.

Batocera.linux - Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.

LaunchBox - LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Download it free!

Recalbox - Retrogaming open source operating system for Raspberry Pi, Odroid and PC.