Open Source Licenses

Provenance is built on the shoulders of giants. These are the open-source projects and emulator cores that power it.

161
Total Projects
47
Native Cores
114
RetroArch Cores

Native Emulator Cores 47

Cores built directly into Provenance without RetroArch.

ProjectLicenseVersionCopyrightSystems
Atari 800GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team5200, 8bit
BeetlePSXGPL-2.0-only0Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Teampsx
Azahar (Experimental)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2013-2024 Citra Emulator Project, Azahar Emulator Contributors3ds
Desmume2015GPL-2.0-or-later1.1Copyright © 2005-2015 The DeSmuME Teamds
DolphinGPL-2.0-or-later11Copyright © 2003-2024 Dolphin Emulator Projectgamecube, wii
DosBoxGPL-2.0-or-later0.9.2Copyright © 2002-2021 The DOSBox Team, 2020-2024 Bernhard Schellingdos
DuckStationGPL-3.0-only2023.01.11Copyright © 2019-2024 Connor McLaughlinpsx
FCEUXGPL-2.0-or-later2.6.2Copyright © 2000-2024 FCEUX Teamnes, fds
Final Burn NeoLicenseRef-FBNeo1.0.0.2Copyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Teamneogeo, msx, msx2, arcade, nes, colecovision
FBNeoLicenseRef-FBNeoCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Teamneogeo, msx, cps, colecovision
FlycastGPL-2.0-only5.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributorsdreamcast
FreeIntvGPL-3.0-or-later2018.1.5Copyright © 2018 David Richardsonintellivision
GambatteGPL-2.0-or-later0.5.0Copyright © 2007-2014 Sindre Aaengb, gbc
GMELGPL-2.1-or-laterv0.6.1Copyright © 2003-2009 Shay Greenmusic
GearcolecoMIT1.0.1Copyright © 2021 Ignacio Sanchez Ginescolecovision
Genesis Plus GXLicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GXv1.7.4Copyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Ekegenesis, gamegear, mastersystem, sg1000, segacd
MednafenGPL-2.0-or-later1.32.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Teamsaturn, psx, lynx, ngp, ngpc, pce, pcecd, pcfx, sgfx, vb, ws, wsc, nes, fds, snes, gb, gbc, gba
Mini vMacMITb36Copyright © 2001-2020 Paul C. Prattmacintosh
MuMITv1.3.0Copyright © 2019-2023 Adin Scannellpalmos
Mupen64PlusGPL-2.0-or-later2.5Copyright © 2007-2024 Mupen64Plus Teamn64
Mupen64Plus-NextGPL-2.0-or-later2.4Copyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Teamn64
PPSSPPGPL-2.0-or-laterv1.13.2-2467Copyright © 2012-2024 Henrik Rydgård and PPSSPP Contributorspsp
PicoDriveLicenseRef-PicoDrive2.03Copyright © 2007-2024 notaz32X
Play!MIT0.58Copyright © 2012-2024 Jean-Philip Desjardinsps2
PokeMiniGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.60Copyright © 2011-2016 JustBurnpokemonmini
PotatorGPL-2.0-or-later1.1Copyright © 2000 Norbert Kehrer, 2011-2024 alekmaulsupervision
ProSystemGPL-2.0-or-later1.3Copyright © 2002-2004 Greg Stanton7800
ReicastBSD-2-Clause18.04Copyright © 2013-2019 Reicast Contributorsdreamcast
SameDuckMIT0.13.6Copyright © 2015-2024 Lior Halphonmegaduck
StellaGPL-2.0-or-later3.4.1Copyright © 1995-2024 Bradford W. Mott, Stephen Anthony, The Stella Team2600
TGBDualGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.8.3Copyright © 1997-2003 Hiigb, gbc
TIC80MIT24Copyright © 2017-2024 Vadim Grigoruk (Nesbox)tic80
VecXGPL-2.0-or-latera4ae282Copyright © 2002 Valavan Manohararajahvectrex
VisualBoyAdvanceGPL-2.0-or-later1.8.0Copyright © 2004-2024 VBA-M Teamgba
YabauseGPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.15Copyright © 2002-2024 Yabause Teamsaturn
blueMSXGPL-2.0-or-latersvnCopyright © 2003-2009 Daniel Vikmsx, msx2
EmuThreedsGPL-2.0-or-later1.0.6Copyright © 2013-2024 Citra Emulator Project3ds
EP128EmuGPL-2.0-or-later2.0.11Copyright © 2003-2024 István Vargaep128, zxspectrum
fMSXLicenseRef-fMSX0Copyright © 1993-2024 Marat Fayzullinmsx, msx2
FuseGPL-2.0-or-later0Copyright © 1999-2024 Philip Kendall and Fuse Contributorszxspectrum
HatariGPL-2.0-or-later1.8Copyright © 2001-2024 Hatari Contributorsatarist
mGBAMPL-2.00.10.3Copyright © 2013-2024 Jeffrey Pfaugba
MelonDSGPL-3.0-or-later0.9.4Copyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Teamds
OperaLGPL-2.1-or-later1.0.0Copyright © 2012-2024 Opera Libretro Contributors3DO
PCSX (Rearmed)LGPL-2.1-or-laterr23lCopyright © 1999-2024 PCSX-R Contributorspsx
Snes9xLicenseRef-Snes9x1.60Copyright © 1996-2024 Snes9x Contributorssnes
SnesticleLicenseRef-SNESticle1.0Copyright © 1997-2024 icersnes

RetroArch Cores 114

Cores powered by RetroArch / libretro.

ProjectLicenseVersionCopyright
RetroArchGPL-3.0-or-later1.27.1Copyright © 2011-2024 RetroArch Contributors
Beetle PSX (HW Renderer) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only0.9.44.1Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Team
Beetle PSX (SW Renderer) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only0.9.44.1Copyright © 1998-2014 Mednafen Team
Snes9x (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Snes9x1.61Copyright © 1996-2024 Snes9x Contributors
BSNES (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
BSNES HD (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near, 2020-2024 DerKoun
BSNES Mercury (Accuracy) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
BSNES Mercury (Balanced) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 Near
Flycast JIT (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-only2.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributors
Flycast JIT-less (Provenance Beta)GPL-2.0-only2.0Copyright © 2018-2024 Flycast Contributors
Parallel N64 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Team
Mupen64Plus-Next (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2024.10.29Copyright © 2008-2024 Mupen64Plus Team
Dolphin (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2025.11.13Copyright © 2003-2024 Dolphin Emulator Project
Mini vMac (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later36.04Copyright © Libretro Contributors
DosBox-Pure (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later0.9.2Copyright © 2002-2021 The DOSBox Team, 2020-2024 Bernhard Schelling
MelonDS (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-later0.9.4Copyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Team
MelonDS DS (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2016-2024 melonDS Team
NooDS (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © Libretro Contributors
DeSmuME (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-latergitCopyright © 2005-2024 The DeSmuME Team
Opera (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-later1.0.0Copyright © 2012-2024 Opera Libretro Contributors
NP2Kai (PC-98) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterrev.22-145Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle Supergrafx (PC Engine) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv1.29.0Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Nestopia (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv1.51.1Copyright © 2003-2008 Martin Freij
FCEUmm (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2000-2024 FCEU Team
Beetle Saturn (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.45.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Yabause (Saturn) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.15Copyright © 2002-2024 Yabause Team
Genesis Plus GX (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GX1.7.4Copyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Eke
Genesis Plus GX (Wide) (RetroArch)LicenseRef-Genesis-Plus-GXnightlyCopyright © 1998-2022 Charles MacDonald, 2007-2024 Eke-Eke
FBAlpha CPS1 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBAlpha CPS2 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBAlpha CPS3 (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeoNightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
FBNeo (RetroArch)LicenseRef-FBNeov1.0.0.02Copyright © 2004-2024 FinalBurn Neo Team
Geolith (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later2015.02.16Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle GBA (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Beetle VB (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
mGBA (RetroArch)MPL-2.0v0.10-devCopyright © 2013-2024 Jeffrey Pfau
VBA-M (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laternightlyCopyright © 2004-2024 VBA-M Team
SameBoy (RetroArch)MITv0.14.7Copyright © 2015-2024 Lior Halphon
MAME 2000 (RetroArch)BSD-3-Clausev0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2003 (RetroArch)BSD-3-Clausev0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2003 Plus (RetroArch)BSD-3-Clausev0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME 2010 (RetroArch)BSD-3-Clausev0.139Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
MAME (Current) (RetroArch)BSD-3-Clausev0.258Copyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
PCSX ReARMed (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-laterr21Copyright © 1999-2024 PCSX-R Contributors
Play! (RetroArch)MIT0.66Copyright © 2012-2024 Jean-Philip Desjardins
PPSSPP (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterGitCopyright © 2012-2024 Henrik Rydgård and PPSSPP Contributors
Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team
Atari 5200 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later3.1.0Copyright © 1995-2014 The Atari800 Development Team
Atari 2600 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later6.6Copyright © 1995-2024 Bradford W. Mott, Stephen Anthony, The Stella Team
Atari 7800 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.3eCopyright © 2002-2004 Greg Stanton
Atari ST/STE/TT/Falcon (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.8Copyright © 2001-2024 Hatari Contributors
Atari Lynx (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-later1.24.0Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Atari Jaguar (Virtual Jaguar) (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-later2.1.0Copyright © 2010-2024 ADB Contributors
RACE (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv2.16Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Beetle Neopop (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv0.9.36.1Copyright © 2005-2024 Mednafen Team
Game Music Emu (RetroArch)LGPL-2.1-or-laterv0.6.3Copyright © 2003-2009 Shay Green
Potator (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterv20200223Copyright © Libretro Contributors
Same CDi (RetroArch)BSD-3-ClauseNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 MAME Project
PalmOS (Mu) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
PokeMini (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
VecX (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 2002 Valavan Manohararajah
prBoom (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1993-1996 id Software, 1999-2000 Colin Phipps, Florian Schulze
ECWolf (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
TyrQuake (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1996-1997 id Software, 2007-2024 Kevin Shanahan
Vitaquake2 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Rogue) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Xatrix) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
Vitaquake2 (Zaero) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1997-2024 id Software
2048 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Rick Dangerous (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Sharp X1 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Thomson - MO/TO (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Amstrad - CPC/GX40000 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Commodore - C64 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - C128 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - PET (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Commodore - VIC-20 (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1998-2024 VICE Team
Philips - P2000T (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Sinclair - ZX Spectrum (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © 1999-2024 Philip Kendall and Fuse Contributors
MSX/SVI/ColecoVision/SG-1000 (blueMSX) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
TI-83 (Numero) (RetroArch)GPL-2.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Mesen (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
Mesen-S (RetroArch)GPL-3.0-or-laterNightlyCopyright © Libretro Contributors
EightyOne (ZX81) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
BSNES Mercury (Performance) (RetroArch)TBDnightly
FBAlpha 2012 (RetroArch)TBDNightly
FBAlpha 2012 NeoGeo (RetroArch)TBDNightly
fMSX (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Fairchild ChannelF (FreeChaf) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
FreeINTV (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Gambatte (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Gearcoleco (RetroArch)TBDNightly
gpSP (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Handy (Atari Lynx) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Beetle PC Engine (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Beetle PC Engine Fast (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Beetle PC-FX (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Beetle SNES (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Beetle WonderSwan (RetroArch)TBDNightly
NeoCD (RetroArch)TBDNightly
O2EM (Odyssey 2) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
PUAE (Amiga) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
PUAE 2021 (Amiga) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
QuickNES (RetroArch)TBDNightly
SameDuck (RetroArch)TBDNightly
ScummVM (RetroArch)TBDNightly
SMS Plus GX (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Snes9x 2002 (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Snes9x 2005 (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Snes9x 2005 Plus (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Snes9x 2010 (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Stella (Current) (RetroArch)TBDNightly
Stella 2023 (RetroArch)TBDNightly
VBA Next (RetroArch)TBDNightly

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