This website is for the original EmulationStation, last updated in 2015!
A graphical and themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games in one place, even without a keyboard!
This website is for the original EmulationStation, last updated in 2015!
A graphical and themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games in one place, even without a keyboard!
: Right-click on Part 1 and select "Extract Here" using a utility like WinRAR , 7-Zip , or The Unarchiver . The software will automatically pull data from part2.rar and subsequent files to complete the process.
: Ensure you have downloaded the entire set (Part 1 through the final part). bwhtb.part2.rar
: The acronym typically refers to a curated digital archive focused on Black history, culture, literature, and media. These archives are often shared within academic or cultural preservation communities to ensure access to rare or out-of-print materials. Technical Characteristics : Right-click on Part 1 and select "Extract
: When large folders or files (such as high-definition video libraries or extensive software backups) are too big to upload or download as a single unit, they are split into smaller "parts" using compression software like WinRAR or 7-Zip. : The acronym typically refers to a curated
Always ensure you are sourcing such archives from trusted repositories, as multi-part RAR files are a common format for sharing both legitimate cultural archives and unauthorized software or media.
: This file cannot be opened or "extracted" on its own. It requires all other parts (e.g., part1.rar , part3.rar , etc.) to be present in the same folder to reconstruct the original data. How to Use the File
: All parts must have identical names except for the part number (e.g., bwhtb.part1.rar , bwhtb.part2.rar ).
EmulationStation provides an interface that is usable with any 4-button controller, set up from within the program itself.
* Emulators themselves must be configured separately...for now.
EmulationStation includes a custom theming system that gives you control over how each screen looks on a per-system basis, from the system select screen to the game list.
Don't like our style? Try another set, or make your own!
Download the full name, description, box art, rating, release date, developer, publisher, genre, and number of players for every game in your library with the press of a button.
You can download an installer below.
The installer will install a pre-compiled
EmulationStation executable and a set of themes.
Or, you can build EmulationStation yourself!
Browse on GitHub »Remember, you need to configure EmulationStation to use your emulators!
You can read more about how to do that on the Getting Started page.
