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TurtleNES
A simple NES emulator for your browser.
NES EMULATOR
WELCOME TO TURTLENES

Old games with
simple emulation.

TurtleNES is a browser-based NES emulator built from scratch. Choose a ROM, start it up, and let the little turtle do the rest.

Runs locally Your ROM stays in your browser. TurtleNES does not download ROMs for you.
Illustrated TurtleNES turtle
TURTLENES BEACH OFFICE
WHAT IS TURTLENES?

TurtleNES is a small NES emulator made only by me that runs in your browser. It is designed to be straightforward, local, and easy to understand.

The emulator is written in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the NES hardware recreated in software.

Read about the project >>
FEATURES
01 Real NES CPU emulation
02 PPU graphics and timing
03 NES controller support
04 Web Audio NES sound
05 Cartridge and mapper support
06 Developer tools and debugging
WHY A TURTLE?
TurtleNES logo turtle

There is no complicated story. TurtleNES has a turtle because turtles are good.

The little turtle is the project's mascot and the only piece of branding you really need.

READY?

Open TurtleNES

BEFORE YOU START
1. Get a ROM

Use a legitimate NES ROM dump that you are allowed to use.

2. Open the emulator

Launch TurtleNES and choose your .nes file.

3. Play

Configure your controller and start the game.