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Zaparoo

@zaparoo.com
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Zaparoo is the open source universal loading system that lets you launch games and media instantly using physical objects. zaparoo.org zaparoo.com

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 25/09/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0: build decks of games in the App, play them from one card, and change them without rewriting it. Like or save games for later too. No account needed, with optional sync through Zaparoo Online. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.18.0 and App v1.15.0 add decks you build in the App, likes, dislikes, and play later next to favorites, and Library sync with Zaparoo Online. Core also brings keyboard and gamepad inpu...
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AndyD @yourlamentablefriends.com · 16/09/2026
For those of you who like the 'ritual' of retro games but are finding yourself with dying hardware, ask your doctor if Zaparoo is right for you. This is a cool NFC system to let you start classic games with physical NFC tokens. If the game is still hard after 4 hours, consult a walkthrough.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 16/09/2026
Zaparoo App v1.14.1 is on the App Store and Google Play worldwide. Launchables in the Library tab, less battery use, and more reliable connections. zaparoo.org/blog/app-v1.... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo App v1.14.1 Released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo App v1.14.1 is on the App Store and Google Play worldwide. It adds launchables to the Library tab, uses less battery, and no longer gets stuck on a failed encrypted handshake when Core restart...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 05/09/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.17.2: reader auto-detect fixes on MiSTer and Linux, Steam and LaunchBox games on Windows actually stop, and Core stays visible to the App when your network changes. ACR122U on Linux? Turn auto-detect back on. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.17.2 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.17.2 fixes reader auto-detect on MiSTer and Linux, stops Steam and LaunchBox games properly on Windows, keeps Core discoverable when the network changes, speeds up browsing big MiSTer ...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 03/09/2026
Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 is out: much faster, new color schemes and look, a Hub you arrange yourself, and kiosk mode and more in the MiSTer OSD. Core v2.17.1 fixes a bunch of stuff. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 and Core v2.17.1 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Frontend v1.3.0 is much faster, gets a new look with 19 color schemes, an arrangeable Hub, redesigned settings, a clearer Update metadata dialog, a French translation, and a MiSTer Main build ...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 31/08/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.17.0: the Core under the next Frontend release on MiSTer, with Arcade Organizer duplicates fixed and one config line for nightly cores. Linux desktop and SteamOS leave beta with a Decky Loader plugin. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.17.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.17.0 adds automatic update checks with opt-in installs, 27 Linux emulator launchers, encryption by default on Linux and SteamOS, remote control through the User API, playtime extension...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 06/08/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.16.1: faster media updates on slow storage, database work that resumes after interruptions, and Hold mode fixes. Optical-drive auto-detection is now opt-in to avoid MiSTer physical CD core conflicts. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.16.1 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.16.1 fixes media indexing, search, backups, Hold mode, native audio, MiSTer launching, and macOS URL cards.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 30/07/2026
Zaparoo Online now has automatic MiSTer cloud backups through Warp, plus a free read-only User API. Protect saves and settings off-site, or connect your Zaparoo data to apps you choose. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Online: Cloud Backups and a New User API | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Online adds automatic device backups, MiSTer save protection, and a free User API for play history and third-party integrations.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 29/07/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 is out. Profiles add per-person playtime limits and separate MiSTer saves. Original discs can launch indexed copies on supported Linux setups. Plus new Linux/SteamOS launchers and Epilogue Operator readers on MiSTer. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.16.0 adds device profiles, device backups, large-library recovery, physical-disc launching, and new Linux, SteamOS, and MiSTer launchers.
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wizzo @wizzo.dev · 01/07/2026
Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 are out now, with hotfixes for browsing reliability, cover loading, launch responsiveness, and folder-based systems like PSX. #Zaparoo zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...
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Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.2 and Core v2.15.1 fix browsing issues, cover caching, launch responsiveness, and folder-based media.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 26/06/2026
Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 and Core v2.15.0 are out! New: a built-in MiSTer updater right on the Hub, native CRT setup, background audio, media-folder scraping, user data backups, and faster browsing. #Zaparoo Full notes: zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...
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Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 and Core v2.15.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Frontend v1.2.0 adds a built-in MiSTer updater, native CRT setup, custom artwork and names, faster browsing, launchable Other cores, and jump-to-letter navigation, while Core v2.15.0 adds back...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 11/06/2026
Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 are out now with smoother browsing, faster disc-folder libraries, safer media indexing, better scrape recovery after reboots, and `.mgl` Arcade scanning. zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.1 and Core v2.14.1 are patch releases focused on media browsing speed, scraping reliability, cover loading, settings pickers, and database resilience.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 08/06/2026
Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 + Core v2.14.0 are out: TATE mode, Resume Game, faster browsing, per-system media actions, better scraping progress, improved `gamelist.xml` imports, MiSTer RA launcher updates, and new startup hooks. #Zaparoo zaparoo.org/blog/zaparoo...
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Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 and Core v2.14.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Frontend v1.1.0 adds TATE mode, Resume Game, faster browsing, settings subpages, system media actions, and language updates, while Core v2.14.0 improves metadata scraping, media images, media ...
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Pixel Memories @pixelmemories.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Officially licensed #Zaparoo readers on the way
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 27/05/2026
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Community Showcase #5 | Zaparoo
Community Showcase #5: custom MiSTer cases, floppy disk launches, card back templates, cassette inserts, and more builds from the Zaparoo Discord community.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 09/05/2026
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Zaparoo Core v2.12.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.12.0 adds Launcher backend support, media browsing and metadata improvements, gamelist.xml scraping, favorites, MiSTer launcher updates, and reliability fixes.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 28/04/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 is out: Launch Guard, PixelCade support, RePlayOS support, faster media library reindexing, MiSTer custom core support, DualRAM launchers, and "**launch.last" for recently played games. Release notes: zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo
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Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.11.0: Launch Guard, PixelCade LED marquee support, RePlayOS support, MiSTer improvements, and media library updates.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 16/04/2026
#Zaparoo working in ReplayOS ✌️ Actually works amazing, basically same level as MiSTer and Batocera
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 31/03/2026
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Zaparoo MCP server available | Zaparoo
Hey! I've just published a new official Zaparoo MCP server that can be used with AI assistants. I'll be going over a few examples of how it's been useful for me in development, and maybe someone else ...
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 29/03/2026
Zaparoo Core v2.10.0 released. Playback controls for Kodi, ~25% faster indexing, new ZapScript commands, and a bunch of fixes. zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2...
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Zaparoo Core v2.10.0 released | Zaparoo
Zaparoo Core v2.10.0 is now available. Playback controls for Kodi, significantly faster indexing and search, new ZapScript commands, and plenty of fixes.
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 25/03/2026
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Community Showcase #4 | Zaparoo
Hey! Welcome back to the community showcase. I've got another batch of awesome stuff from our Discord members to share. Some really cool hardware builds this time, handmade wooden reader cases, and so...
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Ranny Snice @rannysnice.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
It's been a long time but I'm finally back at it with #Zaparoo #NFC cards. Here's a preview of the approach I've been wanting to make since the beginning. #MiSTerFPGA #TapTo @wizzo.dev
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Ranny Snice @rannysnice.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This is Street Fighter Alpha 3! #Zaparoo #NFC #MiSTerFPGA #Arcade
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Ranny Snice @rannysnice.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Final Fight #NFC #Zaparoo #TapTo #MiSTerFPGA
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Danny Page @danny.page · 03/03/2026
There we go, we have life! Next up (tomorrow), getting my @zaparoo.com cards setup. Also the whole "press OSD to save your save" thing is definitely something to get used to. Tips for handling this would be ideal!
chrono trigger intro screen on TV
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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 25/02/2026
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Wanna try some free Jaguar games? | Zaparoo
Reboot Games Zaparoo cards
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