About EmulationStation Desktop Edition
EmulationStation Desktop Edition is a frontend for browsing and launching games from your multi-platform game collection.
EmulationStation Desktop Edition 3.5.0
EmulationStation Desktop Edition is a frontend for browsing and launching games from your multi-platform game collection.
- By Leon Styhre
- Open Source
- Updated Sep 25, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Leon Styhre |
|---|---|
| Author | ES-DE |
| Version | 3.5.0 |
| Release date | 2026-09-25 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE |
| Requirements | Windows 11 or later |
| Install scope | All users |
Install EmulationStation Desktop Edition from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"setup.exe" /S
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Install EmulationStation Desktop Edition together with other apps in one command »
EmulationStation Desktop Edition version history
3.4.1 Apr 5, 2026
3.4.0 Nov 1, 2025
3.3.0 Jul 14, 2025
Other versions
- 3.2.0
- 3.0.1
- 2.2.1
- 2.0.1
Frequently asked questions
Is EmulationStation Desktop Edition free?
Yes. EmulationStation Desktop Edition is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of EmulationStation Desktop Edition?
The latest version is 3.5.0, released on Sep 25, 2026.
Is it safe to download EmulationStation Desktop Edition?
The download button links to the official installer published on gitlab.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with d673fc0b7af87b537d71eabce7c1bb28eda39ae025b7f99122ddd94217ebe909.
Which Windows versions does EmulationStation Desktop Edition support?
EmulationStation Desktop Edition requires Windows 11 or later and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install EmulationStation Desktop Edition silently?
Run the offline installer with "setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE -e --silent.
How do I uninstall EmulationStation Desktop Edition?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find EmulationStation Desktop Edition and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ES-DE.EmulationStation-DE -e.
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