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Lakka 5.0 Released for Retro Gaming Enthusiasts

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 14, 2024,

updated Apr 18, 2024

Lakka, the lightweight operating system aimed at converting small computers like the Raspberry Pi into full-blown retro game consoles, recently hit version 5.0. This new release adds many updates and improvements that promise to further refine fans’ gaming experience of classic titles.

The core of Lakka 5.0 is based on LibreELEC 11.0, ensuring a stable and efficient operating environment. Major changes in this release include updated RetroArch, a frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, to version 1.17.0. It is the backbone of Lakka’s gaming experience, allowing a polished interface and support for many emulator cores.

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Lakka 5.0 retro gaming Linux-based operating system now available with updated LibreELEC and RetroArch

The update brings numerous core updates and additions, enhancing stability and functionality across the platform. Notable new cores include dirksimple for playing Dragon’s Lair, dosbox-core for experiencing classic DOS games, and ep128emu, which emulates several classic computers like the Enterprise 64/128 and Amstrad CPC.

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Lakka 5.0 Linux Distro Release: Upgrade Your Retro Gaming Experience With This!

Lakka uses LibreELEC and RetroArch as its foundation to provide you with a lightweight and powerful system for your retro gaming needs. It has support for things such as multiplayer gaming (local/internet), wireless gamepads, and various small-board computers (SBCs).

In a recent announcement, its developers brought out a new release, “Lakka 5.0”, that has some useful upgrades to offer. So, let's take a look at it.

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Lakka 5.0 release

New version of Lakka has been released!

We are happy to announce the new and updated version of Lakka.