https://www.lakka.tv/ 2026-02-21T09:00:00Z Lakka https://www.lakka.tv/articles tag:www.lakka.tv,2026-02-21:/articles/2026/02/21/lakka-6.1/ 2026-02-21T09:00:00Z 2026-02-21T09:00:00Z vudiq https://www.lakka.tv/articles <p><img src="media/thumb.png" alt="Thumbnail" /> <em>Thumbnail by jdalmanza</em></p> <p>New version of Lakka has been released!</p> <p>A long-awaited new version of Lakka is finally here! After the release of Lakka 5.0 in April 2024, we took our time to modernize the base system, refresh the entire core ecosystem, and introduce several highly requested features. Today, we’re excited to present Lakka 6.1 - our biggest update in years.</p> <h1 id="release-summary">Release summary</h1> <h2 id="major-base-system-upgrades">Major Base System Upgrades</h2> <p>Lakka 6.1 is now built on the LibreELEC 12.2 build system, bringing a modernized foundation, improved hardware support, and updated drivers across the board. In addition, we moved to the currently latest long-term-support kernel series (6.18), integrating all required upstream changes to ensure that every supported platform can run reliably on this kernel.</p> <p>We also ship with the latest stable RetroArch 1.22.2, including all its new UI improvements, latency optimizations, and quality-of-life enhancements.</p> <ul> <li>Mesa updated to <a href="https://docs.mesa3d.org/relnotes/25.1.9.html">25.1.9</a></li> <li>Updated Linux kernel <ul> <li>mainline: 6.18.7</li> <li>raspberry: 6.12.66 (6.18.y is not yet stable enough)</li> <li>amlogic: 6.18.0</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="new-and-updated-libretro-cores">New and Updated Libretro Cores</h2> <p>Just like previous releases, all existing cores have been updated to their latest upstream versions. But Lakka 6.1 also introduces a fresh batch of newly added libretro cores, expanding the range of systems and experiences you can emulate.</p> <ul> <li><code>amiarcadia</code> - Emerson Arcadia 2001 / Interton VC 4000 / Elektor TV Games Computer / Arcade coin-ops Zaccaria and Malzak</li> <li><code>amiberry</code> - Commodore Amiga / CD32</li> <li><code>anarch</code> - Doom clone engine</li> <li><code>ardens</code> - Arduboy FX</li> <li><code>b2</code> - BBC Micro</li> <li><code>bsnes_jg</code> - Super Nintendo</li> <li><code>clownmdemu</code> - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis</li> <li><code>dice</code> - Early CPU‑less arcade machines</li> <li><code>doublecherrygb</code> - Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color</li> <li><code>doukutsu_rs</code> - Cave Story</li> <li><code>gam4980</code> - BBK Longman 4980 electronic dictionary</li> <li><code>geargrafx</code> - PC Engine / TurboGrafx‑16</li> <li><code>gearlynx</code> - Atari Lynx</li> <li><code>holani</code> - Atari Lynx</li> <li><code>lrps2</code> - Sony Playstation 2 (supersedes <code>pcsx2</code>)</li> <li><code>m2000</code> - Philips P2000T</li> <li><code>melondsds</code> - Nintendo DS</li> <li><code>noods</code> - Nintendo DS</li> <li><code>panda3ds</code> - Nintendo 3DS</li> <li><code>pd777</code> - Epoch - Cassette Vision</li> <li><code>pzretro</code> - PuzzleScript engine</li> <li><code>skyemu</code> - Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Game Boy Advance / DS</li> <li><code>tamalibretro</code> - Tamagotchi</li> <li><code>virtualxt</code> - Turbo PC/XT</li> </ul> <h2 id="raspberry-pi-composite-optimized-images">Raspberry Pi Composite Optimized Images</h2> <p>One of the most exciting additions in Lakka 6.1 is official Raspberry Pi images designed specifically for CRT televisions. These builds include:</p> <ul> <li>Composite‑optimized video output</li> <li>Correct analog timings</li> <li>Preconfigured resolutions for 240p/480i</li> <li>Tweaked RetroArch settings for authentic CRT behavior</li> </ul> <p>This makes Lakka 6.1 the easiest way yet to build a true retro gaming setup using a Raspberry Pi and a classic CRT TV. You can find more information in separate <a href="/articles/2024/05/02/rpi-composite/">article</a>.</p> <h2 id="set-up-script">Set-up script</h2> <p>A new script was added, that is run during the first boot. After flashing the image you can modify two text files, that will be used during the first boot to set-up Wi-Fi and add or override default RetroArch configuration.</p> <p>Edit <code>wifi-config.txt</code> file to configure Wi-Fi connection. Just uncomment <code>SSID=</code> and <code>PSK=</code> lines and add your Wi-Fi network name (<code>SSID</code>) and Wi-Fi password (<code>PSK</code>) and these values will be used to connect to your Wi-Fi network.</p> <p>Edit <code>retroarch-overrides.txt</code> file and add RetroArch configuration keys/values that will be added to the default RetroArch configuration file shipped with Lakka.</p> <p>Values from above files are used only during the very first boot after flashing the image during the partition set-up. Modifying these files for subsequent boots has no effect.</p> <h1 id="full-changelog">Full Changelog</h1> <p>A detailed list of all changes, fixes, and updates is available on our <a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/compare/v5.0...v6.1">GitHub</a>.</p> <h1 id="known-issues">Known issues</h1> <p>See <a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/issues">GitHub</a> for information about currently open bugs and issues and also for possible workarounds for these bugs/issues.</p> <h1 id="final-notes">Final notes</h1> <p>You can download the latest release from <a href="/get/">Lakka download page</a>. If you want to follow the development of Lakka more closely, you can download <a href="https://nightly.builds.lakka.tv/latest/">latest Lakka development builds</a>.</p> <p>If you want to show your support for further development of the Libretro projects and ecosystem, you can learn more <a href="https://retroarch.com/index.php?page=donate">here</a>.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience during this long development cycle! We’d like to extend our deepest thanks also to the entire Lakka and Libretro community — contributors, testers, translators, and especially the developers behind the incredible libretro cores. Your dedication, creativity, and collaboration make each release possible.</p> <p>And as always, happy retro-gaming!</p> tag:www.lakka.tv,2024-05-02:/articles/2024/05/02/rpi-composite/ 2024-05-02T10:00:00Z 2024-05-02T10:00:00Z vudiq https://www.lakka.tv/articles <p><img src="media/thumb.png" alt="Thumbnail" /> <em>Thumbnail by MegaManGB</em></p> <p>Special community version of Lakka has been released!</p> <p>This special version is aimed at Raspberry Pi SBCs, namely Pi 3, Pi 4 and Pi 5. Out of the box these builds work with the composite video and analog audio outputs of these SBCs. In case of Pi 5 some soldering and a USB to 3,5 mm jack soundcard/dongle are required.</p> <h1 id="release-summary">Release summary</h1> <p>This version of Lakka is set up to use analog video and audio outputs, so no changes after flashing the image are required. Two different versions of Raspberry Pi kernels have been used. Raspberry Pi 5 uses kernel 6.6.y, but Pi 3 and Pi 4 use kernel 5.10.y due to broken analog video output in kernel 6.6.y. RetroArch is updated to commit tagged 1.18.0 and all libretro cores are same version as latest v5.0 release. Mesa is at version 24.0.6.</p> <p>Due to issues (hiccups and stutters) on the current release (<code>Lakka-v5.x</code>) and development (<code>devel</code>) branches, this community version is based on the <code>Lakka-v4.x</code> branch, where these issues are not present.</p> <p>The community is grateful to all Raspberry Pi engineers and namely to <a href="https://github.com/njhollinghurst">njhollinghurst</a>, who contributed latest updates to the driver for the RP1 VEC of the Pi 5 and provided detailed explanations and help in Raspberry Pi forums. Many thanks also to MegaManGB for hours of testing.</p> <p>Currently only images with NTSC preset are available, but we will update this article with instructions for PAL users.</p> <p>You can download the images from below links:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://le-builds.lakka.tv/RPi3-Composite.aarch64/Lakka-RPi3-Composite.aarch64-6.1.img.gz">Raspberry Pi 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://le-builds.lakka.tv/RPi4-Composite.aarch64/Lakka-RPi4-Composite.aarch64-6.1.img.gz">Raspberry Pi 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://le-builds.lakka.tv/RPi5-Composite.aarch64/Lakka-RPi5-Composite.aarch64-6.1.img.gz">Raspberry Pi 5</a></li> </ul> <p>Once updated images will be released with community fixes and updates, use the built-in online updater to download new updates.</p> <p>Remember to configure each core individually to have an integer vertical height, which varies per core (like 224 or 240 for NES). And mainly use a tvout shader to horizontally even out / blur pixels and alleviate composite artifacting.</p> <h2 id="update-may-10th-2024--may-15th-2024">Update May 10th, 2024 / May 15th, 2024</h2> <p>We now include shader specially crafted for CRT televisions using composite input. Also most of the libretro cores are now preconfigured to run at the correct aspect ratio.</p> <p>Here is a small demonstration from MegaManGB:</p> <p><img src="media/compare.png" alt="Comparison of various outputs" /></p> <h3 id="wi-fi-configuration">Wi-Fi configuration</h3> <p>You can edit <code>wifi-config.txt</code> to setup Wi-Fi network access after flashing the image and before the first boot. Just uncomment lines <code>SSID=</code> and <code>PSK=</code> and add your network name (SSID) and password (PSK). It is recommended to use standard characters for both, try to avoid asterisk, semicolon, backslash, spaces and quotes - single and double. You can still use RetroArch to connect to Wi-Fi network as usually, this only helps to set up the Wi-Fi network in advance.</p> <h3 id="pal-users">PAL users</h3> <p>If you are using a PAL TV, you will need to edit and modify <code>cmdline.txt</code> and <code>retroarch-overrides.txt</code> in the FAT32 partition. Below are instructions for individual devices. These instructions are also included in the files as comments. In case of <code>retroarch-overrides.txt</code> you just need to uncomment those lines. In <code>cmdline.txt</code> the very first line has to be modified according to the instructions. Please keep in mind that no line breaks are allowed between the arguments - all arguments must be in single line.</p> <h4 id="rpi3-and-rpi4">RPi3 and RPi4:</h4> <p>In <code>cmdline.txt</code> change</p> <pre><code>video=Composite-1:720x480@60e vc4.tv_norm=NTSC-J </code></pre> <p>to</p> <pre><code>video=Composite-1:720x576@50e </code></pre> <p>In <code>retroarch-overrides.txt</code> add / uncomment following lines:</p> <pre><code>video_autoswitch_refresh_rate = "3" video_refresh_rate = "50.08" </code></pre> <p>If you already installed Lakka (i.e. the first boot with partition resizing is already done), modify these options:</p> <ul> <li>Settings → Video → Output → <ul> <li>change Vertical Refresh rate to 50.080 using left/right D-PAD on your gamepad or use the on-screen keyboard</li> <li>change Automatic Refresh Rate Switch to OFF</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Then save the settings (not needed if saving of settings on exit is enabled - default behavior) and restart RetroArch.</p> <h4 id="rpi5">RPi5:</h4> <p>In <code>cmdline.txt</code> change</p> <pre><code>video=Composite-1:720x480,tv_mode=NTSC-J drm_rp1_vec.cmode=27000:721/16/64/58,480/6/6/34 </code></pre> <p>to</p> <pre><code>video=Composite-1:720x576,tv_mode=PAL drm_rp1_vec.cmode=27000,721/12/64/68,576/4/6/38 </code></pre> <p>In <code>retroarch-overrides.txt</code> add / uncomment following line:</p> <pre><code>video_fullscreen_y = "576" </code></pre> <p>It is very important to change the Y resolution before first boot, otherwise RetroArch will be not able start normally. If you happen to be in this situation, you have to edit the configuration file in <code>/storage/.config/retroarch/retroarch.cfg</code> (via ssh) or <code>\\lakka-ip\Configfiles\retroarch\retroarch.cfg</code> (via network share) and change the value of the key <code>video_fullscreen_y</code> to <code>576</code>. After saving the file RetroArch should pick up the updated file and start normally.</p> <h1 id="known-issues">Known issues</h1> <p>As this is a community release, there is no official support, but feel free to join the community on Discord (channel <code>#lakkatv</code>) using the invite link in the footer!</p> <h1 id="final-notes">Final notes</h1> <p>If you want to show your support for further development of the Libretro projects and ecosystem, you can learn more <a href="https://retroarch.com/index.php?page=donate">here</a>.</p> <p>Happy retro-gaming!</p> tag:www.lakka.tv,2024-04-13:/articles/2024/04/13/lakka-5.0/ 2024-04-13T08:00:00Z 2024-04-13T08:00:00Z vudiq https://www.lakka.tv/articles <p><img src="media/thumb.png" alt="Thumbnail" /> <em>Thumbnail by jdalmanza</em></p> <p>New version of Lakka has been released!</p> <p>We are happy to announce the new and updated version of Lakka.</p> <h1 id="release-summary">Release summary</h1> <p>Changes since version 4.3:</p> <ul> <li>Based on LibreELEC 11.0 build system</li> <li>RetroArch updated to <a href="https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-1-17-0-release/">1.17.0</a></li> <li>Cores updated to their most recent versions</li> <li>New cores added: <ul> <li><code>dirksimple</code>: Dragon’s Lair player</li> <li><code>dosbox-core</code>: DOSBox</li> <li><code>ep128emu</code>: Enterprise 64/128, Videoton TVC, Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum</li> <li><code>geolith</code>: Neo Geo AES and MVS Cartridge Systems</li> <li><code>jaxe</code>: XO-CHIP/S-CHIP/CHIP-8</li> <li><code>numero</code>: TI-83</li> <li><code>thepowdertoy</code>: The Powder Toy</li> <li><code>vice_xpet</code>: Commodore PET</li> <li><code>vircon32</code>: Virtual Game Console inspired by 16/32-bit systems</li> <li><code>vitaquake2</code>: Quake II</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mesa updated to <a href="https://docs.mesa3d.org/relnotes/24.0.4.html">24.0.4</a></li> <li>Updated Linux kernel <ul> <li>mainline: 6.1.84</li> <li>raspberry: 6.1.77</li> <li>amlogic: 6.1.38</li> </ul> </li> <li>Added images for following devices <ul> <li>Raspberry Pi 5</li> <li>Raspberry Pi Zero 2 in Retroflag GPI Case 2W</li> <li>Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 in Retroflag GPI Case 2</li> <li>Generic PC: <ul> <li>Support for nVidia GPUs (using proprietary nVidia driver, separate image)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Allwinner SOC: <ul> <li>OrangePi Zero2</li> <li>OrangePi 3 LTS</li> </ul> </li> <li>Amlogic SOC: <ul> <li>BananaPi CM4</li> <li>BananaPi M2 Pro</li> <li>BananaPi M2S</li> <li>BananaPi M5</li> <li>Radxa Zero</li> <li>Radxa Zero2</li> <li>WeTek Core</li> <li>WeTek Hub</li> <li>WeTek Play 2</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rockchip SOC: <ul> <li>Firefly ROC-PC Plus</li> <li>OrangePi 4 LTS</li> <li>Radxa Rock Pi 4 Plus</li> <li>Radxa Rock Pi 4 C Plus</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://forums.libretro.com/t/retrorama-for-xmb/43690">Retrorama</a> - theme and dynamic wallpapers for XMB</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/compare/v4.3...v5.0">Full changelog</a></p> <h1 id="known-issues">Known issues</h1> <p>See <a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/issues">GitHub</a> for information about currently open bugs and issues and also for possible workarounds for these bugs/issues.</p> <h1 id="final-notes">Final notes</h1> <p>You can download the latest release from <a href="/get/">Lakka download page</a>. If you want to follow the development of Lakka more closely, you can download <a href="https://nightly.builds.lakka.tv/latest/">latest Lakka development builds</a>.</p> <p>If you want to show your support for further development of the Libretro projects and ecosystem, you can learn more <a href="https://retroarch.com/index.php?page=donate">here</a>.</p> <p>Happy retro-gaming!</p> tag:www.lakka.tv,2023-01-17:/articles/2023/01/18/lakka-4.3/ 2023-01-17T09:00:00Z 2023-01-17T09:00:00Z vudiq https://www.lakka.tv/articles <p><img src="media/thumb.png" alt="Thumbnail" /> <em>Thumbnail by jdalmanza</em></p> <p>New version of Lakka has been released!</p> <p>We are happy to announce the new and updated version of Lakka.</p> <h1 id="release-summary">Release summary</h1> <p>Changes since version 4.2:</p> <ul> <li>RetroArch updated to <a href="https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-1-14-0-release/">1.14.0</a></li> <li>Cores updated to their most recent versions <ul> <li><code>fake-08</code>: added new libretro core (Pico-8)</li> <li><code>mojozork</code>: added new libretro core (Z-Machine)</li> <li><code>puae2021</code>: added new libretro core (Amiga, less demanding version of the core)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mesa updated to <a href="https://docs.mesa3d.org/relnotes/22.1.7.html">22.1.7</a></li> <li>Added image for Orange Pi 4 LTS (Rockchip RK3399)</li> <li>Added support for more Nintendo Switch variants (Hekate 6.0.1+ is required, on Nintento Switch Lite use touchscreen to change the default input device: Settings → Input → Port 1 Controls → Device Index → top most item)</li> <li>Updated Linux kernel <ul> <li>mainline: 5.10.123</li> <li>raspberry: 5.10.110</li> <li>amlogic: 5.11.22</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/compare/v4.2...v4.3">Full changelog</a></p> <h1 id="known-issues">Known issues</h1> <p>See <a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/issues">GitHub</a> for information about currently open bugs and issues and also for possible workarounds for these bugs/issues.</p> <h1 id="final-notes">Final notes</h1> <p>You can download the latest release from <a href="/get/">Lakka download page</a>. If you want to follow the development of Lakka more closely, you can download <a href="https://nightly.builds.lakka.tv/latest/">latest Lakka nightly builds</a>.</p> <p>If you want to show your support for further development of the Libretro projects and ecosystem, you can learn more <a href="https://retroarch.com/index.php?page=donate">here</a>.</p> <p>Happy retro-gaming!</p> tag:www.lakka.tv,2022-04-27:/articles/2022/04/27/lakka-4.2/ 2022-04-27T19:45:00Z 2022-04-27T19:45:00Z vudiq https://www.lakka.tv/articles <p><img src="media/thumb.png" alt="Thumbnail" /> <em>Thumbnail by jdalmanza</em></p> <p>New version of Lakka has been released!</p> <p>We are happy to announce the new and updated version of Lakka.</p> <h1 id="release-summary">Release summary</h1> <p>Changes since version 4.1:</p> <ul> <li>RetroArch updated to <a href="https://www.libretro.com/index.php/retroarch-1-10-3-release/">1.10.3</a></li> <li>Cores updated to their most recent versions <ul> <li><code>a5200</code>: added new libretro core</li> <li><code>race</code>: fixed savestates on arm platforms</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mesa updated to <a href="https://docs.mesa3d.org/relnotes/22.0.2.html">22.0.2</a></li> <li>Amlogic: disable composite output on generic TV boxes by default</li> <li>Generic: fix/add back support for <a href="https://www.ventoy.net">Ventoy</a></li> </ul> <h1 id="known-issues">Known issues</h1> <p>See <a href="https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/issues">GitHub</a> for information about currently open bugs and issues and also for possible workarounds for these bugs/issues.</p> <h1 id="final-notes">Final notes</h1> <p>You can download the latest release from <a href="/get/">Lakka download page</a>. If you want to follow the development of Lakka more closely, you can download <a href="https://nightly.builds.lakka.tv/latest/">latest Lakka nightly builds</a>.</p> <p>If you want to show your support for further development of the Libretro projects and ecosystem, you can learn more <a href="https://retroarch.com/index.php?page=donate">here</a>.</p> <p>Happy retro-gaming!</p>