Background

RetroPlatform technology was designed by Cloanto for long-term support by using documented APIs and file formats, and by integrating open source emulation modules. Year after year, it kept delivering real products that are in use by thousands of users every day, with growing support.

Within the RetroPlatform environment, the original artifacts are stored in a compressed package that includes not only the original media and the underlying file systems, but also a formal description of the original system, and ancillary data such as documentation, screenshots, audio, photographs and other information that helps preserve and recreate the original experience as closely as possible. The artifacts can then be accessed and run by various RetroPlatform player implementations. The package format further contains integrity verification mechanisms to assist in long-term archival and regeneration.

RetroPlatform Framework

RetroPlatform components include:

Long-Term Support

Elements that contribute to long-term durability include: