Zaparoo Will Soon Use Smart Game Matching

Wizzo has shared a new technical update on Zaparoo, focusing on solving one of the project’s biggest challenges yet — making NFC cards launch the same game reliably across different devices. Previous versions relied on file paths, which often broke when files were renamed or moved. After years of testing different approaches, including filename “slug” […]

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Zaparoo Core v2.6.2 Released – Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements

The latest version of Zaparoo Core (v2.6.2) is now available, focusing on fixing several issues introduced in the 2.6.0 release and improving overall stability. Key fixes include better handling of Windows file launchers (.lnk, .a3x, .ahk), corrected allow_file config matching, and a resolved bug where multiple launchers would start but immediately be killed. Media database […]

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Zaparoo Core v2.6.0 Released – Numerous Bug Fixes and Many New Features

The latest version of Zaparoo Core (v2.6.0) is now available, and it’s a major update packed with new features and improvements. This release significantly expands Batocera support with over 100 additional systems, adds Kodi integration for TV shows and music, introduces experimental TTY2OLED display support, and brings major NFC performance upgrades. Highlights include 17 new […]

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Zaparoo Update: Seamless Integration with tty2oled – Coming Soon!

Zaparoo is receiving a quality-of-life update aimed at improving compatibility for users with tty2oled devices. The platform, known for its NFC-powered plug-and-play system that launches games on setups like MiSTer, Batocera, and Windows, continues to expand its functionality for a wide range of retro gaming environments. For those unfamiliar, tty2oled is a small hardware project […]

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Zaparoo App Releases Version 1.8.0 with Bug Fixes and New German Translation

The popular Zaparoo App has just rolled out its version 1.8.0 update on both the App Store and Google Play Store. This latest release focuses on resolving various bugs and improving overall user experience. Additionally, the update introduces a new German language option, expanding accessibility for German-speaking users. Changelog: Source: https://zaparoo.org/blog/app-v1.8.0/

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Zaparoo Core v2.5.1 Released – Hotfix Update

A new update for Zaparoo Core is now available. Version 2.5.1 is a hotfix release addressing a couple of important bugs introduced in the previous update. Download Now Get the latest Core version from the official download page to apply these fixes. Bug Fixes If you’re using custom launchers or running Core on Batocera, it’s […]

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Zaparoo Core v2.5.0 Released – Now with NAS Support and More!

The latest version of Zaparoo Core, v2.5.0, is now available, and it’s packed with powerful new features and essential fixes. Whether you’re running games locally or from your network storage, this update makes launching your retro content even easier. Download Now Head over to the official download page to grab the latest Core release and […]

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