Zaparoo Core v2.9.0 is now available, delivering a solid mix of usability improvements, platform integrations, and reliability fixes. This release focuses on polishing everyday use while expanding support for popular frontends and setups. One of the biggest changes is a revamped TUI, now featuring theme support, an on-screen keyboard, and clearer settings navigation. Kodi integration […]
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If you’ve been following my NFC projects for a while, you might remember that I originally shared my NFC card templates as layered PSD files. That worked fine at the time, but over the years it became pretty clear that not everyone wants to deal with complex design files just to make a simple NFC […]
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Wizzo has released Zaparoo Core v2.8.0, starting 2026 with a major stability and feature update. The most important fix resolves a critical bug that prevented hold mode from working, restoring a key part of many NFC-based setups. This release also adds beta support for Bazzite and ChimeraOS on AMD64 and ARM64, along with EmuDeck and […]
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BedroomNinja has released his Famicom Disk System–inspired NFC reader shell, now officially called NFC-DS V1, expanding compatibility beyond its original setup. The design supports both PN532 USB-C readers and Retro Remake’s NFC reader. The shell keeps its classic Disk System look, including a decorative eject button that’s purely cosmetic, while improving internal fit for multiple […]
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Wizzo has released Zaparoo Core v2.7.1, a small update designed to smooth out some issues discovered after the big 2.7.0 launch. On Batocera, the virtual controller caused trouble with some emulators, so it’s now turned off by default. If you still want it, you can switch it back on. There’s also a temporary workaround where […]
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Zaparoo Core v2.7.0 is now available, and this release marks one of the biggest steps forward for the project so far. The new version introduces a completely revamped way of identifying games, major media database upgrades, parental controls, Linux desktop support and a long list of improvements across MiSTer, Windows and Batocera. The biggest change […]
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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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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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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 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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