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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Zaparoo developer Wizzo has teased what appears to be a graphical front end for the MiSTer FPGA, and the preview already shows more than just a technical proof of concept. Alongside mentions of native 1080p output and optimisations for CRT’s, the teaser also clearly displays game artwork, hinting at a visually driven interface rather than […]
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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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The Zaparoo App has been updated to v1.9.1 on both iOS and Android, lining up perfectly with Core v2.7.0. This release focuses on smoother navigation, better tagging, and a more polished overall feel. The biggest change is the fully upgraded search system. Infinite scrolling, proper tag filtering, cleaner titles, and recent search history make browsing […]
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Wizzo, the developer behind Zaparoo, has announced a major accessibility breakthrough: the app is now fully compatible with screen readers. After extensive testing, he confirmed that the entire interface can be navigated using audio cues alone, a huge improvement over earlier builds where accessibility was almost nonexistent. In a series of posts, Wizzo explained how […]
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Zaparoo Core is now directly available in Batocera’s Content Downloader, making installation on Batocera systems easier than ever. Instead of manually downloading and setting up the package, you can now find it in the SYS section of the Content Downloader, as confirmed on the official Zaparoo site. This update lowers the barrier for getting Zaparoo […]
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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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