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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The next Zaparoo release will introduce a new reader driver capable of recognizing almost any mass storage device as a token. This means that SD cards, USB sticks, and external drives will soon function similarly to NFC cards, allowing users to launch games or media automatically when plugged in. In a recent demo, developer Wizzo […]
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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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Zaploader, designed by BedroomNinja, is now available to 3D print yourself — the full files have just been released on MakerWorld. Zaploader is an NFC cart reader for the Zaparoo project, letting you launch games for MiSTer, Windows, Batocera and SteamOS using original cartridges or repo shells. This is not a ROM reader/dumper, cartridges must […]
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BedroomNinja has published a 3D-printable shell for RetroRemake’s NFC Reader on MakerWorld. The compact design can be secured with four M3x6 bolts, but it also stays together without screws. It offers a simple housing solution for MiSTer Pi users who want to enclose their NFC Reader PCB. Visit BedroomNinja’s makerworld page here.
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