Welcome to CoinOPS, your all-in-one platform for classic gaming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started — from joining our community and downloading official builds, to setting up your system for the best possible experience.
The heart of the CoinOPS community beats on Discord — our central hub for updates, technical support, and development discussions. It’s where you’ll find announcements, FAQs, and direct access to team members and veteran users.
Join us on Discord using this invite link: https://discord.gg/ApdZ8wt4gJ
Once you're in:
📘 Read the rules and essential info in the #faq channel.
🔍 Use the search function before posting new questions — most common topics are already covered.
📌 Review pinned messages in each channel for important updates, resources, and guides.
🕓 Please avoid asking for release dates or timelines for new builds — development is voluntary and progress depends on contributor availability.
Not only will you gain access to an incredible community, once you've joined our server you will gain access to this wiki
Official builds are hosted exclusively on Back-ups.me. Obtain an invitation for https://back-ups.me through the following Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/TaKP4knq5w.
Once your invitation is accepted (1-12 hr may pass), you will receive further instructions from the 'Back-ups Discord.' Please note that we are not affiliated with 'Back-ups,' so all support inquiries should be directed to their Discord. Additionally, it may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours for your invitation to be processed, so we appreciate your patience.
Using the same username on Backups as you have on Discord will expedite the verification process
Please ensure you exclusively download our builds and packs from the official website: https://back-ups.me. Obtaining CoinOPS builds from unauthorized sources, such as 'Arcade Punks,' will not be supported by our CoinOPS Discord. Many of these unauthorized builds have been altered, often causing unnecessary complications for both you and us. To guarantee a hassle-free setup, only utilize builds obtained from the aforementioned official source. Any builds or packs acquired from other sources should be considered at your own risk and will not receive support.
CoinOPS offers a range of build options tailored to different preferences and requirements. Whether you prefer arcade games exclusively or also enjoy console games, whether you seek a vast library of games or a curated selection of the best title there's a build to match virtually every common need.
Refer to the builds section to identify the currently supported builds.
Legacy builds are no longer supported, we urge members to upgrade to the latest supported builds. Support is not given for legacy versions.
CoinOPS is a blend of multiple free and open source applications paired with unique features with the aim to create a no-fuss all-in-one environment for all of your retro video games and media (//TODO, See Jukebox).
It streamlines the gaming experience by integrating multiple emulators into a single, user-friendly interface. Instead of exasperating users with extensive rom sets and mediocre artwork, CoinOPS focuses on delivering an expertly curated selection of high-quality games and systems, accompanied by top-notch artwork. It aims to offer a customized gaming experience tailored to individual preferences.
Our builds are designed to be self-contained and can run from any storage device without requiring installation setup files. To set up, simply extract the archive using WinRAR on Windows by right-clicking on the *part001.rar file and selecting WinRAR's "Extract to" command. Put the extracted files in the root directory of your chosen storage device.
Once your build is extracted and dependencies installed:
Should you experience any launch issues with CoinOPS, please consult the faq for detailed troubleshooting guidance.
macOS builds currently have two installation methods
Work in progress