Eclipse
Eclipse: A free browser emulator with cloud saves, flexible controls, and offline caching. Ranked #34 of 53 in Multi-System Emulators by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for browser users wanting simple cloud-backed emulation.
At a glance
- Editor score6.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBrowser users wanting simple cloud-backed emulation
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported systems7
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports seven Game Boy, Nintendo, and Sega systems
- Connects with Google Drive and Dropbox for game and save management
- Offers touch, keyboard, gamepad, offline caching, and save backups
Where it doesn't
- Runs only in modern web browsers
- Does not support netplay
- Focuses on seven classic systems rather than broader emulation
Our verdict on Eclipse
Eclipse is a free, browser-based emulator for playing classic games from local files, Google Drive, Dropbox, or its homebrew selection. It supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, NES, SNES, Sega Master System, and Sega Game Gear. The product is aimed at browser users who want straightforward access to several classic systems without installing a desktop application. Games run locally on the user's device, while library and save management help organize play across supported sources.
Eclipse's breadth is focused rather than extensive: seven systems cover several well-known handheld, Nintendo, and Sega platforms, but the product is not designed as a broad all-system emulator. Its input support is practical, with touch, keyboard, and gamepad controls, plus editable control bindings. Offline gameplay through local caching adds flexibility when a connection is unavailable. However, netplay is not supported, so Eclipse is better suited to individual play than multiplayer sessions.
The product's ecosystem fit is centered on the browser and two cloud storage integrations: Google Drive and Dropbox. Eclipse can load games from local files and manage save imports, exports, and backups, giving users several ways to handle game and save files. Its free pricing model keeps access straightforward, with no paid tier distinction to evaluate. Choose Eclipse if you want browser-based emulation across these seven systems with flexible inputs, cloud connections, and local caching. Choose another emulator if you need netplay, broader system coverage, or a non-browser application.
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Eclipse pricing
Eclipse fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported systems | 7 |
| Android support | Not verified |
| Arcade support | Not verified |
| Netplay | No |
| BIOS required | Not verified |
| Shader/upscaling | Not verified |
| License | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | eclipseemu.me |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Eclipse integrations
Eclipse lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Alternatives to Eclipse
- RetroArchA broad, free emulator hub with one interface for collections, cores, controls, and play.9.4
- FoxolFoxol combines multi-system emulation, cloud saves, and multiplayer across web, desktop, and mobile.9.1
- aresA broad, free desktop emulator with preservation-focused tools and system-specific BIOS requirements.8.8
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