Eclipse review
A free browser emulator with cloud saves, flexible controls, and offline caching.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Eclipse pros and cons
- 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
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