See it in action
A platform built by gamers, for gamers.
Activity Feed
Real-Time Chat
Gaming Clubs
Find Players
More Than Just a Chat Room
RetroConnect is a functional layer on top of your favorite games - not just another LFG tool.
Open Your Emulator
Launch RetroArch, DuckStation, Dolphin, or any supported emulator and start playing.
RetroConnect Detects
RetroConnect recognizes your game and updates your status, letting friends know what you're playing.
Instant Lobby
Friends see your session and can jump in. Ready-up alerts, matchmaking, and clubs at your fingertips.
Instant Ready-Up Alerts
Get notified the moment a friend joins a session or a club event starts. RetroConnect overlays directly into your gaming workflow with PSP-style notification windows.
- Friend join notifications
- Session ready-up alerts
- Club event reminders
- Matchmaking pings
Everything you need to connect
Simple, fast, and focused on what matters.
Friends & Presence
See when friends are online and what they're playing in real-time.
Real-Time Chat
Instant messaging with friends and club members. Share images and reactions.
Gaming Clubs
Join or create clubs around your favorite games, consoles, or eras.
Matchmaking
Find players, host sessions, and organize tournaments with ease.
Featured Clubs
Join a community that shares your passion. Clubs are always buzzing with activity.
SNES Speedrun Club
Compete in weekly speedrun challenges across classic SNES titles.
Fighting Game Fridays
Weekly matchups in Street Fighter, Tekken, and classic fighters.
N64 Nostalgia
Relive the golden era of 3D gaming. Mario, Zelda, GoldenEye and more.
Support RetroConnect
Unlock exclusive perks
Core features are free forever. Premium supporters get exclusive themes, custom badges, priority matchmaking, and more. Help us keep the servers running.
- Exclusive themes (90s CRT, Galaxy, Neon Arcade)
- Custom badges & profile flair
- Priority matchmaking & larger clubs
Theme Previews
Supported Platforms
Play on your favorite retro consoles