UPDATE CENTER

Firmware releases, fixes, and feature updates for Simple Arcades systems.

Simple Arcades Firmware Update Center

Stay current, play better. This page is your one-stop hub for every Simple Arcades firmware release—from major feature drops to quick bug fixes. Each entry in the Changelog (below) tells you exactly what’s new, what’s improved, and what’s been patched, so you always know why an update matters before you install it.

Why check this page?

Latest features – See the enhancements that keep your custom arcade cabinet feeling fresh.
Performance boosts – Get smoother gameplay, faster loading, and sharper visuals.
Fixes & optimizations – We squash bugs and fine-tune settings, so you don’t have to.

How to update your arcade:

Connect to Wi-Fi
- On your arcade, open CONFIG → Wi-Fi Settings.
- Select your home network and enter the password.
Download the newest firmware
- Return to CONFIG → Software Updates.
- Choose Check for Updates and follow the on-screen prompts.
- The system will download, install, and reboot automatically.

That’s it—enjoy the latest features the moment they’re released. If you ever need to confirm what changed, revisit this page and scroll through the Changelog. Have fun and keep gaming!

CHANGE LOG

Atomiswave Metal Slug 6 Fix + Remote Support Improvements

January 12, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

v11.2.0 – Fixed an Atomiswave issue affecting Metal Slug 6.

This update resolves a green screen problem where Metal Slug 6 could boot normally the first time, but fail on later launches. The update refreshes the game’s required NVRAM data to restore reliable startup behavior.

Remote Support has also been updated for more consistent connections and fewer failed connection attempts. Additionally, the Wi-Fi setup tools have been refreshed with the latest improvements.

NOTE FOR USERS: Please update to v11.1.9 and REBOOT before updating to v.11.2.0. Users may experience errors if selecting BOTH v11.1.9 and v11.2.0.

Update System Reliability Upgrade

January 10, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

v11.1.9 – Behind-the-scenes update system improvements.

This update upgrades the way your arcade downloads and applies future updates to make the process more reliable and less error-prone. Updates are now verified before installing, applied in a safer order, and the updater is better at handling interrupted/failed downloads.

No gameplay or control changes in this version—this is strictly an update framework upgrade to support future releases.

4-Player Support & Control Fixes

July 14, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v11.1.8 – Restored and refined 4-player support across PSX, NES, Genesis, and SNES titles. PlayStation multitap handling has been corrected, with games now properly detecting whether multitap should be enabled on Port 1 or Port 2. NES, Genesis, and SNES 4-player configurations were also updated, removing games that don't actually support 4 players and ensuring correct multitap settings for supported titles.

Controls for Naomi, Atomiswave, and Dreamcast have been updated to fix issues with analog input on certain games, restoring full playability where analog controls are required.

Additionally, two problematic Naomi titles (Airline Pilot and 18 Wheeler) have been removed due to control issues and performance problems.

Connectivity & Multiplayer Enhancements

June 16, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v11.1.7 – Wi-Fi Tool Upgrade, 4-Player Fixes

New Simple Arcades Wi-Fi Connection Tool:

- Replaces the old Wi-Fi Settings tool with new enhanced version. Remembers your last successful network attempt, automatically retries if a connection fails, and cleans out stale entries for a faster, cleaner setup.

4-Player Support Restored (4-Player Models Only):

- Auto-enables multitap functionality on systems such as NES, Famicom, Genesis, Super Famicom, SNES, and PSX so true four-player action works out of the box—no manual tweaks required.

Remote Support Tool Overhaul

June 4, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v11.1.6 - Rebuilt the built-in Remote Support utility for rock-solid reliability. This update fixes intermittent connection drops, resolves authentication hiccups on certain networks, and streamlines on-screen prompts so remote sessions start faster and run smoother.

Handheld Shader Overhaul

May 7, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v.11.1.5 - Updated display shaders across all handheld cores to more faithfully reproduce each system’s original screen characteristics — Nintendo Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance; Sega Game Gear; Atari Lynx; WonderSwan & WonderSwan Color; TIC-80; Neo Geo Pocket & Neo Geo Pocket Color.

QR Code Fix for User Manual

February 10, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v.11.1.4 - Resolved an issue where the scannable QR code would not bring the user to the correct user manual webpage.

Improved performance and efficiency for all Dreamcast, Atomiswave, and Naomi titles for smoother gameplay and faster load times.

Memory Card Save Fix for PS1 Titles

February 4, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v.11.1.3 - Resolved an issue where PS1 titles were not correctly saving progress to the emulated memory card.

Menu Graphics Quality Improvements

January 22, 2025

DESCRIPTION:

v.11.1.2 - Improved the visual quality of various graphical elements within menus.

Control Issue Resolved in Vector-Based Arcade Games

December 1, 2024

DESCRIPTION:

v.11.1.1 - Resolved a control-related issue affecting vector-based games in the Arcade Classics section. The following titles are now fully playable.:

- Armor Attack
- Asteroids
- Asteroids Deluxe
- Aztarac
- Barrier
- Boxing Bugs
- Cosmic Chasm
- Eliminator
- Gravitar
- Lunar Lander
- Quantum
- Rip Off
- Solar Quest
- Space Duel
- Space Fury
- Speed Freak
- Star Castle
- Sundance
- Tempest
- Warrior
- Zektor