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
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