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Add More Games to the NES Classic
Expand your console's catalog with a simple program
By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on February 22, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Games & Consoles PC PS4 Xbox One Xbox 360 Nintendo Switch Accessories What to Know
With the NES Classic connected to a Windows PC, download Hakchi 2. Extract the file, if needed, and open hakchi.exe.Select NES (USA/Europe) > Add more games. Under Custom Games, select a title to add cover art. Select Google to retreive images.On the Hakchi toolbar, select Kernel > Install/Repair > Yes to flash. Choose Synchronize selected games with NES/SNES Mini. This article explains how to add games to an NEC Classic using NES game ROMs you own and a Windows PC. How to Add Games to NES Classic
While the re-release of Nintendo's original home console comes with just 30 of the best classic games built in, a new program makes it extremely easy to add more games to your NES Classic edition using a Windows PC. That said, you'll need your own NES game ROMs. Before you get started, you'll want to have your ROMs on hand. To add games to your NES Classic: With the console turned off, connect your NES Classic to a PC using a USB cable, but leave the HDMI cable plugged into your TV to track your progress. If your PC is having trouble detecting your NES Classic, try using a different USB cable other than the one included with the console. Download the most recent version of Hakchi2. If it comes in a ZIP file, extract the contents to your PC. Open hakchi.exe (the icon is an NES controller). If you're prompted to download additional resources and restart your device, go ahead and open hakchi.exe again after you restart. Select NES (USA/Europe). Select Add more games to upload the ROMs you want to add to your NES Classic. Only files with the extension .NES will work, although you can also upload ZIP folders containing them. Under the Custom Games list, select the title you want to add cover art to. Select Google to retrieve images directly from Google. On the Hakchi2 toolbar, select Kernel > Install/Repair, then select Yes when asked if you want to flash the custom kernel. Follow the instructions that appear. You might be required to install some drivers if they didn't automatically install when you connected the console. When the process is complete, select Synchronize selected games with NES/SNES Mini and confirm you flashed the custom kernel. After your ROMs finish uploading, turn off the console and disconnect it from your PC. Plug in the power source to your NES Classic and turn it on. Your new games will be inside a folder named "New Games" alongside the preloaded titles. When you want to add more games, connect the NES Classic to your PC, open Hakchi and select Synchronize selected games with NES/SNES Mini. There's no need to flash the custom kernel each time. Making modifications to your NES Classic will void its warranty, and you could potentially damage the console. Add new games at your own risk. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Controller-FR.jpg You can follow these same instructions to add games to an SNES Classic using the Hakchi2 software. How to Get ROMS for the NES Classic
Long before the NES Classic came out, gamers had already been playing their favorite Nintendo titles thanks to emulators and ROMs. Downloading ROMs of games you don't already own is technically not legal; nonetheless, finding ROMs for NES games online is often easier than tracking down physical copies of old games. With about 300 MB of unused internal storage, the NES Classic has plenty of space for ROMs. Box art images are usually bigger than the actual game files, so you can leave them out to make room for even more games. ROM isn't a file extension; it's a broad term for a type of file. NES ROMs usually have the extension .NES. While Hakchi will let you upload other file types, including ROMs, for other consoles to the NES Classic, the games will be unplayable. ROMs of NES games only released in Japan may also not work. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add More Games to the SNES Classic Video Game Emulators: What You Need to Know Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Games on the Wii U? The 8 Best NES Emulators for Android in 2022 How to Flash Custom ROMs on Android With TWRP How to Root Your Android Phone How to Use Lakka to Play Classic Video Games on a Windows PC How to Back Up Your Android Phone to a PC How to Play PS4 Games on a PC The 7 Best Retro and Classic Consoles to Buy in 2022 The 6 Best DS Emulators for Android of 2022 How to Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons on PC GBA File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Add ID3 Tags to Your Podcast Metadata How to Root Kindle Fire How to Organize Your Nintendo Switch Games Into Groups Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies