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+Always try the latest version, available here:
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+https://github.com/snes9xgit/snes9x/releases
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+The libretro version in RetroArch's core tracker is generally up-to-date, so it is safe to use as well.
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+If you need a better performing version, you should use the libretro Snes9x-2010 core. This is preferred over using old standalone versions of Snes9x, because those versions are missing many fixes that libretro contributors have backported to their core.
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+If you want to run the games that Snes9x doesn't support, or simply don't like Snes9x's user interface, [bsnes](https://byuu.org/emulation/bsnes/) and [higan](https://byuu.org/emulation/higan/) are both great options.
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+You may notice that some people peddle older versions like 1.52 or 1.43. Here's why:
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+#### 1.43
+This is an ancient version that has really low CPU usage, so it tended to be used on very slow devices. There is no reason to use this with a modern device.
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+#### 1.51
+This is the last version without proper sound emulation. Sound effects can't be produced properly with this version, so there is no reason to use it.
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+#### 1.52
+This was the last version without close HDMA and IRQ timing, so people prefer it for speed.
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+#### 1.53
+This was the last version using Blargg's S-SMP core. It also added more accurate IRQ timing, so was more CPU intensive. This performance loss has been mostly mitigated.