# \#arcade-gaming

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/arcade-gaming/186.md

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## [JellyEmu but for Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/jellyemu-but-for-plex/943597)

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**Author:** [@Wolfkhan66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wolfkhan66)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/jellyemu-but-for-plex/943597 "2026-09-28T16:40:24Z")

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What are the chances plex arcade could make a come back using an approach like this: With the idea being the server simply serves the file and the client handles running the game using EmulatorJS rather than relying o…

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## [Will plex arcade ever return?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-arcade-ever-return/834329)

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**Author:** [@Wolfkhan66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wolfkhan66)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-arcade-ever-return/834329 "2023-03-13T15:30:57Z")

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It obviously wasn’t quite ready when it released and there was a general dislike for the parsec integration. Any chance it may resurface in the future after it’s had a bit more time in the oven?

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## [Plex arcade?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade/810703)

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**Author:** [@David\_Ehko](https://forums.plex.tv/u/David_Ehko)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade/810703 "2022-09-15T16:38:20Z")

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Hello, first I apologize, I translated this message with google translate. Am I looking to use plex arcade? I’m on PC and when I try to add a library there are no more games. PS: sorry if I’m not in the right place …

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## [Remove leftover from Games](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-leftover-from-games/805776)

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**Author:** [@Job76](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Job76)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remove-leftover-from-games/805776 "2022-08-24T11:22:21Z")

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Server Version#: 1.28.1.6104-788f82488 Player Version#: (web Chrome) I have a leftover from Plex Arcade (Games) that I am unable to remove. On my window server (latest update) there is a category (or library) that is …

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## [Will Plex Arcade be resurrected in the future?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-arcade-be-resurrected-in-the-future/803237)

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**Author:** [@Capitaine-Iglo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Capitaine-Iglo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/will-plex-arcade-be-resurrected-in-the-future/803237 "2022-08-04T18:01:49Z")

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Hi. Some of us might remember Plex Arcade, it was meant to stream some retro games. On paper the idea was very neat but the execution was horrible, multiple bugs, sound issues, not compatible with headless machines. I …

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## [Plex Arcade - Future , Features and the concepts of credits](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-future-features-and-the-concepts-of-credits/792476)

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**Author:** [@beadon1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/beadon1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-future-features-and-the-concepts-of-credits/792476 "2022-05-12T04:29:32Z")

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So - Plex Arcades has shut down, but there is a LOT of code there that allows for he emulation to occur in browser, and across platforms. Could this code be simply added so that ROM collections could simply be another T…

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## [Retroarch emulator](https://forums.plex.tv/t/retroarch-emulator/780659)

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**Author:** [@TaylorTheGreat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TaylorTheGreat)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/retroarch-emulator/780659 "2022-03-16T02:53:13Z")

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I am new to plex, and I have a plex pass, and I’d like to set up the emulator, for video games, on my plex server, which is a windows laptop, how do I go about this? Do I simply somehow set up the emulator inside of the …

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## [PlexArcade - Has this project died/stalled?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexarcade-has-this-project-died-stalled/764695)

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**Author:** [@Grooverider2016](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Grooverider2016)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexarcade-has-this-project-died-stalled/764695 "2022-02-25T00:00:53Z")

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Not seen any activity on the PlexArcade feature in ages. Has this project died or stalled?

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## [Plex Arcade Games Missing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-games-missing/777832)

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**Author:** [@ono-sendai](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ono-sendai)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-games-missing/777832 "2022-02-23T03:35:01Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.5.5492 Player Version#: 4.75.0 I just noticed that a couple of my nes roms are missing from my Plex library. The games are in the folder and playable in a different emulator, but they’re not show…

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## [Plex Games](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-games/776249)

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**Author:** [@Mbigari](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mbigari)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-games/776249 "2022-02-15T00:41:34Z")

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Howdy- Long time plex user, I have hit a road block. I recently upgraded my server PC and transferred the old server to the new PC. Everything works great, except games. I loaded an N64 Core and the games go on but cont…

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## [Sound jumping on Plex Arcade all ROMs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sound-jumping-on-plex-arcade-all-roms/713244)

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**Author:** [@chicobony](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chicobony)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sound-jumping-on-plex-arcade-all-roms/713244 "2021-05-04T12:18:21Z")

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Server Version#: 1.23.0.4459 I have an interesting issue, when launching all ROM’s in Plex Arcade the sound is choppy and completely illegible. This issue doesn’t transfer to mobile device and this is working perfectly.…

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## [Content too large to fit in 4k on Apple tv 4K on Plex Arcade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/content-too-large-to-fit-in-4k-on-apple-tv-4k-on-plex-arcade/772712)

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**Author:** [@Yoshitslc1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Yoshitslc1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/content-too-large-to-fit-in-4k-on-apple-tv-4k-on-plex-arcade/772712 "2022-01-24T20:39:05Z")

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Server Version#: 1.25.3.5409 Player Version#: Apple TV 7.27 (1848) I have a weird problem opposite to every post I find about 4k resolution. When I launch a game, on any plateform (snes, 64) on the Apple TV 4k plugged …

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## [Problem with audio snapping on Plex Arcade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-audio-snapping-on-plex-arcade/768026)

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**Author:** [@DreyMIX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DreyMIX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-audio-snapping-on-plex-arcade/768026 "2022-01-02T17:06:27Z")

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Hi, I have a problem with the Plex Arcade. Virtually every time I start a game, I have problems with the sound that clicks. I attach the logs file. Thanks anyone who can help me. Jan 02, 2022 17:54:16.961 \[0x00003b4c\] D…

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## [Plex gaming working with no issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-gaming-working-with-no-issue/761863)

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**Author:** [@gaguru](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gaguru)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-gaming-working-with-no-issue/761863 "2021-12-02T23:46:19Z")

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here quick guild to get everything working for windows plex server (I have a tower HP Z220 with an Intel® Core™ i7-3770 2.4 GHz with 16GB of DDR 3 Ram, OS is on a Samsung EVO 860 250GB SSD and 8TB WD Hard Drive media $17…

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## [Plex Arcade Error 15000 with Apparently Supported Video / GPU](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-error-15000-with-apparently-supported-video-gpu/761750)

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**Author:** [@modkiefer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/modkiefer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-error-15000-with-apparently-supported-video-gpu/761750 "2021-12-02T22:26:42Z")

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Server Version#: 1.38.0.2734-ec4489fe I have a new Game library with Parsec enabled and the default games installed. Everything at the account level seems to be in order. When I go to play a game, I only receive the d…

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## [Adding Plex Gaming library is not allowed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adding-plex-gaming-library-is-not-allowed/761291)

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**Author:** [@modkiefer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/modkiefer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adding-plex-gaming-library-is-not-allowed/761291 "2021-12-01T03:30:26Z")

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Server Version#: 1.37.0.2706-5b2cfe50 I am not trying to add Plex Arcade. I am simply trying to add a new Library of type Games. I can choose Libraries | Add Library | Games (icon). I get the dialog box that asks me …

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## [Plex Arcade Ad-based Game Streaming](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-ad-based-game-streaming/757918)

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**Author:** [@r\_schumacher\_mail\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/r_schumacher_mail_gmail_com)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-ad-based-game-streaming/757918 "2021-11-15T17:08:52Z")

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Hello Plex is always looking for ways to expand its presence. Since Plex Arcade is rather a flop, I would like to have an idea of how Plex could be made successful in terms of game streaming. Plex established an advert…

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## [Plex Arcade Game Transcoder Stuck on OpenGL Unless Logged Into RDP](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-game-transcoder-stuck-on-opengl-unless-logged-into-rdp/754491)

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**Author:** [@nottoday1000](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nottoday1000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-game-transcoder-stuck-on-opengl-unless-logged-into-rdp/754491 "2021-10-31T16:56:10Z")

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Hello, I have been trying to troubleshoot this issue, but I’m at the point of loosing it. Plex Arcade will only run if I’m logged into the server. If I’m not logged into the remote desktop session Plex Game Transcode h…

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## [Plex Arcade, subscription issue](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-subscription-issue/751868)

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**Author:** [@gusdafa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gusdafa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-subscription-issue/751868 "2021-10-20T03:56:09Z")

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Hi there, Trying out the arcade but had some issues playing games with the error “I need a subscription to play” even though I have already subscribed and done the setup. I have also not logged in to a managed user to t…

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## [Arcade not working remote. Works on same device local. (Android)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arcade-not-working-remote-works-on-same-device-local-android/739156)

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**Author:** [@adamrdrew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adamrdrew)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/arcade-not-working-remote-works-on-same-device-local-android/739156 "2021-10-03T20:42:41Z")

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Arcade is working great locally, but doesn’t work remote. If I’m on my local network I can start games. If I switch to LTE I get “Error: An unknown error occurred.” Plex is working fine remote - I can stream music, moves…

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## [Severe and frequent audio distortion issues with Plex Arcade](https://forums.plex.tv/t/severe-and-frequent-audio-distortion-issues-with-plex-arcade/747768)

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**Author:** [@Psytropic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Psytropic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/severe-and-frequent-audio-distortion-issues-with-plex-arcade/747768 "2021-10-02T19:00:24Z")

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Unsure what the issue is here but I often have to reboot the server at the very least which sometimes fixes it but not always.

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## [Several games complain about missing controller pack (n64)?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/several-games-complain-about-missing-controller-pack-n64/747767)

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**Author:** [@Psytropic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Psytropic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/several-games-complain-about-missing-controller-pack-n64/747767 "2021-10-02T18:58:53Z")

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The game doesn’t know how to save otherwise internally so how does one fix this…?

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## [Plex arcade on android controller connected/disconnected rapidly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-on-android-controller-connected-disconnected-rapidly/747649)

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**Author:** [@Psytropic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Psytropic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-on-android-controller-connected-disconnected-rapidly/747649 "2021-10-02T10:33:17Z")

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This is just up on the screen non-stop basically. Works fine when using browser (vivaldi) and a Bluetooth controller but the onscreen controller with android seems bugged?

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## [Are there plans to possibly add NintendoDS or PCE?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-there-plans-to-possibly-add-nintendods-or-pce/744434)

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**Author:** [@Faria1st](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Faria1st)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-there-plans-to-possibly-add-nintendods-or-pce/744434 "2021-09-30T19:39:07Z")

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The DS and PCEngine would be an amazing additions to the plex arcade supported systems. Are there any chances of that happening?

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## [How to get dolphin core added correctly?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-dolphin-core-added-correctly/747159)

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**Author:** [@Psytropic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Psytropic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-dolphin-core-added-correctly/747159 "2021-09-30T19:16:18Z")

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I added the .dll and edited the xml file but nothing is showing up: I made a “Gamecube” directory and put a rom in it but nothing shows up even after a manual scan.

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## [Plex Arcade Questions....?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-questions/743495)

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**Author:** [@Jmax0420](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jmax0420)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-questions/743495 "2021-09-15T19:57:17Z")

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So I have had my unlimited plex pass for a while now, and I am aware that that is now grandfathered in and can no longer be acquired. So my collection of movies and shows exceeds 30tb. alone, plus like 400gb of music. I …

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## [Plex Arcade... an error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-an-error/742388)

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**Author:** [@millsmason91](https://forums.plex.tv/u/millsmason91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-an-error/742388 "2021-09-11T02:29:05Z")

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Anyone else getting this error when trying to loadup a game on a brand new server install, used the approved third part installer for cores. Can’t play arcade games on PC. I cant figure out how to fix it sigh I took …

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## [Is plex arcade likely to ever support more cores?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-arcade-likely-to-ever-support-more-cores/708946)

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**Author:** [@Wolfkhan66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wolfkhan66)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-plex-arcade-likely-to-ever-support-more-cores/708946 "2021-09-08T08:33:15Z")

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While there are a lot of snes ,n64 and gameboy games i would love to play again at least half of the retro titles i would deem making plex arcade worth it or on ps1.

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## [Plex Arcade just gives 'Unknown Error'](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-just-gives-unknown-error/740924)

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**Author:** [@dt5q5kyzbd\_privaterelay\_appleid\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dt5q5kyzbd_privaterelay_appleid_com)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-just-gives-unknown-error/740924 "2021-09-03T22:56:16Z")

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I get this error no matter what game or platform I try. I’ve configured the cores, and connected my Parsec account… I don’t know what to do from here…

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## [Plex Arcade - Directional pad input gets "stuck"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-directional-pad-input-gets-stuck/734382)

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**Author:** [@nahoy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nahoy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-arcade-directional-pad-input-gets-stuck/734382 "2021-09-03T17:20:57Z")

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Hi! I’ve recently subscribed to Plex Arcade and quickly loaded a few Genesis ROMs to get things going. Playback and everything works fine but something odd happens while starting to play games. Whenever I start using …

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