Core Type R
OS: Windows
Platforms: PC
Comments: Most beautiful front-end I am aware of currently. Amazing artwork.
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Lakka
Project site: http://www.lakka.tv
OS: Linux, Windows, MacOS
Platforms: PC; Raspberry Pi, CuBox-i, HummingBoard, Odroid-C1, Odroid, XU3/4, WeTek Play, Banana Pi, Cubieboard, Cubieboard 2, Cubietruck, …
Comments: Pretty stable distribution, Playstation 3 like user interface, very easy to navigate.
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RetroPie
Project site: http://blog.petrockblock.com/retropie/
OS: Linux
Platforms: Raspberry Pi 0, 1, 2, 3
Comments: Pretty polished. Got it running on a Raspberry Pi, works fine for up until 8bit consoles like NES and Gameboy. Overclocked to 900mhz.
Recalbox
Project site: http://www.recalbox.com
OS: Linux
Platforms: Raspberry Pi 1, 2, Pi Zero
Comments: Still haven’t tried…
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