Hi there!
I just would like to inform you that it's now possible and easy to play good old multiplayer games online with just a PC!
Supported games:
-PC (DOS/Windows)
-Commodore64
-Amstrad/Schneider CPC
-ZX Spectrum
-Atari 8-bit
-Amiga (via AmigaOnline)
-Super Nintendo
-Nintendo 64
-Nintendo NES
-Game Boy
-Sega Genesis
-Sega Master System
-Game Gear
-Sony PlayStation
-SNK Neo-Geo
-Arcade
-And multi platform free games (freeware/open-source...)
More systems will probably be added later
With RetrOnline, no more technical skills required! (forget router setup and ports forwarding!). It's now really easy to play multiplayer games online with your friends!
Period: 1980-2005 (may be updated later).
To improve this project, we need more players, more games testers, and motivated members!
Get ready for this amazing adventure!
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System Requirements
-A PC/MAC with Windows (2K/XP/Vista or 7) or Linux (via Wine). May work on other systems via PC emulators
-A keyboard
-A mouse
-A reliable internet connection
The forum
- RetrOnline Homepage
http://retronline.forumactif.org - Registration and introduction
If you wish to play old games online, please register and introduce yourself!
Don't forget to add your favorite games during your introduction
NEW! Add your favorite Free Games during your introduction too!
These games are fun, full and can be played online very easily with other RetrOnline members!
E.g.: TrackMania Nations Forever, Grand Theft Auto 2, Risk, OpenArena... - VIP Members
Once your registration & introduction are complete, all forum features will be enabled, you will be able to contact other players and to join some gaming networks!
In fact, you will become a RetrOnline VIP Member, always reachable thanks to the players list!
To retain this status and to keep in contact with current & future players, please make sure that you use a valid email address and that you read your messages regularly (Emails/Private Messages) - Games & Players List
Thanks to the RetrOnline Players List, you may now find players very quickly & easily! Only VIP Members are listed here.
Add your favorite old games to this list during your introduction. The most appreciated games will be tested online as a priority - RetroPacks
Of course to play online, you need to own your favorite games! Otherwise you may download some RetroPacks (Sharewares, Demos, Freewares...) and find players via the RetrOnline Players List - Discussion Zone
You may talk about your favorite games and find more infos about old games in our Discussion Zone. This zone is in fact a real Participative Forum wherein you may add your own topics (with some games infos, patches, tutorials...)!
LogMeIn Hamachi: https://secure.logmein.com/products/ham ... nload.aspx
or
Mirror 1
or
Mirror 2
This free software is able to establish a link between all players.
The technology used here is able to make you play with many internet users some excellent games that should be known by everyone.
Of course it's possible to play using other softwares & methods too (Tunngle, GameRanger...)
Gaming Networks & Servers
The access is free & permanent! (24/7)
Some basic rules to make this gaming experience enjoyable for everyone:
1.Please log off when you are not ready to play or not in front of your computer!
2.If you want to leave a network for a long period of time, right click on the network name/"Leave Network"
3.Inactive accounts/members can be removed from a network at any time and without warning.
RetrOnline Hamachi Network
(for Games Testers & motivated members only)
Server (Network ID): RetrOnline
Password: RetrOnline
Before joining this Hamachi network, don't forget to:
-Introduce yourself on RetrOnline Forum
-Inform me that you want to join this Hamachi network (via Mail/Forum/PM)
Inactive accounts/members can be moved to a temporary waiting zone.
Experienced VIP Members will always have priority access to this network
Some compatible games
Click HERE to display a list of a few supported titles!
Now let's get playing some good old games...online!
