Mesen

by SourMesenv0.9.9

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Mesen is a cross-platform (Windows & Linux) NES/Famicom emulator built in C++ and C#.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SourMesen.Mesen --exact --version 0.9.9

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

Mesen is a high-accuracy NES emulator for Windows and Linux. It offers numerous features, such as save states, video filters, netplay, rewinding, overclocking, cheat codes and HD packs. It also includes an extensive set of debugging tools for homebrew development or romhacking.

Installers · v0.9.9

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Mesen.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Mesen on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SourMesen.Mesen --exact --version 0.9.9. winget downloads the installer from SourMesen and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Mesen silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SourMesen.Mesen --exact 0.9.9 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Mesen via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SourMesen.Mesen --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Mesen's Apps & Features entry.

Is Mesen free?

Mesen is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.mesen.ca/oldindex.php) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Mesen work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Mesen directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Mesen up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SourMesen.Mesen --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Mesen from microsoft/winget-pkgs.