Do not rename the zip files. The emulator looks for specific filenames (e.g., mslug.zip for Metal Slug) to recognize the game.

Before you download the "NeoGeo 590 ROMs," understand the law.

WinKawaks (often shortened to Kawaks) is one of the oldest and most user-friendly arcade emulators for Windows. Originally released in the early 2000s, it specialized in Capcom’s CPS-1, CPS-2, and SNK’s NeoGeo hardware. Its selling points were:

This essay explores the enduring appeal of Neo Geo emulation, specifically focusing on the "590 ROMs" collection used with the WinKawaks emulator as of 2021. The Legacy of Neo Geo and WinKawaks