We are the developers behind Libretro, RetroArch and Lakka. We also maintain the libretro cores and other smaller projects like a game thumbnails repository.

All this costs money, especially the servers used for the libretro buildbot and the one used to build Lakka. This is why we need your help.

If you are using RetroArch or Lakka and love it, you can support us by giving a small amount on a monthly basis. This will help our project to stay strong and independent, so we can focus on improving Lakka and RetroArch.

Money will be priorly used for:

Hosting fees for libretro buildbot
Domain names
Hosting fees for Lakka buildbot
Hosting fees for the game thumbnails server

And if we get more money than expected, we would:

Buy Controllers, single board computers, VR headset
Buy Netplay/matchmaking server
Start ProjectFuture, the third pillar to RetroArch / Lakka!

DISCLAIMER: We are more transparent than most as to how the money will be allocated that we receive. And as the money increases, so will our ability to do more. That being considered, how the money is spent is left at our own discretion, and there is no reasonable expectation beyond that. Commitments that are outlined in the goals will be pursued, but delays are possible depending on time circumstances. We ask for your patience and understanding there in case these issues crop up.