Show HN: GoPico – a native Android retro(PICO-8) games player

2 points by SamPerson 3 months ago · 0 comments · 1 min read

Hi HN,

I’ve released GoPico v1.0, a native Android app for running PICO-8 carts locally, with a focus on minimizing startup time, input latency, and rendering overhead compared to browser-based players.

The app executes carts on-device and is optimized specifically for mobile hardware.

Current scope:

~350 curated carts used for compatibility and performance validation

No ads, no accounts, no monetization

First public release

Planned next steps:

Physical controller support

Tuning for handheld devices

Broader compatibility and performance testing

If you try it, feedback is especially useful if it includes:

Device model and Android version

Any crashes, inaccuracies, or performance regressions

Game List: https://paste.rs/vVrKl.md

Community Discord(for bug reports): https://discord.gg/vRzyKKS9VY

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