Fake-08 is a homebrew PICO-8 emulator, the latest release is available for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Sony PS Vita, and Nintendo Wii U.
Originally created by Lexaloffle Software, PICO-8 is a virtual machine and game engine. It is designed to be a fantasy video game console that mimics the limited graphical and sound capabilities of 8-bit systems of the 1980s. The goal of this is to spur one's creativity and ingenuity in producing games, and avoid being overwhelmed with the many possibilities of modern tools and machines. Such a design also allows PICO-8 games to have a familiar look and feel.
Installation
Available in 3DSX and CIA formats.
- CIA - Install the .cia with the CIA manager of your choice.
- 3DSX - Use the .3dsx provided with the Homebrew Launcher.
Create a folder named p8carts at the root of your SD card, and put the PICO-8 cart files in that folder.
Fake-08 supports .p8 text file carts and .p8.png image file carts.
User guide
You browse and download carts by using the SPLORE() function in Pico 8. Once you have loaded a cart that you want to try on FAKE-08, type save {{cartname}}.p8 to save the cart as a text file, then copy that file to your device's SD card.
You can also browse carts on the Pico-8 BBS website, but can only download complete carts in png format. As of pre release v0.0.1.1 Fake-08 should load and play png carts provided they don't use any other unsupported features. You can download p8.png carts from the Cart link in the lower left of the game view, and save it into your p8carts directory.
If you are trying to play a multi cart game, it should be noted that you must provide all the carts required by the game as FAKE-08 currently does not have cart downloading capabilities. All carts should be placed in the same directory.
See also Fake-08 cart compatibility list.
Notable games that are now playable (v0.0.2.17): Poom and Terra (Doom and Terraria demakes), plus Jelpi works correctly again.
