ARCSHELFYour Games. All Together.
Give your personal retro game collection a home.
ArcShelf is a modern Windows game library and emulator launcher designed to bring your compatible game collection together in one clean, easy-to-use application.
Import your own games, organize your library, find titles quickly, save favorites, and launch compatible games without constantly digging through folders and separate applications.
🎮 ONE LIBRARY. LESS CLUTTER.
ArcShelf turns your personal game collection into a polished visual library.
Features include:
• Import your own compatible game files
• Organize games by supported platform
• Browse your collection visually
• Search your game library
• Save favorite games for quick access
• Launch supported games from one application
• Clean, modern Windows interface
• Designed for both keyboard/mouse and gaming setups
• Built around a simple all-in-one library experience
🕹️ HOW ARCSHELF WORKS
- Install ArcShelf on your Windows PC
- Activate ArcShelf using your personal license key
- Import your legally obtained compatible game files
- Browse, organize, favorite, and launch your collection
Your games stay your collection. ArcShelf simply gives them a better home.
🔑 WHAT YOU ARE PURCHASING
This purchase includes:
1× ArcShelf Personal License
Your license allows ArcShelf to be activated on one Windows PC at a time.
After purchase, you will receive instructions for accessing ArcShelf and activating your personal license.
The ArcShelf installer itself may be downloaded through the official ArcShelf website. Your unique license key is what authorizes the software for use.
License Features
• One active PC at a time
• Unique activation key
• License verification
• Access to supported ArcShelf software updates
• Ability to move your license to a replacement PC according to ArcShelf's license terms
⚠️ SOFTWARE ONLY — GAMES ARE NOT INCLUDED
ArcShelf does not include or distribute video games.
The purchase does not include:
• ROM files
• Commercial video games
• BIOS files
• Console firmware
• Copyrighted game assets
• Pirated software
• Download links for copyrighted games
• Console operating systems
Users must provide their own legally obtained compatible game files and any legally required supporting files.
ArcShelf does not provide copyrighted games for download.
💻 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows PC
Internet: Required for initial license activation and occasional license verification
Storage: Varies based on your personal game collection
Game Files: Supplied by the user
Hardware Requirements: Game and emulator performance will vary based on the system being emulated and the user's PC hardware
🎯 WHO IS ARCSHELF FOR?
ArcShelf is built for players who already have a personal game collection but want a better way to organize and access it.
Instead of this:
Folders → Emulator → Find Game → Configure → Launch
ArcShelf gives you:
ArcShelf → Pick Game → Play
Your collection becomes something you can actually browse and enjoy instead of a graveyard of mysteriously named folders.
🔒 PERSONAL SOFTWARE LICENSE
This purchase provides a revocable, non-transferable personal license to use ArcShelf software, subject to the ArcShelf End User License Agreement.
The purchase does not transfer ownership of ArcShelf, its source code, branding, or intellectual property.
The license may not be:
• Resold
• Shared
• Distributed
• Sub-licensed
• Uploaded for commercial redistribution
• Used to sell unauthorized copies of ArcShelf
License abuse may result in activation being revoked according to the applicable license terms.
IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
Game compatibility can vary depending on:
• Game format
• Emulator/core compatibility
• PC hardware
• Drivers
• System configuration
• Required firmware or BIOS files supplied legally by the user
Not every game or system is guaranteed to function on every computer.
TRADEMARK NOTICE
ArcShelf is an independent software product.
ArcShelf is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft, Sega, or other console manufacturers or game publishers.
All third-party product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
ARCSHELF
Your Games. All Together.
Build your library. Find your favorites. Start playing.
