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Welcome to HyperHQ

Your friendly command center for building the perfect arcade setup.

What is HyperHQ?​

HyperHQ is your all-in-one setup app for getting HyperSpin running on your computer or arcade cabinet. Think of it as your personal assistant that helps you:

  • Get HyperSpin installed and configured
  • Add gaming systems (arcade, consoles, handhelds—you name it)
  • Import your game collection
  • Download artwork, videos, and themes
  • Set up controllers for your arcade cabinet
  • Manage everything from one clean interface

No more hunting through folders or editing config files by hand. HyperHQ does the heavy lifting so you can focus on playing games.

Why You'll Love It​

It's Actually Easy We know arcade setup can be intimidating. HyperHQ walks you through everything step-by-step, starting with a friendly setup wizard that gets you going in minutes.

One Place for Everything Stop juggling a dozen different tools. Systems, games, artwork, emulators, controllers—it's all here in one app.

It Does the Boring Stuff Scanning for games? Downloading artwork? Configuring paths? HyperHQ handles it automatically. You just point and click.

Works With What You Have Got MAME? RetroArch? Standalone emulators? HyperHQ works with all of them. It even connects to Steam if you want to add PC games to your arcade.

Built for Cabinets Whether you're building a full arcade cabinet with LED lights and marquee displays, or just running HyperSpin on your PC, HyperHQ has you covered.

What Can You Do With It?​

Set Up Systems​

Add arcade systems, game consoles, computers, handhelds—whatever you want to play. HyperHQ helps you configure each one with the right emulator and settings.

Manage Your Games​

Import your ROM collection and HyperHQ organizes everything automatically. Edit game info, mark favorites, create custom collections—however you want to organize things.

Get Your Media​

Download artwork, wheel images, videos, and themes directly from HyperTheme and EmuMovies. Preview before you apply, so you know it looks good.

Configure Controllers​

Map arcade buttons, joysticks, trackballs, and gamepads. Save profiles so you can switch between different setups easily.

Add Some Flair​

Set up LED lighting that changes with each game (with LEDBlinky). Configure marquee displays. Add intro videos. Make it your own.

Extend With Plugins​

Install plugins to add new features and functionality. The plugin system lets you customize HyperHQ to work exactly how you want.

Who It's For​

First-Time Builders If this is your first arcade project, HyperHQ's setup wizard and guided interface will get you up and running without the headaches.

Arcade Veterans Been doing this for years? You'll appreciate the time HyperHQ saves on tedious tasks and the power features for advanced setups.

Cabinet Owners Building or already running a cabinet? HyperHQ's controller mapping, LED integration, and marquee support are built specifically for you.

Casual Users Just want HyperSpin on your PC to play retro games? HyperHQ makes it simple without getting in your way.

Ready to Start?​

Jump into our Getting Started guide to install HyperHQ and run through the initial setup. You'll be playing games in no time.

Got questions? Check out our Troubleshooting section or visit HyperSpin-fe.com to connect with the community.

Let's build something awesome.