Kawaks is an emulator for Windows that emulates the CPS-1, CPS-2, and the Neo Geo systems. Kawaks or called by some WinKawaks runs well on some low end computers and has the option of netplay using Kaillera. Kawaks or WinKawaks has many features including a number of video blitters. Kawaks has been one of the emulators of choice for newer games such as Metal Slug 3.  Kawaks 1.60 has these changes:

* New drivers:

- Giga Wing (Brazil 990222)
- Armored Warriors (US 940920)
- Capcom Sports Club (Euro 971017)
- Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Euro 960229)
- Mighty! Pang (Euro 001010)
- Marvel Vs. Capcom (Euro 980123)

- Ghost Pilots (alternate set)
- Samurai Shodown (alternate set)

- Street Fighter II’ – Champion Edition (Rainbow set 3)
- Dynasty Wars (US set 2)
- Final Fight (Japan 900112)
- Sangokushi II: Huo Fenghuang (Chinese bootleg)
- Three Wonders (World 910520 hack ?)

* Added service mode button to CPS2 games.
* Removed decrypted M ROMs from NeoGeo sets.
* Changed SFZ2A naming and parenting to match MAME (0.129).
* Changed ‘Muscle Bomber Duo’ parenting to match MAME (0.129).
* Changed various CPS2, CPS1 and NeoGeo ROM names to match MAME (0.129).