Tron
Tron is a coin-operated arcade video game manufactured and distributed by Bally Midway in 1982. It is based on the Walt Disney Productions motion picture Tron released in the same year. The game consists of four subgames inspired by the events of the science fiction film. It features some characters and equipment seen in the film, e.g. the Light Cycles, battle tanks, the Input/Output Tower.
- Genre
- Compilation
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Bally Midway
- Publisher
- Bally Midway
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Tron frequently asked questions
How do I play Tron online with a friend?
Tron (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Tron on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Tron in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Tron netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Tron for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Tron on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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