MESS (Multi Emulator Super System), which is now part of MAME , has the best support for the Socrates. You will need the specific machine files (usually socrates.zip ).
Unlike NES or Game Boy ROMs, which are a Google search away, Socrates ROMs live in the shadowy corners of abandonware forums and specialized retro-educational sites. vtech socrates roms
I am talking, of course, about the .
You need the original Socrates firmware. This is the hardest piece to find legally. The console won't boot without it. MESS (Multi Emulator Super System), which is now