Genesis Plus GX – open-source Sega 8/16 bit emulator focused on accuracy and portability

Last Updated on November 12, 2023

Genesis Plus GX is a Sega multi-system emulator originally for the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii.

The developer asserts the emulator offers accurate emulation and 100% compatibility with Sega Mega Drive, Mega-CD, Master System, Game Gear, and SG-1000 games. It also has preliminary Pico emulation.

This emulator is available through various frontends including RetroArch, Bizhawk, and OpenEmu.

Features include:

• Very accurate emulation.
• Game Gear has an optional extended screen mode.
• SD card, USB drive, and DVD support.
• Save states and cheat files can be autoloaded.
• Zip folders are supported.
• The Wiimote can be used in the place of light guns.
• USB mouses can be used for Sega Mouse emulation.
• Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is recommended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
• Game Genie and Pro Action Replay code support. The combined cheat code max is 150.
• Cross-platform support – runs under Linux and Windows.

Website: github.com/ekeeke/Genesis-Plus-GX
Support:
Developer: Eke-Eke (original code written by Charles MacDonald)
License: Open source. Redistributions may not be sold, nor may they be used in a commercial product or activity

Genesis Plus GX is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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