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DeSmuME vs SameBoy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DeSmuME
7.5Nintendo DS emulator
SameBoy
8.0Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator
| Metric | DeSmuME | SameBoy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 27 | 87 |
| 90-day Installs | 79 | 216 |
| 365-day Installs | 310 | 569 |
| Version | 0.9.13 | 1.0.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.5K | 2.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 620 | 248 |
| Open Issues | 89 | 150 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 13, 2013 | Jan 23, 2019 |
Reviews
DeSmuME
DeSmuME is a popular and widely-used Nintendo DS emulator that supports a wide range of DS games. It is an open-source project with a long-standing community, making it a great choice for Nintendo DS fans and retro gaming enthusiasts.
DeSmuME emulates the Nintendo DS, allowing users to play DS games on their Mac.
Pros
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Wide compatibility with various Nintendo DS games
- + Regular updates and maintenance
Cons
- - Lacks auto-updates
- - Occasional high CPU usage
SameBoy
SameBoy is a high-performance Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator known for its accuracy and speed. It supports a wide range of ROMs and features, making it ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts looking for an authentic experience.
Emulates Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems and their games.
Pros
- + Highly accurate and fast emulation performance.
- + Supports both Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
- + Regular updates and active development.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature.
- - Some open issues related to sound quality and multiplayer functionality.