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DeSmuME vs Snes9x
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DeSmuME
7.5Nintendo DS emulator
Snes9x
7.0Video game console emulator
| Metric | DeSmuME | Snes9x |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 50 |
| 90-day Installs | 87 | 153 |
| 365-day Installs | 338 | 486 |
| Version | 0.9.13 | 1.63 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.5K | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 620 | 521 |
| Open Issues | 89 | 212 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 13, 2013 | Jul 22, 2014 |
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
Snes9x
Snes9x is a portable SNES emulator that allows users to play a wide range of SNES games on their Mac. It supports various hardware enhancements and is popular among retro gaming enthusiasts for its compatibility and cross-platform capabilities.
Emulates the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console, enabling users to play SNES games on their Mac.
Pros
- + Widely used and reliable emulator for SNES games.
- + Cross-platform support, allowing use on multiple operating systems.
- + Compatibility with a wide range of SNES titles and hardware enhancements.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.