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OpenEmu vs Xemu
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenEmu
8.0Retro video game emulation
Xemu
7.0Original Xbox Emulator
| Metric | OpenEmu | Xemu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 296 | 45 |
| 90-day Installs | 991 | 155 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.8K | 748 |
| Version | 2.4.1 | 0.8.134 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 17.4K | 3.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.3K | 416 |
| Open Issues | 408 | 899 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Swift | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 23, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
OpenEmu
OpenEmu is a feature-rich retro game emulator for macOS, supporting multiple classic consoles. It offers a polished, modern interface and automatic updates, making it ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Emulates classic video game consoles, enabling users to play games from systems like PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Sega CD.
Pros
- + Supports a wide range of classic consoles
- + Automatic updates keep the software current
- + Modern Swift codebase ensures smooth performance
Cons
- - Moderate number of open issues
- - Some controller compatibility issues reported
Xemu
Xemu is a cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, offering compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows users to play classic Xbox games on modern systems, appealing to retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors.
Emulates the original Xbox console on macOS, enabling the playback of Xbox games.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Presence of open issues may affect stability