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openMSX vs Dolphin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

openMSX

8.0
Games

MSX emulator

Dolphin

8.0
Games

Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games

Metric openMSX Dolphin
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 261
90-day Installs 10 733
365-day Installs 57 2.5K
Version 21.0 2603a
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 522 14.7K
GitHub Forks 126 3.0K
Open Issues 444 422
License NOASSERTION
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 8, 2014 Oct 25, 2013

Reviews

openMSX

openMSX is a highly accurate MSX emulator that supports a wide range of MSX hardware and software. It is designed for retro gaming enthusiasts and MSX collectors who want to experience classic MSX systems on modern machines.

Emulates MSX systems to run classic MSX software and games.

Pros

  • + Highly accurate emulation of MSX systems
  • + Supports a wide range of MSX hardware and software
  • + Active development and regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open issues may indicate some areas for improvement

Dolphin

Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.

Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.

Pros

  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates
  • + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
  • + Large and engaged community
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - Unclear license terms
  • - Performance may vary depending on hardware