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openMSX vs Dolphin
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
openMSX
8.0MSX emulator
Dolphin
8.0Emulator 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