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openMSX vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
openMSX
8.0MSX emulator
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | openMSX | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 167 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 476 |
| 365-day Installs | 57 | 1.5K |
| Version | 21.0 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 522 | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 126 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | 444 | 744 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 8, 2014 | Jul 6, 2025 |
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
PCSX2
PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their Mac. With a large, active community and ongoing development, it's a top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic PS2 titles.
Emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source with a large, active community contributing to its development.
- + Supports a wide range of PlayStation 2 games, offering compatibility and performance improvements over time.
- + Regular updates and active issue tracking, showing commitment to quality and functionality.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some performance issues, such as stuttering and AMD-related problems, are still being addressed.