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SMS Plus vs Nestopia
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SMS Plus
5.0Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator
Nestopia
8.0Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator
| Metric | SMS Plus | Nestopia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 17 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 23 | 195 |
| Version | 1.3.7 | 1.4.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 882 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 175 |
| Open Issues | - | 33 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SMS Plus
SMS Plus is a user-friendly emulator for Sega Master System and Game Gear, ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic console experiences on their macOS devices.
Emulates Sega Master System and Game Gear consoles.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface
- + Supports multiple retro gaming systems
- + Clean and intuitive design
Cons
- - No updates since 2015
- - Minimal community support
Nestopia
Nestopia is a feature-rich, open-source NES emulator known for its accuracy and performance. It supports a wide range of NES games and is maintained with active development, making it a reliable choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Emulates the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console, allowing users to play classic NES games on modern devices.
Pros
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + High accuracy and performance in emulation
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - No auto-updates via Homebrew cask
- - Interface may not be as modern as newer emulators