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SMS Plus vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SMS Plus
5.0Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | SMS Plus | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 167 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 476 |
| 365-day Installs | 23 | 1.5K |
| Version | 1.3.7 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | - | 744 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2022 | Jul 6, 2025 |
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
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.