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SMS Plus vs Snes9x
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SMS Plus
5.0Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator
Snes9x
7.0Video game console emulator
| Metric | SMS Plus | Snes9x |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 50 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 153 |
| 365-day Installs | 23 | 486 |
| Version | 1.3.7 | 1.63 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 521 |
| Open Issues | - | 212 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2022 | Jul 22, 2014 |
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
Snes9x
Snes9x is a portable SNES emulator that allows users to play a wide range of SNES games on their Mac. It supports various hardware enhancements and is popular among retro gaming enthusiasts for its compatibility and cross-platform capabilities.
Emulates the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console, enabling users to play SNES games on their Mac.
Pros
- + Widely used and reliable emulator for SNES games.
- + Cross-platform support, allowing use on multiple operating systems.
- + Compatibility with a wide range of SNES titles and hardware enhancements.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.