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− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeNES | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/nes/benes.html 0.4.1] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |DarcNES | ||
+ | |[https://web.archive.org/web/20010603110118/http://www.dridus.com/~nyef/dn_bin/ dnbe9b0401] | ||
+ | |{{NC}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Pretendo | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/nes/pretendo.html 0.10a] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;GameBoy/GameBoy Color | ;GameBoy/GameBoy Color | ||
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeGameboy | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/gb/begameboy.html v0.63] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeYame | ||
+ | |[https://web.archive.org/web/20011201234020/http://www.geocities.co.jp:80/Stylish/2068/yame.html 0.27c beta 3] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeGameboy | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/gb/gnuboy.html 1.0.3] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;Game Boy Advance | ;Game Boy Advance | ||
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BoyCott Advance | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/gba/boycott-advance.html 0.2.8R1] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |VisualBoyAdvance | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/gba/visualboyadvance.html 1.5.1] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;Super Nintendo Entertainment system/Super Famicom | ;Super Nintendo Entertainment system/Super Famicom | ||
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeS9x | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/snes/bes9x.html 1.41-1] | ||
+ | |{{NC}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeYame | ||
+ | |[https://web.archive.org/web/20011201234020/http://www.geocities.co.jp:80/Stylish/2068/yame.html 0.27c beta 3] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;Sega Genesis/Megadrive | ;Sega Genesis/Megadrive | ||
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeOS Gens | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/genesis/beos-gens.html 2.12a] | ||
+ | |{{✓}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |DGen | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/genesis/dgen-not-the-above-.html 1.18] | ||
+ | |{{✓}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |DGen | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/genesis/dgen-sdl.html 1.23] | ||
+ | |{{✓}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;Commodore 64 | ;Commodore 64 | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Comeback64 | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/c64/comeback64.html 0.1] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Frodo | ||
+ | |[https://frodo.cebix.net/ 4.1a] | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |VICE | ||
+ | |[https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/beos.html 3.1] | ||
+ | |{{✓}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;Commodore Amiga | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeUAE | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/amiga/beuae.html 0.8.17R1] | ||
+ | |{{✓}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;Commodore 16 | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |YAPE | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/c16/yape.html 0.32.3] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;Odyssey2 | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |O2EMBeOS | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/odyssey2/odyssey-2.html ?] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;x86 CPU | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeBochs | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/pc/bebochs.html 1.2.1.] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;Neo Geo | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |BeMAME | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/ngeo/bemame.html 0.53b] | ||
+ | |{{NC}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Gngeo | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/ngeo/gngeo.html 0.5.9a] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |NeoCD | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/ngeo/neocd-sdl.html 0.31] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;PC Engine/Turbo Grafx 16 | ||
Placeholder Text | Placeholder Text | ||
− | ; | + | ;MSX |
Placeholder Text | Placeholder Text | ||
− | ; | + | ;Arcade |
Placeholder Text | Placeholder Text | ||
− | ; | + | ;Apple |
Placeholder Text | Placeholder Text | ||
+ | ;ZX Spectrum | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Beccy Emulator | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/sinclair/beccy-emulator.html Developer Preview Release] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ;X68000 | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Name | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Latest Update | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr> | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|Active | ||
+ | ! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |run68 | ||
+ | |[https://www.zophar.net/beos/x68000/run68.html ?] | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |{{✗}} | ||
+ | |{{Unknown}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
;Source Ports | ;Source Ports | ||
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Revision as of 07:59, 8 February 2024
- This article is dedicated to operating systems/home computers that have been discontinued.
- See also History of emulation page.
- For software that runs these systems on other hardware see x86 CPUs, Macintosh emulators, Commodore 64 emulators and MSX emulators, Microsoft Phone/Mobile emulators.
- Platforms in this article
Microsoft: MS-DOS, MSX-DOS, MSX-BASIC, Windows 9x, Windows 7/8 Phone, Windows 10 Mobile.
Commodore: Commodore 64
Apple: Classic Mac OS
Silicon Graphics: IRIX BlackBerry: Blackberry Nokia & Intel: MeeGo Palm, Inc: Palm Be Inc: BeOS
Contents
BeOS
- Nintendo 64
Name | Latest version | Plugins | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mupen64 | 0.0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
- Nintendo Entertainment system/Famicom
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeNES | 0.4.1 | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
DarcNES | dnbe9b0401 | NC | ✗ | ? |
Pretendo | 0.10a | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
- GameBoy/GameBoy Color
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeGameboy | v0.63 | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
BeYame | 0.27c beta 3 | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
BeGameboy | 1.0.3 | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
- Game Boy Advance
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BoyCott Advance | 0.2.8R1 | ? | ✗ | ? |
VisualBoyAdvance | 1.5.1 | ? | ✗ | ? |
- Super Nintendo Entertainment system/Super Famicom
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeS9x | 1.41-1 | NC | ✗ | ? |
BeYame | 0.27c beta 3 | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
- Sega Genesis/Megadrive
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeOS Gens | 2.12a | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
DGen | 1.18 | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
DGen | 1.23 | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
- Commodore 64
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comeback64 | 0.1 | ? | ✗ | ? |
Frodo | 4.1a | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
VICE | 3.1 | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
- Commodore Amiga
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeUAE | 0.8.17R1 | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
- Commodore 16
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
YAPE | 0.32.3 | ? | ✗ | ? |
- Odyssey2
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
O2EMBeOS | ? | ? | ✗ | ? |
- x86 CPU
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeBochs | 1.2.1. | ? | ✗ | ? |
- Neo Geo
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
BeMAME | 0.53b | NC | ✗ | ? |
Gngeo | 0.5.9a | ? | ✗ | ? |
NeoCD | 0.31 | ? | ✗ | ? |
- PC Engine/Turbo Grafx 16
Placeholder Text
- MSX
Placeholder Text
- Arcade
Placeholder Text
- Apple
Placeholder Text
- ZX Spectrum
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beccy Emulator | Developer Preview Release | ? | ✗ | ? |
- X68000
Name | Latest Update | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
run68 | ? | ? | ✗ | ? |
- Source Ports
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ScummVM | 1.0.0 | Mid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Blackberry
- PlayStation Portable
Name | Latest version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
PPSSPP | 0.9.9 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Palm
- Source Ports
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ScummVM | 0.11.1 | Mid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
DOS
- For software that emulates DOS on other hardware, see x86 CPUs.
Born from the dawn of the digital age, DOS, reigned supreme through the 80s and early 90s. Though far from sleek, its unassuming might empowered millions to navigate the nascent world of personal computing.
With bare bones efficiency, DOS offered accessible power. Simple commands unlocked a plethora of tasks, from crafting documents to unleashing the magic of text-based adventures. For countless users, DOS wasn't just a tool; it was a canvas for exploration, a gateway to programming adventures and tinkering with the very fabric of digital logic.
While its limitations challenged and its error messages mocked, DOS fostered a generation of resourceful pioneers, adept at navigating command labyrinths and conjuring digital magic from lines of code. This era forged a unique bond between user and machine, where every keystroke held consequence and mastery felt truly earned.
Though DOS may grace museums now, its influence echoes in every modern operating system. Its legacy of simplicity and raw power reminds us that the most transformative innovations often arise from humble beginnings.
Windows 1.0x/2x/3x were graphical user interfaces (GUIs) built on top of MS-DOS. Those were the programs that runs a window manager on top of MS-DOS operating system. Many of the underlying device drivers and protocols had to be loaded in DOS for 3.11 to use them. On the other hand, Windows 9x (95, 98, ME) were standalone operating systems with DOS compatibility mode. Also NT3.x was an operating system as it included its own micro-kernel and device drivers [1].
Type | Operating systems |
---|---|
Release date | 1980 |
Latest release | 1994 (MS-DOS 6.22)[2] 2001 (inside Windows ME)[3] |
Successor | Windows 9x |
Consoles
Atari
- Atari 2600
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virtual 2600 | 0.82 (Source only) |
Low | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Virtual VCS | 0.60 | Low | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Atari ST
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
FAST | 0.41a | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
Nintendo
- NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Name | Version | FDS | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FakeNES | 0.3.1 | ✓ | Mid | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
NESticle | x.xx | ✗ | Low | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZSNES | 1.51 | Low | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Game Boy / Game Boy Color
Name | Version | Game Link Support | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
KiGB | 2.03 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Game Boy Advance
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
No$GBA | 3.05 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
- DSiWare
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
No$GBA | 3.05 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Sega
- Master System / GameGear
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEKA | 0.70 | Mid | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Genesis / Mega Drive
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Genesis Plus | 1.2a | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Genecyst | x.xx | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- VMU
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
SoftVMS | 1.10 (source only) | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
Sony
- PocketStation
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
No$GBA | 3.05 | Mid | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Odyssey
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Odyemu | 03/03/2009 | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
- Odyssey²
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
O2EM | 1.16 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
NEC
- PC-FX
Name | Version | GA | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MagicEngine-FX | 1.1.1 | ? | Low | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- PC-8800 series
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
P88SR | 1.00 | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
- P88SR
- Only compatible with DOS/V incompatible PC-98 machines running MS-DOS.
Other Consoles
- GCE
Vectrex
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
DVE | 2.0b | ? | ✗ | ~ |
- Emerson
- Emerson Arcadia 2001
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arcadia 2001 Emulator | 1998/07/30 | ? | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
Computers
Commodore
- Commodore 64
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
VICE | 3.1 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
- Amiga line
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DosUAE | 0.7.5d | ? | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
Sinclair
- ZX81
Name | Version | Relative Speed[N 1] | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
No$ZX | 2.0 | 100.1% [N 2] |
✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
XTender2 | beta 13 | Not tested | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
ZX81 Emulator (Paul Robson) |
4.00 | 101.5% | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
- ZX Spectrum
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
X128 | 0.94 | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
Other Computers
- Sharp
- X1
Name | Version | X1T | X1TZ | X1Tw | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X1EMU | 0.5 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
- Apple
- Macintosh line
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ardi Executor | 2.0 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Microsoft
- MSX series
Name | Version | MSX 2 | MSX 2+ | TurboR | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
fMSX | 1.6b2.a | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ~ |
- Amstrad
- Amstrad CPC
Name | Version | CPC+ | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPCE | 1.94 | ✗ | ? | ✗ | ~ |
x86 CPUs
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
DOSBox-X | 2024.03.01 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Source ports
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Super Mario 64 Port | git | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Commodore 64
Developer | Commodore |
---|---|
Type | Home computer |
Release date | 1982 |
Discontinued | 1994 |
Introductory price | $595 |
Predecessor | MAX Machine |
Successor | Commodore 128 |
Emulated | ✓ |
- For software that emulates the Commodore 64 on other hardware, see Commodore 64 emulators.
The Commodore 64 (C64) is an 8-bit home computer released in 1982 by Commodore. It is notable for being one of the first widespread home computers, helping it to expand its collection of games as a result.
Apple
- Apple I
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Delicious Apple-1 Emulator | (11 May 2013) | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
Chip-8
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
C64 Chip 8 | git | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
MeeGo
- PlayStation Portable
Name | Latest version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
PPSSPP | 0.9.5 | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
MSX-DOS and MSX-BASIC
Type | Operating systems |
---|---|
Release date | 1984 |
Latest release | 1991 (2.31) |
- For software that emulates MSX on other hardware, see MSX emulators.
The bustling landscape of 1980s home computing witnessed the emergence of the MSX platform, a standardized architecture for home computers. Beyond its versatile hardware, the MSX's success stemmed from its robust software environment, anchored by two key components: MSX-DOS and MSX-BASIC.
- MSX-DOS - A Tailored Disk Operating System
Derived from its namesake, MS-DOS, yet significantly streamlined for the MSX's limited memory footprint (64kB), MSX-DOS provided essential file management and disk access functionalities. Its compact design allowed efficient operation on early MSX machines, enabling users to store programs and data on floppy disks, expanding the platform's potential beyond mere game consoles. The intuitive command-line interface, akin to MS-DOS, fostered accessibility and a community of enthusiastic programmers comfortable navigating its text-based environment.
- MSX-BASIC - Bridging the Gap to Creativity
Built upon an extended version of Microsoft's Basic, MSX-BASIC served as the primary programming language for the MSX platform. Its accessible syntax and clear commands lowered the barrier to entry for coding, empowering users to unlock the creative potential of their machines. A rich library of built-in graphics and sound commands facilitated the development of games, animations, and even music, transforming MSX computers into versatile tools for artistic expression. The standardized nature of MSX-BASIC across different models encouraged collaboration and software sharing, fostering a vibrant community of users and programmers.
Consoles
Nintendo
- NES
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MNESX (Preview) | WIP | ? | ? | ? | ✗ | ? | ~ |
- Game Boy
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GEM | 1.21 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Sega
- SG-1000
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG1000 | 0.96.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Coleco
- ColecoVision
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mission | 1.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Computers
Commodore
- PET 2001
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMU6PET | 1.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Microsoft
- MSX
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
rMSX | 1.3 FE | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Sinclair
- ZX Spectrum
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMU6 | 1.3 | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
EMU6_128 | 1.1 | ~ | ~ | ~ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
ROMU6 | 2.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Amstrad
- CPC
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROMU6CPC | 1.2 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
EMU6CPC | dev | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
Chip8
- Chip8
Name | Version | MSX | MSX2/2+ | MSXturboR | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vision-8 | 1.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Mid | ~ |
External links
Classic Mac OS
- For emulators that run on macOS (previously Mac OS X), see Emulators on macOS.
- For software that emulates Classic Mac OS on other hardware, see Macintosh line.
From 1984 to 2001, Classic Mac OS, with its revolutionary graphical user interface and iconic single-button mouse, sparked a digital revolution. It empowered users with intuitive interaction and laid the foundation for modern computing interfaces.
Developer | Apple |
---|---|
Type | Operating systems |
Release date | 1984 |
Discontinued | 2001 |
Latest release | Mac OS 9 |
Nintendo
- NES/Famicom
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NESMac | 0.3.6a 68k 0.3.6a PPC |
✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
- Super Nintendo
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Silhouette | 1.0 | ? | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
- Game Boy/Color
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GBMac | 1.2.6b4 | ? | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Sony
- PlayStation
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connectix VGS | 1.4.1 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Commodore
- Vic 20
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Power20 | 4.9.3 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ [N 3] |
- C64
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Power64 | 4.9.3 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ [N 3] |
Commodore 64 Emulator | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Sinclair
- ZX Spectrum
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mac Spectacle | 1.9.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Amstrad
- Amstrad CPC
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPC++ | MacGarden | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Arnold | MacGarden | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Tandy
- TRS-80
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRS-80 Emulator for Mac OS | v1.6 | ? | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Apple
- Apple III
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sara | 0.4.0 | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Palm
- Palm OS
Name | Latest Version | 68k | PPC | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Palm OS Emulator | MacGarden | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ? |
Zounds | MacGarden | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ? |
Windows 9x
Developer | Microsoft |
---|---|
Type | Operating systems |
Release date | 1995 |
Discontinued | July 11, 2006 |
Latest release | Windows Me |
Successor | Windows NT |
- For software that emulates Windows 9x on other hardware, see Windows 95/98/ME emulators.
From 1995 to 2000, Windows 9x based operating systems painted the nascent digital landscape with vibrant hues and infectious possibilities. Though often temperamental, its intuitiveness and accessibility ushered in a new era of personal computing.
The iconic desktop metaphor and pre-installed games beckoned exploration, while dial-up connections hummed the soundtrack to global connectivity. Floppy disks, the currency of shareware treasures, fostered vibrant communities, united by troubleshooting forums and a shared language of shortcuts and error messages.
Windows 9x was a democratizing force, empowering users to create, connect, and play. Paint and Game Maker unleashed creativity, while Glide-based games ushered in a new era of 3D graphics for computers. Its limitations fostered ingenuity, and every mastered tweak felt like a personal conquest.
Though now as a legacy OS, Windows 9x's influence on interface design, user interaction, and accessibility remains. It was a learning platform, a social hub, and a canvas for digital dreams. A colorful pixelated playground that forever changed the trajectory of personal computing.
- Some emulators for MS-DOS are able to be used on a windows 9x system, only emulators for/with a version for windows 9x are listed below.
Consoles
- Nintendo
- NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Name | Version | FDS | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NESticle | x.xx | ✗ | Low | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZSNES | 1.51 | Low | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Nintendo 64
Name | Latest version | Plugins | Controller Pak | Rumble Pak | Transfer Pak | 64DD | libretro | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UltraHLE | 1.0 | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ~[N 4] |
Arcade
- Multi-Arcade
Name | Latest version | NG | NG-CD | HNG-64 | libretro | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAINE | 0.96.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Source Ports
- ScummVM
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ScummVM | 2.7.1 | Mid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Windows Phone and Mobile
- This section is about emulation on Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile. For the inverse, see the Microsoft section of Cellphone emulators.
Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
---|---|
Release date | 2010 |
Discontinued | 2019 |
Emulated | ✓ |
Consoles
Nintendo
- Nintendo Entertainment System
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pocket Nester+ | 0.9 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
- Super Nintendo
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Snes8x (Snes9x based) |
2.15.3 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
- Game Boy Advance
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
VBA10 | 1.22 Alt |
✓ | ✗ | ~ |
VBA8 | 2.27 | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
libretro frontends
Name | Version | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|
RetriX | 2.1.77.0 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
IRIX
Developer | Silicon Graphics |
---|---|
Type | Operating systems |
Release date | 1988 |
Discontinued | 2013 |
Latest release | 6.5.30 |
Consoles
- Game Boy Advance
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
VisualBoyAdvance | 1.7.2 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
Computers
- Atari ST
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hatari | 2.0.0 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ? |
- x86 CPUs
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DOSBox | 0.73 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✓ |
Bochs | 2.0 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ✗ |
- Macintosh
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basilisk II | 2019 | Mid | ? | ✗ | ? |
- ScummVM
Name | Version | Accuracy | FLOSS | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ScummVM | 2.2.0 | Mid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
ResidualVM | 0.2.1 | Mid | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
References
- ↑ As calculated by Carlo Delhez's clkfreq, originally distributed with his XTender emulator. The ZX81 has relatively complicated timing mechanics, depending on signalling of WAIT during NMI; relative speed is a measurement of how closely an emulator matches a real machine in terms of clock cycles spent processing within a frame. 100.0% denotes the same execution speed as a real machine.
- ↑ After turning off the simulated hardware improvements that were not standard in the original computer.
- ↑ recommended if you have a 3dfx card