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{{Infobox emulator
 
{{Infobox emulator
 
|logo = KEGA.gif
 
|logo = KEGA.gif
|last-version = 3.64 <small>(Windows)</small><br />3.63 <small>(Linux / macOS)</small>
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|last-version = 3.64
 
|active = No
 
|active = No
|platform = Windows, Linux, macOS
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|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]
|target = [[SG-1000 emulators|SG-1000]]<br/>[[Master System emulators|Master System]]<br/>[[Game Gear emulators|Game Gear]]<br/>[[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis]]<br/><small>and more</small>
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|target = [[SG-1000 emulators|SG-1000]]<br/>[[Master System emulators|Master System]]<br/>[[Master System emulators|Game Gear]]<br/>[[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis]]<br/><small>and more</small>
 
|developer = Steve Snake
 
|developer = Steve Snake
 
|website = [http://www.carpeludum.com/kega-fusion/ carpe ludum]
 
|website = [http://www.carpeludum.com/kega-fusion/ carpe ludum]
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|license = Proprietary
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|support = [https://www.paypal.com/[email protected] PayPal]
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|bios = [[Emulator_Files#Sega|Required for Sega CD and 32X]]
 
}}
 
}}
'''Kega Fusion''' is a Sega [[SG-1000 emulators|SG-1000]], SC-3000, SF-7000, [[Master System emulators|Master System]], [[Game Gear emulators|Game Gear]], [[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis/Mega Drive]], SVP, Pico, Sega/Mega CD and 32X emulator.
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'''Kega Fusion''' is a closed-source [[SG-1000 emulators|Sega SG-1000]], SC-3000, SF-7000, [[Master System emulators|Master System]], [[Master System emulators|Game Gear]], [[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis/Mega Drive]], SVP, [[Sega Pico|Pico]], Sega/Mega CD and 32X emulator.
  
 
==Download==
 
==Download==
[http://www.carpeludum.com/download/Fusion364.zip Kega Fusion 3.64 for Windows]
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{| cellpadding="4"
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|-
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|align=center|{{Icon|Win-big}}
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|'''[https://www.emuparadise.me/emulators/files/user/Fusion364-285.zip Latest release]'''
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|}
  
 
==Review==
 
==Review==
A high-quality emulator with high compatibility. Unfortunately, it's closed source and no longer updated. For this reason, other Genesis emulators have surpassed it in terms of compatibility. [[Genesis Plus GX]] has 100% commercial game compatibility. However, it lacks the 32X support that Kega Fusion has.
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A high-quality emulator with high compatibility. Unfortunately, it's closed source and no longer updated. For this reason, other [[Sega Genesis emulators]] have surpassed it in terms of compatibility. [[Genesis Plus GX]] has 100% commercial game compatibility. However, it lacks the 32X support that Kega Fusion has, but [[PicoDrive]] and [[ares]] include 32X support.
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==Issues==
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On Windows 8.0 and later, an incompatibility issue (related to DirectDraw support in these operating systems being further deprecated) causes the emulator to drop frames, or freeze entirely in the case of Windows 10 and later, when attempting to switch to fullscreen mode. However, this can be easily fixed by right-clicking on Fusion.exe > Properties > Compatibility > check "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations."
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Kega Fusion also suffers issues with 32X timing and graphical deficiencies, though does have proper volume levels unlike [[GENS|Gens]], which has higher compatibility but has worse sound emulation. (citation: https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/8z6mz0/kega_fusion_borderless_windowed_utility_by_me/e2iokoh/)
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While it supports Sega CD emulation, there is notable audio sync issues.  Kega is not recommended for CD emulation.
  
 
==Netplay==
 
==Netplay==
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| '''PROS''' ||
 
| '''PROS''' ||
 
* Support for up to 4 (5??) simultaneous people
 
* Support for up to 4 (5??) simultaneous people
* Can emulate every console, handheld and peripheral released before the Saturn
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* Can emulate every console, handheld and peripheral released before the [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
 
* In-game chat, so you don't have to switch between windows
 
* In-game chat, so you don't have to switch between windows
 
* Every player can share Controller 1 at the same time so you can take turns with single player games
 
* Every player can share Controller 1 at the same time so you can take turns with single player games
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{{SGe}}
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{{Sega Genesis emulators}}
  
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
[[Category:Netplay]]
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[[Category:Multi-emulators]]
[[Category:Linux emulation software]]
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[[Category:Console emulators]]
[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:Home console emulators]]
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[[Category:Handheld console emulators]]
 
[[Category:SG-1000 emulators]]
 
[[Category:SG-1000 emulators]]
 
[[Category:Master System emulators]]
 
[[Category:Master System emulators]]
 
[[Category:Sega Genesis emulators]]
 
[[Category:Sega Genesis emulators]]
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
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[[Category:Linux emulation software]]
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[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:Closed-source emulators]]
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[[Category:Netplay]]
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[[Category:Inactive emulation software]]

Latest revision as of 13:23, 6 September 2023

Kega Fusion
KEGA.gif
Developer(s) Steve Snake
Last version 3.64
Active No
Platform(s) Windows
Linux
macOS
Emulates SG-1000
Master System
Game Gear
Genesis
and more
Website carpe ludum
Support ($) PayPal
License Proprietary
BIOS/Keys Required for Sega CD and 32X

Kega Fusion is a closed-source Sega SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Master System, Game Gear, Genesis/Mega Drive, SVP, Pico, Sega/Mega CD and 32X emulator.

Download[edit]

Windows Latest release

Review[edit]

A high-quality emulator with high compatibility. Unfortunately, it's closed source and no longer updated. For this reason, other Sega Genesis emulators have surpassed it in terms of compatibility. Genesis Plus GX has 100% commercial game compatibility. However, it lacks the 32X support that Kega Fusion has, but PicoDrive and ares include 32X support.

Issues[edit]

On Windows 8.0 and later, an incompatibility issue (related to DirectDraw support in these operating systems being further deprecated) causes the emulator to drop frames, or freeze entirely in the case of Windows 10 and later, when attempting to switch to fullscreen mode. However, this can be easily fixed by right-clicking on Fusion.exe > Properties > Compatibility > check "Disable Fullscreen Optimizations."

Kega Fusion also suffers issues with 32X timing and graphical deficiencies, though does have proper volume levels unlike Gens, which has higher compatibility but has worse sound emulation. (citation: https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/8z6mz0/kega_fusion_borderless_windowed_utility_by_me/e2iokoh/)

While it supports Sega CD emulation, there is notable audio sync issues. Kega is not recommended for CD emulation.

Netplay[edit]

Review
PROS
  • Support for up to 4 (5??) simultaneous people
  • Can emulate every console, handheld and peripheral released before the Sega Saturn
  • In-game chat, so you don't have to switch between windows
  • Every player can share Controller 1 at the same time so you can take turns with single player games
  • Netplay can be finely tuned to give the smoothest experience possible (with slight input lag)
CONS
  • The emulator is extremely sensitive and desyncs if you focus on another window, move the window around or minimize it
  • Chat messages appear too briefly on screen

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