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fMSX for Windows requires a payment of $19.99 to use. However, you can download the source and compile it yourself.
 
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Revision as of 05:55, 7 September 2013

The MSX computer

MSX is a Z80-based family of home computers which appeared in 1983. They were popular in Asian, South American and European countries as well as the former Soviet Union, but they are virtually unknown in USA.  

Emulators

Name Operating System(s) Latest Version Active Accuracy Rating Recommended
blueMSX Windows 2.8.2 Very High
OpenMSX Linux, Windows, OSX 0.9.1 High
fMSX Android, Windows 3.5 ? ?
MSXPLAYer Windows ? Mid

Comparison

blueMSX Considered to be the go-to emulator for MSX, has the highest compatibility and features out of any MSX emulator. Also has a pretty nifty GUI.

OpenMSX The only MSX emulator for Linux, has standard features and compatibility just like every other emulator.

fMSX The only pay-to-use emulator for MSX, is no longer active. Compatibility is unknown. Recommended not to be used on Windows because of the other alternatives.

fMSX for Windows requires a payment of $19.99 to use. However, you can download the source and compile it yourself.

Accuracy ratings (from 2005)