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The Sega Master System (SMS) was an 8-bit console released by Sega in 1985-1989. It was designed to be a direct competitor to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], as well as being technically superior to it. There is a lot of technical similarity between the SMS and the Game Gear (GG). Notably, SMS game cartridges can be played on the [[Game Gear]] by use of an adapter. For this reason, most SMS emualtors can also run GG games.
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The Sega Master System (SMS) was an 8-bit console released by Sega in 1985-1989. It was designed to be a direct competitor to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], as well as being technically superior to it. There is a lot of technical similarity between the SMS and the Game Gear (GG). Notably, SMS game cartridges can be played on the [[Game Gear]] by use of an adapter. For this reason, most SMS emulators can also run GG games.
 
==Emulators==
 
==Emulators==
 
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Revision as of 19:51, 26 July 2013

The Sega Master System (SMS) was an 8-bit console released by Sega in 1985-1989. It was designed to be a direct competitor to the Nintendo Entertainment System, as well as being technically superior to it. There is a lot of technical similarity between the SMS and the Game Gear (GG). Notably, SMS game cartridges can be played on the Game Gear by use of an adapter. For this reason, most SMS emulators can also run GG games.

Emulators

Name Operating System(s) Latest Version SMS GG Mega Drive Sega CD 32x Recommended
Kega Fusion Windows, Linux, OS X 3.64
GenesisPlusGX Wii, Gamecube 1.7.4
RetroArch (GenesisPlusGX) Multiplatform 1.7.4
BizHawk Windows 1.4.1
MasterBoy PlayStation Portable 2.10
PicoDrive Multiplatform 1.80