Mednafen

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Current version: 0.9.29-WIP
Active: Yes
OS: Multiplatform
Authors: Ryphecha, Mednafen Team
Official website: http://mednafen.sourceforge.net
Source code: Unknown

Mednafen is a multi-system emulator, driven from the command-line. Many of its cores are ports of other emulators, but many of them are also original. Its Playstation and PC Engine original cores are notable for their high quality, compatibility and accuracy.

Mednafen is an acronym for "My Emulator Doesn't Need A Frickin' Excellent Name".

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Mednafen

Review

It is command line only, so its interface might be hard to use to new users.

The most useful cores are those that are original. These are the PS1, PCE, PC-FX and Virtual Boy cores. The PCE core is one of the best emulators for that system, with a Fast and Accurate versions. The PS1 core is native resolution only, and features high degree of accuracy and compatibility. The Virtual boy core is one of the best, although it does not attempt to reproduce the 3D.

Other cores improve upon emulators that have been long abandoned and rarely updated. These include the Neo Geo Pocket, WonderSwan Color and Atari Lynx cores.

Other cores are less useful, as there are better options in stand-alone emulators. NES, Genesis, Master System and SNES. These cores might even be based on out dated versions. For instance, the SNES core is based on an old outdated version of bSNES. This is before the performance/accuracy/balanced cores - 0.50x territory - with a couple of changes by Ryphecha.

It is unknown at this time whether Mednafen's GBA core is better than VBA-M.

RetroArch uses the PS1, PCE, Neo-Geo Pocket, Virtual Boy, and WonderSwan cores of Mednafen so it might make sense to use that instead.

Using Mednafen

Use Notepad++ to change the config file. Drag and drop the rom on the .exe to play. For CD games, you need to drag and drop the cueseet.

Host systems

- Linux, Windows, ISC OS

Supported systems

System Based on code from:
Atari Lynx Handy
Game Boy Advance VisualBoyAdvance
Neo Geo Pocket Color Neopop
Nintendo Entertainment System FCE Ultra
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (only available in WIP) bsnes
Nintendo Virtual Boy (only available in WIP) Original. NEC V810 CPU core based on Reality Boy.
PC Engine Original. CD-ROM interface based on PC2e.
PC-FX Original. NEC V810 CPU core based on Reality Boy.
PlayStation (only available in WIP) Original.
WonderSwan Color Cygne
Sega Genesis (only available in WIP) Genesis Plus
Sega Master System and Game Gear SMS Plus

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