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| − | < | + | :<font size="3"><b>What are recommended emulators?</b></font><br> |
| − | + | They are emulators that are recommended by wiki authors/contributors, The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page. Check the Wiki page and look at the "'''Recommended'''" column. | |
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| − | + | :<font size="3"><b>Recommendation levels</b></font><br> | |
| + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
| + | ! scope="col"|Recommendations | ||
| + | ! scope="col"|Recommendation level | ||
| + | ! scope="col"|Description | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Recommended | ||
| + | |{{✓}} | ||
| + | |Recommended. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Semi-recommended | ||
| + | |{{~}} | ||
| + | |Semi-recommended. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Unknown recommendation | ||
| + | |{{?}} | ||
| + | |Untested. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Not recommended | ||
| + | |{{✗}} | ||
| + | |Not recommended. | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| − | + | ==Recommending emulators== | |
| + | Please consider these while recommending an emulator: | ||
| + | *Have high compatibility (and mappers support for systems like [[Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators|NES]], [[Game_Boy/Game_Boy_Color_emulators|GB/GBC]], [[Master_System_emulators|SMS/GG]]) | ||
| − | + | *Various [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Search&limit=500&offset=0&profile=default&search=%22%7Chardware+features%22 hardware features] like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.; | |
| − | + | *Offering useful [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php?search=%22%23Enhancements%7CEnhancements%22&title=Special%3ASearch&limit=500&profile=default&fulltext=1 enhancement features]; | |
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| − | + | *Be capable of running on various modern devices/operating systems and run full speed on [https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/ modern affordable hardware] - ''something like: [https://registry.khronos.org/vulkan/specs/1.3-extensions/man/html/ Vulkan 1.3]/[[Wikipedia:Direct3D#Direct3D_12_levels|D3D12 (12_1)]] GPU with drivers still up-to-date and AVX2 supported CPU''; | |
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| − | + | *Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users; | |
| − | + | *Be improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in shipshape condition and able to run on latest operating systems. | |
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| − | + | *[[Emulation_Accuracy|Accuracy]]-focused emulators are '''only recommended''' when they're have reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators. This one should only be considered for [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|Homebrew]], [[Game_engine_recreations_and_source_ports|Game engine recreations and source ports]] and development/developer communities or users that just want to ensure they'll be able to play most games with the least amount of unexpected/unreported glitches or timing issues etc. (Do NOT use "preserve the hardware's inner workings for posterity" mindset for recommendation on emugen wiki) | |
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| − | + | ==What aren't recommended emulators?== | |
| + | ;Semi recommended (~) | ||
| + | * There are [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] or limited options for specific systems (like [[Xbox_360_emulators|Xbox 360]]), if that is the case, contributors should use "~" (semi-recommended) for that emulator '''if it has some level of compatibility'''. | ||
| − | + | ;Not recommended (✗) | |
| − | + | * If the emulator(s) for that system can not run any commercial software or game. | |
| − | + | ** [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Not_yet_emulated un-emulated systems], [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Category:Very_early_emulation very early] emulated systems with little or no compatibility, [[MAME]]'s "MACHINE_SKELETON" state. | |
| − | + | * Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or falls short compared to other emulators. | |
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[[Category:Recommendations]] | [[Category:Recommendations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:04, 5 May 2024
- What are recommended emulators?
They are emulators that are recommended by wiki authors/contributors, The list of recommended emulators is available on each emulation page. Check the Wiki page and look at the "Recommended" column.
- Recommendation levels
| Recommendations | Recommendation level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | ✓ | Recommended. |
| Semi-recommended | ~ | Semi-recommended. |
| Unknown recommendation | ? | Untested. |
| Not recommended | ✗ | Not recommended. |
Recommending emulators[edit]
Please consider these while recommending an emulator:
- Various hardware features like connectivity, peripherals and special hardware support etc.;
- Offering useful enhancement features;
- Be capable of running on various modern devices/operating systems and run full speed on modern affordable hardware - something like: Vulkan 1.3/D3D12 (12_1) GPU with drivers still up-to-date and AVX2 supported CPU;
- Generally, be usable day-to-day by even the not-so-tech-savvy users;
- Be improved regularly--in other words, be active and, preferably, be open-source (not closed-source), as that ensures that any active programmer can keep the software in shipshape condition and able to run on latest operating systems.
- Accuracy-focused emulators are only recommended when they're have reasonable amount of compatibility compared to general-use emulators. This one should only be considered for Homebrew, Game engine recreations and source ports and development/developer communities or users that just want to ensure they'll be able to play most games with the least amount of unexpected/unreported glitches or timing issues etc. (Do NOT use "preserve the hardware's inner workings for posterity" mindset for recommendation on emugen wiki)
What aren't recommended emulators?[edit]
- Semi recommended (~)
- There are very early or limited options for specific systems (like Xbox 360), if that is the case, contributors should use "~" (semi-recommended) for that emulator if it has some level of compatibility.
- Not recommended (✗)
- If the emulator(s) for that system can not run any commercial software or game.
- un-emulated systems, very early emulated systems with little or no compatibility, MAME's "MACHINE_SKELETON" state.
- Emulators that aren't the best in those categories. They still may be good emulators, and offer many great features, but are not the best option for general users or falls short compared to other emulators.
