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The Sega Genesis console

The Sega Genesis is a 16-bit, 4th generation console released by Sega in 1989 in North America. In other regions, it was known as the Mega Drive.

The Sega CD was a CD addon.

The 32x was a 32 bit addon.

Many Genesis emulators also feature compatibility with the Sega Master System (SMS), and the Game Gear (GG).

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
Exodus Windows, Linux, OS X 1.0.0
GENS Windows, Linux 2.14
PicoDrive Multiplatform 1.80

Comparison

Kega Fusion is a very good emulator with high compatibility. It is easy to use as well.

GenesisPlusGX is also very good with high compatibility. The only thing it lacks is 32x support. The port for RetroArch adds shader support, dynamic sync and the other features of RetroArch.


Exodus is cycle-accurate, and has high system requirements. It is the newest Genesis emulator, and is likely far from complete. It currently only supports the regular Sega Genesis and no other systems.