Sega Genesis emulators: Difference between revisions

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| colspan="2" |32X
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|{{Ya}}||{{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">Experimental support in nightly builds only.</ref>
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|colspan="2" |Sega CD 32X
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===Modes===
===Modes===
====Extended VRAM====
====Extended VRAM====
A 128KB VDP mode from TeraDrive, an IBM PC/Mega Drive combo used on several Teradrive-only software.<ref>https://gendev.spritesmind.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1368</ref>
A 128KB VDP mode from TeraDrive, an IBM PC/Mega Drive combo used on several Teradrive-only software.<ref>https://gendev.spritesmind.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1368</ref>


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====Mega Drive/Genesis Plus/MSU-MD====
====Mega Drive/Genesis Plus/MSU-MD====
The Mega Drive/Genesis Plus (sometimes abbreviated as MD+) is a special mode for certain Genesis games that use enhanced CDDA tracks with a Sega CD. This was not used in any official games, however, the mode itself was first used in the first batch of Pier Solar releases. This feature was been [https://downloads.terraonion.com/public/MegaSD_DEV_Manual.pdf documented] to be used on Terraonion's Mega SD flash cartridge, to give similar effects for Genesis games in a way that [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators#:~:text=Misc. MSU-1 does in patched SNES games]. Another variant was been made for [https://krikzz.com/store/home/59-mega-everdrive-pro.html Mega Everdrive PRO], named [https://github.com/krikzz/msu-md MSU-MD].
The Mega Drive/Genesis Plus (sometimes abbreviated as MD+) is a special mode for certain Genesis games that use enhanced CDDA tracks with a Sega CD. This was not used in any official games, however, the mode itself was first used in the first batch of Pier Solar releases. This feature was been [https://downloads.terraonion.com/public/MegaSD_DEV_Manual.pdf documented] to be used on Terraonion's Mega SD flash cartridge, to give similar effects for Genesis games in a way that [https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_emulators#:~:text=Misc. MSU-1 does in patched SNES games]. Another variant was been made for [https://krikzz.com/store/home/59-mega-everdrive-pro.html Mega Everdrive PRO], named [https://github.com/krikzz/msu-md MSU-MD].


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A variant called 32X Plus (abbreviated as 32X+) made exclusively for Sega 32X games also exists, but again, it is only used by homebrew software, such as ''Doom 32X Resurrection.''
A variant called 32X Plus (abbreviated as 32X+) made exclusively for Sega 32X games also exists, but again, it is only used by homebrew software, such as ''Doom 32X Resurrection.''
===Sega CD, 32X, and Sega CD 32X===
:Sega Retro: [https://segaretro.org/Sega_Mega-CD Mega CD], [https://segaretro.org/Sega_32X 32X], [https://segaretro.org/Sega_Mega-CD_32X CD 32X].
The Sega Mega CD, 32X, and Sega CD 32X were add-ons for the Sega Genesis that expanded its capabilities with Mega CD-ROM playback (It can also play Audio CDs and CD+G discs), enhanced processing power, and a limited library of CD-based games with 32X functionality.
*[https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/1ay6fm1/ares_v136_released/krslaki/ Ares supports CD+G images].
*See [[Home_media_players#Emulators|this dedicated page]] for more information about home media playback support for emulation softwares.
*See [[Ripping games]] and [[Disc Drive emulation]].


==Hardware variations==
==Hardware variations==