MSX emulators
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MSX is a Z80-based family of home computers which appeared in 1983. They were popular in Asian, South American and European countries as well as the former Soviet Union, but they are virtually unknown in USA.
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Emulators
| Name | Operating System(s) | Latest Version | Active | Accuracy | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| blueMSX | Windows | 2.8.2 | ✓ | Cycle | ✓ |
| OpenMSX | Multi-platform | 0.11.0 | ✓ | High | ✓ |
| MAME | Multi-platform | 0.264 | ✓ | High | ✓ |
| MSXPLAYer | Windows | ? | ✗ | Mid | ✗ |
| fMSX | Multi-platform | 3.9 | ✗ | Mid | ✗ |
Comparison
- blueMSX is cycle accurate with very high compatibility, unfortunately, it hasn't seen an update in years.
- OpenMSX is open source and in active development, in recent years it has surpassed blueMSX in terms of accuracy.
- fMSX The only pay-to-use emulator for MSX, is no longer active. Compatibility is unknown. Recommended not to be used on Windows because of the other alternatives. fMSX for Windows requires a payment of $19.99 to use. However, you can download the source and compile it yourself.
