Dega is an emulator for Sega Master System, Mark III, and Game Gear games. It runs on Windows and *NIX systems; its README names Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000, ME, and XP. The software may be used freely only for non-commercial purposes, and the GitHub repository currently has no releases. Dega supports Python scripting for user input, resets, movie playback and recording, and access to a running game's RAM. Python can work as a module in another Python program or in embedded mode within the emulator. The distribution includes memory.py, a Python memory viewer and trainer. Users can record a movie and resume recording later from a saved state. Windows has save-state slots, and Dega also uses a native gzip-compressed .dgz format. It can load ROMs from ZIP files, enable Yamaha 2413 FM audio on machines equipped with that chip, and combine certain games' flickering-glasses effect into a red-and-blue image for red/blue glasses. Technical information estimates compatibility at 97%.
Who it is for
Dega may suit people looking to play Sega Master System, Mark III, or Game Gear games on Windows or *NIX. Its Python scripting and memory tools may also interest users who want to inspect or script game behavior.
What is good
- Emulates three Sega console formats
- Supports Python scripting and RAM access
- Can resume movie recording from a saved state
- Loads ROMs from ZIP files
- Technical information estimates 97% compatibility
What to know first
- Use is restricted to non-commercial purposes
- The repository currently has no releases
- README names older Windows versions
Verdict
Dega combines emulation for three Sega systems with Python scripting, memory tools, and movie recording. Check the non-commercial restriction and the lack of repository releases before choosing it.
Get started with Dega
- Open the Dega GitHub repository.
- Use a Windows or *NIX system.
- Load a game ROM, including from a ZIP file if needed.
What the free plan stops at
Dega is free only for non-commercial use. The repository currently has no releases.
Questions about Dega
Which systems does Dega emulate?
Dega emulates Sega Master System, Mark III, and Game Gear games.
Which operating systems are supported?
Dega runs on Windows and *NIX. The README specifically names Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000, ME, and XP.
Is Dega free for commercial use?
No. It may be used freely only when it is not used commercially. The listed plan is 0.00 USD per free.
Does Dega support Python scripting?
Yes. Python scripting covers user input, resets, movie playback and recording, and access to the running game's RAM. It can run as a module in another Python program or embedded inside the emulator.
Can Dega save states and record movies?
Yes. Windows builds have save-state slots, and Dega supports a gzip-compressed .dgz format. Movie recording can be resumed later from a saved state.
Are Dega releases available on GitHub?
The GitHub repository currently has no releases.
Dega plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game gear emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, *NIX
- Source available
- Yes