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GnGeo gives Linux users a free, open-source way to run NeoGeo ROM sets by MAME name. It supports AES emulation, save states, home, arcade, and unibios modes, configurable controls and hotkeys, per-game settings, scaling and display effects, sound options, and several 68k and Z80 CPU cores. Frontends described for the project add previews and configuration controls. Games are ZIP files, while the BIOS is separate, and the software depends on SDL 1.2.x and libz.

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    Virtual Jaguar

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Atari Jaguar games across many platforms — Virtual Jaguar emulates Atari Jaguar cartridges and CD hardware through RetroArch rather than NeoGeo ROM sets on Linux.

    Free plan Visit site
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    NeoCD/SDL

    Free plan LinuxWindows

    NeoGeo CD games on Linux or Windows — NeoCD/SDL runs original NeoGeo CD games and uses a required uncompressed neocd.bin BIOS instead of GnGeo’s NeoGeo ROM workflow.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoDS

    Free plan

    NeoGeo AES/MVS on Nintendo DS — NeoDS targets Nintendo DS hardware, converts MAME ROM sets to .neo files, and omits FM audio, raster effects, and multiplayer.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoRAGEx

    Free plan Windows

    Windows Neo·Geo arcade play — NeoRAGEx is a Windows emulator with portable operation, CRT shaders, modern controller detection, rewind, screenshots, and widescreen options.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    DOSBox PSP

    Free plan

    Running DOS games on PlayStation Portable — DOSBox PSP ports DOSBox to PSP, with memory constraints, configuration-file tuning, and a still-broken on-screen keyboard.

    Open source Visit site
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    DREAMNEOCD

    Free plan

    Neo Geo CD games on Sega Dreamcast — DREAMNEO-CD runs Neo Geo CD and selfboot games on Dreamcast, including DreamShell or SD use, and requires an original-console BIOS.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoCD/PS2

    Free plan Self-hosted

    NeoGeo CD discs on PlayStation 2 — NeoCD/PS2 loads NeoGeo CD games directly from PS2 CD-ROM, supports two controllers, PAL/NTSC selection, stereo sound, and CDDA.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Geolith

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoCDRX

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    MVSPSP

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    GxGeo

    Free plan
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    NCDZPSP

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.7 Open source Visit site
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    NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed

    Free plan
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoGeo CD Redux

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoCD-Libretro

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    NeoBox

    Paid Mac
    5.4 Visit site
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    NeoCD-Wii

    Paid
    4.6 Open source Visit site
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    NEO.emu

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux
    4.5 Visit site
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    Uo-NeoCDPSP

    Paid
    3.6 Open source Visit site

Alternatives make sense when Linux-only support, NeoGeo ROM focus, external BIOS requirements, or the lack of repository releases do not fit your setup. Some target Atari Jaguar hardware, NeoGeo CD discs, Nintendo DS, Windows, PlayStation Portable, Dreamcast, or PlayStation 2 instead. Before switching, weigh the device you already own, the required game format, BIOS handling, controller options, display and audio features, networking or portability, and each product’s stated limitations. GnGeo’s command-line and configuration-file approach may suit users who want detailed per-game control, while other choices prioritize a specific console, frontend, or physical media workflow.

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