NCDZPSP

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What NCDZPSP is

NCDZPSP is a Neo-Geo emulator in NJEmu, a PSP emulator collection whose project scope also includes CPS1 and CPS2 emulators. NCDZPSP supports PSP, PlayStation Vita, and PPSSPP, and includes Neo Geo CD support and save states. The 2.3.5 release adds cheat support, multiple languages, and command hotkeys; its game list is capped at 512 entries. To open the emulator menu, press SELECT and START. The controls map O to OK and X to Cancel. The latest listed release is version 2.3.5, published May 11, 2018, and includes the NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip download. Its ROM set uses MAME 0.152 and includes some hack and bootleg ROM sets. The project describes the 2.3.x line as experimental: added features use more free memory, some games may need cache files, and some may not start. AdHoc online play does not apply to NCDZPSP, and netplay is unavailable. The public repository lists a GPL-3.0 license. Source compilation calls for PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS, and requires editing the Makefile first.

Who it suits

NCDZPSP suits people looking for Neo-Geo or Neo Geo CD emulation on PSP, PlayStation Vita, or PPSSPP, with save states and cheat support. It may also suit users comfortable with experimental software and, for source builds, editing a Makefile.

What it does well

Supports PSP, PlayStation Vita, and PPSSPP.
Includes Neo Geo CD support and save states.
Adds cheats, multiple languages, and command hotkeys.
The repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.
A downloadable version 2.3.5 release is listed.

What to know first

The game list is limited to 512 entries.
Some games may need cache files or fail to start.
Added features reduce available memory.
Netplay is unavailable; AdHoc online play does not apply.

Limits

The game list is capped at 512 entries. The experimental 2.3.x line uses more free memory; some games may need cache files or fail to start.

Getting started

Download NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip from the listed GitHub release.
Use it on PSP, PlayStation Vita, or PPSSPP.
Press SELECT and START to open the emulator menu.
For source compilation, use PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS, then edit the Makefile.

Verdict

Choose NCDZPSP if you want Neo-Geo emulation with Neo Geo CD support and save states on one of its listed platforms. Look elsewhere if you need netplay or expect every game to start without cache files, since the project notes describe experimental code and compatibility limits.

Questions

Is NCDZPSP free?

Yes. Its pricing model is free, and the public repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.

Which platforms does it support?

The listed platforms are PSP, PlayStation Vita, and PPSSPP.

Does it support Neo Geo CD and save states?

Yes, both Neo Geo CD support and save states are listed.

Can I play online with it?

Netplay is unavailable, and AdHoc online play does not apply to NCDZPSP.

What is the latest listed release?

Version 2.3.5, published May 11, 2018, is the latest listed release. It has an NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip download.

What limitations should I know about?

The game list holds up to 512 entries. Project notes say some games may require cache files or fail to start, and added features reduce free memory.

Facts from NCDZPSP's own pages

Build environment: The source build notes specify PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS and say the Makefile must be edited before compiling. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Build requirements: The project’s Chinese readme names PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS as the compilation environment. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Cheats: The 2.3.5 change log says cheat support was added. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Compatibility note: The README says the HOME (PS) button cannot be used on PSV or PPSSPP and suggests deleting SystemButtons.prx. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Controls: The README maps O to OK, X to Cancel, and SELECT+START to the emulator menu. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Download: The GitHub releases page lists a downloadable NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip asset in release 20180511. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Experimental version: The 2.3.x documentation describes that series as a development version containing experimental code. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Game list: The 2.3.5 change log says the game list was expanded to 512. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Hotkeys: The 2.3.5 change log says command hotkeys were added. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Input: The README documents SELECT+START as a way to open the emulator menu. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Languages: The 2.3.5 change log says the emulator supports multiple languages. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
License: The public repository lists a GPL-3.0 license. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Maintainer credits: The README credits davex for cheat codes, 173210 for HBL and multi-language support, the MAME team, and NJ's emulator. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Memory and compatibility: The 2.3.x notes say added features reduce free memory, more games may require cache files, and some games may fail to start. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
NCDZPSP change: The change log says NCDZPSP fixed the 000-lo.lo length issue to fix sleep mode. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
NCDZPSP limitation: The source build notes say AdHoc online play does not apply to NCDZPSP. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Project scope: The repository describes NJEmu as CPS1, CPS2, and NEOGEO (CD) emulators for PSP. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose: The project describes itself as CPS1, CPS2, and Neo Geo CD emulators for PSP; NCDZPSP is identified as a Neo Geo emulator. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Release: NJEmu 2.3.5 is based on NJEmu 2.3.1. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
ROM sets: The 2.3.5 change log says the ROM set uses MAME 0.152 and that some hack and bootleg ROM sets were added. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Vita and PPSSPP: The README says the HOME (PS) button cannot be used on PSV or PPSSPP and suggests deleting SystemButtons.prx. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026

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