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NeoGeo CD Redux
What NeoGeo CD Redux is
NeoGeo CD Redux is a free, open-source emulator for NeoGeo CD, with separate targets for Nintendo Wii and GameCube. Its Wii version supports native Wii operation without starting in GameCube mode. The changelog documents loading from SD cards and DVDs, plus USB support on Wii. It also describes loading FAT-formatted SD cards through WKF and FAT-formatted hard drives through IDE-EXI. Wii controller options listed include the Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers; GameCube controller use depends on no Wii Remote being detected for that player. The documented video modes include progressive output and 480i/480p and 576i/576p. The changelog also mentions MP3 playback from SD and DVD. Save files can use an SD card or memory card, but the listed release says write support for WKF and IDE-EXI was not yet available. The latest changelog entry provided is an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release dated July 18, 2013. The Wii build requires DEVKITPPC in the build environment. Listed disc-image formats are .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso.
Who it suits
It suits people looking for a free NeoGeo CD emulator for Wii or GameCube. Wii builders should be prepared to set DEVKITPPC in the build environment.
What it does well
- Separate Wii and GameCube build targets.
- Wii can run without GameCube mode.
- Wii supports SD, DVD, and USB loading.
- Save files can use SD or memory card.
- Listed disc-image formats include .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso.
What to know first
- Latest listed changelog entry dates to July 18, 2013.
- WKF and IDE-EXI save writing was not yet supported.
- Wii build requires DEVKITPPC.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NeoGeo CD Redux | No commercial plans or usage limits listed | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the NeoGeo CD Redux project website: https://github.com/emukidid/neogeo-cd-redux
- Choose the Wii or GameCube build target.
- For a Wii build, set DEVKITPPC in the build environment.
- Build the target for your console.
- Load media using a supported option for that target, such as SD or DVD; Wii also supports USB.
Verdict
NeoGeo CD Redux offers a free emulator with documented loading, controller, and video options for Wii and GameCube. Its latest listed changelog entry is from 2013, and the notes specify a limitation on save writing through WKF and IDE-EXI.
Questions
How much does NeoGeo CD Redux cost?
It is free: free.
Which consoles does it support?
The project has build targets for Nintendo Wii and GameCube.
Is NeoGeo CD Redux open-source?
Yes. Its license model is open-source.
What disc-image formats are listed?
The listed formats are .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso.
Can it save game files?
Save files can use SD card storage or a memory card. The described release did not yet support writing saves through WKF or IDE-EXI.
What is needed to build the Wii version?
The Wii build requires DEVKITPPC to be set in the build environment.
Facts from NeoGeo CD Redux's own pages
- Audio
- The changelog notes MP3 playback from SD and DVD and describes a later audio fix as experimental. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- BIOS requirement
- The changelog says the BIOS must be located on the chosen media and lists /neocd/bios/NeoCD.bin and /bios/NeoCD.bin as search locations. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Build requirement
- The Wii makefile requires DEVKITPPC to be set in the build environment. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Controllers
- The Wii changelog lists support for Wiimote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers under the stated detection condition. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- GameCube build
- The project includes a Makefile for building a GameCube target. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Latest changelog entry
- The latest changelog entry shown is dated 07/18/2013 and identifies itself as an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Media loading
- The changelog documents SD and DVD loading, plus USB support on Wii. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Project status and distribution
- The GitHub repository is public, has no listed releases, and describes itself as automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The repository describes NeoGeo CD Redux as a NeoGeo CD emulator. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Release history
- The changelog contains an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release dated July 18, 2013. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Save files
- The changelog says save files can use SD Gecko or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support had not yet been added in the listed release. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Saves
- The changelog says save files can use SD card storage or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support was not yet added in the described release. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Source history
- The repository says it was automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Storage options
- The changelog lists Wii USB support, GameCube WKF support for FAT-formatted SD cards in the WKF slot, and IDE-EXI support for loading from a FAT-formatted hard drive. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Storage support
- The changelog documents FAT-formatted SD card loading through WKF and FAT-formatted hard drive loading through IDE-EXI. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Target consoles
- The project includes separate build targets for Wii and GameCube. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Video
- The changelog lists progressive video and component-cable auto-detection for 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Video modes
- The changelog documents progressive video support and lists 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- The source code identifies NeoCD Redux as a NeoGeo CD emulator. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Wii build
- The project includes a Wii target built as a .dol executable. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Wii controllers
- The changelog lists support for Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers on Wii, with GameCube controller support conditional on no Wii Remote being detected for the player. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Wii support
- The changelog documents native Wii support that does not require booting into GameCube mode. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
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