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binjnes vs FCEUX
Both stand on nes emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb
binjnes offers browser play and detailed playback controls, along with mapper and save support. Desktop users should be prepared to build it themselves.
Visit binjnes Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose FCEUX for free emulation of its supported systems, especially if you want debugging, scripting, or movie tools. Look elsewhere if network play is a requirement, since it is not functional in the Win32 and SDL ports and the project has no plans to fix it.
Visit FCEUXThe facts
| binjnes | FCEUX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | binji.github.io | fceux.com |
| On nes emulators | #1 of 26 | #3 of 26 |
binjnes: what it does well
- Cycle-accurate emulation passes many timing tests
- Supports numerous mappers with a built-in database
- Save states and battery backup data are supported
- Browser version lets users upload a file
- MIT-licensed source code
What to know first
- No packaged downloads are listed
- Desktop use requires building from source
- Build requires CMake and sokol
FCEUX: what it does well
- Emulates NES, Famicom, Famicom Disk System, and Dendy.
- Supports NTSC, PAL, and NTSC-PAL Hybrid video modes.
- Includes debugging, ROM hacking, map making, and Lua scripting tools.
- Qt/SDL includes a TAS Editor and movie recording.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Network play in the Win32 and SDL ports is not functional.
- The project says it has no plans to fix network play.
- Building the Qt/SDL port requires several dependencies and CMake.
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