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Cxbx-Reloaded vs Flycast

Both stand on game console emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cxbx-Reloaded

Free plan LinuxWindows

Cxbx-Reloaded offers a free, open-source route to Xbox emulation with detailed compatibility tracking. Its pre-release status and uneven game support mean users should check individual titles first.

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Flycast

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

Flycast Dojo combines multiplayer connection options with replay and offline training features. Check that your game files match and that your network supports the chosen connection method.

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The facts

Cxbx-ReloadedFlycast
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, WindowsAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planNot publishedNot published
Plans publishedNoneNone
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecxbx-reloaded.co.ukflycast.dojo.ooo
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Cxbx-Reloaded: what it does well

  • Free and open-source
  • Searchable compatibility list
  • Reports completion-oriented game statuses
  • Supports Windows and Linux through Wine
  • Network emulation uses Npcap

What to know first

  • No stable builds are currently available
  • Only 166 of 1,032 games are fully playable
  • Linux Wine use may affect compatibility
  • macOS with Wine does not work

Flycast: what it does well

  • Free and open source.
  • Match Codes support sessions through firewalls.
  • Record, replay, and spectate netplay sessions.
  • Offline Training Mode includes savestates and input playback.
  • Available on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

What to know first

  • Requires matching ROM and BIOS files for peer-to-peer play.
  • Match Codes may have issues on some corporate networks or cloud gaming services.

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