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DREAMNEOCD vs MVSPSP
Both stand on neo geo emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
DREAMNEOCD focuses on Neo Geo CD emulation for Dreamcast and has a specific BIOS requirement. Its stated capabilities do not include AES, MVS, netplay, or save states.
Visit DREAMNEOCD Free plan Self-hosted
Choose MVSPSP if you want a free PSP emulator for Neo-Geo MVS and AES and can prepare its game cache. Its PSP build requirements and cache setup make it a less direct fit for someone seeking an emulator on another platform or a ready-to-use setup.
Visit MVSPSPThe facts
| DREAMNEOCD | MVSPSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On neo geo emulators | #3 of 18 | #7 of 18 |
DREAMNEOCD: what it does well
- Runs Neo Geo CD and selfboot games on Dreamcast.
- Can be used through DreamShell and an SD card.
- The program and source code are free.
- Repository lists a GPL-2.0 license.
What to know first
- Requires a 512 KB neocd.bin BIOS.
- Supports Sega Dreamcast only.
- No AES, MVS, netplay, or save states.
- Selling is not allowed; source reuse is noncommercial.
MVSPSP: what it does well
- Free to use, with a public GPL-3.0 repository.
- Emulates both Neo-Geo MVS and AES systems.
- Modified builds are described as HBL-compatible.
- The Makefile enables save states and AdHoc play.
- PSP-2000 expanded memory is available with PSP_SLIM builds.
What to know first
- Requires creating a game cache before use.
- AdHoc play requires KERNEL_MODE in the build.
- Build instructions list Cygwin and PSPSDK revision 2318.
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