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Geargrafx vs Retro-Go
Both stand on turbografx-16 emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Visit Geargrafx Free plan
Retro-Go provides broad console emulation and launcher features for ESP32 hardware. Device compatibility, memory limits, and mandatory time synchronization are important constraints when installing or porting it.
Visit Retro-GoThe facts
| Geargrafx | Retro-Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On turbografx-16 emulators | #21 of 33 | #25 of 33 |
Geargrafx: what it does well
Retro-Go: what it does well
- Supports many classic gaming systems
- Save states and multiple save slots
- Customizable launcher with cover art
- Wi-Fi file manager included
- Prebuilt and build-from-source paths
What to know first
- Official support names only two devices
- NTP synchronization cannot be disabled
- Large ZIP ROMs may fail
- Requires ESP32 with PSRAM
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