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GnGeo vs NeoCD/SDL
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 Linux
GnGeo offers configurable NeoGeo emulation on Linux, with command-line settings and described frontend options. Its dependencies, source-build route, and commercial-use restriction are key considerations.
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NeoCD/SDL offers NeoGeo CD emulation with two-player input and configurable display and sound controls. The BIOS requirement, build dependencies, and non-commercial reuse restriction are key considerations.
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| GnGeo | NeoCD/SDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On neo geo emulators | #2 of 18 | #6 of 18 |
GnGeo: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Supports fullscreen, scaling, and display effects.
- Sound, controls, and hotkeys are configurable.
- Per-game configuration files are supported.
- Graphical frontends are described.
What to know first
- Requires SDL 1.2.x, libz, and a BIOS.
- The repository lists no releases.
- Commercial use of GnGeo as a whole is forbidden.
NeoCD/SDL: what it does well
- Can run many original NeoGeo CD games.
- Supports keyboard or separate joystick for each player.
- Includes fullscreen, sound, screenshot, and frameskip controls.
- Downloads include source and binary files.
What to know first
- Requires an uncompressed 512kb neocd.bin BIOS.
- BIOS entitlement is limited by the stated ownership condition.
- Source reuse is limited to non-commercial purposes.
- Distributed without any warranty.
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