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NeoCD-Wii vs NeoGeo CD Redux

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.

NeoCD-Wii

Paid

Choose NeoCD-Wii if you want a free Wii emulator for Neo-Geo CD games and can meet its storage, BIOS and audio-file requirements. Look elsewhere if you need reliable compatibility across all games or tested DVD support.

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NeoGeo CD Redux

Free plan Self-hosted

NeoGeo CD Redux offers a free emulator with documented loading, controller, and video options for Wii and GameCube. Its latest listed changelog entry is from 2013, and the notes specify a limitation on save writing through WKF and IDE-EXI.

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The facts

	NeoCD-Wii	NeoGeo CD Redux
Free plan	Not published	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Not published	Self-hosted
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	github.com
On neo geo emulators	#16 of 18	#12 of 18

NeoCD-Wii: what it does well

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
Supports Nintendo Wii and Neo-Geo CD games.
Offers configurable Wiimote and Classic Controller buttons.
Includes interlaced and progressive video modes.
Settings can be saved and games browsed by page.

What to know first

Requires a NeoGeo CD/Z BIOS file in a specific location.
USB 2 support requires IOS 202.
Some games may show black screens or graphics bugs.
DVD support is untested.

NeoGeo CD Redux: what it does well

Separate Wii and GameCube build targets.
Wii can run without GameCube mode.
Wii supports SD, DVD, and USB loading.
Save files can use SD or memory card.
Listed disc-image formats include .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso.

What to know first

Latest listed changelog entry dates to July 18, 2013.
WKF and IDE-EXI save writing was not yet supported.
Wii build requires DEVKITPPC.

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