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Nuked-SMS vs SMS
Both stand on sega master system emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Nuked-SMS focuses on detailed emulation of one Sega Master System model and its listed chips. Its work-in-progress status and unsupported extensions define a narrow compatibility scope.
Visit Nuked-SMS Free plan Linux
SMS provides documented Sega Master System emulation and graphics features in a free Linux project. Sound support is unfinished, and the project lists more tests as a todo.
Visit SMSThe facts
| Nuked-SMS | SMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On sega master system emulators | #21 of 25 | #17 of 25 |
Nuked-SMS: what it does well
- Free plan and source available
- Targets US Sega Master System Model 1
- Emulates Z80, YM2602B, and Sega I/O
- Includes YM2413 sound emulation
- GPL version 2 license
What to know first
- Work in progress
- SMS2 extensions unsupported
- Game Gear VDP extensions unsupported
- No releases or packages listed
SMS: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Complete Zilog Z80 emulation.
- SDL graphics backend, 2x scaler, and fullscreen support.
- README includes installation and ROM launch examples.
What to know first
- Sound support remains a todo.
- The project lists writing more tests as a todo.
- Linux is the only listed platform.
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