Summary
MEKA is a free multi-machine emulator for Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision, with support for SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision. It includes support for a wide range of peripherals and unusual games, alongside a debugger and tools for debugging and hacking. The project also provides a game database and compatibility list, which its site says receive fixes and changes. MEKA is free software under a BSD-like license; its source and data may be browsed and reused without restrictions. The download page lists a Windows x86 build and directs GNU/Linux and macOS users to build from source. It describes MEKA 0.80 as in development, while the GitHub releases page lists Meka 2025-08-17 as the latest release. Initiated in 1998, the project is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock. The project describes its debugging tools as useful for programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems, and says it has limited use for the average player.
Who it is for
MEKA is aimed especially at programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems, uncommon games, or hardware. Its maker says it has limited use for the average player.
What is good
- Supports a range of Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision.
- Includes a debugger and hacking tools.
- Provides a game database and compatibility list.
- Free software under a BSD-like license.
- Source and data may be browsed and reused.
What to know first
- Windows download listed is an x86 build.
- GNU/Linux and macOS users are directed to build from source.
- Download page describes MEKA 0.80 as in development.
- Maker says it has limited use for average players.
Verdict
MEKA is a specialist emulator with broad support for Sega 8-bit systems, ColecoVision, and related peripherals, plus debugging tools. Its source is available, but non-Windows users are directed to build it themselves, and its maker cautions that it may not suit average players.
MEKA plans and pricing
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- Free plan
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- Supported platforms
- Windows, GNU/Linux, macOSsmspower.org
- Save states
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- Game Gear debugger
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- Master System support
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- Source available
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Facts
- Product
- MEKA is a multi-machine emulator for MS-Windows and GNU/Linux.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- It supports Sega SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision and Othello Multivision.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Peripherals
- The emulator supports a wide range of peripherals and exotic games.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Debugging tools
- MEKA includes a powerful debugger and tools for debugging and hacking.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Emulation data
- The project includes a game database and compatibility list, which the site says are updated with fixes and changes.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- MEKA is free software distributed under a BSD-like license, and its source and data may be browsed and reused without restrictions.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Development status
- The download page describes MEKA 0.80 as in development and links to builds and releases.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists a Windows x86 build and says to build MEKA 0.80 from source for GNU/Linux and OSX.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The download page directs users to the MEKA Forums for support and communication.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The homepage describes MEKA's debugging and hacking tools as useful for programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Project history
- The project was initiated in 1998 and is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- MEKA is a multi-machine emulator for Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported machines
- Supported systems include SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Debugger
- MEKA includes a debugger and debugging and hacking tools.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Target users
- The maker describes MEKA as useful for uncommon games and hardware and for debugging, and says it has limited use for the average player.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists a Windows x86 build and directs GNU/Linux and OSX users to build from sources.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The GitHub releases page lists Meka 2025-08-17 as its latest release.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Development history
- The project was initiated in 1998 and first released on April 3, 1999.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Maintainer
- The maker says MEKA is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Recent build caveat
- The download page says MEKA 0.80 is in development and labels its Windows x86 build among 0.8x builds.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1998smspower.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- smspower.org/meka/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- smspower.org/meka/download.shtml· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/ocornut/meka· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/ocornut/meka/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026