ares
7.5#2 in sega master system emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visitares vs PicoDrive
What both publish
| Fact | ares | PicoDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | ares is a cross-platform, open-source multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation. | PicoDrive is a Sega 8-bit and 16-bit console emulator that supports systems up to and including the 32X. |
ares plans
- aresFree
- FreeFree
PicoDrive plans
- PicoDriveFree
Pick ares if…
ares suits people looking to emulate supported systems on desktop Linux, macOS, or Windows, including developers working on original software for those systems. Linux users should be comfortable compiling from source or finding third-party packages.
Pick PicoDrive if…
PicoDrive may suit people looking to play games from its supported Sega systems on Windows, Linux, or a self-hosted setup. Its input and cassette features may also interest users working with Sega Pico or SC-3000 software.