Essgee
5.3#29 in game gear emulatorsWindows
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Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Essgee | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Essgee is an emulator for several 8-bit consoles and handhelds, mostly made by Sega. | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. |
| Save states | The emulator provides eight save-state slots. | The emulator provides save states with visual thumbnail previews and a screenshot browser. |
| Supported systems | It supports the SG-1000, partially supports the SC-3000 and ColecoVision, and supports the Mark III/Master System, Game Gear, Game Boy and partially the Game Boy Color. | The project advertises support for more than 50 systems, including NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, 3DS, PlayStation, PSP, Saturn and Dreamcast. |
Essgee plans
No prices published.
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
Pick Essgee if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Provenance if…
Provenance suits Apple-platform users seeking an emulator frontend for a broad range of retro systems. Users should check whether their device can handle the systems they want to run, and note that a BIOS is required.