fixNES
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What both publish
| Fact | fixNES | GoNES |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Controls are keyboard-only; the README says Windows users can use joy2key if they want controller support. | The README lists configurable keyboard controls, including Player 1 and Player 2 bindings. |
| Downloads | The repository README points to a Windows binary in Releases, whose newest listed release is titled “fixNES Alpha v1.3.1 - Windows Build.” | The README says automated builds are uploaded during releases and links to release download files. |
| License | The repository includes an MIT License granting permission to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and sell the software, subject to its conditions. | The repository identifies its license as Apache-2.0. |
| Purpose | fixNES is an NES emulator the author wrote to learn about the NES, and the README says it is not in the most complete or cleanest state. | GoNES is an NES emulator written in Go. |
fixNES plans
- fixNESFree
GoNES plans
- GoNESFree
Pick fixNES if…
fixNES may suit Windows or Linux users looking for a free emulator that can open NES ROMs, FDS titles and NSF music. It is also an option for people comfortable with keyboard-only controls and a project the author describes as incomplete.
Pick GoNES if…
GoNES suits players looking for a free NES emulator on desktop or in a browser. It may also fit users who want configurable two-player keyboard controls and save states.