fixNES
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What both publish
| Fact | fixNES | Nestalgia |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The README lists support for a range of NES mappers and the VRC6, VRC7, FDS, MMC5, N163, and Sunsoft 5B audio expansions. | The site lists support for NES, Famicom, Famicom Disk System, Dendy, Vs. System, NSF and NSFe emulation. |
| 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 download section links Windows, Linux and Mac versions. |
| 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 GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. |
fixNES plans
- fixNESFree
Nestalgia plans
- FreeFree
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 Nestalgia if…
Nestalgia may suit players looking for a free desktop emulator for NES and related listed systems, with save states and cheat codes. Developers may also be interested in adding its core library through JitPack.