Gopher64
6.4#7 in nintendo 64 emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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Virtual Jaguar
7.8#1 in atari emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Gopher64 | Virtual Jaguar |
|---|---|---|
| Emulation | It can emulate CPU overclocking and supports cheats and savestates. | The core emulates the Jaguar’s 68000, GPU, DSP, Object Processor, and Jaguar CD hardware. |
| License | The source code is licensed under GPLv3. | The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. |
| Purpose | Gopher64 is a cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator. | Virtual Jaguar libretro is an open-source emulator core for Atari Jaguar cartridges and Jaguar CD, designed to run with RetroArch. |
| Support | The maker links a wiki and Discord, and the GitHub repository says to contact the maintainer through an issue or Discord before substantial contribution work. | Project support is handled through GitHub Discussions for questions and Issues for confirmed bugs and compatibility reports. |
Gopher64 plans
- Name your own priceFree
Virtual Jaguar plans
- FreeFree
- Virtual Jaguar libretro coreFree
- Virtual Jaguar Android appFree
Pick Gopher64 if…
Gopher64 suits Nintendo 64 players who want a free emulator across desktop and Android platforms, including those interested in netplay, homebrew, or RetroAchievements.
Pick Virtual Jaguar if…
Virtual Jaguar suits Atari Jaguar owners who use a libretro frontend such as RetroArch. It may also suit users interested in Jaguar CD emulation and frontend features such as save states and netplay.