JNEXT
6.6#4 in zx spectrum emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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ZX-Poly Emulator
6.0#14 in zx spectrum emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | JNEXT | ZX-Poly Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | Supported formats listed include NEX, SNA, SZX, Z80, TAP, TZX, WAV, and RZX. | It supports Z80, SNA, SZX, ZXP, Spec256 ZIP snapshots, ROM and PROM images, TZX, TAP, WAV, TRD, and SCL files. |
| License | JNEXT is free software under the GPLv3 license. | The concept, emulator, and its parts are published under the GNU GPL-3.0 license. |
| Purpose | JNEXT is an open-source ZX Spectrum Next emulator for developers. | ZX-Poly Emulator is a proof-of-concept emulator for a multi-CPU ZX-Spectrum 128 platform. |
JNEXT plans
- Free softwareFree
ZX-Poly Emulator plans
- FreeFree
Pick JNEXT if…
JNEXT suits ZX Spectrum users, especially developers who want debugging tools or CI automation. It is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Pick ZX-Poly Emulator if…
It suits people interested in adapting older ZX-Spectrum games by editing graphics, especially games without complex or packed sprites. Users should also be comfortable with the Java 22-or-newer requirement for zxpoly-emul.