Manic EMU
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VisitManic EMU vs openMSX
What both publish
| Fact | Manic EMU | openMSX |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. | openMSX is an emulator for the MSX home computer system that aims to emulate it with 100% accuracy. |
| Support | The official site links users to FAQ and guides, GitHub, and Discord for support resources. | Users can ask questions in the Discord channel or IRC, use the openMSX forum, or file bugs and feature requests in GitHub’s issue tracker. |
Manic EMU plans
- FreeFree
- SideloadFree
- Sideload / GitHubFree
- Premium Monthly$0.99 a month
- Premium Monthly Plan$0.99 a month
- Premium Annual Plan$4.99 a year
openMSX plans
- openMSXFree
Pick Manic EMU if…
Manic EMU suits iPhone and iPad users who want to play games from a range of classic systems. It may also suit players interested in RetroAchievements or multiplayer on eligible cores.
Pick openMSX if…
It suits people who want to emulate MSX systems and use features such as save states, reverse playback, or debugging. Users setting up a complete MSX machine should account for the C-BIOS limitation and consult the setup guide.