MasterGear
7.8#1 in sega master system emulators$4.99 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | MasterGear | MEKA |
|---|---|---|
| Debugger | The product includes a built-in debugger for supported development or hacking work. | MEKA includes a debugger and debugging and hacking tools. |
| Founded | 1996 | 1998 |
| Intended users | The maker says MasterGear can help hobbyists debug software for these systems without rare and costly development hardware. | The homepage describes MEKA's debugging and hacking tools as useful for programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems. |
| Platforms | The maker lists Unix/Linux, Windows, Android, macOS, PocketPC, Symbian and MSDOS ports; MSDOS, Symbian, PocketPC and Maemo/Meego are described as discontinued. | The download page lists a Windows x86 build and says to build MEKA 0.80 from source for GNU/Linux and OSX. |
| Purpose | MasterGear emulates 8-bit SEGA consoles and computers, including MasterSystem, GameGear, SG1000, SC3000, SF7000, Mark2, and Mark3. | MEKA is a multi-machine emulator for Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision. |
MasterGear plans
- MasterGear Windows/LinuxFree
- Windows/LinuxFree
- Android$4.99, paid once
- MasterGear Android$430, paid once
MEKA plans
- MEKAFree
Pick MasterGear if…
MasterGear may suit hobbyists working with software for the listed 8-bit SEGA systems, including those who want to debug without rare development hardware. Android users can also use its listed NetPlay and input options.
Pick MEKA if…
MEKA is aimed especially at programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems, uncommon games, or hardware. Its maker says it has limited use for the average player.