MasterGear
7.8#1 in sega master system emulators$4.99 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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pico-smsplus
5.1#30 in game gear emulatorsSelf-hosted
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| Fact | MasterGear | pico-smsplus |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Winchester, Massachusetts, United States | Netherlands |
| Maker | The product documentation credits Marat Fayzullin, whose LinkedIn profile places him in Winchester, Massachusetts and lists Windriver Systems. | The repository credits Frank Hoedemakers with the Pico port, menu, settings screen and board support. |
| Purpose | MasterGear emulates 8-bit SEGA consoles and computers, including MasterSystem, GameGear, SG1000, SC3000, SF7000, Mark2, and Mark3. | pico-smsplus is an emulator for Sega Master System, Game Gear, and SG-1000 games on RP2040/RP2350-based microcontroller boards. |
MasterGear plans
- MasterGear Windows/LinuxFree
- Windows/LinuxFree
- Android$4.99, paid once
- MasterGear Android$430, paid once
pico-smsplus plans
No prices published.
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 pico-smsplus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.