NeoCD/PS2
6.1#2 in neo geo emulatorsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed
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| Fact | NeoCD/PS2 | NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Features include stereo sound emulation and CDDA support. | Features include full CDDA audio and sound support. |
| BIOS requirement | A NeoGeo CD BIOS is required and is not provided with the emulator. | It requires a 512 KB Neo Geo CD system BIOS named neocd.bin; the page says users are entitled to a copy only if they own an original Neo Geo CD console. |
| Known issues | The project lists buggy sound when framerate is not full, timing issues, graphics glitches in some games, and inability to exit the BIOS without resetting the PS2. | The page reports miscellaneous sound and timing related issues. |
| Other features | The feature list includes an in-game menu and ZIP support for the BIOS only. | It supports region selection and memory cards, and the source code is released. |
| Purpose | NeoCD/PS2 is an open-source NeoGeo CD emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2. | NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed is a NeoCD/SDL Neo Geo CD emulator for the original Xbox. |
| Video modes | It offers PAL/NTSC auto-detection and a selector for video mode. | Version 1.01 added 480p and 720p modes, selected automatically depending on dashboard settings. |
NeoCD/PS2 plans
- Free softwareFree
NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed plans
- NeoCD/SDLx UnleashedFree
Pick NeoCD/PS2 if…
NeoCD/PS2 suits PlayStation 2 owners who want to play NeoGeo CD games from disc and have access to the required BIOS. Its listed support for two controllers and memory card use may also matter to players.
Pick NeoCD/SDLx Unleashed if…
It suits original Xbox owners who want to play Neo Geo CD games and have the required BIOS. It is not for people seeking AES or MVS emulation.