pico-smsplus
5.1#30 in game gear emulatorsSelf-hosted
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Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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| Fact | pico-smsplus | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Controllers | It supports USB controllers including DualShock 4, DualSense, and XInput controllers, as well as NES controllers in some configurations. | Apple TV support includes MFi, Xbox, and PlayStation gamepads. |
| Game library | Games are loaded from FAT32 or exFAT SD cards, and the menu supports organizing ROMs in directories. | The library can show automatically downloaded box art, screenshots, release information, ratings, and scanned manuals. |
| Maker | The repository credits Frank Hoedemakers with the Pico port, menu, settings screen and board support. | Joseph Mattiello is identified as Provenance's creator and lead developer. |
| Purpose | pico-smsplus is an emulator for Sega Master System, Game Gear, and SG-1000 games on RP2040/RP2350-based microcontroller boards. | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. |
pico-smsplus plans
No prices published.
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
Pick pico-smsplus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Provenance if…
Provenance suits Apple-platform users seeking an emulator frontend for a broad range of retro systems. Users should check whether their device can handle the systems they want to run, and note that a BIOS is required.