RustyN64
7.0#4 in nintendo 64 emulatorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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Virtual Jaguar
7.8#1 in atari emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | RustyN64 | Virtual Jaguar |
|---|---|---|
| Emulation | The project uses low-level emulation for the RSP and RDP, coordinated by a canonical 187.5 MHz master clock. | The core emulates the Jaguar’s 68000, GPU, DSP, Object Processor, and Jaguar CD hardware. |
| License | RustyN64 is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache License 2.0. | The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0. |
| Platforms | The project says Linux x64, macOS ARM64, and Windows x64 are built and tested in CI. | Official release builds cover Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, tvOS, WebAssembly, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch, with additional libretro buildbot targets. |
RustyN64 plans
- RustyN64Free
Virtual Jaguar plans
- FreeFree
- Virtual Jaguar libretro coreFree
- Virtual Jaguar Android appFree
Pick RustyN64 if…
RustyN64 suits people interested in cycle-accurate N64 emulation, homebrew ROMs, or contributing to the project. It is not yet a fit for readers expecting broad commercial-game compatibility.
Pick Virtual Jaguar if…
Virtual Jaguar suits Atari Jaguar owners who use a libretro frontend such as RetroArch. It may also suit users interested in Jaguar CD emulation and frontend features such as save states and netplay.