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[[File:GenesisGX_MainMenu.png|frame|right|Genesis GX main menu.]]
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{{EmuBob
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| bobscreen=GenesisGX.png
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| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Mega-CD]], [[Master System]], [[Game Gear]], [[SG-1000]], [[Pico]]
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| os=[[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], Windows, ''[[PlayStation Vita]]''
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| developer=Charles McDonald (DOS original), softdev (GameCube), eke-eke (GameCube/Wii); Reesy (PlayStation Vita)
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| language=C
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| date=2015-07-14{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20160828183056/https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads}}
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| version=1.7.5 RC1
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}}
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'''Genesis Plus GX''' is a Sega multi-system emulator originally for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[Wii]], developed by eke-eke. The author claims the emulator has accurate emulation and 100% compatibility with [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Mega-CD]], [[Master System]], [[Game Gear]], and [[SG-1000]] games. It also has preliminary [[Pico]] emulation. The emulator was originally based off Charles MacDonald's [[Genesis Plus]] 1.2a. For Mega-CD games, ISO + WAV, BIN + CUE and ISO + OGG formats are supported; ISO + MP3 is not supported.
  
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'''Genesis GX''' is a Sega system emulator for the Nintendo Wii developed by Charles MacDonald. The hack author claims the emulator has accurate emulation and 100% compatibility with [[Sega Mega Drive|Genesis/Mega Drive]], [[Mega CD|Sega/Mega CD]], [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]] & [[SG-1000]]. It also supports [[Mark III]] and has preliminary [[Pico]] emulation. The emulator was originally based off of Genesis Plus 1.3. Unlike most emulators, mp3's are not allowed when using ISO's. Instead mp3's must be converted to WAV files, which can take up a lot of space. BIN + CUE is supported, however.
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Some versions of the emulator were backported to Windows. Genesis Plus GX is also available for a variety of systems as an emulation core of the [[libretro]] gaming [[wikipedia:API|API]].
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A Gamecube port of the emulator has been developed but lacks some features.
 
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==Cheat codes==
 
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Several systems supported by this emulator have cheat code support, including Mega CD. [[Gens Hacking Version]] is capable of creating Mega CD PAR codes but cannot use them. Using them has no effect in-game. Codes created on Gens Hacking Version can be used in this emulator. [[Gens/GS]] is a PC emulator that also supports Mega CD cheat codes.
 
  
 
==Emulator features==
 
==Emulator features==
 
*Game Gear has an optional extended screen mode.
 
*Game Gear has an optional extended screen mode.
 
*SD card, USB drive, and DVD support.  
 
*SD card, USB drive, and DVD support.  
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*Save states & cheat files can be autoloaded.
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*Save states and cheat files can be autoloaded.
 
*Zip folders are supported.
 
*Zip folders are supported.
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*The Wiimote can be used in the place of light guns.
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*The Wii Remote can be used in the place of light guns.
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*USB mouses can be used for [[Sega Mouse]] emulation.
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*USB mice can be used for [[Sega Mouse]] emulation.
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*Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is reccomended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
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*Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is recommended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
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*[[Game Genie]] and [[Pro Action Replay]] code support. The combined cheat code max is 150. PAR codes that don't use the address and 4 values after that are automatically deleted. Example: FFFEEEE:0001 is acceptable. FFFEEE:01 is not.
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*[[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]] and [[Pro Action Replay]] code support. The combined cheat code max is 150. PAR codes that don't use the address and 4 values after that are automatically deleted. Example: FFFEEE:0001 is acceptable. FFFEEE:01 is not.
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** Action Replay codes generated by [[Gens Hacking Version]] also work on Mega-CD games. [[Gens/GS]] is another emulator that also supports Mega-CD cheat codes, but only for the main 68000 address space.
  
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==Controllers & accessories supported==
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==Accessories supported==
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{{multicol|
 
*2 button controllers
 
*2 button controllers
 
*3 button controllers
 
*3 button controllers
 
*6 button controllers
 
*6 button controllers
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*Sega Team Player multitap
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*[[Team Player]] multitap
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*EA 4-Way Play multitap
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*[[EA 4-Way Play]] multitap
 
*Sega Mouse
 
*Sega Mouse
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*Sega Paddle Control
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*[[Paddle Control]]
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*Terebi Oekaki tablet
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*[[Terebi Oekaki]] tablet
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*Sega Sports Pad
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*[[Sega Graphic Board]]
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*Sega Light Phaser
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*[[Sega Sports Pad]]
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*Sega Menacer
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*[[Light Phaser]]
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*Konami Justifier
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*[[Menacer]]
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*Sega Activator
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*[[The Justifier]]
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*XE-1AP analog controller
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*[[Activator]]
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*[[XE-1 AP]] analogue controller
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}}
  
 
==Hardware emulation==
 
==Hardware emulation==
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*SVP DSP (''[[Virtua Racing]]'')
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*J-Cart adaptor (''[[Micro Machines]]'', ''[[Pete Sampris series]]'', and ''[[Super Skidmarks]]'')
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*[[Sega Virtua Processor|SVP]] DSP (''[[Virtua Racing]]'')
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*Backup RAM (max 64KB)
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*[[J-Cart]]s (''[[Micro Machines]]'', ''[[Pete Sampras Tennis]]'', ''[[Super Skidmarks]]'')
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*12C (24Cxx), SPI (95xxx), MicroWire (93C46) EEPROMs
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*Backup RAM (max 64kB)
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*I²C (24Cxx), SPI (95xxx), MicroWire (93C46) EEPROMs
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*RAM cart (max 512kB) (Mega-CD)
 
*Official ROM bankswitch hardware (''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'')
 
*Official ROM bankswitch hardware (''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'')
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*Official backup RAM bankswitch hardware (''[[Phantasy Star IV]]'', ''[[Legend of Thor]]'', (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'')
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*Official backup RAM bankswitch hardware (''[[Phantasy Star IV]]'', ''[[The Story of Thor: A Successor of the Light|The Story of Thor]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'')
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*All known unlicensed/pirate cartridge bankswith & copy protection hardware
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*All known unlicensed/pirate cartridge bankswith and copy protection hardware
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*All known Master System & Game Gear cartridge mappers (including unliscensed Korean ones)
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*All known Master System and Game Gear cartridge mappers (including unlicensed Korean ones)
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*[[Game Genie]] hardware emulation
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*[[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]] hardware emulation
 
*[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation
 
*[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation
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*''[[:sonic:Sonic & Knuckles|Sonic & Knuckles]]'' Lock-On hardware emulation
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*''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' Lock-On hardware emulation
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*ROM images up to 10 MB (''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'' hack ''Mortal Kombat II Unlimited'') (''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3]]'' hacks such as ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat Trilogy'', ''Mortal Kombat Revelations'', ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat [SMD]'')
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*ROM images up to 10 MB (''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'' hack ''Mortal Kombat II Unlimited'') (''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Mega Drive)|Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3]]'' hacks such as ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat Trilogy'', ''Mortal Kombat Revelations'', ''Ultimate Mortal Kombat [SMD]'')
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==Downloads==
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{{download|file=GenesisPlusGX v1.7.5RC1.7z|version=1.7.5 RC1}}
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===Old versions===
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* {{file|GenesisPluxGX old versions.7z|{{PAGENAME}} versions 070720, 071230, 080107, 080301, 080406, 080419 Wii, 080601, 080716, 080826, 1.3.0, 1.3.1, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.7.5 RC1}}
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** Versions WIP 0, WIP 1, WIP 1.1, WIP 1.2, 070207, 070309, 070317, 070322, 070326, 070411, 070508, 070518, 070621, 071228, 080419 GC missing.
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* {{file|GenesisPlusGX win.7z|Genesis Plus SDL for Windows versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.6.0}}
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===Third-party versions===
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* PlayStation Vita: {{file|GenesisPlusGXVITA.7z|2016-09-22}}
  
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==External link==
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==External links==
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*[http://code.google.com/p/genplus-gx/ Official website]
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* [https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx Official Bitbucket repository]
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*[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Genesis_Plus WiiBrew article]
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* [https://github.com/ekeeke/Genesis-Plus-GX/ Official GitHub repository]
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* [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Genesis_Plus WiiBrew article]
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* [https://sites.google.com/site/reesyemulation/genesisplusgx PlayStation Vita version website]
  
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[[Category:Mega Drive Emulators]]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:47, 31 March 2024

Video game console emulator

GenesisGX.png
Genesis Plus GX
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Mega-CD, Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000, Pico
OS: Nintendo GameCube, Wii, Windows, PlayStation Vita
Developer: Charles McDonald (DOS original), softdev (GameCube), eke-eke (GameCube/Wii); Reesy (PlayStation Vita)
Programmed in: C
Last release date: (9 years ago)
Last version: 1.7.5 RC1

Genesis Plus GX is a Sega multi-system emulator originally for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii, developed by eke-eke. The author claims the emulator has accurate emulation and 100% compatibility with Sega Mega Drive, Mega-CD, Master System, Game Gear, and SG-1000 games. It also has preliminary Pico emulation. The emulator was originally based off Charles MacDonald's Genesis Plus 1.2a. For Mega-CD games, ISO + WAV, BIN + CUE and ISO + OGG formats are supported; ISO + MP3 is not supported.

Some versions of the emulator were backported to Windows. Genesis Plus GX is also available for a variety of systems as an emulation core of the libretro gaming API.

Emulator features

  • Game Gear has an optional extended screen mode.
  • SD card, USB drive, and DVD support.
  • Save states and cheat files can be autoloaded.
  • Zip folders are supported.
  • The Wii Remote can be used in the place of light guns.
  • USB mice can be used for Sega Mouse emulation.
  • Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is recommended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
  • Game Genie and Pro Action Replay code support. The combined cheat code max is 150. PAR codes that don't use the address and 4 values after that are automatically deleted. Example: FFFEEE:0001 is acceptable. FFFEEE:01 is not.
    • Action Replay codes generated by Gens Hacking Version also work on Mega-CD games. Gens/GS is another emulator that also supports Mega-CD cheat codes, but only for the main 68000 address space.

Accessories supported

Hardware emulation

Downloads

Download.svg Download Genesis Plus GX
File: GenesisPlusGX v1.7.5RC1.7z (2.34 MB) (info)
Current version: 1.7.5 RC1

Old versions

Third-party versions

External links

References

  1. ↑ https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads (Wayback Machine: 2016-08-28 18:30)
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