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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 Plus GX''' is a Sega system emulator for the Nintendo Wii developed by Charles MacDonald. The 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]], and [[SG-1000]]. It also has preliminary [[Pico]] emulation. The emulator was originally based off of [[Genesis Plus]] 1.3. For Mega CD games, only ISO + WAV and BIN + CUE formats are supported. ISO + MP3 is not supported.
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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, but only for the main 68000 address space.
 
  
 
==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.
 
*Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is recommended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
 
*Up to 1000 files in file directories. Using directories is recommended as it improves interface and navigation speed.
 
*[[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.
 
*[[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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*[[Sega Virtua Processor|SVP]] DSP (''[[Virtua Racing]]'')
 
*[[J-Cart]]s (''[[Micro Machines]]'', ''[[Pete Sampras Tennis]]'', ''[[Super Skidmarks]]'')
 
*[[J-Cart]]s (''[[Micro Machines]]'', ''[[Pete Sampras Tennis]]'', ''[[Super Skidmarks]]'')
 
*Backup RAM (max 64kB)
 
*Backup RAM (max 64kB)
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*12C (24Cxx), SPI (95xxx), MicroWire (93C46) EEPROMs
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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 unlicensed Korean ones)
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*All known Master System and Game Gear cartridge mappers (including unlicensed Korean ones)
 
*[[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]] hardware emulation
 
*[[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]] hardware emulation
 
*[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation
 
*[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation
 
*''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' Lock-On hardware emulation
 
*''[[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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[[Category:Master System emulators]]
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<references/>
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[[Category:Game Gear emulators]]
 

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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