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| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Mega-CD]], [[Master System]], [[Game Gear]], [[SG-1000]], [[Pico]] | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Mega-CD]], [[Master System]], [[Game Gear]], [[SG-1000]], [[Pico]] | ||
| − | | os=[[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], Windows | + | | os=[[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], Windows, ''[[PlayStation Vita]]'' |
| − | | developer=Charles McDonald (DOS), softdev (GameCube), eke-eke (GameCube/Wii) | + | | developer=Charles McDonald (DOS original), softdev (GameCube), eke-eke (GameCube/Wii); Reesy (PlayStation Vita) |
| language=C | | language=C | ||
| date=2015-07-14{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20160828183056/https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads}} | | date=2015-07-14{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20160828183056/https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads}} | ||
| version=1.7.5 RC1 | | version=1.7.5 RC1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Genesis Plus GX''' is a Sega multi-system emulator originally for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and | + | '''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 [[ | + | 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]]. |
==Emulator features== | ==Emulator features== | ||
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*Save states and cheat files can be autoloaded. | *Save states and cheat files can be autoloaded. | ||
*Zip folders are supported. | *Zip folders are supported. | ||
| − | *The | + | *The Wii Remote can be used in the place of light guns. |
| − | *USB | + | *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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==Hardware emulation== | ==Hardware emulation== | ||
{{multicol| | {{multicol| | ||
| − | *SVP DSP (''[[Virtua Racing]]'') | + | *[[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) | ||
| − | * | + | *I²C (24Cxx), SPI (95xxx), MicroWire (93C46) EEPROMs |
*RAM cart (max 512kB) (Mega-CD) | *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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*[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation | *[[Pro Action Replay]] hardware emulation | ||
*''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' Lock-On hardware emulation | *''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' Lock-On hardware emulation | ||
| − | *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]'') | + | *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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{{download|file=GenesisPlusGX v1.7.5RC1.7z|version=1.7.5 RC1}} | {{download|file=GenesisPlusGX v1.7.5RC1.7z|version=1.7.5 RC1}} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Old versions=== |
| − | * {{file|GenesisPluxGX old versions.7z|{{PAGENAME}} versions 070720, 080107, 080301, 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}} | + | * {{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}} |
| − | ** Versions WIP 0, WIP 1, WIP 1.1, WIP 1.2, 070207, 070309, 070317, 070322, 070326, 070411, 070508, 070518, 070621, 071228 | + | ** Versions WIP 0, WIP 1, WIP 1.1, WIP 1.2, 070207, 070309, 070317, 070322, 070326, 070411, 070508, 070518, 070621, 071228, 080419 GC missing. |
* {{file|GenesisPlusGX win.7z|Genesis Plus SDL for Windows versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.6.0}} | * {{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=== | ||
| + | * PlayStation Vita: {{file|GenesisPlusGXVITA.7z|2016-09-22}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx Official Bitbucket repository] | + | * [https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx Official Bitbucket repository] |
| − | *[https://github.com/ekeeke/Genesis-Plus-GX/ Official GitHub repository] | + | * [https://github.com/ekeeke/Genesis-Plus-GX/ Official GitHub repository] |
| − | *[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Genesis_Plus WiiBrew article] | + | * [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Genesis_Plus WiiBrew article] |
| + | * [https://sites.google.com/site/reesyemulation/genesisplusgx PlayStation Vita version website] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:47, 31 March 2024
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| Genesis Plus GX |
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| 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: 2015-07-14[1] (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.
Contents
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
- 2 button controllers
- 3 button controllers
- 6 button controllers
- Team Player multitap
- EA 4-Way Play multitap
- Sega Mouse
- Paddle Control
- Terebi Oekaki tablet
- Sega Graphic Board
- Sega Sports Pad
- Light Phaser
- Menacer
- The Justifier
- Activator
- XE-1 AP analogue controller
Hardware emulation
- SVP DSP (Virtua Racing)
- J-Carts (Micro Machines, Pete Sampras Tennis, Super Skidmarks)
- Backup RAM (max 64kB)
- I²C (24Cxx), SPI (95xxx), MicroWire (93C46) EEPROMs
- RAM cart (max 512kB) (Mega-CD)
- Official ROM bankswitch hardware (Super Street Fighter II)
- Official backup RAM bankswitch hardware (Phantasy Star IV, The Story of Thor, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
- All known unlicensed/pirate cartridge bankswith and copy protection hardware
- All known Master System and Game Gear cartridge mappers (including unlicensed Korean ones)
- Game Genie hardware emulation
- Pro Action Replay hardware emulation
- Sonic & Knuckles Lock-On hardware emulation
- 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])
Downloads
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Download Genesis Plus GX
File: GenesisPlusGX v1.7.5RC1.7z (2.34 MB) (info)
Current version: 1.7.5 RC1 |
Old versions
- Genesis Plus GX 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 (info) (24.33 MB)
- Versions WIP 0, WIP 1, WIP 1.1, WIP 1.2, 070207, 070309, 070317, 070322, 070326, 070411, 070508, 070518, 070621, 071228, 080419 GC missing.
- Genesis Plus SDL for Windows versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.6.0 (info) (931 kB)
Third-party versions
- PlayStation Vita: 2016-09-22 (info) (1.43 MB)
External links
- Official Bitbucket repository
- Official GitHub repository
- WiiBrew article
- PlayStation Vita version website
References
- ↑ https://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads (Wayback Machine: 2016-08-28 18:30)