bsnes vs Snes9x EX+

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Higher score bsnes #2 in SNES Emulators 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit bsnes

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SE Snes9x EX+ #5 in SNES Emulators 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Snes9x EX+

• bsnes fits best

  SNES users wanting broad platform coverage

• Snes9x EX+ fits best

  Free Android and Linux SNES emulation

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Side by side

Feature	bsnes 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SESnes9x EX+ 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in SNES Emulators	#5 in SNES Emulators
Best for	SNES users wanting broad platform coverage	Free Android and Linux SNES emulation
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Linux, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features bsnes 3/5 · Snes9x EX+ 3/5
Online multiplayer	Not checked yet	—
Rewind	✓	✓
Shader support	✓	✓
Cheat support	✓	✓
RetroAchievements	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android, Linux
Emulation format	Both	Standalone
Our review
Pros	Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS Includes rewind, run-ahead, shaders, cheats, and recording Emulates Satellaview and SNES coprocessors	Supports .smc, .sfc, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z game files Includes saves, save states, rewind, cheats, and HQ2X shaders Works with Bluetooth and USB controllers or keyboards
Cons	Mobile builds are distributed through RetroArch guidance Its focus is limited to SNES and Super Famicom emulation Advanced features may require more configuration than basic playback	Limited to Android and Linux platforms Does not provide online multiplayer Users must supply their own ROM files
Our verdict	bsnes is an open-source emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom. It is aimed at players who want accurate hardware emulation across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The feature set covers core… Read the review →	Snes9x EX+ is a free, open-source emulator for Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games. It is aimed at people who want direct SNES emulation on Android devices or Linux desktops, with support for .smc and .sfc ROM formats. Compressed ZIP,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• bsnes — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
  • Includes rewind, run-ahead, shaders, cheats, and recording
  • Emulates Satellaview and SNES coprocessors

  Where it doesn't

  • Mobile builds are distributed through RetroArch guidance
  • Its focus is limited to SNES and Super Famicom emulation
  • Advanced features may require more configuration than basic playback

• Snes9x EX+ — where it wins

  • Supports .smc, .sfc, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z game files
  • Includes saves, save states, rewind, cheats, and HQ2X shaders
  • Works with Bluetooth and USB controllers or keyboards

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Android and Linux platforms
  • Does not provide online multiplayer
  • Users must supply their own ROM files

• bsnes9.2/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich, open-source SNES emulator for users who value platform coverage.

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• SESnes9x EX+8.2/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free SNES emulator with strong input, save, cheat, and archive support.

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