Emulicious vs Nexen

Emulicious8.8Visit NNexen8.0Visit

Higher score Emulicious #3 in Sega Master System Emulators 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Emulicious

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N Nexen #7 in Sega Master System Emulators 8.0/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Nexen

• Emulicious fits best

  Developers and testers needing SMS debugging

• Nexen fits best

  TAS and multiplayer-focused desktop users

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Side by side

Feature	Emulicious 8.8/10 Visit ↗	NNexen 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Sega Master System Emulators	#7 in Sega Master System Emulators
Best for	Developers and testers needing SMS debugging	TAS and multiplayer-focused desktop users
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Open source
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Emulicious 0/5 · Nexen 1/5
Source available	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in debugger	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Netplay support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cheat support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
BIOS required	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Debugger, profiler, tracer, disassembler and RAM tools Supports five systems across Windows, macOS and Linux Remote debugging with Visual Studio Code integration	Rollback netplay supports multiplayer across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Frame-by-frame TAS editing includes undo/redo and greenzone support. Timestamped save states, debugger tools, shaders, and recording add depth.
Cons	Freeware rather than open-source software No AI features Focused on five supported systems rather than broader emulation	It is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop computers. Its broad system coverage may exceed the needs of SMS-only users. Several additional systems remain under development.
Our verdict	Emulicious is freeware for emulating Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear and MSX software. It suits players, ROM hackers, homebrew developers, and especially developers or testers working with Master System… Read the review →	Nexen is an open-source multi-system emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports Sega Master System and Game Gear alongside NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, WonderSwan, and Atari Lynx. That makes it a fit for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Emulicious — where it wins

  • Debugger, profiler, tracer, disassembler and RAM tools
  • Supports five systems across Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Remote debugging with Visual Studio Code integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Freeware rather than open-source software
  • No AI features
  • Focused on five supported systems rather than broader emulation

• Nexen — where it wins

  • Rollback netplay supports multiplayer across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Frame-by-frame TAS editing includes undo/redo and greenzone support.
  • Timestamped save states, debugger tools, shaders, and recording add depth.

  Where it doesn't

  • It is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop computers.
  • Its broad system coverage may exceed the needs of SMS-only users.
  • Several additional systems remain under development.

• Emulicious8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, developer-focused emulator for Master System work and multi-system testing.

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• NNexen8.0/10 · Open source

  A strong desktop choice for Sega Master System TAS work and rollback multiplayer.

  Visit NexenFull verdict →