Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
ePceCD vs Ootake
ePceCD leads on 0 checks, Ootake on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreePceCD · 8.5/10
- Free planonly Ootake
- Most featuresePceCD · 3 of 4
ePceCD scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
On license, Ootake gives you Freeware where ePceCD offers Open_source.
ePceCD is the better fit for windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users. Ootake is the better fit for free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation.
- ePceCD fits best
Windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users
- Ootake fits best
Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation
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Side by side
| Feature | ePceCD 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Ootake 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators | #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators |
| Best for | Windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users | Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Open source | Free plan |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features ePceCD 3/4 · Ootake 2/4 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cheat support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Video filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | windows | windows |
| Console coverage | Tg16_and_pce | Tg16_and_pce |
| License | Open_source | Freeware |
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| Our verdict | ePceCD is a lightweight, open-source emulator for PC Engine CD and TurboGrafx-16 CD games on Windows. It supports classic ROM formats and focuses on the TG16 and PC Engine CD experience rather than broad multi-console coverage. Its… Read the review → |
Ootake is a Windows emulator for the PC Engine, also known as the TurboGrafx-16. It is designed for players who want to run PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 Hu-Card or TurboChip ROM images, along with PC Engine CD-ROM2 games from original discs… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ePceCD — where it wins
- Supports PC Engine CD and TurboGrafx-16 CD games
- Includes scaling, renderers, ReShade, cheats, and gamepad support
- Open-source software distributed under the MIT License
Where it doesn't
- Currently targets Windows only
- The project is in beta
- CD-ROM games require a legally obtained BIOS file
Ootake — where it wins
- Supports HuCard, TurboChip, CD-ROM2, and SuperGrafx games
- Includes save states, resume saves, screenshots, and controller configuration
- Offers filtering and configurable Direct3D or DirectDraw rendering
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows only
- PC Engine CD-ROM2 play may require a computer CD drive
- Distributed as freeware without a formal open-source license
- ePceCD8.5/10 · Open source
A focused open-source Windows emulator with strong CD features and a beta-stage release.
Visit ePceCDFull verdict → - Ootake8.4/10 · Free plan
Free Windows emulation with HuCard, CD-ROM2, SuperGrafx, save states, and display controls.
Visit OotakeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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