Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
ePceCD vs PCE.emu
ePceCD leads on 0 checks, PCE.emu 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
- Most featuresePceCD · 3 of 4
ePceCD scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
ePceCD is the better fit for windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users. PCE.emu is the better fit for android users wanting broad PCE support.
- ePceCD fits best
Windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users
- PCE.emu fits best
Android users wanting broad PCE support
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Side by side
| Feature | ePceCD 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | PCE.emu 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators | #7 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators |
| Best for | Windows TurboGrafx-16 CD users | Android users wanting broad PCE support |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Open source | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features ePceCD 3/4 · PCE.emu 1/4 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cheat support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Video filters | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | windows | android, linux |
| Console coverage | Tg16_and_pce | Tg16_and_pce |
| License | Open_source | Open_source |
| Our review | ||
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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 → |
PCE.emu is an open-source emulator for PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 software, based on Mednafen. It is aimed at Android and Linux users who want support for both cartridge and CD content, rather than a tool focused on one format or one… 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
PCE.emu — where it wins
- Supports PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 software, including CD content
- Handles PCE, SGX, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files
- Offers save states, external controllers, and Arcade Card options
Where it doesn't
- Official builds target Android and Linux only
- The Android app is paid rather than free
- Users must supply their own ROMs and system files
- ePceCD8.5/10 · Open source
A focused open-source Windows emulator with strong CD features and a beta-stage release.
Visit ePceCDFull verdict → - PCE.emu8.3/10 · Paid
A focused emulator with CD support, save states, compressed files, and flexible controls.
Visit PCE.emuFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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