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Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators

Geargrafx vs Ootake

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Geargrafx #1 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Geargrafx
Ootake #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Ootake

Geargrafx 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 scoreGeargrafx · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGeargrafx · 3 of 4

Geargrafx scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On console coverage, Geargrafx gives you Multi_system where Ootake offers Tg16_and_pce. On license, Ootake gives you Freeware where Geargrafx offers Open_source.

Geargrafx is the better fit for multi-platform TurboGrafx-16 enthusiasts. Ootake is the better fit for free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation.

  • Geargrafx fits best

    Multi-platform TurboGrafx-16 enthusiasts

  • Ootake fits best

    Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation

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Side by side

Feature Geargrafx 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Ootake 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
Best for Multi-platform TurboGrafx-16 enthusiasts Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows
Support Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Geargrafx 3/4 · Ootake 2/4
Save states ✓ ✓
Cheat support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Netplay ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Video filters ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms windows, macos, linux, ios, android windows
Console coverage Multi_system Tg16_and_pce
License Open_source Freeware
Our review
Pros
  • Supports TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and multiple CD formats
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Includes save states, rewind, multiplayer, filters, and a full debugger
  • 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
Cons
  • TurboLink supports local shared-memory multiplayer, not internet multiplayer
  • Its advanced debugger and AI tools may exceed casual emulation needs
  • Standalone and RetroArch core availability varies by platform
  • Runs on Windows only
  • PC Engine CD-ROM2 play may require a computer CD drive
  • Distributed as freeware without a formal open-source license
Our verdict

Geargrafx is a free, open-source emulator for TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and PCE CD-ROM² systems. It is aimed at players who want one application for multiple related platforms, including CD-based variants such as Super CD-ROM²…

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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…

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  1. GeargrafxTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 9.4Free plan
  2. OotakeTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Geargrafx — where it wins

    • Supports TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and multiple CD formats
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
    • Includes save states, rewind, multiplayer, filters, and a full debugger

    Where it doesn't

    • TurboLink supports local shared-memory multiplayer, not internet multiplayer
    • Its advanced debugger and AI tools may exceed casual emulation needs
    • Standalone and RetroArch core availability varies by platform

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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