Head-to-head · Neo Geo Emulators
GxGeo vs NeoCD-Libretro
GxGeo leads on 2 checks, NeoCD-Libretro on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGxGeo · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
GxGeo scores higher on our rubric for neo geo emulators: 8.4 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
GxGeo offers aes emulation; NeoCD-Libretro doesn't. GxGeo offers mvs emulation; NeoCD-Libretro doesn't.
GxGeo is the better fit for free AES/MVS emulation on Wii. NeoCD-Libretro is the better fit for free Neo Geo CD emulation with save features.
- GxGeo fits best
Free AES/MVS emulation on Wii
- NeoCD-Libretro fits best
Free Neo Geo CD emulation with save features
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Side by side
| Feature | GxGeo 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | NeoCD-Libretro 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Neo Geo Emulators | #8 in Neo Geo Emulators |
| Best for | Free AES/MVS emulation on Wii | Free Neo Geo CD emulation with save features |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Docs, Community | Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features GxGeo 2/6 · NeoCD-Libretro 2/6 | ||
| AES emulation | ✓ (best) | — |
| MVS emulation | ✓ (best) | — |
| Neo Geo CD support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Related SNK arcade | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Save states | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Wii, vWii, Wii Mini | Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | GxGeo is a free, GPLv2-licensed Neo-Geo emulator for Nintendo Wii homebrew. It supports both AES and MVS software and is intended for users who want to run Neo-Geo titles on Wii-family systems. The Open Shop Channel lists compatibility… Read the review → |
NeoCD-Libretro is a free, open-source libretro core for emulating Neo Geo CD software through RetroArch. It is aimed at players who want Neo Geo CD support across Windows, Linux, or Raspberry Pi, with options for both disc-image handling… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GxGeo — where it wins
- Supports both Neo-Geo AES and MVS software
- Works with Wii Remote and GameCube controllers
- Supports SDHC cards and zipped ROM files
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to Wii, vWii and Wii Mini
- Installation requires SD-card placement of files and folders
- The latest listed release dates to 2010
NeoCD-Libretro — where it wins
- Hardware-level Neo Geo CD-ROM emulation
- Supports CUE and MAME CHD disc images
- Savestates, rewind, region selection, and CD speed controls
Where it doesn't
- Requires RetroArch as a libretro core host
- Does not support Neo Geo AES or MVS
- Platform support centers on Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi
- GxGeo8.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Wii emulator covering both Neo-Geo AES and MVS software.
Visit GxGeoFull verdict → - NeoCD-Libretro7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Neo Geo CD core with broad image, audio, and save support.
Visit libretroFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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