Head-to-head · Neo Geo Emulators
GxGeo vs NeoDS
GxGeo leads on 0 checks, NeoDS on 0, and 5 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 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
GxGeo is the better fit for free AES/MVS emulation on Wii. NeoDS is the better fit for free AES/MVS emulation on Nintendo DS.
- GxGeo fits best
Free AES/MVS emulation on Wii
- NeoDS fits best
Free AES/MVS emulation on Nintendo DS
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Side by side
| Feature | GxGeo 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | NeoDS 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Neo Geo Emulators | #6 in Neo Geo Emulators |
| Best for | Free AES/MVS emulation on Wii | Free AES/MVS emulation on Nintendo DS |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Docs, Community | Community |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features GxGeo 2/6 · NeoDS 2/6 | ||
| AES emulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| MVS emulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Neo Geo CD support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Related SNK arcade | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | — |
| Save states | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Wii, vWii, Wii Mini | Nintendo DS (Lite) |
| 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 → |
NeoDS is a free Neo Geo emulator for Nintendo DS Lite systems, aimed at players who want AES and MVS support on compatible flashcard hardware. It emulates Neo Geo protection and encryption, graphics, ADPCM audio, and PSG audio. The… 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
NeoDS — where it wins
- Supports both Neo Geo AES and MVS emulation
- Includes ROM conversion through NeoDSConvert
- Offers input mapping, video scaling, and SRAM saving
Where it doesn't
- Limited to Nintendo DS Lite systems
- Requires converted ROMs and a DLDI-compatible flashcard
- Does not provide netplay or save states
- GxGeo8.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Wii emulator covering both Neo-Geo AES and MVS software.
Visit GxGeoFull verdict → - NeoDS8.0/10 · Free plan
A free, focused Neo Geo emulator for Nintendo DS Lite flashcards.
Visit NeoDSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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