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Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators

Mednafen vs Ootake

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Mednafen #3 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Mednafen
Ootake #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Ootake

Mednafen 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 scoreMednafen · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOotake · 2 of 4

Mednafen scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Mednafen is the better fit for windows and Linux multi-system users. Ootake is the better fit for free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation.

  • Mednafen fits best

    Windows and Linux multi-system users

  • Ootake fits best

    Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation

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Side by side

Feature Mednafen 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Ootake 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #3 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
Best for Windows and Linux multi-system users Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux Windows
Support Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Mednafen 1/4 · Ootake 2/4
Save states Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cheat support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Netplay ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Video filters Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet windows
Console coverage Not checked yet Tg16_and_pce
License Not checked yet Freeware
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 17 listed console and computer systems
  • Includes saves, rewind, shaders, compressed files, and snapshots
  • Offers standalone-server-based network play and BIOS support
  • 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
  • Command-line design may require more technical setup
  • BIOS and firmware images are required for supported systems
  • Official downloads focus on Windows binaries and source code
  • 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

Mednafen is a free, open-source, command-line multi-system emulator for Windows and Linux users. Its published system coverage includes 17 listed console and computer systems, including Apple II, Atari Lynx, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance,…

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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. MednafenTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.9Free plan
  2. OotakeTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mednafen — where it wins

    • Supports 17 listed console and computer systems
    • Includes saves, rewind, shaders, compressed files, and snapshots
    • Offers standalone-server-based network play and BIOS support

    Where it doesn't

    • Command-line design may require more technical setup
    • BIOS and firmware images are required for supported systems
    • Official downloads focus on Windows binaries and source code

  • 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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