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Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators

Mednafen vs PCE.emu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
PCE.emu #7 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PCE.emu

Mednafen leads on 1 check, PCE.emu on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planonly Mednafen

Mednafen scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Mednafen offers free plan; PCE.emu doesn't.

Mednafen is the better fit for windows and Linux multi-system users. PCE.emu is the better fit for android users wanting broad PCE support.

  • Mednafen fits best

    Windows and Linux multi-system users

  • PCE.emu fits best

    Android users wanting broad PCE support

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Side by side

Feature Mednafen 8.9/10 Visit ↗ PCE.emu 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #3 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators #7 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
Best for Windows and Linux multi-system users Android users wanting broad PCE support
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Linux Android, Linux
Support Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Mednafen 1/4 · PCE.emu 1/4
Save states Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cheat support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Netplay ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Video filters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet android, linux
Console coverage Not checked yet Tg16_and_pce
License Not checked yet Open_source
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 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
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
  • Official builds target Android and Linux only
  • The Android app is paid rather than free
  • Users must supply their own ROMs and system files
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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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…

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  1. MednafenTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.9Free plan
  2. PCE.emuTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.3Paid

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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