Head-to-head · Neo Geo Emulators
MVSPSP vs GnGeo
MVSPSP leads on 0 checks, GnGeo 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 scoreMVSPSP · 8.2/10
- Free planonly MVSPSP
MVSPSP scores higher on our rubric for neo geo emulators: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
MVSPSP is the better fit for free AES/MVS emulation on PSP. GnGeo is the better fit for linux users who need save states.
- MVSPSP fits best
Free AES/MVS emulation on PSP
- GnGeo fits best
Linux users who need save states
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Side by side
| Feature | MVSPSP 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | GnGeo 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Neo Geo Emulators | #7 in Neo Geo Emulators |
| Best for | Free AES/MVS emulation on PSP | Linux users who need save states |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Open source |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features MVSPSP 2/6 · GnGeo 2/6 | ||
| AES emulation | ✓ | ✓ |
| MVS emulation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Neo Geo CD support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 | PSP | Linux |
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| Our verdict | MVSPSP is a free, open-source emulator focused on Neo Geo MVS and AES game software on PSP. It is intended for PSP owners working in Homebrew Enabler or custom firmware environments who want a narrowly focused Neo Geo emulator. The project… Read the review → |
GnGeo is a free, open-source NeoGeo emulator distributed as a source-code project. It is aimed at technically oriented Linux users who want to run NeoGeo ROM sets with control, display, audio, and system-mode configuration. Its feature set… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MVSPSP — where it wins
- Supports both Neo Geo MVS and AES emulation
- Free, open-source project under the GPL-3.0 license
- Includes game cache creation for supported titles
Where it doesn't
- Designed specifically for PSP rather than multiple platforms
- Game caches must be created before supported titles can be used
- Requires Homebrew Enabler or custom firmware environments
GnGeo — where it wins
- Save states support pausing and resuming NeoGeo games.
- Configurable controls include joysticks and per-player mapping.
- Supports AES emulation, scaling, sound, and multiple CPU cores.
Where it doesn't
- Linux is the only verified supported platform.
- Compiling from source requires technical setup effort.
- A NeoGeo BIOS and legally obtained game files are required.
- MVSPSP8.2/10 · Free plan
A focused, free PSP emulator for Neo Geo MVS and AES game software.
Visit MVSPSPFull verdict → - GnGeo7.8/10 · Open source
A focused, open-source Linux emulator with save states and configurable controls.
Visit GnGeoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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