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Head-to-head · TurboGrafx-16 Emulators

Ootake vs PCE.emu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Ootake #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Ootake
PCE.emu #7 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PCE.emu

Ootake 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 scoreOotake · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Ootake
  • Most featuresOotake · 2 of 4

Ootake scores higher on our rubric for turbografx-16 emulators: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Ootake offers free plan; PCE.emu doesn't. On license, Ootake gives you Freeware where PCE.emu offers Open_source.

Ootake is the better fit for free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation. PCE.emu is the better fit for android users wanting broad PCE support.

  • Ootake fits best

    Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation

  • PCE.emu fits best

    Android users wanting broad PCE support

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Side by side

Feature Ootake 8.4/10 Visit ↗ PCE.emu 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #6 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators #7 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
Best for Free Windows TurboGrafx-16 emulation Android users wanting broad PCE support
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows Android, Linux
Support Email Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Ootake 2/4 · PCE.emu 1/4
Save states ✓ ✓
Cheat support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Netplay Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video filters ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms windows android, linux
Console coverage Tg16_and_pce Tg16_and_pce
License Freeware Open_source
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • Runs on Windows only
  • PC Engine CD-ROM2 play may require a computer CD drive
  • Distributed as freeware without a formal open-source license
  • 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

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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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. OotakeTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.4Free plan
  2. PCE.emuTurboGrafx-16 Emulators 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Ootake8.4/10 · Free plan

    Free Windows emulation with HuCard, CD-ROM2, SuperGrafx, save states, and display controls.

    Visit OotakeFull verdict →
  • PCE.emu8.3/10 · Paid

    A focused emulator with CD support, save states, compressed files, and flexible controls.

    Visit PCE.emuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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