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NeoGeo CD Redux

Free#14 of 18 in Neo Geo Emulators

NeoGeo CD Redux: A focused open-source Neo Geo CD emulator for GameCube and Wii homebrew. Ranked #14 of 18 in Neo Geo Emulators by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for neo Geo CD on GameCube or Wii.

6.9/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Open source
• Best for
  Neo Geo CD on GameCube or Wii
• Paid from
  Free
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Supports native GameCube and Wii build targets
  • Loads games from SD, DVD, USB, WKF, and IDE-EXI devices
  • Supports multiple controllers, MP3 playback, and save files

• Where it doesn't

  • Covers Neo Geo CD rather than AES or MVS
  • The repository identifies an older 0.1.52 version
  • Its focus is limited to Nintendo GameCube and Wii

Our verdict on NeoGeo CD Redux

NeoGeo CD Redux is an open-source homebrew emulator for Neo Geo CD software on Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii. It is aimed at users who want to run Neo Geo CD games through either console's dedicated build target, with storage options that include SD, DVD, USB, WKF, and IDE-EXI devices. The project also supports Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube controller input, making it a focused choice for original-hardware setups.

The project’s strongest advantage is its platform and media support. Game data can be loaded from SD or DVD, with additional USB and IDE-EXI storage support documented for the emulator. MP3 audio playback adds to its Neo Geo CD feature set, while save files can be stored on an SD card or memory card. The controller range covers both Wii-specific and GameCube input, so the software fits setups using either console and several controller types.

NeoGeo CD Redux is better understood as a narrow emulator than a broad Neo Geo solution. Its documented scope centers on Neo Geo CD, rather than AES or MVS, and the repository identifies NeoCD Redux 0.1.52 alongside unofficial 2013 releases. That makes it a suitable pick for users specifically targeting Neo Geo CD on GameCube or Wii, especially those who value physical-console storage and controller support. Users seeking AES or MVS coverage should choose a different emulator with those systems as a stated focus.

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Alternatives to NeoGeo CD Redux

• GGeolithA broad desktop emulator for Neo Geo cartridges, arcade software, and discs.9.4
• NENEO.emuA paid, open-source emulator with broad Neo Geo support and flexible controls.9.0
• NeoRAGExA portable, feature-rich choice for free Neo Geo AES and MVS emulation on Windows.8.8

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