nullDC 2.0.0
nullDC 2.0.0: A developer-oriented Dreamcast emulator with web support and broad Linux build coverage. Ranked #5 of 7 in Dreamcast Emulators by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for browser and experimental multi-architecture use.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forBrowser and experimental multi-architecture use
- Paid fromFree
- Supported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, Linux
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Runs Dreamcast emulation through a browser-based WASM embed.
- Provides Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop build artifacts.
- Supports x86_64, ARM64, and RISC-V Linux builds.
Where it doesn't
- Requires the dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin BIOS files.
- The current build page lists v2.0.0-pre-388, not a final 2.0.0 release.
- Its scope is Dreamcast emulation rather than broader console coverage.
Our verdict on nullDC 2.0.0
nullDC 2.0.0 is an open-source Sega Dreamcast emulator written in Rust. It is aimed at developers and retro-gaming users who want to run Dreamcast software through a browser or on supported desktop platforms. The project supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with a browser-based WASM embed alongside downloadable desktop CI/CD build artifacts. Its core loading options include Dreamcast BIOS files and ELF executables.
Platform coverage is the standout strength. The desktop builds extend beyond standard x86_64 Linux support to include ARM64 and RISC-V Linux artifacts, while Windows and macOS builds broaden its desktop reach. The web embed gives developers and users another way to access the emulator without limiting the project to a single desktop environment. This makes nullDC particularly relevant for experimental deployments, architecture-specific Linux work, and browser-based Dreamcast projects.
Setup depends on the required BIOS files, identified as dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin, or on loading ELF executables. The current build page lists v2.0.0-pre-388 rather than a final 2.0.0 release, which matters for users seeking a finalized version label. nullDC is a good fit for technically inclined users who value open-source access, browser support, and unusual Linux architectures. Users seeking a broader multi-console emulator or a clearly finalized release should consider a different option.
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nullDC 2.0.0 pricing
nullDC 2.0.0 fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Save states | Not verified |
| Online multiplayer | Not verified |
| Graphics backends | Not verified |
| Dreamcast BIOS required | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | nulldc.emudev.org |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
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