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Ootake review

Free#6 of 32 in TurboGrafx-16 Emulators

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

8.4/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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 or images. SuperGrafx ROM images are supported through the .sgx extension. The software is freeware, includes source files, and the current release is version 3.06.

Its strongest area is console and media coverage within the PC Engine family. Ootake supports HuCard, TurboChip, CD-ROM2, and SuperGrafx software rather than focusing only on standard TurboGrafx-16 ROM images. CD-DA playback and audio timing adjustments add control for CD-based games, while save-state and resume-save support make it easier to continue progress. Screenshot capture is also included. Buyers should choose Ootake when this focused PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 coverage matches their library.

Display and input controls give the emulator useful configuration depth for Windows users. Bilinear filtering and configurable Direct3D or DirectDraw rendering provide options for how games appear, while Windows gamepad and additional-player controller configuration support different play setups. The trade-off is a Windows-only platform focus, and CD-ROM2 use may involve a computer CD drive depending on the chosen game source. Ootake is less suitable for users seeking a broader multi-console emulator or a formally open-source project, since it is distributed as freeware without a formal open-source license.

Ootake pros and cons

  • 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

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