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BizHawk

Ch 156.8of 32TurboGrafx-16 Emulators
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, Linux
  4. 4Cheat supportYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

BizHawk is a free multi-system emulator for Windows and Linux, built around the EmuHawk interface. It is aimed at Tool-Assisted Speedrunners and combines playback with recording and debugging. The project lists systems including 3DO, Apple II, arcade machines, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation consoles. EmuHawk provides 10 hotkey-operated save slots as well as unlimited named savestates, along with speed adjustment, frame stepping, and rewind. Users can record input as TAS movies and save screenshots, audio, and video. Debugging tools let users inspect, search, and edit memory across emulated hardware, while Lua or C#.NET can control the core and frontend programmatically. Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad hotkeys can be rebound, and an input mapper covers emulated gamepads and peripherals. The Linux build targets x86_64 and omits Mupen64Plus for N64. Current releases are unavailable on Android and iOS; macOS use is limited to older releases or technical workarounds.

Who it is for

BizHawk suits Tool-Assisted Speedrunners and other users who want multi-system emulation with recording, playback, and debugging tools. Its listed systems and programmable controls may also suit users who need to automate or inspect emulated hardware.

What is good

  • Free plan, with free.
  • 10 hotkey-accessible save slots and unlimited named savestates.
  • Records TAS movies and captures screenshots, audio, and video.
  • Lua or C#.NET can control the core and frontend.
  • Supports rewind, cheats, shaders, and RetroAchievements.

What to know first

  • Linux version omits Mupen64Plus for N64.
  • Targets x86_64 CPUs.
  • Unavailable on Android and iOS.
  • Current macOS support is limited to older releases or workarounds.

Verdict

BizHawk brings playback, recording, and debugging into one free emulator, with controls for both speedrunning and programmatic use. Check its platform and Linux-core limits before choosing it, particularly if you need current macOS or N64 support through Mupen64Plus.

BizHawk plans and pricing

All plans
BizHawk Free MIT-licensed emulator; Windows and Unix releases github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on TurboGrafx-16 emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Linuxgithub.com
Cheat support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

What it does
EmuHawk is a multi-system emulator written in C# with recording, playback, and debugging tools aimed at Tool-Assisted Speedrunners.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported systems
The project lists support for systems including 3DO, Apple II, arcade machines, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation consoles.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Save states
EmuHawk offers 10 save slots with hotkeys and unlimited named savestates.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Playback controls
EmuHawk includes speed control with frame stepping and rewinding.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Recording and media
Users can record input as TAS movies and capture screenshots, audio, and video to files.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Debugging
The emulator provides memory viewing, searching, and editing across emulated hardware components.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Scripting
The core and frontend can be controlled programmatically with Lua or C#.NET.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Controls
EmuHawk supports rebindable keyboard, mouse, and gamepad hotkeys and an input mapper for emulated gamepads and peripherals.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux limitation
The Linux version supports most features and cores but omits Mupen64Plus for N64, and the project targets x86_64 CPUs.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Unavailable platforms
The project says current BizHawk is unavailable on Android and iOS, and macOS support is limited to older releases or technical workarounds.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security policy
The security policy lists versions 2.11 and 2.10 as supported, warns users to update where possible, and accepts vulnerability reports through GitHub.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License and copyrighted files
EmuHawk and DiscoHawk are under the permissive MIT License, but the project says not all files included with releases may be freely shared.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support and stability
The project recommends stable releases for work requiring stability and suggests development builds only when a specific change is needed.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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