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bsnes-plus

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Purpose
bsnes-plus is a Super Nintendo / Super Famicom emulator with tools for debugging SNES software.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Product
bsnes-plus is a Super Nintendo / Super Famicom emulator with tools for debugging SNES software.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Intended users
The documentation describes its primary goal as providing easy-to-use tools for homebrew developers and ROM hackers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
License
The project README says bsnes v073 and its derivatives are licensed under GPL v2.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Builds
The official site lists a 64-bit Windows release with accuracy and compatibility builds; it says the macOS build is forthcoming.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Coprocessor debugging
The project README lists SA-1 and Super FX disassembly and debugging among its features.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Debug views
The documentation describes tile, tilemap, sprite, palette, and hardware properties viewers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Debugger
The debugger can pause and resume emulation, single-step the SNES CPU and active coprocessors, and save execution trace logs to disk.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Debugging audience
Its debugging tools are aimed at homebrew developers and ROM hackers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Downloads
The official site lists a 64-bit Windows release with accuracy and compatibility builds and says a macOS build is forthcoming.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Emulation profiles
The default compatibility profile lowers accuracy to reduce system requirements, while the accuracy profile targets higher hardware accuracy.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
File support
The documentation lists support for SNES cartridge images, Satellaview and Sufami Turbo images, save memory, patch files, and cheat-code files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Known limitation
The documentation says internet multiplayer is not currently supported or planned.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Limitation
The documentation says internet multiplayer is not currently supported or planned.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Linux
The project README provides Linux and other Unix build instructions and lists required Qt5/X11 packages for Debian or Ubuntu.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux build
The project README describes building on Linux or other Unix systems with Qt5/X11 packages and make.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Memory tools
The memory editor can view and edit CPU, APU, VRAM, and other address spaces, and highlight known code and data regions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Plugins
The snesreader plugin adds compressed archive and less-common ROM extension support, while supergameboy and snesmusic add support for Game Boy/Super Game Boy ROMs and music files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Release
The official site lists bsnes-plus v05 as released on 2019/08/18.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Satellaview
The documentation describes support for Satellaview and BS-X cartridges, including BS-X Memory Packs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Support and discussion
The official site links to the project documentation and discussion threads on NESdev.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net
Supported content
The documentation lists SNES cartridge images, Satellaview images, Sufami Turbo images, save data, patch files, and cheat-code files among supported file types.Read 9 Oct 2026 · bsnes.revenant1.net

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