Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS
  4. 4Source availableYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

DSP Emulator is ranked #8 of 25 in Sega master system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on Sega master system emulators

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Linux, macOSgithub.com
Source available
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Product
DSP Emulator is an emulator project whose repository includes source code and downloadable binaries.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Latest listed version
The repository lists DSP Emulator 0.24WIP3, dated 11/11/25, with Windows and Linux binaries and source.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Computer emulation
The changelog lists support for computers including Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Oric Atmos, and MSX 1.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Arcade emulation
The changelog lists arcade drivers and hardware including Galaxian, HangOn, Lastduel, and Rastan.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Tape loading
The latest listed update adds automatic tape loading for Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Oric Atmos, and MSX 1.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Controls
The changelog describes unified input handling for keyboard, joystick, and arcade controls.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Game selection
The changelog says users can type a game name in the game selection window to select it automatically.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
ROM and sample information
The latest listed update says ROM and sample file information can be read from drivers for export.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Languages and frameworks
The maintainer profile describes the DSP Emulator repository as Pascal.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Compilation guide
The repository includes a document titled “DSP how to complile.”github.com · 7 Oct 2026
User guide
The repository includes a document titled “DSP small guide.”github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Maintainer
The repository is owned by the GitHub account leniad, whose profile displays the name Leniad.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
DSP Emulator is an emulator project for arcade games and home computers.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Systems
The changelog includes drivers for systems such as ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Oric Atmos, and MSX 1.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Arcade games
The changelog lists arcade hardware and game drivers, including Galaxian, CPS1, and Sega System 16B.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Input
The project describes keyboard, joystick, and arcade input handling, with joystick button remapping.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
File formats
The changelog lists tape loading support for formats including TZX, TSX, CAS, and WAV on MSX 1.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Snapshots
The project has a snapshot system for supported systems, though the changelog notes some snapshot support was still not working for Game Boy and NES at that point.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Controls and settings
The changelog describes DIP switches, including saving DIP switch values, and player controls for some drivers.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Build guidance
The repository includes a document titled “DSP how to complile” and a “DSP small guide” for using the emulator.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Source availability
The README says the latest listed update includes source, and the repository exposes its source files publicly.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support and contact
The repository lists one issue and does not state a support policy in its About section.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Security
The repository’s Security and quality area shows zero items.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Release status
The latest status entry is labeled 0.24WIP3, indicating a work-in-progress version.github.com · 7 Oct 2026

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