Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsAndroid
- 4Source availableYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, play.google.com
Overview
MasterEmu is ranked #17 of 25 in Sega master system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.
MasterEmu plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Sega master system emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- Androidgithub.com
- Source available
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- MasterEmu is an Android emulator for Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes the project as open source and links its source repository on GitHub.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Cheat codes
- The app supports Pro Action Replay and Game Genie cheat codes.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Controllers
- It supports physical controllers in menus and during gameplay, with button remapping.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Game files
- Its file browser can load .sms and .gg ROM files from internal or external storage, including ZIP files.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Save support
- The app supports saving and loading emulation states, state import and export, and automatic SRAM save handling for supported ROMs.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Display options
- It offers auto-rotation, lockable screen orientation, and widescreen or optional 4:3 horizontal display.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Android support
- The listing states support for Android 4.4 through Android 13 and Android TV.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- ROM requirement
- The maker says users must obtain ROMs legally and does not provide sources for obtaining them.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app listing gives [email protected] as the support email.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The maker describes himself as a lone programmer and says he is not affiliated with Sega.play.google.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Maker background
- Phil Potter says MasterEmu is among his programming projects and that he is a fan of retro games and Linux/Free Software.philpotter.co.uk · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/PhilPotter/MasterEmu· checked 2 Oct 2026
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 2 Oct 2026
- philpotter.co.uk· checked 2 Oct 2026