Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows, GNU/Linux, macOS
- 4Save statesYes
- 5Game Gear debuggerYes
- 6Master System supportYes
- 7Source availableYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: smspower.org
Overview
MEKA is ranked #5 of 30 in game gear emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
MEKA plans and pricing
All plansCompared on game gear emulators
- Free plan
- Yessmspower.org
- Supported platforms
- Windows, GNU/Linux, macOSsmspower.org
- Save states
- Yessmspower.org
- Game Gear debugger
- Yessmspower.org
- Master System support
- Yessmspower.org
- Source available
- Yessmspower.org
Facts
- Product
- MEKA is a multi-machine emulator for MS-Windows and GNU/Linux.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- It supports Sega SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision and Othello Multivision.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Peripherals
- The emulator supports a wide range of peripherals and exotic games.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Debugging tools
- MEKA includes a powerful debugger and tools for debugging and hacking.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Emulation data
- The project includes a game database and compatibility list, which the site says are updated with fixes and changes.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- MEKA is free software distributed under a BSD-like license, and its source and data may be browsed and reused without restrictions.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Development status
- The download page describes MEKA 0.80 as in development and links to builds and releases.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists a Windows x86 build and says to build MEKA 0.80 from source for GNU/Linux and OSX.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The download page directs users to the MEKA Forums for support and communication.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The homepage describes MEKA's debugging and hacking tools as useful for programmers and people working with Sega 8-bit systems.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Project history
- The project was initiated in 1998 and is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock.smspower.org · 29 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- MEKA is a multi-machine emulator for Sega 8-bit systems and ColecoVision.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported machines
- Supported systems include SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Debugger
- MEKA includes a debugger and debugging and hacking tools.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Target users
- The maker describes MEKA as useful for uncommon games and hardware and for debugging, and says it has limited use for the average player.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists a Windows x86 build and directs GNU/Linux and OSX users to build from sources.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The GitHub releases page lists Meka 2025-08-17 as its latest release.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Development history
- The project was initiated in 1998 and first released on April 3, 1999.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Maintainer
- The maker says MEKA is maintained by Omar Cornut, known as Bock.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Recent build caveat
- The download page says MEKA 0.80 is in development and labels its Windows x86 build among 0.8x builds.smspower.org · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1998smspower.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Game Gear Emulators in 2026#5 of 30
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Sources
- smspower.org/meka/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- smspower.org/meka/download.shtml· checked 29 Sept 2026
- github.com/ocornut/meka· checked 30 Sept 2026
- github.com/ocornut/meka/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026