NeoGeo CD Redux
github.com
What it is
NeoGeo CD Redux is an open-source NeoGeo CD emulator with build targets for Nintendo GameCube and Wii. The Wii target runs natively rather than requiring GameCube mode. It loads game media from SD cards and DVDs, with USB loading on Wii, plus FAT-formatted SD access through WKF and FAT-formatted hard-drive access through IDE-EXI. Wii controller options listed are Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers when the stated detection condition is met. Video output includes progressive modes and 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p, with component-cable detection. MP3 playback from SD and DVD is documented. Save files can use SD storage or a memory card, while WKF and IDE-EXI write support was not included in the listed release. The project lists .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso images. It is free, and the latest changelog entry is unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 from July 18, 2013.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- The source code identifies NeoCD Redux as a NeoGeo CD emulator.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Purpose
- The repository describes NeoGeo CD Redux as a NeoGeo CD emulator.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Audio
- The changelog notes MP3 playback from SD and DVD and describes a later audio fix as experimental.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- BIOS requirement
- The changelog says the BIOS must be located on the chosen media and lists /neocd/bios/NeoCD.bin and /bios/NeoCD.bin as search locations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Build requirement
- The Wii makefile requires DEVKITPPC to be set in the build environment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Controllers
- The Wii changelog lists support for Wiimote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers under the stated detection condition.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- GameCube build
- The project includes a Makefile for building a GameCube target.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Latest changelog entry
- The latest changelog entry shown is dated 07/18/2013 and identifies itself as an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Media loading
- The changelog documents SD and DVD loading, plus USB support on Wii.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Project status and distribution
- The GitHub repository is public, has no listed releases, and describes itself as automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Release history
- The changelog contains an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release dated July 18, 2013.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Save files
- The changelog says save files can use SD Gecko or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support had not yet been added in the listed release.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Saves
- The changelog says save files can use SD card storage or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support was not yet added in the described release.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Source history
- The repository says it was automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Storage options
- The changelog lists Wii USB support, GameCube WKF support for FAT-formatted SD cards in the WKF slot, and IDE-EXI support for loading from a FAT-formatted hard drive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Storage support
- The changelog documents FAT-formatted SD card loading through WKF and FAT-formatted hard drive loading through IDE-EXI.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Target consoles
- The project includes separate build targets for Wii and GameCube.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Video
- The changelog lists progressive video and component-cable auto-detection for 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Video modes
- The changelog documents progressive video support and lists 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Wii build
- The project includes a Wii target built as a .dol executable.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Wii controllers
- The changelog lists support for Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers on Wii, with GameCube controller support conditional on no Wii Remote being detected for the player.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Wii support
- The changelog documents native Wii support that does not require booting into GameCube mode.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plans and prices
NeoGeo CD Redux Free No commercial plans or usage limits listed Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Native Wii operation without GameCube mode
- SD, DVD, and Wii USB loading
- Progressive 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes
- Multiple Wii controller options
- Free open-source project
Limits
- Latest listed release dates to July 18, 2013
- WKF and IDE-EXI save writing was unavailable
- Wii builds require DEVKITPPC
- BIOS location is documented in the changelog
Who it suits
It suits users running NeoGeo CD software on Nintendo Wii or GameCube hardware. Builders need DEVKITPPC for the Wii target and must account for the documented BIOS search locations.
Verdict
NeoGeo CD Redux provides a focused NeoGeo CD emulator for Wii and GameCube, with several media, controller, and video options. Its older listed release and incomplete save-write support matter when choosing it for current hardware setups.
Where Specifiction places it
- Neo Geo Emulators#6 of 187.7
