Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Source availableYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
SMS is ranked #19 of 25 in Sega master system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on Sega master system emulators
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Facts
- Product
- SMS is a free and open-source Sega Master System emulator written in Go.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository describes SMS as MIT licensed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Emulation
- It provides complete Zilog Z80 emulation.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Concurrency
- The emulator is described as concurrent.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Graphics
- It has an SDL backend, a 2x scaler, and fullscreen support.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Sound
- The project lists sound support as a todo.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Arrow keys control joypad directions, X maps to Fire 1, and Z maps to Fire 2.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The README gives a Go installation command and an example of launching an SMS ROM.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Testing
- The project lists writing more tests as a todo.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Source availability
- The repository is public on GitHub.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/rafaelmdcarneiro/sms_go· checked 4 Oct 2026