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Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026

vibe-sms

Ch 156.8of 25 Sega Master System Emulators
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported platformsLinux, Windows, macOS
  4. 4Source availableYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

vibe-sms is ranked #15 of 25 in Sega master system emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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

Facts

Product
vibe-sms is a Sega 8-bit emulator written in Rust for Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000 and SC-3000.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Video
It supports Mode 4 graphics for Master System and Game Gear, plus TMS9918A modes for SG-1000 and SC-3000.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audio
Audio features include SN76489 PSG, YM2413 FM synthesis and Game Gear stereo output.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Controls
It supports remappable keyboard bindings, gamepads, a mouse-controlled Light Phaser and two players.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Save states
It provides nine save-state slots, with F7 to save and F5 to load.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Battery saves
SRAM battery saves are written beside the ROM as .sav files, and compatible cartridges can use .eep EEPROM files.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
ROM formats
The emulator detects the system from the ROM extension: .sms, .gg, .sg or .sc.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Linux interface
Linux uses an egui menu bar fallback described as Wayland-compatible.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
Prebuilt downloads are listed for Linux x86_64, Windows x86_64, macOS Intel and macOS Apple Silicon.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build requirements
The README lists Linux build dependencies and says Windows and macOS require no extra dependencies.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
Release binaries are attached automatically when a tag is pushed, according to the repository README.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The README says “TODO: add license.”github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Creator
The README says the project was created using Google Antigravity powered by Gemini.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
What it does
vibe-sms is a Sega 8-bit emulator written in Rust for Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000 and SC-3000.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cartridge saves
Battery-backed SRAM is saved beside the ROM in a .sav file, and compatible cartridges can use EEPROM saved in a .eep file.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
The README describes native gamepad support via gilrs and audio output via cpal.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker attribution
The README says the project was created using Google Antigravity powered by Gemini.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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