vibe-sms

Spec sheet

What it does

vibe-sms is a Sega 8-bit emulator written in Rust for Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000 and SC-3000.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Product

vibe-sms is a Sega 8-bit emulator written in Rust for Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000 and SC-3000.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The README says “TODO: add license.”Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audio

Audio features include SN76489 PSG, YM2413 FM synthesis and Game Gear stereo output.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Battery saves

SRAM battery saves are written beside the ROM as .sav files, and compatible cartridges can use .eep EEPROM files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Build requirements

The README lists Linux build dependencies and says Windows and macOS require no extra dependencies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Controls

It supports remappable keyboard bindings, gamepads, a mouse-controlled Light Phaser and two players.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Creator

The README says the project was created using Google Antigravity powered by Gemini.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Distribution

Release binaries are attached automatically when a tag is pushed, according to the repository README.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Downloads

Prebuilt downloads are listed for Linux x86_64, Windows x86_64, macOS Intel and macOS Apple Silicon.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integration

The README describes native gamepad support via gilrs and audio output via cpal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Linux interface

Linux uses an egui menu bar fallback described as Wayland-compatible.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maker attribution

The README says the project was created using Google Antigravity powered by Gemini.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

ROM formats

The emulator detects the system from the ROM extension: .sms, .gg, .sg or .sc.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Save states

It provides nine save-state slots, with F7 to save and F5 to load.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Video

It supports Mode 4 graphics for Master System and Game Gear, plus TMS9918A modes for SG-1000 and SC-3000.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Sega Master System Emulators#21 of 256.5