Dendy vs Nesalizer
Dendy
github.comNesalizer
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| Figure | Dendy | Nesalizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 0 |
| Spec score · NES Emulators | 7.6 (#12) | 7.1 (#17) |
| Audio | Sound-chip emulation is described as work in progress and may produce pops and crackles. | During rewind, audio is added in reverse from the end of the audio buffer. |
| Controls | The emulator supports keyboard controls, likely detects connected gamepads, and emulates the Zapper with a mouse. | Controls are hardcoded and include keyboard mappings for the D-pad, A, B, Start, Select, rewind, save/load state, and reset. |
| Interface | The desktop emulator has no GUI and is run from the command line with a .nes ROM file. | The emulator lacks a GUI and its controls are hardcoded. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. | The project is licensed under GPLv2. |
In their own words
Dendy
Dendy is a free NES/Famicom emulator written in Go, with desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux and a WebAssembly version for modern browsers. The desktop program has no graphical interface and runs from the command line with a .nes ROM file. Player one can use a keyboard or a detected gamepad, and a mouse can emulate the Zapper light gun. Options include save-state control, rewind, screenshots, CRT effects, and Game Genie codes. Network multiplayer uses rollback networking and peer-to-peer connections. A public relay can help players behind NATs find peers and connect, though it will not work if both players are behind symmetric NATs. Users can also build and run their own relay. The browser version does not currently support netplay. The maker cautions that Dendy may not match established emulators in accuracy or compatibility, so some games may not run. Sound emulation is still in progress and may produce pops and crackles. The project is MIT-licensed.