Dendy vs puNES
Dendy
github.compuNES
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| Figure | Dendy | puNES |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.9 (#22) |
| Command line | The emulator has no GUI and is run from the command line with a .nes ROM file. | The README says to start puNES with -h to see available command-line options. |
| Product | Dendy is a NES/Famicom emulator written in Go with network multiplayer. | puNES is a Qt-based Nintendo Entertainment System emulator and NSF/NSF2/NSFe music player. |
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.