HalfNES vs no$nes
HalfNES
github.comno$nes
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| Figure | HalfNES | no$nes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · NES Emulators | 8.0 (#6) | 7.0 (#19) |
| Controller support | It supports joysticks through DirectInput and xInput. | The v1.1 release notes describe support for PC gamepads, selectable zero to four NES or Famicom joypads, and about 30 special controllers and add-ons. |
| Purpose | HalfNES is an accurate NES/Famicom emulator. | no$nes is a NES/FDS/PC10/VS emulator and debugger for Windows. |
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In their own words
HalfNES
HalfNES is a free NES and Famicom emulator for Linux, macOS, Windows, and other Java-compatible platforms. It supports the mapper numbers listed in its README, and says nearly all US releases will start, though some can show corrupted graphics or freeze. Its audio features include a sound core and an NSF player; display options include full screen and an NTSC filter. Controls can be remapped in Preferences, and joysticks work through DirectInput and xInput. HalfNES supports battery saves, but not savestates. GitHub releases provide a Windows executable and a JAR for other platforms, and both require Java 8 or newer. Linux users need to set execute permission on the JAR. Gamepads must be connected before a game loads to be detected, and their buttons cannot be configured. PAL games are supported but may have more issues; users need to select PAL in Preferences. The README gives a 2 GHz Athlon 64 or better as the requirement for full-speed play across all games, and notes that the NTSC filter needs substantially more processing power.