PicoDrive vs Sandopolis
PicoDrive
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| Figure | PicoDrive | Sandopolis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Sega Master System Emulators | 7.5 (#12) | 7.1 (#19) |
| Spec score · Game Gear Emulators | 7.5 (#21) | 7.0 (#27) |
| Spec score · Multi-System Emulators | 7.5 (#39) | 7.0 (#50) |
| Spec score · Sega Genesis Emulators | 7.4 (#21) | 6.9 (#27) |
| Development status | The README says most development activity occurs in irixxxx's fork and that notaz's repository is updated less frequently. | The project is in early development, and the maker says compatibility is imperfect and bugs and breaking changes are expected. |
| Purpose | PicoDrive is a Sega 8-bit and 16-bit console emulator that supports systems up to and including the 32X. | Sandopolis is a portable multi-system Sega emulator. |
Plans
In their own words
PicoDrive
PicoDrive is a freeware, open-source emulator for Sega 8-bit and 16-bit consoles through the 32X. It runs Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega/Mega CD, 32X, Sega Pico, SG-1000, SC-3000, Master System/Mark III, and Game Gear games, with save states. The emulator supports enhanced CD audio for compatible cartridge games in MSU, MD+/32X+ and Mode 1 formats loaded from CUE or CHD files. Sega Pico Storyware pages and pad overlays can be displayed from PNG files beside a cartridge image. Physical mice can emulate a Sega Mouse or Pico Pen, and keyboard support covers Sega Pico and SC-3000 devices, including a virtual overlay. SC-3000 cassette emulation accepts WAV and bitstream files and advances tapes when accessed. The project documents generic Unix-like and libretro builds. Release packages or ZIP archives are installed manually. Windows, Linux, and self-hosted use are listed. The PicoDrive plan costs nothing.