Last Updated on July 11, 2021
MEKA is a multi machine emulator, originally started as a Sega Master System emulator, and generally very oriented toward Z80-based Sega 8-bit systems.
Original VDP (Video Display Processor) functionalities have been implemented as accurately as possible, including some obscure features, so most games should be displayed accurately.
MEKA includes a dedicated graphical user interface (GUI).
The origin of the name MEKA comes from the dragon Meka (or Mecha) in the Master System game Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap.
Features include:
- Officially emulates the following systems:
- Sega Game 1000 (SG-1000).
- Sega Computer 3000 (SC-3000).
- Sega Super Control Station (SF-7000).
- Sega Mark III (+ FM Unit Extension).
- Sega Master System (SMS).
- Sega Game Gear (GG).
- ColecoVision (COLECO).
- Othello Multivision (OMV).
- Proper scrolling, line-based raster effect and sprite collision, sprite flickering (optional), and some VDP variation emulation.
- Emulates both sound hardware featured in the supported systems:
- SN-76496 Programmable Sound Generator (PSG) by Texas Instrument.
- YM-2413 FM Generator (FM) by Yamaha:
- Mitsutaka Okazaki’s EMU2413 emulator.
- Hiromitsu Shioya’s OPL wrapper.
- Support for zipped ROM images.
- Supports/emulates:
- Standard, two buttons joypad.
- Light Phaser.
- Paddle Control (ala Steering Wheel).
- Sports Pad.
- SK-1100 Keyboard.
- 3-D Glasses.
- Terebi Oekaki (TV Draw) Graphic Board.
- Save screenshots in PNG format.
- Save states for Master System and Game Gear.
- Full-featured debugger and hacking/auditing tools.
Website: www.smspower.org/meka
Support: Forums
Developer: Omar Cornut and others
License: GNU GPL v2
MEKA is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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