Mednafen

Mednafen (short for "My Emulator, No front end") is a multi-system emulator developed and maintained by the Mednafen team. It is designed to emulate a wide range of vintage gaming consoles and computer systems with high accuracy. Mednafen is command-line based, although graphical front-ends are available for user convenience.

Originally released in 2001 under the name "Nofrendo," Mednafen has grown to support numerous platforms, including the Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Sega Genesis, Atari Lynx, TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and more. Its emphasis on accurate emulation allows it to faithfully reproduce the experience of original hardware.

The emulator is known for its comprehensive features, such as save states, cheat code support, netplay, and high-resolution rendering options. It supports various input devices and provides options for customizing configurations for different systems. Mednafen emphasizes cross-platform compatibility, running on operating systems like Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Mednafen's development focuses on accuracy and stability, often prioritizing authentic emulation results over performance speed. As a free and open-source project, it is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Its active community and continuous updates have contributed to its reputation as a reliable tool for retro gaming enthusiasts and preservation efforts.

Overall, Mednafen is widely regarded as one of the most precise multi-system emulators available, favored for its versatility and quality emulation capabilities.