mednafen ☆

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Description:
Multi-system emulator

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Mednafen | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: emulator retro-gaming console multi-system netplay

Install: brew install mednafen

About:
Mednafen is a portable, multi-system emulator that provides high-accuracy emulation for a wide range of classic gaming consoles and handhelds. It supports systems such as Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, and many others. Its primary value is its focus on technical accuracy and robust netplay capabilities, making it a favorite among retro gaming enthusiasts and speedrunners.

Key Features:

High-accuracy emulation for over a dozen systems
Advanced netplay with deterministic rollback
Built-in video/audio recording and streaming
Extensive save state and cheat code support

Use Cases:

Playing retro games from classic consoles with high fidelity
Competitive online multiplayer for older titles
Recording gameplay for archival or content creation

Alternatives:

RetroArch – Frontend for libretro cores, offering a more unified UI but potentially less accuracy for specific systems.
OpenEmu – Mac-native multi-system emulator with a polished UI, but fewer advanced features and systems than Mednafen.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 2:22am		1	VERSION_BUMP	be42baeb
Sep 14, 2024 3:03am		0	VERSION_BUMP	10647453