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BlastEm vs Genesis Plus: catalog facts
BlastEm	Genesis Plus
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free The emulator is a free download; the Emulator Enhancer add-on is shareware.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Cycle accuracy that handles demos other emulators fail Fast enough for old hardware despite the accuracy	Accurate emulation of original Genesis hardware Native on Apple silicon
Small project with occasional releases Interface is minimal	Gamepads and full screen need the paid Emulator Enhancer add-on macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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