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BlastEm vs PicoDrive: catalog facts
BlastEm	PicoDrive
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Cycle accuracy that handles demos other emulators fail Fast enough for old hardware despite the accuracy	Covers nearly every Sega console up to the 32X in one emulator Fast enough for low-power ARM devices
Small project with occasional releases Interface is minimal	Speed is prioritised over the accuracy of heavier emulators No Sega Saturn support
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 1, 2026

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