Master System / Game Gear
Sega's 8-bit console and handheld, perfectly emulated.
Overview
The Sega Master System (1985) competed with the NES, while the Game Gear (1990) was Sega's portable answer to the Game Boy. Both share similar hardware and emulate flawlessly.
| System | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Master System | 1985 | Console |
| Game Gear | 1990 | Handheld |
| SG-1000 | 1983 | Console (Japan) |
Emulators
| Emulator | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Plus GX | RetroArch core | Plays SMS, GG, and Genesis |
| Gearsystem | RetroArch core | Accurate SMS/GG core |
| SMS Plus GX | RetroArch core | Dedicated SMS/GG |
Setup
ROM Folders
roms/mastersystem/
roms/gamegear/
File Formats
.sms- Master System ROMs.gg- Game Gear ROMs.sg- SG-1000 ROMs.zip- Compressed
BIOS
Optional
BIOS files show the boot screen but aren't required:
bios_E.sms- European Master Systembios_U.sms- US Master Systembios_J.sms- Japanese Master Systembios.gg- Game Gear
Where to Find Games
No-Intro sets on Myrient. See the Download Guide.