Software that allows you to play classic MSX games on your PC.
blueMSX is a freeware emulator app and developed by Team blueMSX for Windows.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
A free MSX emulator that runs on Windows
blueMSX is a portable open source MSX emulator that uses an emulation model to achieve the highest level of accuracy possible. It is available for the Microsoft Windows operating system and is ported to multiple other systems.
blueMSX includes a powerful debugger with support for several assembly formats and a machine configuration editor that allows advanced users to set up practically any MSX computer system ever made.
Features of blueMSX
- Audio: Supports MSX-AUDIO and MSX-MUSIC sound chips.
- Compatibility: Over 4,000 MSX games and software titles.
- Controls: Supports keyboard, joystick and mouse.
- Debugging: Step by step debugging and trace logging.
- Emulation: Comprehensive emulation of over 50 MSX systems.
- Extras: Sprite viewer, memory browser and more.
- Network: Built-in IPX network support.
- Storage: Reads and writes MSX disk and cassette images.
- Video: Supports NTSC and PAL display modes.
Compatibility and License
blueMSX is provided under a freeware license on Windows from console emulators with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.8.2 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can blueMSX run on?
blueMSX can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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