Gearboy and Geargrafx
These are ecosystem siblings—both are standalone emulator-debugger implementations that share the same embedded MCP server architecture and developer (drhelius) but target different hardware platforms (Game Boy vs. PC Engine), allowing users to choose the appropriate tool based on their debugging needs.
About Gearboy
drhelius/Gearboy
Game Boy / Gameboy Color emulator, debugger and embedded MCP server for macOS, Windows, Linux, BSD and RetroArch.
This tool helps you play classic Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy games on modern computers like Windows, macOS, and Linux. You provide a game ROM file, and it recreates the original gaming experience with accurate visuals and sound. It's designed for retro gaming enthusiasts, game developers, and speedrunners who want to play or analyze old games.
About Geargrafx
drhelius/Geargrafx
PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 / SuperGrafx / PCE CD-ROM² emulator, debugger, and embedded MCP server for macOS, Windows, Linux, BSD and RetroArch.
Geargrafx is an application that lets you play classic TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, and SuperGrafx console games on your modern computer. It takes your old game ROMs and CD-ROM images and brings them to life, complete with options for enhancing the display and saving your progress. This is ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone looking to revisit or experience these classic titles.
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