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− | [[Image:gensshot.png|frame|right|Gens v2.14 running ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' in Windows.]] | + | #REDIRECT [[sega:Gens]] |
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− | '''Gens''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] emulator programmed by Stéphane Dallongeville. It runs on Windows systems (using DirectX) and on Linux (using Simple DirectMedia Layer). The earliest semi-functional release (only capable of debugging [[68000]] instructions) dates from 1999. As of September 2004, the current version (2.12b) advertises full compatibility with "92%" of all Genesis games. As with all emulators, games or [[ROM]] images are not included and have to be downloaded or obtained (copied) separately.
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− | Gens also supports running [[Mega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]] games if provided with the respective BIOS files, which are not provided with the emulator. In addition, [[Game Genie]] codes allowing games to run with cheats are supported.
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− | Another feature is support for the [[Kaillera Client]], which allows games on the Gens emulator (as well as other emulators) to be played over a LAN or the Internet. However, on Gens at least, this is not as smooth a process as one would hope; a common problem is that on either PC, the other player appears to be a few seconds behind (lag); this may result in them appearing to attack non-existent enemies for example.
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− | Gens can also record what buttons are pressed and slow the gameplay down so it is used in making of tool-assisted speedruns.
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− | Gens v2.14 was the first emulator ever that featured save state support for SEGA CD.
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− | There are a number of unofficial versions, including:
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− | *[[DebuGens]] by [[Fuzzbuzz]]
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− | *[[Gens Mk2]] by Nick o'DIMM
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− | *[[Gens Plus]] by Rodrigo Cardoso
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− | *[[Gens KMod]] by Kaneda
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− | *[[SGens]] by [[LOst]]
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− | *[[IDC Log Gens]] by [[Nemesis]]
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− | *[[Gens Movie Test]] by Jyzero, Nitsuja and [[Upthorn]]
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− | *[[DualGens]] by [[Qjimbo]]
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− | *[[Gens32]] by DarkDancer
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− | *[[Gens/GS]] by [[GerbilSoft]]
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− | *[[Gens Hacking Version]]
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− | ==Downloads==
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− | {{Download|version=v2.14 Souvenir (Win32)|file=Gens_v2.14_Souvenir_(Win32).7z|filesize=361KB}}
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− | ===Old versions===
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− | * {{file|Wgens211.7z|Gens v2.11}}
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− | ==External link==
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− | *[http://gens.ws Official home page]
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− | [[Category:Mega Drive Emulators]]
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