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[[Image:gensshot.png|frame|right|Gens v. 2.12b running ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' in Windows.]]
 
'''Gens''' is a [[Sega Genesis]] emulator programmed by [[Stéphane Dallongeville]]. It runs on Windows systems (using DirectX) and on Linux (using Simple DirectMedia Layer). The earliest semi-funcitional release (only capable of debuging [[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.
 
 
 
Gens also supports running [[Sega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]] games if provided with the respective BIOSs, which are not provided with the emulator. In addition, [[Game Genie]] codes allowing games to run with cheats are supported.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
Gens can also record what buttons are pressed and slow the gameplay down so it is used in making of tool-assisted speedruns.
 
 
 
There is a number of unofficial versions, including:
 
*[[DebuGens]] by [[Fuzzbuzz]]
 
*[[Gens Mk2]] by Nick o'DIMM
 
*[[Gens Plus]] by Rodrigo Cardoso
 
*[[S Gens]] by [[LOst]]
 
*[[IDC Log Gens]] by [[Nemesis]]
 
*[[Gens Movie Test]] by Jyzero
 
 
 
 
 
==External link==
 
*[http://gens.ws Official home page]
 
[[Category:Emulation]]
 

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