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Gearcoleco Git (2026/02/04) is a cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++ for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. This open-source project features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, sound support via SDL Audio, save states, and compressed ROM support. Supported platforms include various consoles and systems from PlayStation to Nintendo. It includes a comprehensive debugger with tools for code navigation and memory inspection. The update also addressed several issues, including Windows build fixes and improved console output. For further details, the source can be found in the provided link.
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Gearcoleco Git (2026/02/04) has been compiled. Gearcoleco is an incredibly precise cross-platform emulator for ColecoVision, developed in C++. It operates on Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and in RetroArch. This open-source endeavor continues to thrive thanks to the generous support of its amazing backers.
Key Features:
Highly accurate Z80 core, inclusive of undocumented opcodes and functionalities such as R and MEMPTR registers.
Faithful emulation of the TMS9918.
Sound emulation powered by SDL Audio and Sms_Snd_Emu library.
Save states functionality.
Support for compressed ROMs (ZIP files).
Supported platforms (standalone): Windows, Linux, BSD, macOS, and Raspberry Pi.
Supported platforms (libretro): Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Android, iOS, tvOS, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, WiiU, Switch, Emscripten, Classic Mini systems (NES, SNES, C64, …), OpenDingux, RetroFW, and QNX.
Comprehensive debugger featuring a just-in-time disassembler, CPU breakpoints, memory access breakpoints, code navigation (including goto address, JP, JR, and CALL with double-click), debug symbols, a memory editor, IO inspector, and VRAM viewer with registries, tiles, sprites, and backgrounds.
Windows and Linux Portable Mode can be activated by creating a portable.ini file in the same directory as the application binary.
Compatibility with modern game controllers through the gamecontrollerdb.txt file situated in the same directory as the application binary.
Gearcoleco changelog:
* Updated readme
* Resolved issues with Windows build
* Corrected console output for Windows
