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NeoGeo CD Redux
What it is
NeoGeo CD Redux is a free, open-source NeoGeo CD emulator with separate Nintendo Wii and GameCube build targets. The Wii version supports native Wii operation without entering GameCube mode. Changelog notes describe loading from SD cards and DVDs, plus USB support on Wii; FAT-formatted SD cards can load through WKF, and FAT-formatted hard drives through IDE-EXI. Wii controller support includes Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers when the stated detection condition is met. Video features include progressive output with 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p modes. MP3 playback from SD and DVD is documented. Save files can use SD storage or a memory card, although the listed release says WKF and IDE-EXI write support was not added. The repository’s latest changelog entry is unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 from July 18, 2013. Building the Wii target requires DEVKITPPC. Listed disc-image formats are .bin/.cue, .img, and .iso.
For and against
For
- Free open-source emulator
- Separate Wii and GameCube targets
- SD, DVD, and Wii USB loading
- Progressive video modes
- Multiple controller options
Against
- Latest listed release is from 2013
- WKF and IDE-EXI save writes unavailable
- Wii build requires DEVKITPPC
- BIOS placement is documented in changelog
The verdict
NeoGeo CD Redux provides console-specific builds with varied media loading, controller, and video options. Its older listed release and incomplete save-write support are important considerations for setup and use.
Who it suits
It suits users running NeoGeo CD software on Nintendo Wii or GameCube hardware. Builders should be comfortable setting up the required Wii development environment.
Plans and prices
NeoGeo CD Redux
No commercial plans or usage limits listed
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Audio
- The changelog notes MP3 playback from SD and DVD and describes a later audio fix as experimental.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- BIOS requirement
- The changelog says the BIOS must be located on the chosen media and lists /neocd/bios/NeoCD.bin and /bios/NeoCD.bin as search locations.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Build requirement
- The Wii makefile requires DEVKITPPC to be set in the build environment.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Controllers
- The Wii changelog lists support for Wiimote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, and GameCube controllers under the stated detection condition.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- GameCube build
- The project includes a Makefile for building a GameCube target.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Latest changelog entry
- The latest changelog entry shown is dated 07/18/2013 and identifies itself as an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Media loading
- The changelog documents SD and DVD loading, plus USB support on Wii.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project status and distribution
- The GitHub repository is public, has no listed releases, and describes itself as automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The repository describes NeoGeo CD Redux as a NeoGeo CD emulator.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Release history
- The changelog contains an unofficial version 0.1.52A.2 release dated July 18, 2013.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Save files
- The changelog says save files can use SD Gecko or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support had not yet been added in the listed release.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Saves
- The changelog says save files can use SD card storage or a memory card, and notes that WKF and IDE-EXI write support was not yet added in the described release.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Source history
- The repository says it was automatically exported from code.google.com/p/neogeo-cd-redux.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Storage options
- The changelog lists Wii USB support, GameCube WKF support for FAT-formatted SD cards in the WKF slot, and IDE-EXI support for loading from a FAT-formatted hard drive.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Storage support
- The changelog documents FAT-formatted SD card loading through WKF and FAT-formatted hard drive loading through IDE-EXI.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Target consoles
- The project includes separate build targets for Wii and GameCube.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video
- The changelog lists progressive video and component-cable auto-detection for 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video modes
- The changelog documents progressive video support and lists 480i/480p and 576i/576p modes.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026