blueMSX ColecoVision emulator 2f5o4b

It's name suggests that it's only an MSX emulator, but it also emulates the ColecoVision console. Makes sense, as the ColecoVision uses the same U as the MSX. Although not updated recently, the latest version of the blueMSX emulator is suitable for Windows 11 or Windows 10 operating systems. 1f3q5k

  • Latest version 2.8.2 (14 aug 2009)
  • Works on Windows 11, Windows 10 or older (32 and 64 bits)
  • Emulates ColecoVision, as well as MSX, MSX2 and MSX2+ machines and certain SEGA computers
  • s several file formats like .COL, .DSK, .CAS, and .ROM files (either zipped with zip or unzipped).
  • Project website http://bluemsx.msxblue.com

Play ColecoVision games with blueMSX on Windows 11 and Windows 10 583t22

So, what to do to play ColecoVision games such as Tournament Tennis with blueMSX?

  • blueMSX (zip file without installer, blueMSXv282full.zip)
  • Copy the contents of the zip file to an empty folder of choice
  • Create a folder "Games" in the folder where you've copied the blueMSX files
  • Search for a ColecoVision game, for example Tournament Tennis
  • Copy the contents of the archive file to the games folder you've created

  • Start blueMSX by double clicking the blueMSX.exe file
  • Choose correct machine to emulate at Options - Emulation - General section (in this case COL - ColecoVision)
  • Load a game file with File - Cartridge Slot 1 - Insert and choose your game

Configure the controllers 1f1e3y

The ColecoVision was a great console, but it's controllers were terrible. The good news is that you can configure the controller buttons with blueMSX as you like.

  • Click on Tools - Input editor. A ColecoVision controller will appear.
  • Click on the joystick, primary or secondary fire button or one of the numeric buttons and press a key on your keyboard that you would like to use.

When a game doesn't start 3z1s6s

It's possible that you're trying to insert your virtual rom or disk into the wrong virtual machine.

  • Change to the COL - ColecoVision machine at Options - Emulation - General section
  • If the right file is loaded, press F9 to start it
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