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Ample v0.288 has been released, featuring a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. It requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later. Ample v0.288 has been released. It offers a more user-friendly interface for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above …More

Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on PCs. This fork enhances the original emulator, improving compatibility and performance for a better gaming experience. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on your PC. …More

Xenia Canary Netplay v6.0.0 has been released, enhancing the Xbox 360 experimental emulator. This version includes online multiplayer features and involves significant updates since v5.0.0, with 183 commits, editing 166 files, and modifying nearly 18,000 lines of code. New features comprise Gamerpic support and browser, friends presence detection, Discord invite integration, and a persistent MAC address. Improvements to the update checker and graphical interface are also included, along with several …

Ymir Git (2026/06/06) is a feature-rich, work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. It supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, etc.) and includes automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. Features like two-player support, customizable keybindings, RAM backup, integrated memory management, save states, and rewinding capabilities enhance user experience. The update also introduces a work-in-progress debugger. The changelog details improvements in build processes, dependency management, and documentation updates. Notable fixes …

Xenia Git, updated on June 6, 2026, is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator. Currently, it does not support running games, but continues to be developed. Xenia Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. Xenia is a cutting-edge emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games. …More

Vita3K Git (2026/06/06) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can currently run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but does not support commercial games. Recent updates include improvements in file reporting and modifications to the gitignore file for linuxdeploy plugins. For more information and downloads, visit the official source. Vita3K Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/05) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest release includes updates such as a fix for zlib-ng on the GitHub runner to utilize native instructions and improvements in memory handling for fixed mappings with zero addresses. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/05) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and …

Play! Git (2026/06/06) is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation method for enhanced CPU emulation performance. The latest update includes a changelog with notable improvements, such as an idle skip patch for “Virtua Fighter 4 – Evolution” and a modification to split blocks based on T/D bits, applicable only when not on a branch. The emulator is available for download …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/06) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, written in C++. In development since 2011, it supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include SDL version 3.4.10, FAudio 26.06, and new optimizations for SPU LLVM. Other enhancements address USB device support and fine-tuning for emulated …

FB Neo Git (2026/06/06) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates to various files: d_coleco.cpp, d_msx.cpp, d_sms.cpp, and d_spectrum.cpp. For more details and to download the source, visit the provided link. FB Neo Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games and select consoles. It is based on both FinalBurn …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/06) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. Recent updates include fixes for joystick out-of-bounds issues and modifications to FPU 80-bit extended precision types. Notable changes involve the merging of various pull requests aimed at improving functionality and stability. For those interested, the updated version …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for menus in NBA2K12, the addition of a debug window for active compatibility flags, and a Developer Menu in the pause screen options. Users can download the latest version for x64 systems or Android. PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a speedy and versatile PSP …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/06) is a C# multi-system emulator offering features for casual gamers, such as fullscreen and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems including the Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds, Sega consoles, and more. The recent update includes a fix for an off-by-1 error in rcheevos list forms. Further enhancements and additional system support …

Azahar Git (2026/06/06) is a compilation of an open-source 3DS emulator project built on Citra. This project aims to emulate Nintendo 3DS games, providing users with the ability to play them on various platforms. The development focuses on enhancing compatibility and performance, allowing for a better gaming experience. As an open-source initiative, it encourages community contributions and collaboration, making it a continually evolving tool for retro gaming enthusiasts. Azahar Git …

Ymir Git (2026/06/05) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with various features, including support for BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It accommodates two players with customizable keybindings, offers backup RAM management, and provides save states with a rewind function. The emulator’s changelog notes optimizations to the SH2 processor, fixes for cycle counts, and the addition of a Message History window. Enhanced debugging capabilities …

Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Recent changes include moving a break keyword across platforms, adding a missing break statement in font loading logic, and removing obfuscate.h. Users can download the latest version of Vita3K Git from the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it now supports modern renderers including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions expanding its game compatibility. Recent updates to the SPU LLVM include an idiomatic FSM implementation and 128-bit SVE2 for FMS, …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on June 4, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes the creation of a new trophy folder alongside the existing folders and a fix for the Linux autoupdate feature. Users can download the new version and access the source from the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/04) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official …

Play! Git (2026/06/05) is a PS2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It features an instruction caching and recompilation scheme for improved CPU emulation performance. The latest changelog includes a merger of pull request #1591 and updates to addresses in batlgr3j.arcade. The emulator and its source code can be downloaded at the provided link for x64 systems. Play! Git (2026/06/05) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/06/05) is an evolving fork of the PCSX Playstation Emulator aimed at modernizing its codebase. Key objectives include eliminating the plugin system to create a unified codebase for all emulation functions, enhancing portability and readability through SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui, and improving both debugging and rendering experiences. The recent changelog notes the merging of a pull request to correct the iec-60908b code. PCSX-Redux continues to progress towards more efficient and streamlined …

Project64 Git (2026/06/05) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that uses a plug-in system to allow third-party development. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games by reading ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Initially created by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include core fixes, enhancements to branch handling, and the implementation of new operations. The emulator is …

MesenCE v2.2.1 is a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance the emulator’s capabilities. Key updates include debugger fixes, new Game Boy link cable support, and improved RTC functionality for GBA. For NES, enhancements include better mapper support and accuracy improvements. SNES users benefit from an SPC dumper tool, improved audio, and rumble …

MEKA Git (2026/06/05) is a multi-machine emulator designed for MS-DOS, MS-Windows, and potentially GNU/Linux. It supports various gaming systems including the Sega Game 1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III with FM unit, Master System, Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision. The latest changelog highlights an adjustment to the frame-accurate VGM point, moving it to just before an interrupt occurs. Users can download MEKA Git from the provided source link. Sure! Here’s …

Gecko (2026/06/05) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger written in Rust, focused on homebrew development and reverse engineering. Key features include PowerPC and DSP Just-In-Time compilers, a wgpu-based renderer, modular audio backends, and a Lua scripting system for runtime introspection. It supports various file formats, including ISO and RVZ, and includes a multitool for IPL manipulation and DVD filesystem extraction. The latest changelog highlights several bug fixes and enhancements, …

Flycast Git (2026/06/05) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. Recent updates include reverting to target SDK 35 (Android 15) and ignoring the Back key on Android 13+ with OnBackInvokedCallback. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For source access, refer to the provided link. Flycast Git (2026/06/05) has been compiled. Flycast is a versatile emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, …