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Ares Git (2026/03/07) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation, and is derived from higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy series, and more. Recent changes in the Ares Git (a26) include improved RIOT emulation that fixes issues in games like Berzerk, updated state serialization for PS1, and adjustments to EEPROM timings for N64. The emulator aims to provide a comprehensive gaming experience by accurately simulating various classic systems.
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Ares Git (2026/03/07) has been compiled. Ares is a multi-system emulator that started its development on October 14th, 2004. It is related to higan and bsnes, emphasizing accuracy and preservation.
Currently, Ares emulates the following 27 hardware devices:
* Famicom + Famicom Disk System
* Super Famicom + Super Game Boy
* Nintendo 64 (in progress)
* Game Boy + Game Boy Color
* Game Boy Advance + Game Boy Player
* SG-1000 + SC-3000
* Master System + Game Gear
* Mega Drive + Mega CD
* PC Engine + PC Engine CD + SuperGrafx
* MSX + MSX2
* ColecoVision
* Neo Geo Pocket + Neo Geo Pocket Color
* WonderSwan + WonderSwan Color + SwanCrystal + Pocket Challenge V2
Ares Git changelog:
* a26: enhances RIOT emulation, resolves issues in Berzerk (and likely others)
* [PS1] Update state serialization
* n64: fine-tune EEPROM timings
