Ares Git (2026/03/06) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It is based on higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, and various handheld consoles like Game Boy and Neo Geo Pocket. Notable updates in this release include the implementation of EEPROM write timing and status flags for Nintendo 64, and enhancements for audio handling to prevent Ctrl+C interruptions. The emulator continues to evolve, maintaining its commitment to accurate and comprehensive hardware emulation. Download options are available for both x64 and source.
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Ares Git (2026/03/06) has been compiled. Ares is a multi-system emulator that was initiated on October 14th, 2004. It is based on higan and bsnes, emphasizing accuracy and preservation.
Ares currently supports the following 27 hardware devices:
* Famicom + Famicom Disk System
* Super Famicom + Super Game Boy
* Nintendo 64 (in development)
* 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:
* n64: implement EEPROM write timing and status flags
* ruby(audio): enable SDL_HINT_NO_SIGNAL_HANDLERS to prevent ctrl+C interruptions
* ruby: enable SDL_HINT_NO_SIGNAL_HANDLERS to prevent ctrl+C interruptions
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