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DuckStation Git (2026/02/23) is a PlayStation™ emulator emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability, designed for accurate performance on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. Additional functionalities include save states, support for multiple file formats, digital/analog controller compatibility, and integrated debugging. The update log highlights improvements to the UI and XInput source. DuckStation also supports multitap controllers and automatic updates, making it a robust choice for PlayStation gaming enthusiasts.
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DuckStation Git (2026/02/23) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and sustainable long-term performance. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring acceptable performance on low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended, as the default settings should support all playable titles, with only a few enhancements possibly causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Rendering options include Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and Software
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) support in hardware renderers
PGXP for enhanced geometry accuracy, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” feature for bypassing BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS support
Handles bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct booting of homebrew applications
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Supports digital and analog controllers (rumble sent to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun compatibility (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon compatibility
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional auto-switching of memory cards per game
Cheat support from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controller support (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* HTTPDownloader: Log time for every request
* FullscreenUI: Removed redundant is_initialized variable
* FullscreenUI: Prefetched 3 scrolls worth of badges in the list
* XInputSource: Added support for SCP XInput Bridge
* XInputSource: Fixed inverted motors in ConvertKeyToString()
* XInputSource: Included missing break in GetCurrentValue()
* XInputSource: Resolved icons not displaying issue
