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DuckStation Git (2026/04/10) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for playability, speed, and maintainability, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing a default configuration that supports most games. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for graphics precision, save state support, and compatibility with multiple file formats. It includes automatic updates, a memory card editor, and supports various controllers, including lightgun and multitap devices. Recent changes addressed language descriptions and error handling in achievements. For downloads, check the source link provided.
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DuckStation Git (2026/04/10) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, with a strong emphasis on playability, speed, and long-term support. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance is suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default setup should be capable of running all playable games with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32 and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) along with software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for improved geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” functionality to bypass BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Supports bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct boot capability for homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Compatibility with digital and analog controllers for input (rumble is transmitted to host)
Support for Namco GunCon lightgun (simulated via mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates available for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional auto-switching of memory cards per game
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Support for multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* Common: Fix issue with non-English descriptions in Error class
* Achievements: Add error message for non-HTTP client errors
* dep/rcheevos: Resolve runtime error caused by oversized log message
