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DuckStation Git (2026/04/06) is a PlayStation emulator focused on playability, speed, and maintainability, aiming for accuracy while ensuring compatibility with low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D, Vulkan, etc.), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. Key functionalities include save state support, automatic updates, and extensive game format compatibility. Recent updates fix UI issues and improve cheat management. The emulator supports various controller inputs, multitap, and includes features like automatic memory card switching and RetroAchievements. Updates and downloads are available through the provided source link.
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DuckStation Git (2026/04/06) has been compiled. DuckStation is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance is adequate for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default settings should accommodate all playable games, though some enhancements may come with compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Rendering options including hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) support in hardware renderers
PGXP for improved geometry precision, 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
Accepts bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct booting of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Supports both digital and analog controllers for input (rumble is relayed to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
User interface options via Qt and “Big Picture”
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Content scanning support – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic memory card switching for different games
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging features
Multitap support for up to 8 controllers
RetroAchievements integration
Automatic application/loading of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* Qt: Removed unnecessary startup semaphore
* Cheats: Restorable codes are reapplied after a state load
* Cheats: Disabled restorable cheats before state saving
* ImGuiManager: Eliminated redundant texture binding
* FullscreenUI: Fixed double background blur issue
* FullscreenUI: Resolved invalid pause menu during external shutdown in achievements view
* Achievements: Disabled encore mode when spectator mode is active
* Achievements: Added warning for spectator/encore mode activation
* Achievements: Pinned achievements are now sorted
* Achievements: Allowed unpinning of achievements without progress
* Achievements: Avoid displaying empty pinned achievements without progress
