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DuckStation Git (2026/04/08) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™, prioritizing playability and performance, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accurate gameplay while avoiding hacks. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports multiple file formats, direct booting of homebrew, and offers features like save states, lightgun support, and controller options. Notable updates include UI improvements and reduced code complexity. DuckStation also includes automatic updates and cheat support. Visit the source for downloads.
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DuckStation Git (2026/04/08) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator of the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The aim is to achieve maximum accuracy while ensuring performance remains suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default settings should accommodate all playable games, although some enhancements may experience compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) support in hardware renderers
PGXP for enhanced geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filters
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option to skip BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and highly experimental support for macOS
Supports 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
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble is forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic switching of memory cards per game
Loading cheats from existing lists is supported
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging options
Multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements integration
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* FullscreenUI: Prevent blurring of empty background in loading screen
* Qt: Removed gamelistrefreshthread.cpp/h
* Common: Eliminated multiple virtuals in ProgressCallback
* CI: Prevent double archiving of builds
* CI: Updated actions/upload-artifact (#3709)
