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DuckStation Git (2026/08/02) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability and performance, even on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while avoiding hacks, with a default setup compatible with most games. Key features include CPU recompilation, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, save state support, and automatic updates. It supports various file formats, homebrew executables, and offers extensive controller compatibility. Recent updates improved translation accuracy, fixed crashes, and enhanced emulation accuracy. The software includes a BIOS installer and memory card editor, alongside features like RetroAchievements and multitap controller support.
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DuckStation Git (2026/08/02) has been compiled. DuckStation is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and sustainable long-term maintenance. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance that accommodates low-end devices. “Hack” options are generally discouraged; the default settings should work for all playable games, with only a few enhancements causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering options
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for enhanced geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option for bypassing BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS support
Compatibility with bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct boot of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble passed to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic switching of memory cards per game
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save file importer
Emulated CPU overclocking feature
Integrated and remote debugging capabilities
Multitap support for up to 8 controllers
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* Qt: Corrected some poorly phrased translations
* Qt: Resolved crash issue when opening game settings
* Qt: Further simplified the BIOS setup wizard page
* Timers: Enhanced emulation accuracy
* Qt: Fixed language update issue in main window post-wizard
* Qt: Corrected BIOS summary not refreshing on language change
* Qt: Updated machine translations
* Qt: Introduced BIOS Installer and improved BIOS setup page
* Qt: Added CollapsibleWidget
* Qt: Allowed empty recommended values in settings help
* BIOS: Included version information and filenames in the list
