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DuckStation Git (2026/08/21) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while ensuring performance on low-end devices without relying on hacks. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT support, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for textures, and save state functionality. It supports multiple formats (bin/cue, MDS/MDF), homebrew executables, and various input methods, including lightgun and multitap controllers. The update enhances translations and game database hashes. Automatic updates, content scanning, and memory card management are also included. For more details, download the source.
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DuckStation Git (2026/08/21) has been compiled. DuckStation is an emulator/simulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and long-term sustainability. It aims to be as accurate as possible while ensuring performance is suitable for lower-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended, and the default settings should support nearly all playable games, albeit with some enhancements that may have compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Supports hardware rendering (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and 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” option to bypass BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Available for Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS support
Compatible with 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
Digital and analog controller support (rumble is passed to the host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Option for 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 capabilities
Support for multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading and applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* Qt: Enhanced Italian translation (#3783)
* GameDB: Added hashes for multiple games (#3784)
* Miscellaneous: Display timestamps in relative time
