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DuckStation Git (2026/08/26) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while being compatible with low-end devices. It features a CPU Recompiler, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports multiple file formats, including bin/cue and MDS/MDF, and allows for direct booting of homebrew executables. Key functionalities include save state support, automatic memory card switching, and controller integration. Recent updates addressed file path issues and UI parameters. DuckStation aims for accuracy while maintaining performance, making it suitable for a wide range of playable games.
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DuckStation Git (2026/08/26) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and longevity. It aims for high accuracy while ensuring performance is adequate for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended, as the default settings should allow all playable games to run, with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Rendering options: Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) for hardware renderers
PGXP for enhanced geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filters
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” feature to bypass the BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Supports Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS
Compatible with bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct launching of homebrew executables
Direct playback of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble is sent to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with a mouse)
NeGcon compatibility
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automated updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional memory card swapping for each game
Ability to load cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save file importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controller support (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* CDImage: Filename identifier replaced with path
* FullscreenUI: Fix for inverted parameters
* CDImageMDS: Resolve issue with game detection due to empty path
* MemoryCardImage: Full-width characters replaced with ASCII
* Tests: Correction in util-tests building
