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DuckStation Git (2026/02/25) is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability while being accurate and compatible with low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, supports various rendering methods (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), and offers enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. DuckStation supports multiple file formats, enables direct booting of homebrew applications, and includes functionalities for save states, automatic updates, and game cheats. Recent changes in the changelog include CMake updates, UI fixes, and improved features for achievements. Overall, DuckStation aims to enhance the retro gaming experience effectively.
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DuckStation Git (2026/02/25) has been compiled. DuckStation is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and long-term sustainability. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default settings should be able to support all playable games, with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option to skip BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Supports Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Handles bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct boot for homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Digital and analog controller support (rumble feedback forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated using a mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic switching of memory cards for each game
Cheat loading support from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controller support (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic PPF patch loading/applying
DuckStation Changelog:
* CMake: Eliminate unnecessary warning disables
* CMake: Remove obsolete files
* CMake: Report CFLAGS in the summary
* Qt: Correct hardcore disable popup not displaying when loading from the menu
* README: Update build instructions
* CI: Utilize prebuilt dependencies
* FullscreenUI: Correct background rect bounds
* Achievements: Set default badge prefetch to enabled
* FullscreenUI: Immediately pause on core thread upon menu opening
* README: Include mention of CCD images
* Achievements: Introduce option to prefetch badges
