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DuckStation Git (2026/02/03) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while maintaining accuracy suitable for low-end devices. It features CPU recompiler/JIT support, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for texture correction, and a “fast boot” option. The emulator supports various image formats (e.g., bin/cue, PBP) and game types, including homebrew. It also allows save states, automatic updates, and cheat loading. Recent changes include system improvements, game settings fixes, and updates for the Brazilian Portuguese language. Download options are available for x64 source.
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DuckStation Git (2026/02/03) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The aim is to achieve the highest accuracy while ensuring performance remains adequate for low-end devices. “Hack” options are discouraged; the default settings should support all playable games, though some enhancements may lead to compatibility issues.
Key Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Support for hardware rendering (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) 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 experimental support for 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
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble functionality is forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Content scanning with game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional auto-switching of memory cards for individual games
Capability to load cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap support for up to 8 controllers
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* VideoThread: Simplified reconfiguration
* System: Resolved issue with game settings not unloading after shutdown
* Updated Portuguese translation (#3697)
* PostProcessing: Corrected stage count update when removing/clearing stages (#3698)
