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DuckStation (2026/06/22) is an efficient emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It supports accurate game playback with minimal compatibility issues. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), graphical enhancements, save state support, and compatibility with numerous file formats. It offers input support for both digital and analog controllers, multitap, and Customizable shaders. The latest update introduces a new adaptive retro filter and Ukrainian translations. Automatic content scanning and memory card management enhance user experience. Download the latest version for Windows and Linux.
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DuckStation Git (2026/06/22) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as an emulator/simulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, performance, and sustainability. The objective is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance is adequate for lower-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default configuration is designed to support all playable games, though some enhancements may present compatibility challenges.
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) in hardware renderers
PGXP for geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” feature for bypassing BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS
Supports various image formats: bin/cue, raw bin/img, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP.
Directly boot homebrew executables
Load Portable Sound Format (psf) files directly
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated via mouse)
NeGcon device support
User interface in Qt and “Big Picture” mode
Auto-updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes provided by redump.org
Optional memory card switching for each game
Ability to load cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulation of CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging options
Support for multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements integration
Automatic application of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* feat(shader): introduce Scanline Modern 4×2 adaptive retro filter (#3755)
* HTTPDownloader: eliminate redundant request \casts
* Qt: include Ukrainian translation in the list
* Provide complete Ukrainian translation for the Qt interface (#3754)
