DuckStation Git Update (March 30, 2026)

DuckStation Git (2026/03/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, optimized for playability and performance on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and supports upscaling, texture filtering, and true color. Notable capabilities include PGXP for geometry precision, save state support, and compatibility with various file formats. The emulator supports digital/analog controllers, lightgun simulation, multitap controllers, and integrates automatic updates and content scanning. It also includes a memory card editor, cheats loading, and emulated CPU overclocking, ensuring a comprehensive gaming experience.

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DuckStation Git (2026/03/30) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while ensuring performance that is suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are discouraged; the default settings should support all playable games, although some enhancements may encounter compatibility issues.

Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) alongside software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for precise geometry, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option for skipping BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Available on Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS
Compatibility with bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct booting of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes provided by redump.org
Optional automatic memory card switching per game
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches