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DuckStation Git (2026/05/18) is a Sony PlayStation emulator prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term support. It aims for accurate performance on low-end devices, with the default settings accommodating most playable games. Features include a CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options, upscale and texture filtering, PGXP for enhanced precision, fast boot, and save state support. It supports various file formats, including bin/cue and unencrypted PBP. The update includes fixes for the GameDB, improved translations, shader optimizations, and updated UI elements. Enhanced debugging and support for multiple controllers, including lightgun and multitap options, are also included.
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DuckStation Git (2026/05/18) has been compiled. DuckStation serves as a simulator/emulator for Sony’s PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term sustainability. The target is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring suitable performance for lower-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default settings should support all playable games, though some enhancements may encounter compatibility issues.
Key Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Rendering through hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) as well as software
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) support in hardware
PGXP for enhanced geometry accuracy, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filters
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option to skip BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Supports various formats: bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP.
Direct booting of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble features are passed to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun functionality (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” interfaces
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic switching of memory cards per game
Support for loading cheats from pre-existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
CPU overclock emulation
Integrated and remote debugging capabilities
Support for multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements integration
Automatic loading and applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* GameDB: Additional fixes (#3739)
* Updated Russian translation (#3740)
* Updated Portuguese (Brazil) (#3741)
* Optimized modern scanline shader (#3742)
* ImGuiManager: Set opacity threshold to 1/255
* GPUDevice: Group shaderc/spirv-cross function pointers
* MediaCapture: Remove global load mutex
* MediaCapture: Implement ResolveSymbols()
* VulkanDevice: Utilize ResolveSymbols()
* GPUDevice: Adopt ResolveSymbols()
* DiscordPresence: Implement ResolveSymbols()
* DynamicLibrary: Introduce symbol resolution helpers
* GPUDevice: Consolidate local state within a struct
* Qt: Make binding tooltips and multi-window localizable
* Qt: Address recent build issues in MSVC versions
