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DuckStation Git (2026/05/23) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and compatibility with low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing features like CPU recompiler (JIT), hardware and software rendering, upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for geometry precision, and save state support. Compatible with various file formats, it includes “fast boot” options and supports multiple controllers, including the Namco GunCon. The latest update includes bug fixes and improvements, with automatic updates and content scanning features. Designed for Windows and Linux, the emulator supports experimental macOS builds.
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DuckStation Git (2026/05/23) has been compiled. DuckStation is a Sony PlayStation(TM) console simulator/emulator focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The aim is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance is suitable for low-end devices. We discourage the use of “hack” options; the default configuration should support all playable games, although some enhancements may have compatibility issues.
Key Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true colour (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 for bypassing 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 is sent to the host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated via mouse)
NeGcon compatibility
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Content scanning with game titles/hashes provided by redump.org
Optional auto-switching of memory cards for each game
Ability to load cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Support for multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements integration
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* CI: Removed unused input (#3743)
* DMA: Enforced read-only bits in OTC channel control
* CDROM: Corrected stat response in test command
* CMake: Eliminated Win32/MSVC specific paths, now using MSBuild.
* MSBuild: Segment heap enabled via vsprops
