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DuckStation Git (2026/06/13) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for playability, speed, and maintainability, suitable for low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy with features like CPU recompiler/JIT across platforms, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for improved graphics, save state support, and various file format compatibility. The emulator supports direct booting of homebrew, offers controller support, and includes features like automatic updates and memory card handling. Recent updates address UI enhancements and settings management. Download the latest version for x64 machines.
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DuckStation Git (2026/06/13) has been compiled. DuckStation is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term stability. The objective is to achieve high accuracy while providing performance that is suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not encouraged, as the default configuration should support all playable games, with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.
Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Support for hardware (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 filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” option to skip BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Available on Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Supports 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
Supports digital and analog controllers for input (with rumble forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated using mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning with game titles/hashes provided by redump.org
Optional automatic memory card switching for each game
Compatibility 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
Automatic loading and applying of PPF patches
DuckStation Changelog:
* FullscreenUI: Corrected input text color in light theme
* ObjectArchive: Switched to HTTPCache log channel
* FullscreenUI: Implemented search feature in game list
* FullscreenUI: Utilized InputTextWithIcon() for achievements login
* FullscreenUI: Adjusted ResetFocusHere() to return a boolean
* FullscreenUI: Added InputTextWithIcon()
* Qt: Appended suffixes to unavailable audio and video devices
* Qt: Resolved warning in graphicssettingswidget.cpp
* Settings: Prevent copying of advanced/hidden settings to game
