DuckStation Git Version (September 30, 2025)

DuckStation Git (2025/09/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance, even on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without relying on “hack” options. Key features include a CPU recompiler (JIT), various rendering methods (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for improved geometry, and “Fast boot” for quick startup. It supports multiple image formats, homebrew executables, and digital/analog controllers, including lightgun and multitap support. The emulator allows for save states, automatic updates, cheat loading, and integrated debugging. A recent changelog notes a warning for non-default geometry tolerance.

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DuckStation Git (2025/09/30) has been compiled. DuckStation is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The objective is to achieve a high level of accuracy while ensuring performance that suits lower-end devices. “Hack” options are not encouraged; the default settings should be able to run all playable games, with only a few enhancements causing compatibility issues.

Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
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” feature to skip BIOS splash/intro
Save state functionality
Supports Windows, Linux, with highly experimental support for macOS
Compatible with bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct boot of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble is forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated using a mouse)
NeGcon compatibility
Qt and “Big Picture” UI
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes provided by redump.org
Optional automatic switching of memory cards for each game
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controller support (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches