DuckStation Version Control (2025/11/06)

DuckStation Git (2025/11/06) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for both playability and performance, especially on low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy with features like a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for improved graphics, and save state support. The emulator supports multiple formats including bin/cue and unencrypted PBP files, along with homebrew executables and Portable Sound Format files. Additional functionalities include automatic updates, game content scanning, memory card management, and support for various controllers, including light guns. The latest update includes Mac style patches for Qt.

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DuckStation Git (2025/11/06) has been compiled. DuckStation is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. The objective is to achieve maximum accuracy while ensuring performance is suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default configuration should be capable of supporting all playable games, with only a few enhancements experiencing compatibility issues.

Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) as well as software rendering
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for improved geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” feature to skip BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Handles bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct booting of homebrew executables
Direct support for Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Digital and analog controller input (rumble forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic memory card switching 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