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ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on 2026/01/12) serves as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes a new Italian translation, fixes for loading mouse movement parameters in the keyboard/mouse GUI, corrected Windows git clone links, and synchronized files with ShadPS4. Users can download the launcher from various sources including koramaup, ranoz, mirrored, vikingfile, usersdrive, send, and 1cloudfile. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/12) has …

PCSX2 v2.7.28 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version uses MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to emulate PS2 hardware, enabling PC gameplay of PS2 games with added features. Key updates include an SDL3 upgrade to v3.4.0, improved user interface icons, renaming of certain options for clarity, and fixes for image scaling in screenshots with Bilinear Sharp enabled. Additionally, USB functionality saw …

FB Neo Git (2026/01/12) has been compiled. It serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing on the foundations of FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates to d_neogeo.cpp and d_snes.cpp among others. For more information and to download the source, visit the provided link. FB Neo Git (2026/01/12) has been released. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games and select consoles, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/12) has been compiled as a branch of DOSBox, allowing users to emulate an Intel x86 PC. This enables the running of old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes a fix for crashes when starting the debugger on MinGW builds and updates to make CTL and DISPLAYSIZE registers readable. Users can download the updated …

Azahar 2124 RC2 has been released, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. This update addresses several issues, including a regression in 2124-rc1 that prevented pre-existing custom textures from loading properly and a long-standing problem with microphone input sounding slowed or stuttered. Additionally, Docker images now feature a new tagging system, aligned with either the relevant git tag or the current commit hash, replacing the previous “latest” tag. The new …

Supermodel3-PonMi, released on January 12, 2026, is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator tailored for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on PCs. This fork enhances compatibility and performance, providing a better gaming experience for fans of classic arcade titles. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/01/12) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed to enable Sega Model 3 arcade games to be played on your …

StarPSX v0.4.0 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust. Although the project is still in progress and not yet ready for gaming, it introduces a new frontend UI for syncing emulator audio timings, separates core and UI threads, and includes various bug fixes. For more details and to download the latest version, visit the project’s source page. Version 0.4.0 of StarPSX has been …

RetroBat v7.5.3 is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts designed to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows, facilitating retro gaming. It gathers ROM collections and integrates with emulators like RetroArch, enabling a comprehensive retro gaming experience. RetroBat runs in Portable Mode, allowing use from any storage device. Key features include a highly customizable frontend, media scraping for game collections, configuration for over 150 systems, themed collections, a content downloader, …

Gameplay v0.40 has been released, providing an easy-to-use frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, enabling quick access to MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. The update includes numerous cosmetic changes, the addition of Apple II and Atari 800 emulation engines with new games, and 23 new MS-DOS titles like “Zak McKracken” and “Storm Lord.” Notable updates include cleaned cracks for “Blues Brothers” and “Robocop 3,” along with an updated manual for …

Flycast v2.6 has been released, offering enhancements to the multi-platform Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave emulator. Key updates include per-pixel rendering with OpenGL ES for mobile, online gaming support for titles like Outtrigger, and improved audio features. The update addresses significant issues with Mali GPUs, includes enhancements for DreamPicoPort, and allows configurable paths for BIOS and VMU. It also introduces UI themes and better support for Thrustmaster wheels and arcade …

MAME v0.284 has been released for Slackware, providing packages for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Slackware Linux. MAME, or Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, allows users to emulate arcade games on their systems. This release includes various tools and updates to enhance the gaming experience. MAME v0.284 for Slackware has been released. This includes MAME (and tools) packages for Slackware Linux in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. MAME refers to …

Ymir v0.2.1, a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, has been released with several features. Users can load games from various formats, including BIN+CUE and ISO files. It supports automatic BIOS detection and region switching, along with two-player functionality using standard control pads. Keybindings are fully customizable, and it includes backup RAM management and save state features. Additional functionalities include save rewinding up to one minute, turbo speed, and a frame-stepping option. …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/11) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. Its focus is on faster iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Users can expect improvements in both environments, especially regarding Vulkan capabilities. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/11). Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/11) has been released. Xenia Edge …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/01/11) is a cross-platform emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build includes updates such as improved translations, a reduced filter list with the addition of xBRZ 9x, and enhancements to OSD positioning. It also addresses issues with WIN32 builds lacking signing certificates and fixes seam jaggies from filter threads. Users can download the …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/11) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, currently capable of running some homebrew .vpk programs, but not commercial games. The latest updates include a macOS ARM64 build, a fix for deadlocks on SDL_EVENT_QUIT, a resolution for freezing issues when no files are selected, and an update to the build variable. For more details and downloads, check the source link provided. Vita3K Git …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/11) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since early 2011 for Windows and Linux. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games. Recent updates include enhancements in cellVdec for timestamp calculations, updates to ffmpeg, various user interface improvements, and optimizations for ISO file handling. The emulator continues to evolve, with contributions from developers increasing …

Snes9x Git (2026/01/11) is a freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), allowing users to play SNES and Super Famicom games on PCs. Developed over three years, it’s coded in C++ and supports multiple operating systems, including i386 Linux and Windows, featuring three assembler CPU emulation cores. Recent updates include a GTK configuration option for on-screen messages and improvements in Unix/X11 functionality. This release enables access to a …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/11) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several changes, such as stubbing the sceVideodec2AllocateComputeQueue to return a valid compute queue pointer, handling exceptions from the OutputDebugString API, fixing socket readiness, and updating the libSceNpWebApi2 stubs. Additionally, it corrects the handling of physical base for memory pools. Various download links are provided, including options like ranoz and others. ShadPS4 …

PCSX2 v2.7.21 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables PC gameplay of PS2 titles. This version includes significant updates, such as SFOS cop2 fixes and improved scaling features across various scenarios. Key changes also involve enhancements to depth calculations and depth writes, as well as fixes for GS transfers. Additional modifications include a simplified game icon retrieval in DiscordRPC, updates to input key distinctions, …

FB Neo Git (2026/01/11) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest update includes enhancements to the hc55516 emulator and adds support for mc3417 and mc3418 variants, along with auto-clocking functionality. For further details and download options, visit the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/01/11) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games and select …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/11) has been compiled and is a fast, portable PSP emulator for various platforms including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent updates include improvements and fixes related to the libretro VFS, such as ensuring non-null sources in the ZipContainer constructor and fixing the Fseek() and Fseektell() implementations. The update also addresses issues with ZipContainer, streamlines file operations, and fixes compilation errors in specific UI components. …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/11) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and compatibility with low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while supporting various hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and providing features like CPU recompiler/JIT, upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP enhancements. The simulator supports multiple file formats, homebrew execution, and advanced features such as save states, automatic updates, and memory card management. Recent updates include UI improvements …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/11) aims to modernize the DOSBox project with updated development practices. Notable changes include removing unnecessary logging for SDL_SetHint(), enhancements to video rendering, and the addition of display calibration images. It supports wide color gamut and image adjustments, and fixes issues related to shader switching. The project also increases the minimum macOS version to 12.0 and adds OpenGL 4.3 debug context support. Improvements in unit tests and configuration …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/11) is a compiled branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the play of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include enhancements for DOSBox IG bank switching, which simplifies Windows 3.1 drivers, and several pull requests merging fixes for macOS compatibility and shell file conversions to POSIX compliance. Key changes involve using MACH_PORT_NULL for older …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/11) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools suitable for casual gamers. Supported systems include a wide range of platforms, such as various Nintendo consoles (e.g., NES, SNES, Game Boy), Sega systems (e.g., Genesis, Saturn), and others like Atari, Commodore, and MSX. The latest update includes fixes for compilation and font name swapping in the …