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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/17) is an emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. This latest development build includes fixes for a dangling else build error and a link error on macOS, along with the addition of 7z 26.02 source. Users can download the Windows x64 and arm64 Android versions. For further details and downloads, visit the source link. Sure! Here’s …

N64 Git (2026/08/17) is an experimental low-level N64 emulator, primarily written in C and some C++. Currently under heavy development, it is not yet stable, with limited compatibility and performance. The project’s objectives include enhancing emulator compatibility while fostering learning. Recent changes include maintenance updates, various code improvements (e.g., VABS, VMULF), and adjustments for benchmarking ease. Key updates involve issues with code overlays, RSP DMA, and interpreter fallback. For further …

The Ymir Git (2026/08/17) is a newly released work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. Key features include support for loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic IPL ROM detection, automatic region switching, and support for two players with customizable controls. The emulator offers backup RAM management, save states, rewind functionality (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping. Additionally, it includes a developing debugger …

SharpEmu Git (released on August 17, 2026) is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation 5, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. SharpEmu Git (2026/08/17) has been compiled. This is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.…More

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/17) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, compatible with Windows and Linux. Developed since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and playing of numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include fixes for texture computations, enhancements to the rendering pipeline, and improvements in the GUI functionality. The emulator continues to evolve with contributors working on increasing its compatibility and …

mGBA Git (2026/08/17) is a new Game Boy Advance emulator designed for speed and accuracy, providing enhanced features over existing emulators. It supports Game Boy/Game Boy Color, runs smoothly on low-end hardware, and includes both heavy-weight and light-weight frontends. Key features encompass local link cable support, save type detection, motion sensor and rumble cartridge support, real-time clock functionality, and solar sensor support for Boktai. It also supports cheat codes, multiple …

Gearcoleco v1.6.10 is a cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++. It runs on various systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. The open-source project features an accurate Z80 core and TMS9918 emulation, along with sound support via SDL Audio. Key functionalities include save states, compressed ROM support, and a full debugger with advanced features. The update improves OCM mapper accuracy, AY-3-8910 audio sampling, and introduces Sharp Bilinear shaders. Enhanced …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/17) is a newly compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Key updates in this version include support for new games such as “Chronavi, The” and “Uchotos,” various enhancements to the GBA and Colecovision, and fixes for ADPCM playback in “Last Armagueddon.” The project’s MSVC and makefile were also updated. Additionally, some elements related …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/17) is a fast, portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent updates include fixes for deadlocks in the Win32 debugger, improvements in breakpoint management, and several bug fixes related to the WebSocket debugger. The minimum libpng version requirement has been lowered to 1.6 for specific ARM targets, and enhancements have been made to instruction cache invalidation and debugger functionality. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/17) is an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run older MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The changelog includes merges for various pull requests, improvements for macOS builds using the FFmpeg library, and fixes for issues such as saving flagged files without freezing and resolving a build error on FFmpeg 9. This update continues to …

DuckStation Git (2026/08/17) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ aimed at enhancing playability, speed, and compatibility, even on low-end devices. It includes features like a CPU recompiler, hardware and software rendering options, upscaling, texture filtering, save state support, and a user-friendly interface. The emulator supports various file formats, homebrew executables, and multiple controllers, including the Namco GunCon. Recent updates enhance performance, fix bugs, and improve the interface for game-specific …

Dolphin Git 2606-306 is the latest trunk of the Dolphin Project, marking it as the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It serves as an emulator for GameCube, Wii, and Triforce, featuring enhancements absent in the original consoles. The update includes a new blur-disabling code for Pikmin Wii and a dual-core warning for Android netplay hosts. Most GameCube games are supported, with partial Wii functionality. Available downloads include …

BizHawk Git (2026/08/17) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported platforms include Apple II, arcade machines, Atari systems, Commodore models, Nintendo consoles, Sega devices, and more. Recent changelog updates include reverting changes related to quickerNES and PPSSPP. The emulator continues to support a wide range of gaming experiences, with potential for additional …

Azahar Git (2026/08/17) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include enhanced volume ramping for the HLE backend, fixes for MSVC compiler issues, and improvements to texture runtime garbage collection. Users can download the latest x64 version and access the source. Azahar Git (2026/08/17) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built on the Citra platform. Azahar Git Changelog: * core: dsp: Introduced …

Coffee GB v2.0.4, a Gameboy Color emulator developed in Java and Kotlin, now includes full GB and GBC support, partial Super Gameboy emulation, and cycle-exact CPU emulation. The update enhances on-screen menus and save-state feedback, restores Windows MSI packaging, and improves the Super Color 26-in-1 multicart selection protocol. Native packages were validated for various operating systems, including Linux and macOS. Key features added include rollback-based netplay, battery saves, zipped ROM …

Nextendo v1.7.6, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces a built-in client for the Nextendo Network, allowing users to play supported games online seamlessly. The emulation core remains unchanged, focusing on networking enhancements. Notably, Splatoon 3 is now recognized on the platform with integrated patches, enabling online play without manual configuration. The update prevents gameplay-affecting mods from running in Splatoon 3 while leaving other games unaffected. Additionally, improvements …

KytyPS5 (2026/08/16) is a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5 currently in early development, which means its compatibility is limited and may change rapidly during updates. The latest changelog includes an improvement in the launcher to handle emulator paths with spaces, contributed by @Hashim1999164. Users can download the latest version and find the source linked in the announcement. KytyPS5 (2026/08/16) has been launched. KytyPS5 serves as a compatibility layer for PlayStation …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/17) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on faster improvements to the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still supporting Windows. Key changes in the update include ranking a NaN addend in vmaddfp, skipping rounding for denormal operands, removing obsolete tests, and reporting FPSCR exceptions during integer conversions. This release aims to enhance performance and functionality for users. Download is available …

ExtraMAME v26.7 has been released. This user-friendly GUI wrapper for M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) allows players to enjoy thousands of classic arcade games on Windows without complex configurations. ExtraMAME simplifies the gaming experience while maintaining compatibility with all M.A.M.E. games, making it an appealing choice for arcade enthusiasts. Download is available for version 26.7. ExtraMAME v26.7 has been released. ExtraMAME is a compact GUI wrapper for M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade …

Nen Emulator v1.1 has been released as a simple and clean™️ NES emulator written in Rust. It is designed to be fast, lightweight, and highly compatible. The beta changelog highlights a fluid and glitchless presentation, along with savestates features. Users can download Nen Emulator v1.1 and find the source available online. Nen Emulator v1.1 has been launched. This is a straightforward and clean™️ cycle-accurate NES emulator developed in Rust. It’s …

Gameplay v0.94b has been released, offering an easy-to-use frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to play MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. Users can simply select a game and play, with preconfigured settings for optimal audio, graphics, and parameters. The latest update includes fixed window scaling, a new help button for key bindings, a disc icon for CD games, various visual enhancements, and an updated Dosbox-X version. Additionally, it fixes the …

KytyPS5 (2026/08/15) has been released as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, its compatibility is limited, and changes may occur rapidly between builds. A notable update in the changelog includes the ability to toggle borderless fullscreen using F11 or Alt+Enter, contributed by @Hashim1999164. Users can download the latest version of KytyPS5 and access the source link provided. KytyPS5 (2026/08/15) has been released. KytyPS5 serves as a …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/16) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on quicker updates and enhancements for the Vulkan backend, particularly on Linux. Windows support remains intact and benefits from these developments. Key updates in the changelog include restoring XENIA_BUILD_MISC targets, defining emulator cvars, initializing logging in console apps, enabling Metal frame capture for MacOS, and improving profiling features. Notably, it instruments the command processor …

Luna’s Project64 v3.7.3 is a fork of Project64 3.0.1, designed for Linux and Windows, focusing on enhancing gameplay functionality rather than accuracy. Key updates include the removal of nagware, quicker savestate loading, and additional savestate slots (totaling 100). It now prompts for updates, modifies keyboard shortcuts for speed adjustment, and fixes a bug that caused EEPROM corruption. The emulator features purple icons for a fun touch, and has improvements to …

N64 Git (2026/08/16) is an experimental low-level N64 emulator, primarily written in C and partially in C++. Currently in heavy development, it has low compatibility and performance. The project’s goals include achieving better compatibility and enhancing developer knowledge. Recent changelog updates include adjustments to const patterns, VMUDH, and merging a pull request related to non-major dependencies. For download, refer to N64 Git (2025/06/16). N64 Git (2026/08/16) has been compiled. This …