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RPCS3 Git (2026/02/04) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing the boot and play of numerous commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Continuous contributions have improved compatibility, making more titles playable. Recent updates include bug fixes, such as typo corrections in rpcs3/System.cpp. The emulator is available for download in x64 …

PCSX2 v2.7.92 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine, enabling users to play PS2 games on PC while offering additional features. The latest update includes various changes to the debugger, such as replacing synchronous dialog calls with asynchronous options for improved performance. New asynchronous dialog box helper functions have also been added. Users can …

Play! Git (2026/02/04) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) designed for Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation method to enhance CPU emulation performance. The latest update includes a fix for a crash issue encountered when opening the VFS manager on Linux. The latest version is available for download. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Play! …

Gearboy Git (2026/02/04) is a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator emphasizing source code readability and good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), precise LCD controller emulation, and sound emulation via SDL Audio. It offers Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save states, and game cheat support. Gearboy is multi-platform, compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Raspberry Pi, …

GearSystem Git (2026/02/04) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and high compatibility, featuring an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, and external RAM with save files. Additional features include automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, sound emulation using SDL Audio, and an integrated disassembler. It also supports …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/02/04) is a cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++ for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. This open-source project features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, sound support via SDL Audio, save states, and compressed ROM support. Supported platforms include various consoles and systems from PlayStation to Nintendo. It includes a comprehensive debugger with tools for code navigation and memory inspection. The update also addressed several …

FB Neo Git (2026/02/04) has been compiled as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. The latest update includes contributions from gab75, specifically enhancements for the Mega Drive. The source for downloading FB Neo Git is available. FB Neo Git (2026/02/04) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for Arcade Games & selected Consoles. It draws its foundation from the …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/04) has been compiled. This fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux is written in C++. Recent updates include bug fixes, improvements to touch controls to prevent fading when held, and better handling of UMD Video (still unsupported). Changes also include a fix for the fullscreen setting not being restored and better visibility for CSO corruption errors. Notable merges from pull requests include minor …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/04) is a compiled version of DOSBox, a branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC. This software enables the running of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent changelog includes a fix for a launch issue with the colors option in TTF mode and a merged pull request for TTF colors. Users can download DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/04) from the …

Dolphin Git 2512-274 has been compiled and is part of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering features absent in the original consoles. The latest changelog includes non-blocking enhancements for the RunOnCPUThread function, state communication cleanups, and the introduction of a TransferableSharedMutex class. Additional improvements include adding a HookableEvent for unsaved data management in the UI. Downloads are …

Ares Git (2026/02/04) is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation, with development starting on October 14, 2004. It emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (under development), Game Boy, and many more. The emulator is a descendant of higan and bsnes. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for fast-forward issues and exclusions of additional systems from using Run-Ahead. Ares is available for x64 download. …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-14 has been released, enhancing the re-recording capabilities of the Mupen64 emulator for creating Tool-Assisted movies. The update refines user interfaces and resolves various crashes. Notable features include improved palette sizing and adjustments to hide unnecessary UI elements. Bug fixes include resolving crashes linked to keyboard presets and palette interactions, as well as preventing unexpected error dialogs when loading faulty plugins. This release aims to provide a smoother …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/03) is an early PS4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent changelog includes fixes for thread names that were previously displaying incorrect information and an adjustment to prevent Rasterizer::IsMapped from inaccurately returning true for certain memory ranges. Users can download the updated emulator version. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/03) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. …

Snes9x Git (2026/02/03) is a freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), allowing users to play a wide range of SNES and Super Famicom games on PC. Developed over three years, it features C++ coding and assembler CPU emulation cores for i386 Linux and Windows. Recent updates include fixes for the MacOS build and the removal of the AGL framework dependency. Snes9x opens access to many games, including …

RPCS3 Git (2026/02/03) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, continuously developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and gameplay of numerous commercial titles. Recent updates include minor cleanup in MouseHandler, an upgrade to Qt 6.10.2, and libpng 1.6.54, along with several enhancements to the log viewer and fix for NVIDIA crashes during window resizing. The emulator benefits from ongoing contributions, …

Play! Git (2026/02/03) is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It utilizes instruction caching and recompilation for enhanced CPU emulation performance. Recent updates include the addition of syncP to EFU instructions, setting return values for Sys246, and defining VGA 640×480 60Hz mode. New arcade definitions have been added for titles like Yu Yu Hakusho, Netchuu Pro Yakyuu 2002, and Technic Beat. The update also involves checking if …

mGBA Git (2026/02/03) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed to be faster and more accurate than existing alternatives. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware and runs efficiently even on low-end devices. Features include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock functionality, and support for motion sensors, rumble, and the Game Boy Camera. Users can take screenshots, utilize cheat codes, and manage …

melonDS Git (2026/02/03) is a compiled version of an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulator projects. Key features include a nearly complete core with CPU, video, audio support, a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, and various display adjustments. It also has ongoing work for features like local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. …

Gearboy Git (2026/02/03) is a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator that emphasizes source code readability while maintaining good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU emulation, precise instruction and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and realistic LCD emulation with effects like ghosting. It also includes sound emulation via SDL Audio, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, battery-saving functionality, save states, and cheat code support. Gearboy runs …

FB Neo Git (2026/02/03) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements to “Violent Vengeance: The Universe Hero (Beta 3.28)” and the addition of four t-bra translations for SNES. Additionally, the CPS2 section has been updated to sf2prime version 0.71. For further details or to download, access the source link provided. FB Neo Git (2026/02/03) …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/03) has been compiled for multiple platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. This fast and portable PSP emulator, developed in C++, features several updates in its changelog: fixes for DualSense Bluetooth functionality on Windows, improvements to the internal API for fullscreen support, and several bug fixes related to SDL and fullscreen behavior. Notable updates also include a code refactor to enhance manageability and the merging of various …

DuckStation Git (2026/02/03) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while maintaining accuracy suitable for low-end devices. It features CPU recompiler/JIT support, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for texture correction, and a “fast boot” option. The emulator supports various image formats (e.g., bin/cue, PBP) and game types, including homebrew. It also allows save states, automatic updates, and cheat loading. Recent changes include …

Dolphin Git 2512-267 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, which is the first emulator to successfully run commercial Gamecube games. Supporting Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, Dolphin offers features beyond the original consoles, including partial Wii support and the ability to play most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include changes to the game’s texture cache and fixes for loading resource packs. The emulator is available for both x64 and Android …

Azahar Git (2026/02/03) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. This project aims to enable users to play Nintendo 3DS games on various platforms by replicating the functionality of the original console. The ongoing development focuses on enhancing performance, compatibility, and user experience, making it accessible for gamers and developers alike. As an open-source project, it encourages community contributions and collaboration, fostering improvements and …

jgenesis v0.11.0 has been released, enhancing its multi-console emulator capabilities for various 8-bit and 16-bit systems, including Sega Genesis and SNES. Noteworthy updates include Game Boy Advance support, 32X CPU overclocking, improved color accuracy and audio quality, NES palette customization, and support for Game Boy games in Color mode. It also introduces LCD ghosting emulation for Game Boy systems and turbo/autofire mappings. Significant bug fixes were made, especially for Sega …