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ScePSX Beta v0.1.7.10 is a new open-source Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, developed in C# by unknowall. It features real-time save/load, built-in D2D1, D3D, and OpenGL renderers, and supports shaders, cheat codes, and multi-axis controllers. Each game has independent save options. Key changes include the removal of VK.NET dependency, allowing compatibility with more devices, and refactoring of both Vulkan and OpenGL backends. The update also addresses bugs, including frame …

XEMU v0.8.130 has been released, an open-source emulator for the original Xbox, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update emphasizes improvements in features, performance, and user experience by actively developing the project as a fork of XQEMU, based on QEMU. Key changes include enhancements to the user interface, bug fixes (such as handling controller mappings and texture handling), and performance updates related to graphical rendering. The changelog notes various CI/CD …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/03) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it runs some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. Recent updates include enhancements to the GUI/settings dialog with a link for downloading custom GPU drivers for Android, and optimizations for English and Chinese translations. For more details, download Vita3K Git. Vita3K Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Vita3K serves as an …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/03) is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since early 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to enhance its compatibility with more titles. The latest update includes improvements and macOS support for Qt translations. Users …

melonDS Git (2026/01/03) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, with a JIT recompiler for faster emulation. Key features include an OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling, savestates, joystick support, and various display options. Work is underway for additional features like Wifi local multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog notes …

Flycast Git (version from January 3, 2026) has been compiled. It is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. The latest changelog notes a fix for MINIDUMP-7W0 on arm64 architecture. Downloads are available for x64 and Android versions, along with access to the source code. Flycast Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Flycast is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, built on the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools. The repository aims to resolve issues and introduce features that improve compatibility with today’s systems while contributing patches upstream. A notable change in this release includes fixing a relative resource path on macOS. Users can download the x64 version or access the source through the provided links. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/03) is a PlayStation™ emulator focusing on playability, performance, and compatibility, suitable for low-end hardware. It features a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and true color. Notable functionalities include save state support, automatic updates, and compatibility with various file formats (e.g., bin/cue, CHD). The emulator supports both digital and analog controllers, offers lightgun support, and allows for multitap connections. Recent …

Dolphin Git 2512-105 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features not available on the original consoles. The update includes support enhancements such as merging pull requests to update SFML to 3.0.2 and SDL to release 3.4.0. Dolphin provides partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube games effectively. Downloads are available …

DOSBox-X v2026.01.02 has been released, enhancing the DOSBox emulator for Intel x86 PCs, enabling legacy MS-DOS games to run on modern systems. Key updates include the removal of 8-bit bank switching limits, improved memory management, and support for multiple disk image swapping. The rendering system was optimized for better performance and oversight, handling various resolutions and advanced scalers seamlessly. VGA output now automatically adjusts to enhance visual accuracy, with new …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/03) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that supports various gaming systems, including Apple II, Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and more. It offers features for casual gamers like full-screen gameplay and joypad support, alongside extensive rerecording and debugging tools for all its system cores. Recent updates include improvements to Doom Lua functionality, allowing easier tracking of entities and fixing several issues. The emulator continues to expand its capabilities, …

Ares Git (2026/01/03) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, having started development in 2004. It is derived from higan and bsnes and currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Sega Master System, and more. The latest update focuses on dependency updates post-version 147. Users can download the Ares Git x64 version. Ares Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Ares is …

Azahar Git (2026/01/03) is an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Recent updates include fixes to the Vulkan renderer, addressing issues with MaxTexelBufferElements return type, linear filtering toggle, and framebuffer image view usage. Additionally, memory mode handling and N3DS exclusive app detection have been corrected. The emulator is available for download in x64 format. Azahar Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. …

FB Alpha Shuffle v2.4.0, released on December 31, 2025, is an unofficial version of FBA that introduces several new features. Key updates include AVI recording, input macros, support for translated game names, and the ability to import game names from MAME. Additionally, it offers IPS v4 support, an image menu, customizable UI options, saved presets, and the option to load cheats from archive files. Users can also enjoy a jukebox …

nmamex2 v0.284 is a newly released MAME emulator for Windows, specifically designed to support NeoGeo games. nmamex2 v0.284 has been launched. nmamex2 is a MAME Emulator designed for Windows. This MAME exclusively supports NeoGeo games.…More

MAME32 More! v0.84.284 has been released, which is based on Mame Plus!. This version includes Kaillera, a utility that allows for Netplay, enabling online multiplayer gaming on this emulator and other compatible ones. MAME32 More! v0.84.284 has been released. MAME32 More! is based on Mame Plus! This version of MAME is compiled with Kaillera, allowing for Netplay functionality alongside other compatible emulators. …More

Mame32K v0.67.284 has been released, featuring a MAME Emulator for Windows/DOS. This version includes Kaillera, a tool that facilitates Netplay, allowing users to play games online with others. Mame32K v0.67.284 has been released. Mame32K is a MAME Emulator for the Windows/DOS environment. This version of MAME is enhanced with Kaillera, a tool that supports Netplay functionality on it and other emulators that are compatible with it.…More

Caname v0.67.284 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a CPS and NeoGeo arcade machine emulator. This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes, making the emulator more efficient and user-friendly. Users can expect better game compatibility and overall stability, ensuring a smoother gaming experience. With its focus on nostalgia and accurate emulation, Caname continues to support fans of classic arcade games. This release reinforces its position in the emulator …

ExtraMAME v26.0 has been released as a user-friendly GUI wrapper for M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator), allowing users to play thousands of classic arcade games on Windows. This version is designed to be smaller and easier to navigate, eliminating complicated configurations while remaining compatible with all M.A.M.E. games. Users can conveniently download the new version to enhance their gaming experience. ExtraMAME v26.0 has been released. ExtraMAME is a lightweight GUI …

SDLMAME v0.284 has been released, offering a version of the MAME™ emulator optimized for the SDL library. This update supports a variety of platforms, including both 32-bit and 64-bit Linux systems, enhancing accessibility for users. SDLMAME allows for the emulation of classic arcade games, making it a popular choice among gaming enthusiasts. SDLMAME v0.284 has been launched. SDLMAME is an adaptation of the widely-used MAME™ emulator designed for the SDL …

NegaMAME v0.284.1 has been released, featuring NNegatron, a user-friendly front-end for MAME. Originally launched in November 2015, it was the first front-end to fully utilize MAME’s machine configurations. Following changes in MAME’s data access in May 2017, third-party front-ends faced limitations. In June 2018, Negatron collaborated with the new NegaMAME derivative, which behaves like official MAME but restores access to previously unavailable information. This enables Negatron to regain all features …

SSF PreviewVer R38 is a Sega Saturn emulator for Windows, utilizing DirectX 9.0b. This version offers near-complete emulation of Sega Saturn hardware and supports Sega Titan Video arcade emulation. Users must provide their own CDs or disc images, as well as the BIOS, which is optional but recommended for better compatibility and essential functions like internal memory management. The emulator has progressed since version 0.07 Beta R3, allowing games to …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-10 has been released, focusing on enhancements for creating Tool-Assisted movies within the Mupen64 ReRecording branch. This update addresses several bugs, including issues with the core information dialog in silent mode, duplicate script loading, and errors related to savestate functions. A crash in the PianoRoll when changing inputs has also been fixed. Additionally, the documentation for the movie.begin_warp_modify function has been improved. Users can download the new version …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/02) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster updates and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made will also benefit the Windows version, especially regarding its Vulkan performance. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/02) has been released. Xenia Edge is an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/02) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS that currently supports a few homebrew applications in .vpk format, but not commercial games. Recent updates include enabling automatic updates across all operating systems, improved cursor movement under numeric keypads, and updates to translations for Indonesian and Malaysian. Additionally, it restored the keyboard controls dialog for Android, improved shortcut creation on Windows, fixed an issue with …