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RetroDECK v0.10.3b has been released, offering a comprehensive sandboxed application for playing retro and non-retro games on Linux/SteamOS. Key updates include a significantly improved BIOS Checker, reducing check time from 1-1.5 minutes to 2-10 seconds, and added logging functionalities. Enhancements in the Configurator and RetroArch include new token handling and restoration of previously missing cores. Folder icons have been refined, and various fixes were made, including layout adjustments for the …

AzaharPlus 2124.3-A is a new fork of the Azahar 3DS emulator, enhancing compatibility and functionality. It supports all 3DS files that work with earlier Citra forks and allows users to download system files from official servers without needing an actual 3DS. This version maintains compatibility with older CPUs (no SSE4.2 required) and supports Android 9. There are two Android builds: one replaces Azahar and is called “AzaharPlus,” while the other, …

NegaMAME v0.285.1 has been released, enhancing the NNegatron front-end for MAME. Originally launched in November 2015, NNegatron was the first to fully unlock MAME’s machine configurations. In May 2017, MAME changed how it provides information to front-ends, restricting access to essential data. NegaMAME, a derivative of MAME introduced in June 2018, restores this access by adding a command for third-party front-ends. This update allows Negatron to regain all its features …

Citron 2026.02.1 “Pathfinder,” a next-gen Nintendo Homebrew emulator, has been released, emphasizing performance and user experience. Key updates include enhanced save path management, UI improvements for Steam Deck, multiplayer stability upgrades, and a new integrated mod downloader. Users can now share and import game-specific configuration settings, while benefiting from a crowdsourced Compatibility List. This version focuses on quality-of-life enhancements, introduces new graphics features, and resolves critical bugs across all platforms. …

MAME4droid 2026(0.285) v1.32, developed by David Valdeita, is a port of the MAME emulator that supports over 40,000 ROMs for various arcade and home systems. Key features include customizable autorotate settings, physical and touch mouse support, Bluetooth and USB gamepad compatibility, and a customizable button layout. The update introduces support for unreleased arcade games like Atari’s Relief Pitcher and Moon Raker, along with enhancements for Apple Lisa emulation. Additional features …

Xenia Edge Git was released on February 2, 2026, as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster iterations and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit the Windows platform. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/02/02). Xenia Edge Git (2026/02/02) has been released. Xenia Edge …

PCSX2 v2.7.91 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage system memory. Key updates include a base translation update for Qt, preemptive binding of shader resources for GS/DX11, and improved handling of shader and texture copying. These enhancements allow users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added features …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/02) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes fixes for default pthread attributes and an issue with the shader recompiler that incorrectly outputted attributes when cdist emulation is unnecessary. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/02) has been released. It is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on February 2, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes new Crowdin translations. Users can download the launcher and view the source through the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/02/02) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an early PS4 emulator developed for Windows and Linux using C++. ShadPS4-QtLauncher …

rpcs3 Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to improve compatibility with additional titles. Notable updates in this version include the addition of mouse-based gyro emulation. Interested users can download the latest version …

mGBA is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. It features support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, with fast performance even on low-end devices. Notable functions include local link cable support, save type detection, and compatibility with motion sensor cartridges and real-time clocks. Users benefit from seamless control remapping, external BIOS loading, and various recording options. The emulator allows for cheat codes, …

NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-285-0919cd7 has been released, marking updates for this experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. The changelog highlights several enhancements, including the addition of a ROM browser and updates to UI elements and controller input styles. The emulator now utilizes the sciter-js-sdk-6.0.3.5, cleans up input device lists, and adjusts the game browser configuration. It also features video code cleanup, resets modules before game startup, and removes obsolete file …

melonDS Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulator projects. Features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a JIT recompiler for fast performance, an OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, and various display options. Work is ongoing for online multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates include changes in the source code related to …

GearSystem Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++. It is designed for various platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, prioritizing source code readability and compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, sound emulation via SDL Audio, and an integrated disassembler for …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/02/02) is an advanced cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++, compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. It is an open-source project, featuring an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound support, save states, and compressed ROM (ZIP) support. It supports various platforms, including mobile and classic systems via libretro. Users benefit from a full debugger with multiple utilities like memory editing and breakpoints. …

Gearboy Git (2026/02/02) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizing readable source code while ensuring good compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and precise LCD emulation that mimics the original Game Boy’s ghosting effect. It also offers sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, and an integrated disassembler. Gearboy allows for saving battery-powered RAM, save states, and utilizes ZIP …

FB Neo Git (2026/02/02) is an updated version of the FinalBurn Neo emulator, designed for arcade games and select consoles, leveraging technology from earlier FinalBurn and MAME versions. The latest changelog includes a Spectrum update from gab75 and fixes for the coin-up sound in flstory. Users can download the new version from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/02/02) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an Emulator for …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/02/02) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project using up-to-date development practices. Recent updates include the Dutch translation, removal of the ‘lerp’ helper function in favor of ‘std::lerp’, and various improvements across multiple source files, such as using ‘std::erase_if’ and ‘nullptr’ for null pointers. Additionally, iterator types have been standardized with ‘auto’, while unnecessary code and warnings have been addressed. These enhancements aim to better support contemporary …

DuckStation v0.1-10693 has been released, enhancing the Sony PlayStation(TM) emulator with a focus on speed, playability, and compatibility. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT for various architectures, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), and various enhancements for upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports save states, homebrew executables, and various file formats, along with digital and analog controller support, including lightgun emulation. Key updates include improved audio and video handling, bug …

DuckStation Git (2026/02/02) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and compatibility with low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler for various architectures, along with hardware/software rendering, upscaling, and texture filtering. Notable capabilities include PGXP for enhanced graphics accuracy, save state support, and direct loading of various file formats. The emulator supports automatic updates, memory card management, and input from multiple controller types, including lightgun emulation. Recent …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/02) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include various cleanups, build fixes, and enhancements to user interface elements. Notable changes consist of replacing the “ForceFullScreen” setting, improving the display layout and rendering of hold-overlay for main buttons, and adjusting touch screen control layout for better comfort in portrait mode. Additionally, the actions/cache was updated from version …

BizHawk Git (2026/02/02) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including fullscreen, joypad support, and advanced debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds and consoles, Sega machines, and more. Recent updates include the removal of IMainFormForApiInit, restoration of an assert in CellList.Add, and enhanced axis editing in TAStudio. The latest version is available for …

Gameplay v0.41 has been released, enhancing the frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing users to play MS-DOS games effortlessly with preconfigured settings. Key updates include bug fixes for game startups and joystick detection, improved saving mechanisms, and corrected game names. New games added include titles from the “Dangerous Dave” series and “Crystal Caves.” Manuals for various classic games such as “King’s Quest” and “Space Quest” are also included. The …

The release of clrmame v0.6.2 introduces a tool designed for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. This update enhances functionality for users managing their MAME collections, allowing for more efficient organization and maintenance. For detailed information, visit the official MAME development site. clrmame v0.6.2 has been released. This handy tool allows you to scan and rebuild MAME (https://www.mamedev.org/) machine sets.…More

Ample v0.285 has been released as an enhanced front-end for MAME, specifically for use as an Apple II emulator, requiring Mac OS X 10.11 or later. The update includes MAME 0.285, introduces a search filter for the ROM window, and adds experimental support for A2retroNET. Users can download Ample v0.285 from the provided source link. Ample v0.285 has been released. This version offers a slightly more user-friendly front-end for utilizing …