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MEKA Git (2025/12/19) is an updated multi-machine emulator supporting various platforms, including MS-DOS, MS-Windows, and potentially GNU/Linux. It emulates several Sega systems (SG-1000, SC-3000, SF-7000, Mark III, Master System, Game Gear), ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision. The latest changelog includes a restoration of the VGM_NewFrame call for sample-accurate mode, while maintaining its placement for frame-accurate mode. Users can download the latest version from the source provided. MEKA Git (2025/12/19) has been …

FB Neo Git (2025/12/19) has been compiled as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Key updates in the changelog include fixes for lives dip in salamandj, removal of invalid key inputs from Ninja Emaki clones, and an MSX update from gab75. Additionally, there’s a modification for The King of Fighters 2001 (All Boss Plus, Hack). The emulator is available for download. …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/19) is an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC suitable for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems. The latest changelog highlights improvements in the display aspect ratio, including corrections for VESA BIOS modes and custom ratios. It introduces features for controlling aspect ratios and enhancements to video debugging overlays. Additionally, it addresses issues with planar modes and improves the representation of VGA memory …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/19) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices and tools, fixing issues, and enhancing features for contemporary systems. Key updates in the changelog include the removal of unused functions and warnings, adjustments to render and setup files, and updates to SHOWPIC.EXE. The project also dropped the Debian package and platform build CI actions, and removed simpleini from CMake. Users can download the …

BizHawk Git (2025/12/19) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers like fullscreen and joypad support, alongside comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari, Commodore, Sega, Nintendo consoles, and more. Notable updates in the changelog include enhancements to Doom Lua, adding input prompts and displaying the last added elements. The emulator continues to evolve …

Ares Git (2025/12/19) is a multi-system emulator that prioritizes accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004. It descends from higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 hardware devices, including various Nintendo consoles (Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, etc.), Sega systems (Mega Drive, Master System), and other platforms like Neo Geo Pocket and ColecoVision. The latest changelog notes the addition of a noise channel to save state serialization. The emulator is …

3Beans (version 2025/12/19) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the OS and cartridge-based games as if on real hardware. Despite its ability to boot the home menu, the emulator is still in early stages and has several issues. Currently, it operates fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower performance, though its portability is a strength. Future plans may include adding hardware acceleration for improved speeds. …

Demul v0.7 was released on December 11, 2025, as a Sega Dreamcast emulator capable of running commercial games. The update focuses on testing for the Hikaru system and invites users to report any significant issues like crashes or hangs. Enhancements include texture LOD switching and trilinear filtering; user feedback on potential artifacts is welcomed. The new version is available for download from multiple sources. Demul v0.7 (2025/12/11) has been released. …

XEMU v0.8.121 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform application that emulates the original Xbox console, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version focuses on enhancing features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is an active fork of the XQEMU project, which builds on the well-maintained QEMU emulator. The latest changelog includes the removal of legacy macOS-specific shortcut handling, with Ctrl/Cmd mapping now internally managed …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/18) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version focuses on faster updates and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. The improvements made will also benefit the Windows version, enhancing its Vulkan capabilities. Users can download Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/18) from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/18) has …

Xenia Git (2025/12/18) is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it is still in development and does not support running games. Xenia Git (2025/12/18) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. It currently does not support game execution (yet).…More

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/18) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to increase its compatibility with more titles. The latest changelog notes enhancements for macOS, specifically using native os_sync calls for …

Hades Git (2025/12/18) is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator currently in heavy development, focusing on balancing usability, speed, and accuracy. The latest update includes bug fixes for the APU’s Noise channel, code enhancements in ARM and Thumb implementations, updates to SDL’s App Metadata Properties, the addition of AGBEEG as a test ROM in the accuracy suite, and significant improvements to the prefetch buffer’s accuracy. The emulator aims to offer …

FB Neo Git (2025/12/18) has been released, featuring updates for FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on previous versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The changelog includes adjustments in d_nes.cpp and d_neogeo.cpp. Users can download the latest version through the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2025/12/18) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from the FinalBurn …

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/18) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, which emulates an Intel x86 PC, allowing users to run many old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include fixes for the Video Debug Overlay in DOSBox IG modes and resolution of HD mode line wrapping bugs. The line compare setting has been adjusted, and it will be ignored entirely when DOSBox IG …

DuckStation Git (2025/12/18) is a PlayStation emulator that emphasizes playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while performing well on low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering backends (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and support for multiple game formats (bin/cue, PBP, etc.). Additional options include save states, direct homebrew execution, controller support (including lightgun), memory card management, and automatic updates. The latest …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/18) is now compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project with contemporary development practices. Key updates include fixing video mode calculations for the showpic command and improving documentation by updating and cleaning the README.md while removing outdated build status badges. The repository focuses on addressing issues, enhancing features for better compatibility with modern systems, and contributing patches upstream. Download the latest x64 version or access the source code …

BizHawk Git (2025/12/18) is a multi-system emulator written in C#, offering features for casual gamers like full-screen mode and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, Atari, Bandai WonderSwan, Nintendo consoles (from NES to Nintendo 3DS), Sega systems (like Genesis and Saturn), and many more. Recent updates in the changelog include deduplication of enumerations, a safer method for …

3Beans (2025/12/18) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, enabling the boot of the home menu and play of cartridge games, though it still faces many issues. Currently, it’s fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower performance but greater portability. Future developments may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements for improved speed. The latest changelog features updates like GL culling, blending, and fixes for slowdown due to excessive GL context …

Vita3K Git (2025/12/17) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. As of now, it can run a limited number of homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. The latest update includes a fix for an item ID conflict related to the ‘V’ key in the GUI/IME. For download and more details, visit the source. Vita3K Git (2025/12/17) has been compiled. Vita3K …

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/17) is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, developed since 2011 in C++ for Windows and Linux. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing a range of commercial games and SDK samples to be booted and played. Recent updates have optimized various functions, including file handling and memory placement, and improved macOS compatibility. The development community continues to enhance its functionality, making more titles playable. Download …

PCSX2 v2.5.393 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters and a Virtual Machine to manage memory and hardware states, enabling gameplay on computers with added features. The update includes several changes: improvements to Qt interfaces, fixes for GS/DX12 handling, and optimizations for GS/VK regarding swapchains and resource management. The GameDB has also seen updates. For further …

NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-238-92e4265 is released, an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. Key updates include a fixed controller configuration for the right controller, changes to the RomFSFactoryPtr, and system adjustments for switch modules. The release also introduces a .clang-format file and adds a RightJoycon SVG. Download the emulator and access the source via the provided link. NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-238-92e4265 has been released. NxEmu is an experimental open-source …

mGBA, a Game Boy Advance emulator, was compiled on December 17, 2025. It offers accurate hardware support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, with fast emulation even on low-end devices. Features include local link cable support, real-time clock, solar sensor support for Boktai games, and built-in BIOS. It supports savestates, screenshottable states, video recording, and various patch formats. Users can remap controls, load from compressed files, and utilize …

PPSSPP Git (2025/12/17) has been compiled, offering a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include merging an ffmpeg submodule branch, fixing various issues related to buffer overflows and memory management, and adding checks for specific problems. Key fixes addressed include issues #21073 and #21065, improving stability and performance. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. Source links for further …