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DracoDS v1.7c, an emulator for Tandy Color Computer (CoCo 2) and Dragon 32 on DS/DSi/XL/LL, has been released. The emulator primarily supports CoCo 2 with 32K and 64K variations, but also accommodates Dragon 32 configurations. Key updates include an improved sound driver for better accuracy, particularly for games like Demon Attack, and fixes for non-standard speeds on NTSC CoCo emulation. Additional enhancements include joystick mapping tweaks, Analog sensitivity options, and …

SwanGBA v0.7.7 has been released, serving as an emulator for the Bandai WonderSwan (Color/Crystal) and Benesse PocketChallenge V2 on the Nintendo GBA. Key updates include the addition of an HTML builder and the capability to save and load configuration, NVRAM, and states. Additionally, issues related to exiting the emulator have been fixed. Users can download the latest version [here]. SwanGBA v0.7.7 has been released. This emulator supports Bandai WonderSwan (Color/Crystal) …

N64 Git (2026/08/13) is an experimental low-level N64 emulator in C and C++ still under heavy development, lacking high compatibility and performance. The project aims to enhance emulator capabilities while fostering learning. Recent changes include updates to dependencies, GitHub actions, implementation of more RSP instructions, new volume control features, and improvements to function calls. Various pull requests have been merged, addressing issues like LDV fixes, RSP comparisons, and the addition …

Ymir Git (2026/08/13) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator featuring support for various game file formats, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It allows for up to two players with customizable keybindings and integrated memory management for saves. New updates include save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and a debugger. The changelog details numerous fixes and features for graphics backend improvements (mainly D3D12), memory management, and enhancements in the user interface. …

Xenia Git (2026/08/13) is an experimental emulator for Xbox 360, currently not running games. Recent updates include optimizations for VMX dot products, vrsqrtefp, partial stores, and permutes in the CPU/X64 module, as well as an error ID mapping for error 11 in the Linux/XSocket component. Download the latest version of Xenia Git for further exploration and development. Xenia Git (2026/08/13) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator designed for …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/13) is the latest compiled version of the VBA-M emulator, designed for playing Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. The site offers information about the recent development build and provides a download link for users interested in accessing the Windows version. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/13) has been compiled. VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) serves as a [Super] …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/13) is a newly released early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several changes: support for LLE in the AV player, a new configuration option for extra memory, various fixes for the Media Player, and enhancements in the video core to address readback faults. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/13) has been released. This …

Snes9x Git (2026/08/13) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), allowing users to play SNES and Super Famicom games on PCs. Developed over three years, it features C++ coding and three assembler CPU emulation cores for i386 Linux and Windows. Recent updates in the changelog include enhancements for NetPlay, such as validating ROM load requests and payloads, and improvements to file reception processes. Snes9x enables …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/13) 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, allowing for the booting and playing of many commercial games and SDK samples. The latest updates include enhancements in thread safety for Vulkan, improvements to the driver manager, and optimizations for the SPU LLVM and PPU. Ongoing contributions continue to improve game compatibility. …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-553-889e062, an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1, has been released. The update includes several changes: it fixes a controller configuration issue where disabling vibration affected opacity, relocates the Has39BitAddressSpace setting to core settings, and simplifies the ShouldCreateGuestApplet functionality by replacing macro usage with a switch statement. For more information, users can download the emulator from the provided source link. Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while keeping …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/13) is an updated version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The recent changelog includes fixes for IMGMOUNT regarding the loading of IMGMAKE.IMG and updates to the changelog itself. For users looking to play classic games that are incompatible with contemporary systems, DOSBox-X provides a viable solution to experience nostalgia. Download the latest …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/13) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates include the completion of the CD Image Library and various changes to game compatibility in d_gba.cpp and d_megadrive.cpp, specifically limiting some games to one player. Additional updates include improvements to burn_bitmap and a GBA update. For more details, the source code can be downloaded. FB Neo Git (2026/08/13) …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/13) is a portable and fast PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include support for running multiple named unit tests, improved function calling for the JIT, and simplified filesystem mounting. Additional enhancements involve integrating dummy MMIO handlers, code style improvements, and clearer function names to manage CPU exceptions. The update also registers InterpreterDispatch in UWP and prepares for MIPS context …

Azahar Git (2026/08/13) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates in the changelog include fixed configuration ini validation, prevention of loading savestates from different versions, and the addition of a missing cull mode type in the video core. The emulator can be downloaded in a 64-bit version, with the source available as well. Azahar Git (2026/08/13) has been compiled. This is an open-source project for a …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/13) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary, focused on enhancing the Vulkan backend and Linux support. Windows systems are also fully supported and will benefit from these changes. Key updates in the changelog include a merge to fix a regression related to the X_OBJECT_HEADER struct, the addition of a mutex for each audio client, and further fixes …

Visual Boy Advance GX v3.0.2 is a Game Boy/Color/Advance emulator for Wii and GameCube, based on VBA-M. It supports various controllers, SRAM and state saving, and multiple patch types. Key features include custom controller configurations, storage options (SD, USB, DVD), and enhanced video settings like turbo speed and widescreen. The latest update improves game compatibility and fixes bugs related to language settings and screen handling. The changelog notes enhancements in …

GroovyMame v0.289 Switchres 2.22e has been released, focusing on enhancing emulation for CRT monitors, which are considered essential for an optimal experience. This custom M.A.M.E. build also addresses issues related to LCD displays, particularly those that support custom refresh rates. Users can download GroovyMame v0.289 Switchres 2.22e x64 from the provided source. GroovyMame v0.289 Switchres 2.22e has been released. GroovyMame is a specialized M.A.M.E. variant designed primarily for CRT monitors, …

MAME4droid 2026(0.289) v1.38.2, developed by David Valdeita, is an updated MAME emulator port that supports over 40,000 ROMs, allowing users to play arcade games and systems such as ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC. Key features include auto-rotation, physical and touch mouse support, customizable in-app button layouts, and enhanced video options. Recent updates include a new netplay feature with Lua plugin support, fixes for touch lightgun accuracy, and improvements in graphical …

clrmame version 0.7.3 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include the integration of a corrected 7z.dll (removing the need for 7-zip.dll), and an updated CLI11 to version 2.7.2. The tool is now compatible with Windows 7 and higher, displaying warnings for filename-encrypted 7z files instead of errors. Additional improvements include better button captions for Linux/Wine, adjustments in “archives as files” mode, and …

Xenia Git (2026/08/12) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator, still in development and not yet capable of running games. Recent updates in the changelog include the removal of unnecessary GPU code and the cleanup of the XamUserCreateTitlesPlayedEnumerator. For more details and to download, visit the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/08/12) has been compiled. Xenia is a prototype emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games (yet). …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/12) is a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build includes fixes for EEPROM write issues, validation of flash sizes, and state management improvements. Notable changes involve bounding PCM FIFO indices and various bank indices for RAM and VRAM from save states. Additionally, the build addresses CMake errors in the test suite. Users can download the Windows x64 and …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/12) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest release includes several updates: a new –env flag for environment variables, enhancements to FMask, and improved command line parsing with a –mount flag. Additional features include the implementation of sceKernelIsDevkit and sceKernelIsCex, a fix for a crash in Big Picture mode, and the reintroduction of HLE sceLibcHeapGetTraceInfo. Core improvements involve the startup call …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/12) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent updates include cleanup of nv0039, fixes for image interleaving functionality, and updates to Discord RPC integration. The …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/08/12) is a new fork of the PCSX Playstation emulator, still in development. The project aims to update the codebase, eliminate the plugin system, and create a unified codebase for all emulation tasks. It prioritizes using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for better portability and readability, alongside enhancements in both debugging and rendering. Recent changes include merging a pull request related to GPU logging and VRAM region breakpoints. For further details, the …

Play! Git (2026/08/12) 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. Recent updates include merging a pull request to upgrade the actions/setup-node from version 6 to 7. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with source code accessible. Play! Git (2026/08/12) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an …