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DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/25) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, an emulator that replicates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes performance optimizations for the FAT driver, improvements in cluster management, and enhanced support for cluster chain memory during file operations. These updates aim to streamline processes, particularly in scenarios involving the copying of multiple …

FB Neo Git (2026/07/24) is a compiled emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes fixes for SDL/SDL2 build failures, updates for various console emulators such as Neo Geo and Mega Drive, support for MAME’s CHD on Neo Geo CD (MODE1/2048), and the completion of Core MSU-1 functionality. Additionally, unnecessary header includes have been removed and missing code files for …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/24) is a developed version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest update includes several changes to the FAT driver: it eliminates the zeroOutCluster() function call during file allocation, correcting the behavior to align with MS-DOS standards. Additionally, it modifies the file_ccm cache reset process to enhance performance by …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/24) has been compiled with the goal of modernizing the DOSBox project. This includes adopting current development practices, addressing issues, enhancing features for modern systems, and submitting patches upstream. Key updates in the changelog feature improvements to the PC speaker impulse model. The latest version is available for download in x64 format. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/24) has been compiled. This repository aims to modernize the DOSBox project by incorporating …

clrmame v0.7.2 has been released, enhancing MAME machine set management. Key updates include a switch to Visual Studio 2026, improvements in standalone mode to only address necessary dependency ROMs, and adjustments in nonmerge mode to auto-add only devices and BIOS machines. Additionally, bit7z and pugixml have been updated, and the tool now accurately skips incorrectly identified rar5 files. The user interface has been adjusted to reset thread settings automatically when …

Supermode Sinden v0.3a-7c239e0 has been released as a fork of model3emu-code, incorporating native Sinden light gun support. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun functionality on Linux and MacOSX, while Windows users will continue to use the existing two-player mouse input via the Windows Raw Input system. A Windows package that includes Sinden border support is also available for download. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-7c239e0 has been released. This version is a fork …

Supermodel v0.3a-20260723 has been released, emulating Sega’s Model 3 arcade platform for a nostalgic 3D gaming experience from 1996-1999. It utilizes OpenGL and SDL2, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, and supports low-latency network play. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. For details, visit the Supermodel changelog on GitHub. Download the latest version to enjoy classic arcade games. Supermodel v0.3a-20260723 has been released. Supermodel mimics …

FB Neo Git (2026/07/23) is an updated emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes improvements such as the implementation of a soft-stop for BurnSampleChannelPlay(), along with various updates in d_neogeo.cpp and d_cps2.cpp files. Users can download the latest version from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/07/23) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/23) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the running of older MS-DOS games on modern systems that do not support them, such as Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog mentions a FAT driver update that optimizes cluster chain memory for file writing, with a caution to maintain current functionality. Users can download the latest version from the provided source …

QEMU v11.1 RC1 has been released, serving as a generic and open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. As an emulator, QEMU enables users to run operating systems and applications from one architecture (e.g., ARM) on another (e.g., x86). It utilizes dynamic translation for improved performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU offers near-native speeds by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, requiring a host driver called QEMU accelerator (or KQEMU). This …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/22) is an updated version of the DOSBox emulator, designed to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog highlights improvements to the FAT driver, ensuring file reads utilize cluster chain memory to enhance performance, except during backward seeks. The code for fatFile has also been reorganized for better clarity and functionality. This update aims to improve the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/22) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices and tools. This version addresses issues, introduces new features for better compatibility with current systems, and sends patches upstream. Recent changes in the changelog include updates to the cga_colors documentation and the externalization of hardcoded palettes. Users can download the DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/22) x64 version from the provided source link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/22) has been …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/21) is a compiled version of DOSBox, an emulator that allows running old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest update includes significant performance improvements for the FAT driver by optimizing directory scans, as well as bug fixes and updates for GitHub Actions. Key changes involve better handling of the allocation chain and various retab fixes. Users can download the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/20) is a branch of DOSBox designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the running of old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include improvements to the FAT driver for more efficient directory scanning, added segfault and overrun checks for Drive Z file registration, and cleanup of compiler warnings in the int10 code. Additionally, macOS CI builds now use …

IV/Play v2.8.10, pronounced “Four Play,” is a new desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a narrow, keyboard-driven interface that incorporates familiar navigation shortcuts from MAMEUI. The app is available as a combined x64/x86 version, targeting Windows 7 and newer, with features like Jump List support. Developed to avoid direct dependency on MAME settings, IV/Play aims to remain resilient against ongoing …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.32 has been released, serving as a testing platform for various mapping configurations. It supports several controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. Key updates in the changelog include the addition of the VIIPER rumble callback for the DS4, DualSense, and Ultimate 2 Wireless, along with a small delay implemented between creating a USB bus slot and plugging in a virtual …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/14) is an updated version of DOSBox, a tool that emulates Intel x86 PCs to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems. The recent changelog includes a merge that fixes a build error for Windows XP, along with various improvements to the ethernet emulation, allowing seamless communication between virtual machines running Windows 95 and Windows 98. Enhancements include fixes for server packet relay and client responses, ensuring proper …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/14) aims to modernize the DOSBox project with updated practices and enhanced support for contemporary systems. Key changes include improvements to audio management, such as resynchronizing audio with video during captures and refining the pause functionality with a state machine. The repository has optimized the mixer by removing unnecessary hooks, simplifying pause checks, and addressing race conditions. Other updates involve enhancing MIDI management during pauses, improving capture logging, …

Gameplay v0.93b has been released, offering a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing effortless play of MS-DOS games. Players can directly select a game without any complex configurations, as everything is optimized for the best audio and graphics. The update includes a new window scaling option (100% to 300%), various visual enhancements, and an upgrade to the latest Dosbox-X version. Additionally, several graphics options have been added for …

PadForge v4.0.1 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, enabling games and applications to recognize them as real hardware. For a detailed changelog, visit the official GitHub page. You can download the latest version, PadForge v4.0.1, from the provided link. PadForge …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/07/13) is a new compilation of DOSBox, an emulator that mimics an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include new features for Ethernet communication, such as initiating data transmission and setting up session IDs. Enhancements were made to the Z drive for better subdirectory support, along with improvements in mouse cursor graphics and several …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/13) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, issue fixes, and enhanced features for modern systems. The repository focuses on improving compatibility and performance while contributing patches upstream. Notable updates include the Nuked-OPL3-fast to version 1.8-fast.3. You can download the x64 version from the provided source link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/07/13) has been compiled. This repository aims to refresh the DOSBox project by adopting …

PadForge v4.0.0 has been released as a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. It allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, and MIDI controllers through ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. The software enables games and applications to recognize these inputs as real hardware. For the detailed changelog, visit the GitHub release page. Download PadForge v4.0.0 for enhanced …

Igir v5.4.0 has been released, a zero-setup ROM collection manager compatible with any OS, enabling sorting, filtering, extracting, archiving, patching, and reporting on collections. Key updates include stricter path filtering, fixes for automatic extension correction during dir2dat generation, and grouping of dir2dat games in input subdirectories. Additionally, the release includes dependency updates and improvements in CI processes, such as prebuilding armv7 native addons and checking for unexpected dependencies. Comprehensive changes …

Wine v11.13 has been released, enhancing the capability for Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It facilitates porting Windows applications by allowing compilation against Wine libraries. Key improvements include better support for input pointers, improved keyboard scancode mapping on X11, and FFmpeg optimizations for ARM64EC, along with various bug fixes. Users can download the latest version at the provided source. Wine v11.13 has been released. Wine is designed …