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PCSX2 v2.7.240 has been released, providing a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. It emulates the PS2’s hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and memory. This version includes updates such as renamed caching states for GS/DX11 and improved framebuffer object (fbo) state clearing for GS/GL. Users can enjoy enhanced features and benefits while playing PS2 games. Download PCSX2 …

GearSystem v3.9.5 is a versatile Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Notable features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support for various cartridges, external RAM support with save capabilities, and automatic region detection. The emulator also supports SMS2’s 224 mode, has an internal ROM detection database, utilizes SDL Audio for sound emulation, and includes an integrated disassembler. Recent …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/06) is a C++-based Nintendo Game Boy emulator emphasizing source code readability and strong compatibility. It features accurate CPU emulation, instruction and memory timing, and supports various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs). Key functionalities include precise LCD controller emulation, sound emulation via SDL, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save state functionality, and multi-platform compatibility across systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates to the changelog include adding …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/06) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The recent changelog includes updates to d_coleco.cpp, d_nes.cpp, and d_sms.cpp, addressing various issues. For more details and to download the latest version, visit the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/04/06) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and selected consoles, built upon the foundations …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/06) is a PlayStation emulator focused on playability, speed, and maintainability, aiming for accuracy while ensuring compatibility with low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D, Vulkan, etc.), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. Key functionalities include save state support, automatic updates, and extensive game format compatibility. Recent updates fix UI issues and improve cheat management. The emulator supports various controller inputs, multitap, …

Dolphin Git 2603-248 has been compiled as the trunk of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce systems, featuring enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles. The latest changelog includes multiple updates, such as converting GamePropertiesDialog and SyncProgramsJobService to Kotlin and improvements to the Game Boy Player hardware. Notable fixes involve swapped L/R triggers and GBA cartridge detection. Additionally, the …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/06) is now compiled, offering a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improved JSON parsing, bug fixes, and added support for Relay Brasiliero. Enhancements also consist of a pause feature for lost focus on SDL and integration of webOS into the CI. Key updates involve multiple dependabot merges to upgrade various dependencies, including softprops/action-gh-release, microsoft/setup-msbuild, docker/login-action, and …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/06) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, such as full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive debug tools across various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo consoles (like NES, SNES, and Game Boy), Sega systems (including Genesis and Saturn), and more. Recent updates include a fix for the NesHawk mapper list and improvements to …

Azahar Git (2026/04/06) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include the addition of a SETEMIT unit test and optimizations for the GeometryEmitter’s SETEMIT state. CMake now supports Catch test discovery. The Vulkan renderer has been disabled on NetBSD due to the lack of OS support, and launch failures on NetBSD caused by PaX MPROTECT restrictions have been fixed, alongside other build issues. Users can download …

3Beans (2026/04/06) is a low-level 3DS emulator that runs the entire OS as if on real hardware, capable of booting the home menu and playing cartridge games. However, it is still in early development and has various issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, leading to slow performance but high portability. Future updates may incorporate hardware acceleration or high-level elements for improved speed. Recent changes include ongoing responses to …

The release of b2 v20260405 introduces a cross-platform BBC Micro emulator, allowing users to enjoy classic BBC games or develop new software on Windows, Linux, or macOS. b2 v20260405 has been released! It’s a cross-platform BBC Micro emulator, allowing you to enjoy your classic BBC games or create new BBC software on your Windows/Linux PC or macOS computer.…More

Ample v0.287 has been released, providing a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. This update requires Mac OS X version 10.11 or later. Ample v0.287 has been released. This version offers a more user-friendly interface for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. It requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later.…More

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/05) is the latest development build of the VBA-M emulator, which supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The update includes a changelog noting the disabling of D3D12 and Vulkan for XP builds, as well as the addition of Vulkan to vcpkg ports. Users can access information and download the Windows version. Source and download links are available for the …

Ymir Git (2026/04/05) is a new Sega Saturn emulator featuring game loading from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports up to two players with customizable controls, backup RAM management, save states, rewinding, and turbo speed. The update includes improvements to the debugging tools, such as adding breakpoint management and fixing graphics issues in specific games. The changelog notes multiple adjustments for …

Xenia Git (2026/04/05) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is not yet capable of running games. Recent updates in the changelog include relaxed END detection for GPU EVENT_WRITE_ZPD and the introduction of batched sample accumulation for the same GPU event. The emulator remains a work in progress. Download it or find more details from the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/04/05) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator designed …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/05) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, with no commercial games playable yet. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for crackling audio, a rewrite of the SDL backend for audio, bug fixes for logging utilities, and adjustments to the time handling by incorporating the UNIX epoch. The emulator is …

mGBA Git (2026/04/05) is a new, advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games designed for speed and accuracy, outperforming many existing options. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware and works well on low-end devices. Key features include local link cable support, various game-specific hardware compatibility, save type detection, and options like turbo/fast-forward and rewind. It offers multiple recording formats, remappable controls, and cheat code capabilities, along with …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/04) 5513922 is a newly released early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes several changes: Vulkan now properly destroys presenter members and removes device images and descriptor pools on shutdown. Additionally, it allows LLE for libSceSystemGesture and fixes an edge case for touch states, along with various graphics system (GS) fixes. For further details or downloads, refer to the source provided. ShadPS4 …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on April 4, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent update includes a new settings dialog featuring audio backend and camera settings, alongside miscellaneous fixes. The Qt GUI has also been updated with new translations, and Crowdin updates were incorporated. Download the latest version and access the source through the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/04) …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and playing of many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent updates include reordering game list columns and fixing PPU Debug compilation issues. The emulator is continually evolving …

PCSX2 v2.7.238 is a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2, allowing users to play PS2 games on PC. This version includes updates such as SDL3 to v3.4.4, removal of GLAD_GL_ARB_draw_buffers_blend requirement, and fixes for building with older ryml. Additionally, it features updates to Base Translation in Qt and changes to Discord RPC app ID and constants. Unused SDL modules have also been disabled. Users can download the latest version and …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/05) has been compiled. This emulator supports arcade games and select consoles, building on previous versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The latest changelog highlights new features, including the addition of “Ignizol Combusts Literally Everything,” an update for “Trial of Kharzoid, The (HB, v1.4),” and various adjustments in the d_nes.cpp and d_coleco.cpp files. For more details, users can download the emulator from the provided source. FB Neo Git …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/05) is a multi-platform Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator coded in C++. It emphasizes source code readability and offers high compatibility across iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. 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, and sound emulation using SDL Audio. The emulator supports compressed ROMs and includes …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/05) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizing source code readability while maintaining good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and accurate LCD controller emulation, including the original game’s ghosting effect. It also offers sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, battery-backed RAM saving, save states, and support for compressed ROMs and cheats. …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/05) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability and performance, suitable for low-end devices. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware rendering support (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for precision, and support for various image formats (e.g., bin/cue, PBP). It offers fast boot, save state support, and extensive controller options, including lightgun and NeGcon support. Additional features include memory card editing, automatic updates, and integration with RetroAchievements. The …