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DuckStation Git (2026/05/12) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ aimed at enhancing playability and performance on low-end devices. It prioritizes accuracy while supporting a range of features, such as CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and upscaling with texture filtering. It enables save states, direct homebrew execution, and supports various game formats. Enhanced input options include support for digital/analog controllers and lightguns. The emulator also offers …

Dolphin Git 2603-375 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce arcade machines, offering additional features not found in the original consoles. The update includes several improvements from recent pull requests, such as optimized memory card management in the DolphinQt interface and added validity checks for tickets and TMD in VolumeVerifier. The emulator supports most …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/12) is an updated version of the fast and portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent changes include merging multiple pull requests to enhance functionality, such as fixing raw screenshot issues, improving error logging, and adding helpful error messages for file browser failures. Updates also include translation improvements and code refactoring. Notably, it removes the hard dependency on mfplat.dll and addresses minor …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/12) has been released as a simplified version of the now-defunct yuzu emulator. The latest update includes optimizations for the Cup Shuffle and Dice Surprise Me! minigames, improved UI performance, and fixes for lag issues when using high-resolution downloads. Users can download the x64 version or the Android version from the provided source. Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/12) has been launched. This is a revival of the discontinued yuzu emulator, …

Nexen v1.4.40 is a multi-system emulator release featuring major upgrades like a TAS editor with undo/redo, an infinite save state system, and ZIP-based movie formats. It enhances Sega Genesis support and includes improvements focused on Genesis hardware parity, startup compatibility, and repository consistency. The release emphasizes thorough testing and stabilization, aimed at integration verification rather than end-user use. Significant changes include expanded Genesis parity tests, improved diagnostic workflows, and script …

DOSBox-Staging v0.83.0 RC1 has been released, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices and tools. The release addresses issues, adds features to enhance compatibility with contemporary systems, and includes upstream patches. For detailed release notes, visit the official changelog. Download options are available for DOSBox-Staging v0.83.0 RC1 x64, with source access provided. DOSBox-Staging v0.83.0 RC1 has been released. This repository aims to modernize the DOSBox project by …

Playnite v10.55 has been released as an open-source video game library manager and launcher supporting third-party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, the ability to import games from various services (including Windows Store), multiple view options, and custom game additions. The application offers automatic updates and a portable installation option for flexibility. Notably, a recent controller input library update was reverted due …

hpsx64 v0490 has been released as a highly experimental PlayStation and PlayStation 2 emulator for x64-based systems. It’s important to note that this software is a work in progress, indicating ongoing development and improvement. Users can expect various updates and enhancements as the project evolves. hpsx64 v0490 has been released. hpsx64 (Highly-Experimental Playstation Simulator x64) functions as a PlayStation (PS) & PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator designed for x64 systems. Please …

Ymir Git (2026/05/11) is a new Sega Saturn emulator that supports loading games from various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, up to two-player support, customizable keybindings, and integrated memory management for save data. It also offers save states, rewind functionality, turbo speed, and a developing debugger. Recent updates focus on graphical fixes, Windows compatibility, and improved debugging capabilities. The emulator is …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/11) is a newly compiled experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can only run some homebrew programs in .vpk format; commercial games remain unplayable. Recent updates in the changelog include kernel improvements such as extracting abort dispatch into ThreadState::dispatch_abort, removing CPUProtocol abstraction, and removing unused trampoline machinery from the debugger/kernel. For more information or to download the emulator, visit the provided source …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/11) is a newly released early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes several fixes: addressing MapViewOfFile3 failures, correcting handle calls for scePadResetLightBar and scePadResetOrientation, resolving issues with running PSP emulated games, preventing crashes from unknown options in PosixSocket, and refactoring pad handles. The previous version, ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/09), is also available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/11) has been launched. This is an …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on May 10, 2026, as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux. The latest update includes improvements to the Qt GUI, translation updates from Crowdin, and a fix for an error message that appears when no game is running. Users can download the ShadPS4-QtLauncher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/05/10) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/11) is a C++ open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, compatible with Windows and Linux. Developed since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and run many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. The latest updates include fixes for shuffle playback, enhancements to the GUI, and improved ISO data reading. Additional features include basic AI usage guidance for contributors and the emulation …

PCSX2 v2.7.330 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and system memory, enabling PC users to play PS2 games with added features. Notable updates include the GameDB fix, which enables the Instant DMA Hack for SLPM-74405 to resolve hang issues. The emulator offers significant benefits for gamers seeking to …

melonDS Git (2026/05/11) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core with CPU, video, and audio support, a fast JIT recompiler, and OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling. Additional features include RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, savestates, and various display configurations. Work is ongoing for local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, GBA slot add-ons, and more. The latest update …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/11) is released, enhancing FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles. Key updates include improvements in msvc, support for zipped CD covers and preview images, added 4 t-bra translations, and the introduction of the Sega speech device (sp0250). Updates for sound features include a softstop option and complete removal of sound gain for CPS2 titles. The SNES section also received enhancements. Users can download …

Flycast Git (2026/05/11) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on Reicast. The latest update includes changes to enhance support for m3u files with VFS in the Libretro version. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For source code, additional resources can be found. Flycast Git (2026/05/11) has been compiled. Flycast is a versatile emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/11) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, allowing old MS-DOS games to run on modern systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities (V-001 to V-003) and enhancements such as support for MS-DOS block device drivers and Microsoft RAMDRIVE.SYS, improving drive management. The changelog notes several technical adjustments, including corrections to memory handling, device driver operations, and simplifications …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/11) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for optimal playability and performance on low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy with features like CPU Recompiler/JIT for various architectures, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. Other capabilities include PGXP for precision, save states, and support for various game formats (e.g., bin/cue, MDS/MDF). Features include automatic updates, memory card management, and multi-controller support. Recent changelog …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/11) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent changes include merging pull requests for miscellaneous fixes and improvements. Key updates involve modifying ScrollView drag behavior, enhancing synchronization in PathBrowser, and updating the Android Studio plugin version. Additionally, there are various refactoring efforts, minor code cleanups, and fixes for GPUDriverTestScreen and temporary breakpoints to prevent unnecessary jit clears. A …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/09) has been released as a simplified version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. This update includes a fix for the “Launch Game” button issue in the Details Tab for List View, as well as addressing the hidden Linux Tab in Windows Properties. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/09) has been released. This is a revival of the previously discontinued yuzu emulator, now …

Ares Git (2026/05/11) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, evolving from higan and bsnes since 2004. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including the Famicom, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and more. Recent updates include significant improvements in CPU JIT for the N64, enhancing polling accuracy, reducing interrupt latency, and refining internal handling of instructions. Multiple updates were made to the libchdr library, and extensive documentation was added …

3Beans, released on May 11, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. Despite its capability to boot the home menu, it remains in early development with several issues. Currently, it operates in a fully interpreted and software-rendered mode, which impacts performance. Future updates may include hardware acceleration or high-level components to enhance speed. The latest changelog notes improvements …

NanoBoyAdvance v1.8.3 is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator developed in C++17, aiming for minimal, accurate, and efficient performance. It fully implements core hardware and emulates nearly all games without issues, including complex ‘Classic NES’ titles. Key features include highly accurate emulation, RTC support, quality audio, game controller compatibility, and basic GLSL shader options. The update improves fast-forwarding with 2x, 4x, and 8x speed options and addresses controller lag on …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.28 has been released as a platform for testing various mapping ideas. It supports several controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. The latest changelog highlights new features such as rough support for Steam Controller 2026 (USB and puck), initial rumble and haptic feedback features for the Triton controller, and fixed mouse wheel support. Additionally, placeholder profiles for the Triton controller …