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NanoBoyAdvance Git (2026/05/09) is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator developed in C++17, aiming for a minimal and accurate performance. The emulator effectively replicates core hardware, allowing nearly all games to run without issues, including those with complex edge cases. Recent updates include transitioning to C++ 20, upgrading to Qt 6, and fixing a README footnote. Users need a BIOS file, which can be either dumped from their device or …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/09) has been compiled, continuing its role as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, evolving from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Key updates in the changelog include improvements for the win32 interface, handling of a missing BIOS file error, and various enhancements in the d_ngp.cpp file. Additionally, whitespace has been removed from app.rc, and the dr_libs dependency has been updated. For further details and the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/09) has been compiled. DOSBox-X is a fork of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the running of older MS-DOS games that aren’t compatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for floppy boot failure due to incorrect geometry settings and a merged pull request addressing additional issues. Users can download the latest …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/09) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™, emphasizing speed, playability, and maintainability while maintaining accuracy for low-end devices. It discourages “hack” options, aiming to support all playable games with minimal compatibility issues. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for enhanced graphics, and a “fast boot” option. It supports multiple file formats, including bin/cue and unencrypted PBP. Additional functionalities …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/09) has been released as a streamlined version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. Key updates in the changelog include fixing Vulkan disk shader cache persistence, addressing EDS regression, and correcting documentation. Enhancements feature an improved AppImage without inappropriate stripping, better QT path management, and adjustments for a platform-agnostic CPM implementation. Additional changes involve setting CPM to OFF for Linux temporarily and updating the local build script for FFmpeg …

BizHawk Git (2026/05/09) is a versatile multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features support for casual gaming, including full-screen mode and joypad compatibility, as well as comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for its various system cores. Supported platforms include Apple II, Atari systems, Commodore, Nintendo consoles (like NES and Game Boy), Sega systems, and more. Recent updates highlight improved exception handling and bundle file management. To explore the emulator, users …

Azahar Git (2026/05/09) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include enhancements such as updating dllwalker and implementing an MXE CI/CD build job. Changes to CMake include a bundle target for MXE builds and using gcc-ar for better integration. The project also features improved DLL resolution and disabled shared libraries for MXE builds. Additionally, cross-compilation improvements were made to ensure all DLLs are copied, and tests …

Gearboy v3.8.4 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++ that prioritizes source code readability while ensuring solid compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, precise LCD emulation, and sound support via SDL Audio. The emulator also includes a disassembler, save state functionality, Game Genie/GameShark cheat support, and runs on multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, and iOS. The latest update enhances …

Supermode Sinden v0.3a-86da770 has been released, featuring native Sinden light gun support as a fork of model3emu-code. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun support on Linux and macOS, while Windows maintains its existing two-player mouse input through the Raw Input system. Additionally, a Windows package is available for Sinden border support. Download the latest version or access the source code for more information. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-86da770 has been released. This …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/09) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version focuses on faster iterations and enhancements for the Vulkan backend, particularly optimizing for the Linux platform while still fully supporting Windows. Users can expect improvements in performance and functionality for both operating systems. The release is available for download. Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/09) has been released. Xenia Edge …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/05/08) is the latest development build of the VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) emulator, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This update includes translations, memory behavior enhancements in the Browse dialog, and bug fixes. Additionally, corrections were made to relative descriptions to ensure consistent treatment when loading. Users can download the Windows x64 version and access the source via provided links. VisualBoyAdvance-M …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/08) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, which currently supports a limited range of homebrew programs in .vpk format, with no commercial games playable. The latest update includes the addition of ad-hoc codesigning for macOS builds. For more information and to download the emulator, visit the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2026/05/08) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed in C++ since 2011. It supports modern rendering APIs including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing its game compatibility. Notably, the recent changelog includes an update to USB functionality, specifically stopping USB replies after …

Project64 Git (2026/05/08) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that utilizes a plug-in system for customizable components by third-party developers. It allows users to play Nintendo 64 games through ROM images from cartridges or created as homebrew. Originally created by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include reverting x86 recompiler opcodes and adding dual buffers for x86 code. Downloads are …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source, cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch, featuring an accurate Z80 core and TMS9918 emulation, as well as sound emulation and save states. The emulator allows for compressed ROM support and modern game controller compatibility. Key tools include a full debugger with a disassembler and various memory editors. Recent updates include fixes for SGM memory …

GearSystem Git (2026/05/08) is a versatile emulator for Sega Master System and Game Gear, developed in C++ and compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It prioritizes code readability and boasts high compatibility features, including a precise Z80 core, multi-mapper support, and external RAM with save files. Automatic region detection and SMS2-specific functions enhance usability. Key features include sound emulation via SDL Audio, an integrated disassembler for real-time …

Gearboy Git (2026/05/08) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, emphasizing readable source code and strong compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), and precise LCD emulation. It also simulates the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting, supports sound through SDL Audio, and includes Game Boy Color compatibility. Additional features are an integrated disassembler, save state functionality, and support …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/08) is a newly compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from earlier FinalBurn and MAME versions. The latest updates in the changelog include enhanced support for “Bloodstone (128K) (HB, v1.2)” and adjustments to game information and controls. Users can download the updated version from the provided source link. Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/08) aims to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, improved tools, and enhanced features for contemporary systems. The latest changelog includes recommendations for using CMake with presets, enhanced target handling in CI, an updated manual page for the Innovation sound device, simplified settings for the Innovation sound card, and added support for the Microprose Entertainer variant of the Innovation SSI-2001. Additionally, style improvements have been made …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/08) is an updated version of DOSBox, an emulator for Intel x86 PCs that enables the running of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes fixes for 3x scaler bugs with Direct3D, geometry calculations for VHD and qcow2 formats, and graphical glitches in advanced scalers related to mismatched screen bit depth. Additional updates involve merging pull requests and refining …

Dolphin Git 2603-369 has been compiled, marking the latest trunk of the Dolphin Project, which is the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. Dolphin emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce consoles, offering features not available on the original hardware, with partial Wii support and the ability to play most GameCube games. Recent updates include bug fixes and code improvements, such as JitArm64 adjustments and converting Android’s TvUtil to Kotlin. …

Azahar Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include the addition of asynchronous filesystem operations, improved clarity for ROM loading errors, and a revamped GDB implementation with minor debugging features. Download the latest version for x64 or access the source. Azahar Git (2026/05/08) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built on Citra. Azahar Git changelog: * core: Introduced asynchronous filesystem …

Gameplay v0.82 has been released, providing a straightforward frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing easy access to MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. Users can select games from a preconfigured list optimized for audio and graphics. Key updates include the automatic selection of language based on the system’s primary language, grouping language variation in a dropdown, and requiring separate downloads for necessary disk images for emulation. Additionally, the ScummVM engine …

SuperZSNES v0.110b is a newly re-written GPU-powered SNES emulator that enhances the classic experience with improved accuracy in CPU and audio cores, enabling high-resolution Mode 7 graphics. Key features include a classic UI with modern touches, fast forward, rewind, save states, and auto-save history. The update includes fixes for input, emulation enhancements, and SRAM writing issues, as well as custom save paths and transparency improvements. Future updates aim to enhance …

Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released as a fork of model3emu-code, adding native support for Sinden light guns. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun support on Linux and macOS, while Windows retains its original two-player mouse input via the Raw Input system. A Windows package is included for Sinden border support. Download the release and access the source link provided. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released. This version is a …