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Xenia Version Control System (March 31, 2026)

Xenia Git (2026/03/31) has been compiled, marking an update for this experimental Xbox 360 emulator, although it currently does not run any games. Key changes include the use of ARM64 bitmask immediates for logical operations, optimizations related to floating-point operations, and various enhancements for performance in ARM architecture such as direct function calls and inlining for bit shifts. The update aims to improve DIV, MUL_HI, and vector load operations, along …

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Vita3K Repository Update (March 31, 2026)

Vita3K Git (2026/03/31) is a newly compiled experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Presently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. The latest changelog notes a fix for deep stencil in the PowerVR renderer. For more information and to download, visit the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/03/31) has been released. Vita3K is a test emulator for PlayStation Vita …

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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git Version (March 31, 2026)

The VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/03/31) is the latest development build of the VBA-M emulator, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. Key updates include improved translation support, FAudio normalization to prevent clipping, and several bug fixes addressing color corruption and rendering issues in 16-bit mode. Notable fixes involve reliable D3D panel destruction, toggling LCD color modes, and enhancements to D3D9 and D3D12. The build also addresses UCRT64 build issues on MSYS2. Users …

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ShadPS4-QtLauncher (March 31, 2026)

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on March 31, 2026, serving as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes new Crowdin translations (#288). Users can download the launcher through the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/31) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator developed in C++ for Windows and Linux. ShadPS4-QtLauncher Changelog:* Latest …

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ShadPS4 Pre-release (March 30, 2026)

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/30) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent update includes the addition of a Nix flake development shell and ongoing work to support x64 FreeBSD. The release is available for download. For further details, refer to the source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/30) has been released. It is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Added Nix …

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RPCS3 Git Update (March 31, 2026)

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/31) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing many commercial games and SDK samples to run. Recent updates include enhancements in texture flag propagation, lane mask computation, and SPU analysis. Additional features involve boot sequence music toggles, fatal error hints, sorting options for the screenshot manager, and disabling Steam input …

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Play! Git (March 31, 2026)

Play! Git (2026/03/31) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2, designed for Windows and written in C/C++. It aims to enhance CPU emulation performance through an instruction caching/recompilation scheme. Recent updates include the implementation of MD_BitSelect in MINI/MAX operations. You can download the x64 version or access the source code. Play! Git (2026/03/31) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on the Windows …

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PCSX2 Version 2.7.228

PCSX2 v2.7.228 has been released, enhancing the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory, enabling PC users to play PS2 games with added features. Recent updates include improvements in graphics handling and an updated controller database. Users can download the latest version for enhanced gaming experiences. PCSX2 v2.7.228 has been released. PCSX2 is a …

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MAMEUI64 Plus! Version 0.287

MAMEUI64 Plus! v0.287 has been released as a continuation of the original MAME Plus. This unofficial build includes numerous features enhancing the user experience. The latest version updates to MAME 0.287. Users can download MAMEUI64 Plus! v0.287 from various links, including services like Ranoz, Koramaup, and Vikingfile. For more details, refer to the source provided. MAMEUI64 Plus! v0.287 has been released. This version continues the legacy of the original Mame …

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GearSystem Git Update (March 31, 2026)

GearSystem Git (2026/03/31) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for platforms including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It prioritizes code readability and high compatibility. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection (NTSC-JAP, NTSC-USA, PAL-EUR), SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM database, sound emulation via SDL Audio and Sms_Snd_Emu, and compressed ROM support …

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Gearboy Git Update (March 31, 2026)

Gearboy Git (2026/03/31) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++ with a focus on source code readability. It offers high compatibility and precise CPU emulation, passing various tests by blargg. Key features include accurate instruction and memory timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers, precise LCD emulation with ghosting effects, and sound emulation using SDL Audio. Gearboy also supports Game Boy Color, integrated disassembler functionality, save states, and …

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FB Neo Git (March 31, 2026)

FB Neo Git (2026/03/31) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changes include various updates to NES and SNES emulation, a reversion of an SMS update, and merging the master branch from the official GitHub repository. Users can download the new version from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/03/31) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator …

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DOSBox-X Version from Git as of March 31, 2026

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/31) is an updated version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changes include the implementation of an opcode compiler, the transition from C++11 to C++14 requirements, and corrections to Metal detection with added framework linker flags. For more details, the source can be downloaded. DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/31) …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Edition (March 31, 2026)

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/31) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting current development practices, fixing issues, and enhancing support for contemporary systems. Recent updates in the changelog include style improvements, documentation updates, and auto-configuration for FluidSynth chorus and reverb. The update also addresses warnings related to the riffcpp library, incorporating it into the build system and refactoring its handling. The new version is available for download in x64 format. The …

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IV/Play Version 2.6.2

IV/Play v2.6.2, pronounced โ€˜Four Playโ€™, is a desktop GUI front-end for MAMEโ„ข designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a keyboard-driven interface with navigation shortcuts similar to MAMEUI, offering a focused set of functionalities. The application supports both x64 and x86 architectures, targeting Windows 7 and later while incorporating features like Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is designed to be independent of direct MAME option settings, …

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ARCADE version 0.287

ARCADE v0.287 has been released, featuring enhancements based on the MAMEUIFX source code. This unofficial build incorporates various improvements over standard MAME, making it more user-friendly and efficient for arcade emulation enthusiasts. Users can expect better performance and additional features in this update, further enriching the gaming experience. ARCADE v0.287 has been released. ARCADE is an unofficial derivative build based on the MAMEUIFX source code, which includes additional enhancements compared …

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MAMEUI Version 0.287

MAMEUI v0.287 has been released, offering a graphical user interface for the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME), which documents arcade game hardware and code. Originally created by Chris Kirmse in 1997, MAMEUI (formerly Mame32) was the first MAME port for Windows. Users can download MAMEUI v0.287 x64 from the provided source link. MAMEUI v0.287 has been released. MameUI [previously known as Mame32] is the graphical user interface version of the …

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WolfMAME Version 0.287

WolfMAME v0.287 has been released, optimized for the MAME Action Replay Page (MARP) where users can play, save, and upload high score attempts. This version restricts players from pausing games, using cheats, or altering DIP switches, ensuring fair play. The release includes updates to the latest version. For more details, you can download WolfMAME v0.287 from the provided source. WolfMame v0.287 has been released. WolfMAME is a version specifically optimized …

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Mameinfo.dat Version 0.287

Mameinfo.dat v0.287 has been released, offering detailed information about MAME games, including their version history, player count, status, CPU/audio specifications, display details, and ratings from the MAWS Hall of Fame. Additionally, it features recommended games for GameEx. Users can download Mameinfo v0.287 and MAMEUI v0.287, which includes category, version, and all-time INI files. Mameinfo.dat v0.287 has been released, offering detailed MAME game information, which includes version details, number of players, …

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MAME Version 0.287

MAME v0.287 has been released, standing for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator. It aims to replicate classic arcade games by using ROM and disk data on modern computers. MAME currently supports thousands of arcade games from the late 1970s to present. For detailed updates, visit the official release notes at MAMEDoc. Download MAME v0.287 x64 from the provided source. Sure! Hereโ€™s the rewritten content with the HTML tags kept intact: MAME …

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Key2Joy Version 0.8.0 Alpha Build 0470bb93a2

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.0470bb93a2 has been released, allowing users to simulate joystick, controller, or gamepad actions using their keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. In addition to basic button simulation, it supports Javascript and Lua scripting for executing complex action sequences. The new version also introduces dark mode support. Download the latest version and check the changelog for updates. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.0470bb93a2 has been released. It allows you to simulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad with your …

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Xenia Git Update (March 30, 2026)

Xenia Git (2026/03/30) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes several updates: fixed an issue with ObCreateSymbolicLink that returned an error for already registered symbolic links, optimized OPCODE_MEMSET, and cleaned up code by removing unneeded elements and asserting invariants. For those interested, the new version can be downloaded from the specified source. Xenia Git (2026/03/30) has been compiled. Xenia is an …

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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git Release (March 30, 2026)

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/03/30) is an emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. This latest development build includes notable updates such as fixes for 24-bit rendering in D3D12, ARM state improvements, and adjustments for libretro builds, alongside improved architecture detection and warning silencing for FFmpeg headers on MSVC. Users can access the latest Windows version and download it along with …

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ShadPS4-QtLauncher (March 30, 2026)

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/30) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes improvements such as new Crowdin translations, fixes for trophy names, and updates to the Qt GUI translations. The new Russian translation file (en_us.ts) has also been added. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/30) has been released. QtLauncher …

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ShadPS4 Preview (March 29, 2026)

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/29) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include changes to ensure the emulator respects the settings home directory for trophies and the use of a cpp file for functions. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/29) has been released. It’s an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* honors …

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