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BizHawk Git (2026/04/26) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, catering to both casual gamers and more serious users. It offers features such as full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems include a range of consoles like the Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, Nintendo (including NES and Nintendo 64), Sega (Genesis, Saturn), and many more. The latest update includes changes to LuaCATS definition files, …

3Beans (2026/04/26) has been released, emulating the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the OS like real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but it’s still in early development with various issues. Currently, it operates in a fully interpreted and software-rendered mode, which limits its speed. Future plans include potential hardware acceleration and high-level elements for improved performance. The latest changelog notes …

clrmame v0.7.0 has been released, providing updates for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key changes include fixes for the ‘archive as files’ option, improved command line functionality regarding settings and relative paths, and enhanced handling of mislabeled machines. The update also boosts performance with ZipArchive and zlib-ng improvements and includes upgrades for cli11 and bit7z. Additionally, the UI now refreshes the tree view differently to address a rare refresh …

Obentou v0.1.7 has been released as an open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports various cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom keyboard/gamepad bindings, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and the ability to save and load states. The latest update adds support for Space Invaders Arcade. Obentou allows loading ROMs from .zip files and is accessible for …

Xenia Manager v4.1.2 has been released to enhance the Xenia Emulator experience. This update simplifies game patch installation and includes features like an alternative IDs editor for game management, new settings for console visibility and logging, and support for Simplified Chinese. The patch files system has been refactored to eliminate reliance on Tomlyn, improving reliability. Users previously facing issues with corrupted patches are advised to redownload them. Overall, the update …

MAME4droid 2026(0.287) v1.35, developed by David Valdeita, is a portable version of the MAME emulator. It supports over 40,000 ROMs and emulates various arcade systems. Key features include customizable controls, mouse support, virtual keyboard, auto-detection for gamepads, and image smoothing effects. The update introduces a new GL MAME Native Video Renderer, enhancing the quality of vector game rendering and optimizing performance for high-resolution graphics. Additional options for video aspect ratio …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/25) is the latest development build of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, designed for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The update includes various fixes, such as video bugs, timing issues, SIO timing, and corrections in the libretro build and Makefile. Additional corrections were made to suite warnings, DMA, and video tests. Users can find information and download the Windows version …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/25) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It primarily runs a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but commercial games are not yet playable. The latest update includes a change in the GUI, where the custom config check no longer reads the disk every frame. For download, visit the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2026/04/25) has been released. Vita3K is …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/24) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several improvements, such as fixes for saving issues, proper error handling for invalid users, and the silencing of certain warnings in continuous integration. Users can download the emulator through the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/24) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/25) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, enabling a significant number of commercial games and PS3 SDK samples to boot and play. Recent updates include the removal of redundant Apple ARM64 blocks, fixes for race conditions, support for clickable PR links in the changelog, and crash resolutions related to renderdoc compatibility. …

PCSX2 v2.7.289 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. The emulator simulates PS2 hardware via MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and system memory, enabling gameplay on PC with enhanced features. The recent changelog includes automatic reflow for settings check boxes and fixes for AA1 coverage regression. Users can download the latest version of PCSX2 to enjoy …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-371-62e6446 has been released, representing an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch developed by N3xoX1. The latest updates in the changelog include restructuring settings by moving controller and Linux settings to the OS module, transferring System and time settings to OS settings, and isolating applet and audio settings within the OS. Additionally, docked mode has been shifted from the Yuzu common resources to the OS module. Users …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/25) has been compiled and serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates to d_megadrive.cpp, along with various improvements. For those interested, the source is available for download. FB Neo Git (2026/04/25) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games and select consoles, built upon the foundations of FinalBurn …

Dolphin Git 2603-318 has been compiled, marking the latest update in the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce (an arcade machine based on Gamecube), and includes features absent in the original consoles. It offers partial Wii support and plays most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include improvements to the GCAdapter for automatic thread management. Download links are available for …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/25) has been updated. This fast, portable PSP emulator is available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is written in C++. Recent changes include UI improvements from pull requests #21590 and #21589, such as the support for “Post-comment” syntax in cheats, displaying titles as large text on the CwCheat screen, and enabling tab scrolling without activation. Additionally, a spacing fix for images and a temporary opt-out request …

Azahar Git (2026/04/25) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest changelog highlights several key updates, including the emission of LG2 and EX2 subroutines in the shader JIT on-demand, an updated Docker image for the libretro MXE GitHub action, and modifications to the PR template. The emulator is available for download in x64 version, with the source accessible via a provided link. Azahar Git (2026/04/25) has been …

3Beans (released on April 25, 2026) emulates the 3DS at a low level, running the entire OS as if on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games but is still in early development with various issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, which affects its performance. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance speed. Notable updates in the changelog include …

Xenia Git (2026/04/24) is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games, as it is still in development. Xenia Git (2026/04/24) has been compiled. Xenia is a prototype emulator for the Xbox 360. It currently does not support running games (yet).…More

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/24) is the latest development build of a multi-platform emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. Key updates include fixes for various issues, a test runner, libretro build, video test suite, SIO, memory, and DMA count latch. Additionally, improvements to translations and snapshot handling were made. The Windows version can be downloaded for users looking to experience enhanced …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/24) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, primarily running some homebrew programs in .vpk format. Currently, no commercial games are playable. Recent updates include a fix for a crash on exit using the SDL quit event and a resolution for an issue where the ngs module was not properly disabled. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. Vita3K …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/23) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes several updates: a reversion of a font handling update, a fix for a missing trophy key workaround, and enhancements for font handling and support. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/23) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for both Windows and Linux, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/24) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger created in C++ for both Windows and Linux. Development began in 2011, and the emulator currently supports modern rendering technologies including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. It can boot and play many commercial games, with ongoing improvements enabling more titles to become playable. The latest changelog includes updates related to PPU thread sleeping during API calls. The emulator is …

PCSX2 v2.7.287 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PC. The update includes improvements such as enabling DirectX 12 support for debugging on Haswell, various GameDB fixes, and enhancements to graphics features like depth feedback and shader anisotropic filtering. Additionally, optimizations for hardware management have been implemented. This new version aims to provide a better gaming experience with improved …

Project64 Git (2026/04/24) is an updated version of Project 64, a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows. It utilizes a plug-in system, enabling third-party developers to create components for the emulator, allowing users to play Nintendo 64 games via ROM images. Originally initiated by Jabo and zilmar as a programming challenge, Project64 is now open-source. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements to the x64 recompiler, adjustments to system settings, …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/24) has been compiled for FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on older versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The latest updates in the changelog include fixes for kof97plc, enhancements for mushimallow fluff ver.1.5, and various improvements for megadrive and snes games, including updates for titles like Shockman! and wboymwpt. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. FB Neo Git …