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Obentou v0.2.1 is an open-source emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It currently supports multiple cores, including NES, GBC, PCE, and several arcade systems like PACMAN and Space Invaders. Key features include custom keyboard and gamepad bindings, turbo mode, rewind capability, and the ability to manage save and load states. A notable addition in this release is the Gamate core support. The emulator also allows loading ROMs from …

Coffee GB v2.0.7 is a Gameboy Color emulator developed in Java 16 and Kotlin, intended as a development exercise. It supports GB and GBC emulation, partial Super Gameboy functionality, and features cycle-exact CPU emulation. The latest update enhances multiplayer connectivity for several games, improving link role elections and ensuring that games connect using original ROM bytes. The release also maintains the Java API and stabilizes native-package validation. Notably, it addresses …

DuckStation v0.1-11752, an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizes playability, speed, and accuracy, designed to run efficiently on low-end devices. The release features a CPU Recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options, enhanced graphics capabilities, and support for various file formats. It includes save state functionality, automatic updates, and compatibility with digital and analog controllers. New updates address audio capture issues, improve UI elements, and enhance various functionalities, ensuring better performance and stability. …

Ymir Git (2026/08/30) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports various game file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO). Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and support for up to two players with customizable keybindings. It offers backup RAM management, save states, rewinding up to one minute at 60 fps, turbo speed, and a frame step feature. The changelog details performance improvements and fixes related to the VDP-D3D12 …

x360ce v4.19.17.0 is an Xbox 360 Controller Emulator that allows controllers to function like an Xbox 360 on Windows PCs. It supports various devices, including gamepads and wheels. The update includes several bug fixes, such as issues with controller detection and program stability when closing or during interactions. Improvements to usability include clearer status readings, enhanced support for screen readers, and a new settings tab that allows users to manage …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/29) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Key updates include: implementing a dummy sceCameraGetCalibData, low-level emulator support for computer vision libraries except VrTracker, enhancements to Vulkan rendering mechanics, restructuring the shader recompiler, and emulation of scaled blending. Additional modifications involve updating the vk_rasterizer and fixing a typographical error in documentation. The emulator aims to improve functionality and performance for …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/30) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since early 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, enabling the booting and playing of numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include added audio support for BPM ICON1.PAM, improvements in game collections, fixes for font issues, and a resolution for ISO verification crashes on macOS. Contributors continue to enhance the emulator, increasing …

Hades Git (2026/08/30) is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator currently in active development. It focuses on achieving a good balance between usability, speed, and accuracy. The latest update includes a fix for the accuracy suite. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with the source provided. Hades Git (2026/08/30) has been compiled. It is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator. Hades is still in active development and …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/30) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The changelog includes several reverts related to RomData, compatibility, and corrections. Notable updates involve improvements to coleo.cpp and megadrive.cpp files, alongside fixes for the app’s about window. The update enhances GBA emulation and introduces features like a game-based volume amplifier for CPS2. It also modifies support for neoCDISO and PGM, …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/30) is a fast and portable emulator for PSP, available on Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include the implementation of the FPU divide-by-zero exception, fixes for button sizes in the SliderPopup, and various Vulkan synchronization improvements. Notable changes encompass guard improvements for OpenGL and Vulkan threads and the addition of CodeWarrior and SN Systems symbol demanglers. The update aims to enhance performance, reduce …

DuckStation Git (2026/08/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for high playability and performance on low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy with features like CPU Recompiler/JIT for various architectures, multiple rendering backends (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and hardware enhancements. Key functionalities include save state support, automatic updates, memory card management, and compatibility with various game formats. The latest changelog includes fixes for video rotation handling and cheat menu hotkeys. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/30) has been compiled, enhancing the DOSBox branch that emulates Intel x86 PCs to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes updates such as improved German translations, debugging enhancements for named variables, and fixes for compiler warnings. Key improvements also address OpenGL offsets for fullscreen mode. Overall, these updates enhance usability and functionality for users seeking to relive classic …

Dolphin Git 2606-340 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering additional features beyond the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include fixes for controller settings, enhancements to netplay functionalities, and improved Android controller mapping options. Notable changes in the changelog include additions for Star Fox …

KytyPS5, released on August 29, 2026, is a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, it features limited compatibility, with potential for rapid changes in behavior between builds. A key update in the changelog includes enhanced controller functionality, specifically forwarding guest vibrations to SDL rumble, contributed by @MehmetCambaz. The download and source link for KytyPS5 are also provided. KytyPS5 (2026/08/29) has been released. KytyPS5 serves as a compatibility …

MAME4droid 2026(0.289) v1.40.02, developed by David Valdeita, is a powerful arcade game emulator supporting over 40,000 ROMs. New features include customizable touch controls, support for various gamepads, and enhanced video options. A key addition is NetPlay Public Rooms, allowing users to find opponents without needing to swap IP addresses. The system features short room codes and PIN protection, while maintaining user anonymity—it stores no personal data. Drop-in NetPlay enables instant …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/29) is a new experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend and Linux compatibility, while still fully supporting Windows. Key updates include improved reporting of fiber crashes and SignalAndWait events, along with adjustments to the CPU’s stack sync check processes. These changes aim to enhance performance across platforms. The latest version can be …

x360ce v4.18.63.0, an Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, enables various controllers to mimic Xbox 360 functionality on Windows PCs, enhancing gameplay compatibility, such as playing GTA with a Logitech wheel. The update includes features like dimmed rows for unplugged controllers, detailed explanations for controller tabs, and improved issue reporting. It also introduces several fixes for controller recognition, chart updates, and program stability, along with changes to button naming and help documentation. …

Ymir Git (2026/08/29) is a new Sega Saturn emulator currently in development, supporting game loading through multiple formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. Features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and up to two-player support with customizable keybindings. Additional functionalities include RAM backup management, save states, and rewinding capabilities. The changelog highlights updates such as bug fixes related to the VDP hardware, improvements in the compositor, and documentation enhancements. The build …

Xenia Git (2026/08/29) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes updates such as rounding normalized unsigned fixed fetches, compiling zlib-ng with HAVE_ATTRIBUTE_ALIGNED, and preventing the dropping of swizzles from dummy texture headers. Download Xenia Git (2026/08/29) for the latest features and improvements. Xenia Git (2026/08/29) has been released. Xenia is a prototype emulator for the Xbox 360. It currently does not …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/29) is a compiled emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance available on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build includes updates such as enhancements to the binary package listing, improved handling of stalled downloads, and the ability to sign APKs for release builds. Users can download the x64 version for Windows or the arm64 version for Android. For further information and …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/27) is an early emulator for PlayStation 4 games, designed for Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, it aims to enable users to run PS4 games on their computers. The release is likely to attract interest from gamers and developers looking to expand the gaming experience beyond traditional consoles. As an early version, it may have certain limitations, but it represents a significant step in the evolution …

Snes9x Git (2026/08/29) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Super Famicom, enabling users to play many games, including some exclusive to Japan, on PCs. Developed over three years, Snes9x is coded in C++ and features three assembler CPU emulation cores for i386 Linux and Windows. The latest update includes fixes for Vulkan builds, PNG output ordering, and zip file handling, alongside general cleanup …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/29) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing the boot and playability of numerous commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. The latest update includes fixes for untranslated game list categories, blit engine compatibility, and improved debugging features. Significant refactoring of the graphics rendering process has been implemented, optimizing how blits and …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/08/29) is a developing fork of the PCSX Playstation emulator aimed at modernizing the codebase. Key objectives include eliminating the plugin system to create a unified codebase for all emulation aspects, using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for better portability and readability, and enhancing both debugging and rendering experiences. Recent changelog updates include naming digest files without algorithm prefixes, merging pull requests, directing images to their source repository, selecting AppImage tools by …

PCSX2 v2.8.0 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that replicates the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory. This enables users to play PS2 games on their PCs, featuring various enhancements and benefits. The release marks the emulator’s first immutable version. For downloading and more information, visit their official source. PCSX2 v2.8.0 has been released. …