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Xenia Edge Git Release (December 28, 2025)

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/28) has been released, serving as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator with a focus on rapid development and enhancements for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform. While it primarily targets Linux improvements, Windows support remains intact, benefiting from the changes made. Users can download Xenia Edge Git from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/28) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental variant of …

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XEMU Version 0.8.129

XEMU v0.8.129 has been released, offering an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox console, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project enhances Xbox emulation through improved features, performance, stability, and user experience. XEMU is an active fork of the XQEMU project, built on the widely used QEMU full system emulator. This release includes a fix for a use-after-free issue related to new controller mappings in the configuration. Users …

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Xenia Version Control (2025/12/28)

Xenia Git (2025/12/28) is an updated version of Xenia, an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. As of now, it does not yet have the capability to run games. Xenia Git (2025/12/28) has been compiled. Xenia is a pioneering emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support game playback (yet). …More

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Vita3K Repository (December 28, 2025)

Vita3K Git (2025/12/28) is an experimental emulator for PlayStation Vita compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable yet. The latest update includes a fix in the util/tracy module to prevent crashes from exceeding module limits. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2025/12/28) has been compiled. Vita3K …

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ShadPS4-QtLauncher (December 27, 2025)

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2025/12/27) has been released as the official launcher for the shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes Crowdin updates and the introduction of EmulatorState. Users can download the launcher from various sources, including send, gofile, koramaup, ranoz, vikingfile, 1cloudfile, mirrored, and usersdrive. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2025/12/27) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator available …

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RPCS3 Git Update (December 28, 2025)

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/28) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. The emulator supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to run numerous commercial games and SDK samples effectively. Recent updates include improved framebuffer detection, installation options, and enhancements to early-Z optimizations. Bug fixes address issues in alpha testing, MSAA sampling, and state propagation, ensuring better performance. The release also includes updates …

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mGBA Git Version (December 28, 2025)

mGBA is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, aiming for superior speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, fast emulation on low-end devices, local link cable support, and various save options. It supports motion sensors, real-time clocks, screenshots, and even camera/printer functionalities. Additional capabilities include video recording, cheat code support, remappable controls, and patch compatibility. The latest update (2025/12/28) includes …

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Flycast Git Release (Dec 28, 2025)

Flycast Git (2025/12/28) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from Reicast. Recent changes include fixes for the DreamConn compatibility issue with slot 2 VMU support, checks for null touch mouse events on Android, prevention of state saving when the game filename is empty, and resolution of a crash in DreamPicoPort for SDL. Users can download the x64 version and the Android version from the provided …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (December 28, 2025)

The DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/28) update focuses on modernizing the DOSBox project by implementing current development practices and addressing various issues. Changelog highlights include the addition of unit tests for translation newline adjustments, improved compatibility with the MODE command, and updates to config setting messages. Enhancements also involve refining function styles and naming conventions, strictly parsing integer config values, and reverting out-of-range integer settings to defaults. The repository aims to enhance …

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FB Neo Git Release (December 28, 2025)

FB Neo Git (2025/12/28) is an updated emulator for arcade games and selected consoles, based on older versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Key changes include bug fixes, updates to various games like “gssoccer” and “ffightmd,” sound improvements for the Williams game, and updates for MSX and Speccy systems. Additionally, a new ‘re-detect controllers’ icon has been added to the ‘Map Game Inputs’ window. The latest version can be downloaded from …

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DuckStation Git Update (December 28, 2025)

DuckStation Git (2025/12/28) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability while ensuring compatibility with low-end devices. It features CPU recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), texture filtering, and upscaling. Additional capabilities include PGXP for enhanced graphics, save state support, and compatibility with several game formats. Latest updates improve UI elements, cache management, and compatibility fixes. DuckStation supports multiple controllers, automatic updates, …

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DOSBox-X Git (December 28, 2025)

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/28) has been compiled and enhances DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems. Recent updates include fixes for MinGW build errors, SDL2_net compatibility, and scalability enhancements. Key changes are the removal of width limits for advanced scalers, allowing support for resolutions up to 4K UHD. Additional updates addressed video memory restrictions and dynamic allocation for buffers to prevent crashes in …

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Dolphin Git Version 2512-89

Dolphin Git 2512-89 is the latest update to the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It serves as an emulator for Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering many features absent in the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most Gamecube titles. Recent changelogs include updates such as clearing compiler work upon resource manager shutdown, updating SDL to version 3.2.28, and various fixes to …

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Azahar Git (December 28, 2025)

Azahar Git (2025/12/28) is an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Recent updates include polling all displays (#1455), storing opacity in the layout to ensure correct application (#1496), fixing memory mode handling during app launch (#1534), and implementing AM:CancelImportProgram (#1535). For further details and downloads, visit the provided source link. Azahar Git (2025/12/28) has been compiled. This is an open-source project for a 3DS emulator built on Citra. Azahar Git …

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Ares Git – December 28, 2025

Ares Git (2025/12/28) is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation, with development starting on October 14, 2004. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 hardware devices including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Master System, Mega Drive, and more. The latest changelog includes a fix for handling the repeat bit during immediate DMA transfers on the Game Boy Advance. You can …

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Wine Version 11.0 Release Candidate 4

Wine v11.0 RC4 has been released, allowing Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It also facilitates the porting of Windows applications to these systems by using Wine libraries. The latest update focuses solely on bug fixes, as the project is currently in a code freeze. Download options are available for Wine v11.0 RC4. Wine v11.0 RC4 has been released. Wine is designed to enable a PC with a …

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Demul Version 0.7 (December 20, 2025)

DEmul v0.7, released on December 20, 2025, is an emulator for the Sega Dreamcast (DC) that supports the playback of commercial games. It offers enhancements and optimizations to improve gaming performance and compatibility, making it a significant tool for enthusiasts looking to experience Dreamcast titles on modern hardware. Demul v0.7 (2025/12/20) has been released. DEmul is a Sega Dreamcast (DC) emulator that supports playing commercial titles. …More

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Citron Version 0.12.25

Citron v0.12.25 introduces significant enhancements for this Nintendo Homebrew emulator, focusing on user experience and performance. Key features include a revamped UI/UX, a flexible update system, and improved game file management, particularly for Android. New functionalities include custom save path management, automated update processes, and enhancements in game library scanning. Major stability improvements address performance issues across platforms. Citron offers better graphics rendering, audio processing, and multiplayer capabilities while also …

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XEMU Version 0.8.127

XEMU v0.8.127 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform application that emulates the original Xbox console’s hardware, enabling gamers to play Xbox titles on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is an active fork of the XQEMU project, based on the widely used QEMU emulator. Notably, this version includes improved handling of cubemap textures for 2D projective …

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aPS3e Version 1.35

aPS3e v1.35 has been released, enhancing the Android-based PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code. This emulator operates under the GPLv2 license, allowing users to play PS3 games on Android devices. The new version includes improvements and updates aimed at optimizing performance and compatibility. aPS3e v1.35 has been released. aPS3e is an Android PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code, in compliance with the GPLv2 license. …More

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Xenia Git Update (December 27, 2025)

Xenia Git (2025/12/27) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that does not currently run games. The recent update includes a changelog entry noting the disabling of the fullscreen toggle via double-click while rendering dialogs. You can download the latest version of Xenia Git using the provided source link. Xenia Git (2025/12/27) has been compiled. Xenia serves as an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360, though it currently does not support …

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Vita3K Repository Update (December 27, 2025)

Vita3K Git (2025/12/27) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable yet. The latest changes include adjustments to the continuous integration process and fixes in the GUI and manual regarding the max page count. For further details, the source link is provided. Vita3K Git (2025/12/27) has been compiled. Vita3K is …

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PCS X2 Version 2.5.404

PCSX2 v2.5.404 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates PS2 hardware via MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling PS2 game play on PC. Key updates include corrected descriptor allocation error messages and proper management of descriptor heaps in error handling. With many added features, the emulator aims to provide an improved gaming experience. Download PCSX2 v2.5.404 for access. PCSX2 v2.5.404 …

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FB Neo Git (December 27, 2025)

FB Neo Git (2025/12/27) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on earlier versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The latest changelog includes updates for NeoGeo and Zetsu Xevious NG, as well as the addition of “Felix the Cat” for the Megadrive (Russian, unl.). The emulator can be downloaded from the provided source. FB Neo Git (2025/12/27) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is …

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DuckStation Git Update (December 27, 2025)

DuckStation Git (2025/12/27) is an advanced emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It supports accurate emulation while enhancing user experience through various features. Key functionalities include CPU recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, advanced rendering options (D3D11, Vulkan), upscaling, and post-processing shaders. It can load several game formats, including bin/cue and raw files, and offers features like save state support, memory card management, and input for …

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