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PPSSPP Git (2026/08/05) is a portable emulator for PSP, compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for Windows ARM64, Android backend switching, and the EmuThread API. Enhancements in headless mode for GPU backends on Windows and adjustments to the Atrac3 security check ensure improved audio functionality in GTA. The update also includes various build fixes and improvements to the graphics context and shutdown …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/08/05) has been released as a simplified version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. The changelog includes a merge from user cheezwiz7899 and updates to the dynarmic pin. Additionally, it introduces a compile definition to gate custom containers related to xbyak_abi. Downloads for both x64 and Android versions are available. Citron-NEO Git (2026/08/05) has been launched. This is a revival of the now-defunct yuzu emulator, simplified to meet only …

BizHawk Git (2026/08/05) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, extensive rerecording, and debugging tools. Supported systems range from classic platforms like the Apple II, Atari VCS, and Commodore 64 to modern consoles such as Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation. The recent changelog highlights enhancements, allowing ApiHawk and Lua to access window scaling from 6x to 9x. For more …

Ymir Git (2026/08/04) is a Sega Saturn emulator currently under development, supporting various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. Features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, customizable keybindings, multiplayer support for two players, and a save manager. Users can utilize save states, rewind gameplay, and enjoy turbo speed. The latest changelog highlights performance improvements in audio loading, fixes for audio track computation, and new features including MP3 and OGG support. …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/04) is a game emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The latest development build includes numerous updates and fixes, such as improved Pokémon trading, GB multiplayer support, and adjustments for the MinGW build. Enhancements also include the implementation of GP link support and updates to the README for Android architecture. Multiple translation updates were performed, and issues with …

Xenia Git (2026/08/04) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes various GPU and Vulkan updates, such as implementing gradient exponent bias, vertex kill support, and improvements for texture formats. Key fixes address issues like Z-fighting decals, texture border colors, and coordinate handling for textures. Additionally, it implements wide 1D texture support and addresses a regression in the X_OBJECT_HEADER struct. These updates …

Vita3K Git (as of August 4, 2026) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but commercial games are not yet playable. The latest changelog highlights a fix in the OpenSSL version in the CMakeLists file. For more information, source details can be accessed. Vita3K Git (2026/08/04) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental …

SharpEmu Git (2026/08/04) has been compiled, offering an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The latest changelog highlights improvements, including a fix for the audio output trace counter and resolving a lease leak in GuestDataPool on non-GPU compute dispatch paths. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. SharpEmu Git (2026/08/04) has been compiled. This is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/04) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to improve game compatibility. Recent updates include fixes for exception data_heap in debug builds, alpha testing for all primitive types, and various improvements for MSVC. Users can download the latest …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-529-e1c6180 has been released by N3xoX1, featuring updates to the experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator. Key changes include a new UI option to open save data/mod folders, a cleanup of common files, and the addition of a README and license. The CMake has been updated to support desktop nxemu builds and x86_64 externals, while the Rasterizer’s CPU write functionality has improved. For more details and to download the …

NooDS Git (2026/08/04) is a fast NDS emulator available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. To use it, install wxWidgets on Linux/macOS or the latest Visual C++ runtime on Windows. High-level BIOS emulation is not yet supported; you’ll need “bios7.bin,” “bios9.bin,” and “firmware.bin” files in the same directory as the executable. For the Switch, a ROM file named “rom.nds” is required, as it lacks a file browser. Recent updates …

mGBA Git (2026/08/04) is an emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, focusing on speed and accuracy. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, operates well on low-end devices, and offers both heavy and light-weight frontends through Qt and SDL. Key features include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock functionality, solar sensor support for Boktai, built-in BIOS, and extensive control remapping. Additional capabilities include savestate …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/04) has been compiled. This branch of DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. A notable update in the changelog includes setting the carry flag (CF) when INT 2F is called and not handled, preventing Microsoft LAN Manager SETUP from mistakenly indicating that NET WORKSTATION is already running. …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/04) is the latest version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. Recent updates include typo fixes and naming adjustments in the d_megadrive.cpp file, various improvements in d_snes.cpp and d_nes.cpp, and enhancements in cd_img.cpp related to sector loading. Notable changes emphasize the importance of knowing positions in code, along with specific updates from contributor gab75 for …

Dolphin Git 2606-280 has been compiled, serving as the trunk of the Dolphin Project. It is the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games, supporting Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce. The emulator offers additional features absent in the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most Gamecube titles. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for message alignment in the Mach exception thread. Download links are provided …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/04) is a versatile PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for WASAPI related to audio channel mapping and error handling, improvements in SDL window management, and corrections to OpenGL retry loops. Additionally, it addresses game exit issues when switching tasks on Android and implements texture replacement unit tests. The update enhances performance and stability with dedicated error checks …

BizHawk Git (2026/08/04) is a C# multi-system emulator featuring full-screen support, joypad compatibility, and comprehensive re-recording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including the Apple II, various Atari consoles, the Commodore series, Nintendo systems (like the NES and Nintendo 64), Sega consoles, and more. Recently, updates include fixes to previous commits and adjustments to the SDL2Gamepad to address device race conditions. More systems may be added …

Redream v1.5.0-1155-g0056e35 has been released. Originally named Dreavm, Redream is an ongoing emulator project for the SEGA Dreamcast, aiming to provide an enhanced gaming experience. This update offers improvements and bug fixes to optimize performance and compatibility with Dreamcast titles, making it easier for gamers to enjoy classic games on modern systems. As the project evolves, it continues to strive for high-quality emulation and user experience. Redream v1.5.0-1155-g0056e35 has been …

HBMAME v0.289.1 has been released, serving as a derivative of MAME that features various hacks and homebrews absent from the standard MAME package. This version is based on the latest MAME source from SVN at the time of release. You can download HBMAME v0.289.1 for x64, as well as HBMAMEUI v0.289.1 for x64. The source is also available for access. HBMAME v0.289.1 has been released. HBMAME (HomeBrew MAME) is a …

NgpCraft Emulator v2.9.5 offers a Neo Geo Pocket/Color emulation experience with a native C++ core. It accurately replicates hardware timing, ensuring games run at their intended 30 fps. Features include a library with thumbnails, sorting options, customizable console booting, and video scaling options. Save states and in-game saves are supported, alongside speed control and rewind functions. Controller support is integrated, with customizable buttons and turbo options. The emulator allows themes …

Erings v0.3.4, a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, has been released. It supports many of the console’s major hardware components, enabling numerous games to run, some at full speed. Although not intended to be a perfect emulator, it aims to facilitate a positive user experience while focusing on officially licensed games. Certain features will intentionally remain unsupported. Notable bug fixes include audio track indexing and specific game compatibility improvements for titles …

KytyPS5 (2026/08/04) has been released as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, it offers limited compatibility, and features may rapidly change between updates. For detailed changes, refer to the changelog available on GitHub. You can download the latest version and access the source code through the provided links. KytyPS5 (2026/08/04) has been launched. KytyPS5 serves as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. As the project is …

MAME4droid 2026 (0.289) v1.38, developed by David Valdeita, is an updated emulator that supports over 40,000 ROMs, including arcade games, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC systems. Key features include customizable screen orientation, physical and virtual keyboard support, and Bluetooth/USB gamepad compatibility. The latest update enhances graphical fixes, collision detection for Virtua Fighter, and audio stability, particularly for games using the SCSP sound chip. It also introduces support for Sega’s Flash …

Xenia Git (2026/08/03) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not support game execution. The latest changelog includes enhancements such as the addition of mutexes for audio clients, fixes to the X_OBJECT_HEADER, and stubs for functions like XamQueryLiveHive. Improvements in the Xbox kernel involve adding missing structs for IoCreateDevice and file signatures. Furthermore, the GPU section sees updates to sample locked mip unnormalized fetches and addresses issues related …

Vita3K Git (2026/08/03) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but commercial games are not playable. The latest update includes a fix for the shader issue ‘ids can’t be 0’ (#4074). For more information and to download, visit the source link. Vita3K Git (2026/08/03) has been released. Vita3K is a trial PlayStation Vita …