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DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/21) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project with updated development practices and tools. The changes include fixing issues, introducing new features for better compatibility with current systems, and submitting patches upstream. Notable updates in the changelog include the removal of outdated legacy README files and relocating ZMBV from src/libs to the main source tree. Download options are available for DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/21) x64 with the …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/20) is a fast, portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include signal stack backup and restoration, WASAPI backend improvements addressing buffer allocation issues, and enhancements for high audio channel setups. Additionally, a build fix for the libretro has been implemented. Users can download the latest versions for x64 and Android as of May 21, 2026. For more information, refer …

BizHawk Git (2026/05/21) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems range from Apple II and various arcade machines to modern consoles like Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation. Notable systems include the Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy series. The latest changelog mentions a fix for reporting the correct …

Ares Git (2026/05/21) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation. It has been in development since October 14, 2004, and is a descendant of higan and bsnes. Ares currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Sega Master System, and Neo Geo Pocket. The latest changelog notes a fix for LaserActive video seeking issues after a CD-ROM refactor. For download, Ares …

DualSenseY-v2 57 is a versatile tool for customizing Sony DualSense (PS5) controllers on Windows, boasting features like LED control, adaptive trigger settings, haptic feedback, and microphone controls. It allows seamless multiplayer connectivity and supports Xbox 360/DualShock 4 emulation. Users can map triggers to mouse clicks and configure deadzones, while the gyroscope can control the mouse. Additional options include adjusting controller speaker volume, syncing audio with LED colors, and managing configurations. …

PadForge v3.2.0 is now available, offering a modern mapping utility for Windows. It allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, and MIDI controllers using ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. This enables games and applications to recognize these inputs as genuine hardware. For details on the changes, refer to the changelog linked on the release page. Download the …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/21) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on rapid improvements to the Vulkan backend and enhancements for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Key changes in the update include cleaning up unneeded zarchive code, removing the xmp player, and reorganizing metal Cvars into appropriate TUs. This release aims to optimize performance and user experience …

XEMU v0.8.135 has been released, enhancing an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox console, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to improve features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. XEMU is an active fork of the XQEMU project and utilizes the well-maintained QEMU full system emulator. Users can download the latest version and access the source code. XEMU v0.8.135 has been released. XEMU is …

SuperSnes9x v1.63.17, an unofficial Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator based on Snes9x, has been released. Key features include Kaillera support, RetroAchievements, multi-controller support, and enhanced cheat functionalities. The update includes various fixes, such as addressing a glitch in OverlayBiosBorder, correcting save state issues, and adding SGB sources to CMake builds. It also introduces a configurable BIOS folder and improves sound mixing for SGB BIOS mode. Enhancements are made in both …

Ymir Git (2026/05/20) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator that supports various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and features automatic BIOS detection and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable control pads and offers backup RAM and DRAM cartridge support. Additional functionalities include an integrated memory manager, save states, rewinding (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping. A feature-rich debugger is …

Xenia Git (2026/05/20) is an experimental emulator for Xbox 360, currently not capable of running games. Recent changes include enabling the storage of IPTV names, implementing the XamGetOnlineLanguageAndCountry function, and updating the user interface to list extended languages. Users can download Xenia Git from the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/05/20) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support game playback (yet). …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/20) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Key updates in this version include a rework of the kernel/thread run_loop lifecycle, modifications to memory allocations, and an updated labeler configuration. For more details, users can download the emulator. Vita3K Git (2026/05/20) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental …

PCSX2 v2.7.356 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version improves hardware emulation using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage PS2 system memory, allowing gamers to play PS2 titles on PC with added features. The changelog includes updates such as the addition of AA1 triangle corner caps, edge extrapolation for GS/HW, and fixes in GS/GLSL related to color output and depth …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/05/20) is released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes fixes for audio settings that previously caused game crashes, updated translations for the Qt GUI, and other minor improvements. Notable changes include avoiding the saving of translated strings to the config file and fixes to logging. Download options are available, along with a link to the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/20) is an early emulator designed for the PlayStation 4, compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. Written in C++, it aims to allow users to run PS4 games on their PCs. This release marks a significant step in the emulator’s development, providing early features for enthusiasts wanting to experience PS4 titles on alternative platforms. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/20) has been launched. This is an initial PS4 emulator compatible …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/20) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since early 2011. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and can boot and play numerous commercial games and PS3 SDK samples, with more becoming playable through ongoing development. Recent updates include optimizations for SPU multiplies on ARM and changes to content type theme PKGs. The emulator continues …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/20) has been released. This multi-system emulator supports platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan on Windows, Linux, and macOS. MesenCE is a community-driven fork based on Mesen2, aimed at its future development. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for the SNES rumble controller and an initial cartridge RTC implementation for WonderSwan. You can download MesenCE Git (3026/05/20) from …

mGBA Git (2026/05/20) is an advanced emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, offering superior speed and accuracy compared to existing options. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, fast performance on low-end hardware, local link cable connectivity, save type detection, and support for motion sensors and rumble. It includes a built-in BIOS, real-time clock, and solar sensor capabilities for specific games. Additionally, it supports various recording formats, …

Gecko (2026/05/20) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger developed in Rust, focusing on homebrew development and reverse engineering. Key features include PowerPC and DSP JIT compilation using Cranelift, a modular audio backend, a streamlined renderer based on wgpu, and support for ISO/RVZ formats. It also offers Lua scripting, a sophisticated debugging UI, and diagnostic tools. The update includes enhancements like a polished main app and improved web build capabilities. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/20) is an updated version of DOSBox, a popular emulator that replicates an Intel x86 PC for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes a fix for pull request #6298 and updates to the IMGMOUNT feature, which now attaches CD-ROMs to the IDE controller by default. This allows users to better access and play older games that …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/20) is a newly compiled emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on the previous versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The changelog highlights several updates, including enhancements to d_coleco.cpp, d_megadrive, and support for “Operation Hibernation (HB)” in d_sg1000.cpp. Additionally, new content for square brothers was added to d_megadrive. For more details, the updated version can be downloaded from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/05/20) …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/20) is a compiled version of a fast and portable PSP emulator for multiple platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include restoring the GDI-based text drawer for Windows when RenderDoc is attached, removing unnecessary matrix and operator overloads, and unifying depth handling across backends. Additional fixes include improvements to the Qt build, updates to save state metadata with timestamps, and general code …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/20) has been released as a simplified version of the defunct yuzu emulator. Key updates in the changelog include multiple shutdown fixes, the addition of background image history and reset options, improvements to custom icon and poster management, and a permanent dark theme. The user interface now features a forced dark mode, with future adjustability planned. Core fixes address titlebar version desync and VRAM GC stalls. Additionally, issues …

BizHawk Git (2026/05/20) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for both casual and advanced gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include the Apple II, Atari, Sega consoles, Nintendo systems, and more, with continuous updates expected. The latest changelog includes fixes for specific issues and updates to improve functionality. For more details and download options, …

Gearcoleco v1.6.2, a precise cross-platform ColecoVision emulator, has been released. Written in C++, it supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. The open-source project features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, sound support via SDL Audio, and save states. It allows compressed ROM support and offers extensive debugging tools. The emulator is compatible with various platforms including Android, iOS, and several Nintendo systems. Recent updates enhance accuracy, introduce …