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Gecko (2026/06/15) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger, developed in Rust, focusing on homebrew and reverse engineering while ensuring a playable experience. Key features include PowerPC and DSP JIT compilation, a wgpu-based renderer, and support for various platforms. It offers a comprehensive debugging UI, Lua scripting, and extensive diagnostics. The recent changelog highlights improvements like memory card support, controller compatibility, enhanced audio management, and performance optimizations. Additional features include …

FB Neo Git (2026/06/15) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates include the addition of several games: Ninja Ryukenden (Japan, set 3), Punch-Out!! (Rev A), Robotron: 2084 (Release 3), and an Olympia bootleg of Galaxian. Updates also feature improvements to the makefile, file handling, and various enhancements in the code. The changelog notes the merging of branches and verifies …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/15) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability while ensuring compatibility on low-end devices. It features a CPU Recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements such as upscaling and texture filtering. Key functionalities include support for various file formats, save states, game debugging, and automatic updates. Notable improvements in the latest changelog include fixes for SQLiteHelpers, achievements management, and memory leak …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/15) is a version of the DOSBox emulator designed to run old MS-DOS games on modern PCs. It supports various operating systems, including Windows and Linux. Recent updates include improvements to the IDEDrive menu, allowing for direct ISO image mounting and updates to device interaction. Key changes feature menu enhancements for IDE specifications, better management of drive attachments and detachments, and support for unmounting commands. These updates aim …

Dolphin Git 2603-415 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering enhanced features beyond the original consoles, with partial Wii support and gameplay compatibility for most GameCube titles. Recent changes include settings adjustments for games like Solitaire and Mahjong on WiiWare and improvements to NetPlay, such as halting the game when a mapped …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/15) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent updates include a fix for color emoji rendering on Windows 7, added new NIDs, and a sprite border fix for the game Tokiden. The compatibility list was updated with homebrew Giana’s Return, and additional sprite detection improvements were made. Other enhancements include centered line drawing in MPO, graphics fixes, and …

Azahar Git (2026/06/15) has been released, featuring updates to an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Key changes include the addition of DebugScopes for rasterizer and texture-runtime, a new arch-specific Docker image tag for script entry, and a fix for a typo in Renderer_DelayGameRenderThreadUs. Additionally, formatting nitpicks were addressed and secondary layout and menu improvements were made for Android. The update is available for download in x64 format, with …

Ares Git (2026/06/15) is a multi-system emulator that prioritizes accuracy and preservation, continuing development from its origins in higan and bsnes since October 14, 2004. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Master System, and more. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for calculation errors, revamped rewind options, and improved user interface controls. The emulator aims to provide a comprehensive and …

Gameplay v0.83 has been released, enhancing its frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm for easy MS-DOS gaming. Users can select games without any configuration, as everything is pre-set for optimal performance. Key updates include an automatic game list download and version check, simplified interface by removing game addition features (future plans for a separate application), and the ability to display only available games. New titles added include “Little Big Adventure,” …

Retrom v0.8.4 has been released as a centralized game library and collection management service with a focus on emulation. Key features include the ability to host a cloud library, scan files for automatic game addition, and install/play games across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, and Linux). Users can manage emulator profiles server-side, access their library via a web client, and launch games from various emulators through a single interface. The …

MAME4droid 2026(0.288) v1.36.5, developed by David Valdeita (Seleuco), is a port of the MAME emulator that supports over 40,000 ROMs, including various arcade systems like ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC. Key features include autorotate settings, support for physical and touch interfaces, customizable keyboard layouts, and Bluetooth/USB gamepad compatibility. It also offers options for image smoothing, animated controls, and video scaling. The latest update adds Full-Screen Vector CRT Monitor Glow, enhancing …

Gentleman v1.4.2 is a MiSTer-inspired emulator frontend for PC that offers a menu-driven interface using a folder-based structure. It eliminates the need for a database by using menus derived from folders and JSON files for launcher entries. Key features include in-app launcher creation and editing, RetroArch support, fast folder browsing, recent and favorites lists, and multiple menu entries. The update introduces custom theme support, a default theme, organized settings, and …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/15) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, especially for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Key updates include the merging of the upstream canary experimental branch and a modification to the Xbox 360 CPU cache line, set to 128 bytes. Users can download the latest version …

DuckStation v0.1-11391 has been released as an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability while being compatible with low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, hardware/software rendering, upscaling, save state support, compatibility with various image formats, and support for multiple controllers. The update includes various bug fixes, optimizations, and enhancements to the GameDB. Additionally, it supports several languages and introduces automatic updates, improved interface elements, and …

WANGMODEL1 v0.5 has been released as a SEGA MODEL1 HLE Emulator. The update includes numerous fixes, such as resolving hitbox detection issues, throwing and grappling mechanics, ring-out mechanics, intermittent character orientation problems, and missing floor polygons at low camera angles. Additionally, it addresses drawing 2D layers, sound implementation, a name entry skip bug, frame bottleneck optimization, cold boot and test menu issues, NVRAM save implementation, Sarah’s stage floor lighting, static …

SuperZSNES v0.221 has been completely rewritten as a GPU-powered SNES emulator, offering a mix of familiar features and new enhancements. Key highlights include improved CPU and audio accuracy, a classic UI with modern updates, and functionalities like fast forward, rewind, save states, and cheat codes. The release also introduces the Super Enhancement Engine for game enhancements, along with fixes for specific games and UI adjustments. Users should note that some …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.21 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, focusing on the emulation of NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This update aims to enhance compatibility and performance for games originally designed for these specific arcade systems, allowing users to experience them on PC. The release continues the project’s commitment to improving emulation accuracy and broadening the range of playable titles. Developers are encouraged to contribute and report issues to …

Gentleman v1.3.0 is a MiSTer-inspired emulator frontend for PC, designed to offer a simple, fast menu system without relying on databases. Key features include a folder-based menu structure, JSON launcher entries, in-app launcher creation/editing, and support for various emulator types. The update introduces a new PC game launcher type, a Systems menu for better organization, improved API clarity, and enhancements to the update interface. Users can now access a flat …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.30 has been released, serving as a testing platform for various mapping ideas. It supports several controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, Steam Controller, and more. Key updates include Steam Controller 2026 fixes, gyro data passthrough for virtual DS4, reduced mouse offset with gyro, and touchpad haptics for the Triton controller. Features such as dead zone adjustments, Bluetooth reader support, and separated haptic events were added. The release allows for …

Ymir Git (2026/06/14) has been released as a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. Key features include support for game files like BIN+CUE and ISO, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It allows two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings, backup RAM, and integrated memory management for saves. The emulator offers save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. The changelog highlights improvements, including overclocking adjustments, fixes for loading settings, and documentation updates for …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/13) is an early emulator for PlayStation 4 designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. This software enables users to run PS4 games on their PCs, providing a platform for enhanced gaming experiences outside the console environment. The release marks a significant step in emulator development, offering a glimpse into the potential of PS4 emulation. As it is an early version, users may encounter bugs and limitations, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/14) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions lead to increased game compatibility. Recent updates include optimizations using std::move, improved GUI functionalities for previewing videos, and enhancements to audio handling …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/06/14) is a work-in-progress fork of the PlayStation emulator PCSX, aiming to modernize the codebase by eliminating the plugin system for a unified architecture. The project emphasizes portability and readability through SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui and seeks to enhance debugging and rendering. Recent updates in the changelog include numerous merges addressing extension fixes, save state improvements, and UI organization. Additionally, changes have been made to OpenBIOS support and MIDI converter tools. …

PCSX2 v2.7.416 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables PS2 game playback on PCs. The update features various improvements, including a cleanup of COM code, revamped achievement tracking, and enhancements to the Fullscreen UI. Notable fixes address GPU stats updating issues, analog navigation across controllers, and visual formatting in the Qt interface. Additional updates include sound effects streamlining, adjustments to volume sliders, and optimized …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-479-a5721b4, an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1, has been released. The update includes several enhancements: a new option to start games with the UI hidden, a clean-up of the Android applet for software keyboards, modules utilizing the updated java_bridge.h, and the video core being created only during emulation start. For more details, you can download the new version from the provided source. NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-479-a5721b4 has …