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Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.8ba1b49958 is now available, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad through keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Users can perform simple button presses or utilize JavaScript and Lua for complex actions. Notable changes in this release include the removal of the plugin system and fixes to the command-line interface. The updates were made by developer @luttje. For more details or to download the release, refer to the …

Xenia Manager v3.4.2 has been released to enhance the user experience with the Xenia Emulator, which allows Xbox 360 game emulation. This update simplifies gaming and patch installation, featuring a user-friendly interface for adjusting settings. Key changes include a complete refactor to avoid GitHub API rate limits by reverting to an older method and updating internal libraries to improve security and stability. The release focuses on UI improvements and backend …

RetroDECK v0.10.7b has been released, providing a sandboxed application for playing retro and newer games on Linux/SteamOS. Key updates include an Easter egg with holiday entries, support for the Triforce Arcade System via Dolphin, and new artwork for PrimeHack. Significant configuration changes were made to Dolphin, PPSSPP, and RPCS3, necessitating a config reset. Issues with Steam Deck borders and RPCS3 firmware installation were fixed, and MD5 corrections were contributed by …

jgenesis v0.11.4 has been released as a cross-platform multi-console emulator supporting various 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, including Sega Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Master System, and Game Gear. The update introduces SG-1000 emulation and support for CD-ROM images with audio tracks in WAV format at 44100 Hz, as well as data tracks in MODE1/2048 format. Notable improvements include enhanced NES color palette saturation and higher precision audio interpolation. Fixes address issues …

Raine v0.97.6 is an arcade game emulator supporting M68000 and M68020 hardware, primarily focusing on Taito and Jaleco titles. Initially developed as an experiment with the Rainbow Islands ROM set, Raine now successfully emulates numerous games, with new titles added weekly. The latest version, v0.97.6, is available for download for both x86 and x64 Windows systems. Raine v0.97.6 has been released. RAINE serves as an Emulator for arcade games. Raine …

Xenia Git (March 23, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator still in development and does not yet run games. Recent updates include fixes for MSVC-ARM64 memory barrier conflicts, optimization of mov+dup idioms into movi, and the addition of PowerPC floating-point state handling. Other changes involve restoring floating-point rounding modes, implementing MMIO-aware memory sequences, and addressing initialization order concerns. Additionally, an initial commit for the ARM64 backend and an xbyak_aarch64 …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/23) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update addresses a segmentation fault that occurred when users clicked “Save” on the “Choose directory” dialog with the version manager disabled (#272). You can download ShadPS4-QtLauncher from the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/23) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/22) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes a changelog featuring more files for syncing with the 0.15.1 branch and the initial camera implementation (Part 3 of the 0.15.1 branch). For those interested, the emulator is available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/22) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in …

RPCS3 Git (March 23, 2026) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and playing of numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include improvements to overlay functionalities, graphical rendering, and audio settings. Changes also address compilation issues for macOS and introduced support for basic signed distance function (SDF) rendering. Contributors continue …

Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/23) is a work-in-progress emulator for the Nintendo GameCube, aimed at researching its hardware features and reverse-engineering game development technologies. The GameCube, created by Nintendo and ArtX engineers, offers rich exploration opportunities. Recent updates include refactoring of the Flipper and the CommandProcessor becoming a standalone entity. The changelog highlights merged pull requests and various refinements. The emulator can be downloaded from multiple sources. Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/23) has been …

Project64 Git (2026/03/23) is an updated version of a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows. It features a plug-in system that allows third-party developers to create components, enabling users to play Nintendo 64 games by reading ROM images from cartridges or creating homebrew. Initially started by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include modifications to the RSP, specifically in instruction reordering and …

FB Neo Git (2026/03/23) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates such as Japan revision A for “makai mur” in d_gng.cpp, and updates for Mega Drive and NES from gab75. Additionally, d_cps2.cpp features an update for “Street Fighter II: Prime” (Ver 0.74, Hack) (#2464). Users can download the latest version from the source provided. FB Neo …

mGBA Git (2026/03/23) is an emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, fast performance on low-end machines, and dual frontends (Qt and SDL). It offers local link cable support, save type detection, and real-time clock functionality. Additional features include support for motion sensors, a built-in BIOS, fast-forward and rewind options, and extensive recording capabilities. It …

DOSBox-X Git (March 23, 2026) is a continuation of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the playback of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent update includes the removal of an unused SDL conditional variable, merging of a pull request to update the CHANGELOG, and fixes for Hercules palette and blending issues. Users can download the latest version from …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/23) has been compiled to enhance the DOSBox project by modernizing development practices and tools. Key updates include debugging improvements, better logging of video modes, a refined OpenGL info log, and extensive shader system documentation. Changes involve the renaming of several shader uniforms, the introduction of dedithering and integer scaling features, and optimizations for shader management. Additional features like shader loading error reporting, enhanced flexibility in the shader …

Dolphin Git 2603-110 is the latest development version of the Dolphin Project, marking it as the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce arcade games, featuring enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles. Recent updates include fixes for default GBA Select bindings on Linux, dependency updates for Android, and various Kotlin conversions for Android components. Additional improvements were made to Triforce functionalities, including …

BizHawk Git (2026/03/23) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, and robust rerecording and debugging tools across various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari VCS, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Nintendo consoles, Sega Genesis, and more. Recent updates improved accessibility for screen readers, adjusted tab orders, added a new Lua method, and reverted a presentation panel adjustment. Additional …

Azahar Git (2026/03/23) is an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Recent updates address an issue where the icon wouldn’t display if the update title failed to load and a fix for correctly identifying zcci files when system files are not properly configured. The latest version is available for download, along with the source code. Azahar Git (2026/03/23) has been compiled. It is an open-source 3DS emulator project developed using …

The release of b2 v20260322 is a cross-platform BBC Micro emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, allowing users to play classic BBC games or develop new software. Key updates include support for Master Compact with Arabic ROMs, auto-saving CMOS/EEPROM, and enhanced BBC B emulation. The update also introduces SCSI hard disk emulation, improved video accuracy, a lossless video recording feature, and several bug fixes, including 1770 FDC issues and improvements …

GroovyMame v0.286 Switchres 2.22a has been released, tailored for CRT monitors to enhance the emulation experience. This custom M.A.M.E. build addresses issues related to LCD displays, particularly those supporting custom refresh rates. GroovyMAME aims to optimize performance and reduce emulation annoyances, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience. Users can download the latest version for 64-bit systems. GroovyMame v0.286 Switchres 2.22a has been released. GroovyMame is a specialized M.A.M.E. version primarily designed …

Gameplay v0.60 has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games through a user-friendly frontend for DosBox and Scumm. The latest update allows users to download missing games automatically, along with additional content like images and manuals. Configuration menus have been rewritten for clarity, and the MS-DOS engine now supports a 4:3 screen format. The update includes several new game titles, including all entries of “Eye of the Beholder” …

aPS3e v1.37 has been released, an Android-based PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code and compliant with the GPLv2 license. It requires Android 7 or higher with Vulkan support on arm64 devices. The latest update includes a merge from the main branch of the GitHub repository. Users can download aPS3e v1.37 from its official page or Google Play. aPS3e v1.37 has been launched. aPS3e is a PS3 emulator for …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/03/22) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still providing full support for Windows. Users can benefit from the improvements made to the Vulkan backend on both platforms. Download is available for the new version. Xenia Edge Git (2026/03/22) is now available. Xenia …

Xenia Git (2026/03/22) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is not yet capable of running games. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for potential use-after-free issues on profile login and improvements in parallel testing for PPC on POSIX systems. The update also addresses an AVX-512 merge-masking issue and enhances denormal input/output tests for VMX128 float instructions. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. Xenia Git …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/22) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are expanding its game compatibility. Recent updates include code optimizations and instruction handling fixes. The emulator can be downloaded along with …