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RPCS3 Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed in C++ since 2011. It supports modern rendering APIs including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing its game compatibility. Notably, the recent changelog includes an update to USB functionality, specifically stopping USB replies after …

Project64 Git (2026/05/08) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that utilizes a plug-in system for customizable components by third-party developers. It allows users to play Nintendo 64 games through ROM images from cartridges or created as homebrew. Originally created by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include reverting x86 recompiler opcodes and adding dual buffers for x86 code. Downloads are …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source, cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch, featuring an accurate Z80 core and TMS9918 emulation, as well as sound emulation and save states. The emulator allows for compressed ROM support and modern game controller compatibility. Key tools include a full debugger with a disassembler and various memory editors. Recent updates include fixes for SGM memory …

GearSystem Git (2026/05/08) is a versatile emulator for Sega Master System and Game Gear, developed in C++ and compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It prioritizes code readability and boasts high compatibility features, including a precise Z80 core, multi-mapper support, and external RAM with save files. Automatic region detection and SMS2-specific functions enhance usability. Key features include sound emulation via SDL Audio, an integrated disassembler for real-time …

Gearboy Git (2026/05/08) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, emphasizing readable source code and strong compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), and precise LCD emulation. It also simulates the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting, supports sound through SDL Audio, and includes Game Boy Color compatibility. Additional features are an integrated disassembler, save state functionality, and support …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/08) is a newly compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from earlier FinalBurn and MAME versions. The latest updates in the changelog include enhanced support for “Bloodstone (128K) (HB, v1.2)” and adjustments to game information and controls. Users can download the updated version from the provided source link. Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/08) aims to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices, improved tools, and enhanced features for contemporary systems. The latest changelog includes recommendations for using CMake with presets, enhanced target handling in CI, an updated manual page for the Innovation sound device, simplified settings for the Innovation sound card, and added support for the Microprose Entertainer variant of the Innovation SSI-2001. Additionally, style improvements have been made …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/08) is an updated version of DOSBox, an emulator for Intel x86 PCs that enables the running of classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes fixes for 3x scaler bugs with Direct3D, geometry calculations for VHD and qcow2 formats, and graphical glitches in advanced scalers related to mismatched screen bit depth. Additional updates involve merging pull requests and refining …

Dolphin Git 2603-369 has been compiled, marking the latest trunk of the Dolphin Project, which is the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. Dolphin emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce consoles, offering features not available on the original hardware, with partial Wii support and the ability to play most GameCube games. Recent updates include bug fixes and code improvements, such as JitArm64 adjustments and converting Android’s TvUtil to Kotlin. …

Azahar Git (2026/05/08) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include the addition of asynchronous filesystem operations, improved clarity for ROM loading errors, and a revamped GDB implementation with minor debugging features. Download the latest version for x64 or access the source. Azahar Git (2026/05/08) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built on Citra. Azahar Git changelog: * core: Introduced asynchronous filesystem …

Gameplay v0.82 has been released, providing a straightforward frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing easy access to MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. Users can select games from a preconfigured list optimized for audio and graphics. Key updates include the automatic selection of language based on the system’s primary language, grouping language variation in a dropdown, and requiring separate downloads for necessary disk images for emulation. Additionally, the ScummVM engine …

SuperZSNES v0.110b is a newly re-written GPU-powered SNES emulator that enhances the classic experience with improved accuracy in CPU and audio cores, enabling high-resolution Mode 7 graphics. Key features include a classic UI with modern touches, fast forward, rewind, save states, and auto-save history. The update includes fixes for input, emulation enhancements, and SRAM writing issues, as well as custom save paths and transparency improvements. Future updates aim to enhance …

Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released as a fork of model3emu-code, adding native support for Sinden light guns. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun support on Linux and macOS, while Windows retains its original two-player mouse input via the Raw Input system. A Windows package is included for Sinden border support. Download the release and access the source link provided. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released. This version is a …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/08) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on enhancing the Vulkan backend and improving Linux support, although Windows compatibility remains fully intact. Users can expect quicker iterations and benefits from the changes implemented in this version, particularly related to Vulkan performance. Download Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/08) now. Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/08) has been released. Xenia …

Ymir Git (2026/05/07) is a new Sega Saturn emulator still in development. It supports loading games from various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO, includes automatic BIOS detection, and allows for automatic region switching. The emulator supports up to two players with customizable controls. Features such as backup RAM, save state functionality, and integrated memory management for saves are included, along with options for rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/05/07) is the latest development build of the VisualBoyAdvance-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The changelog includes updates like allowing commas in the scale validator, running misc edge tests prior to timer tests, and efforts to provoke test failures on macOS for better diagnostics. Users can download the Windows version and access the source from the provided …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/07) 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 supported. The latest update includes a changelog entry noting the addition of a missing include for compatibility with the latest GCC/Clang. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2026/05/07) has been compiled. Vita3K serves as …

PCSX2 v2.7.321 is released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory. Key updates include improvements in the Qt base translation, fixes for compatibility with libstdc++ 16, and various optimizations for graphics processing, including adjustments for anti-aliasing and bounding boxes. Additionally, the Fullscreen UI has addressed the RA login state …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/07) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, enabling it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors is making more titles playable over time. The latest update includes several fixes. Download the emulator from the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/07) has been released, marking an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Key updates in the changelog include the stubbing of fstat on random devices, the implementation of sceNpAuthGetAuthorizationCode functions, and proper naming for several functions in the libraries. Additionally, a fix was applied to prevent conflicts with the system spdlog on FreeBSD. The emulator can be downloaded along with its source. ShadPS4 Pre …

melonDS Git (2026/05/07) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, and includes a JIT recompiler for fast performance. Key features include OpenGL rendering, 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, and various display options. Work is ongoing for WiFi multiplayer, DSi emulation, GBA slot add-ons, and more. The latest update involves using Qt’s QFile …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/07) is an updated emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates such as improved descriptions for matsuri15, a bug fix for sample play status checking, the addition of a function for converting Hz to cycles, and enhancements to the Speccy update from gab75. The source for the latest version can be downloaded. FB Neo Git …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/07) is a Sony PlayStation emulator focused on playability, speed, and maintainability, designed to work on low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy while providing enhanced performance. Key features include a CPU recompiler, support for various rendering techniques (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for graphics accuracy, and “fast boot” options. It supports multiple file formats, automatic memory card switching, integrated debugging, and compatibility with various controllers, including …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/07) is a modernized version of the DOSBox project, focusing on contemporary development practices and tools. It aims to address issues, introduce features for better compatibility with modern systems, and submit patches upstream. Recent changelog updates include a fix for VGA output single-scanning and making RENDER_SetScanAndPixelDoubling() public. The compiled version is available for download in x64 format, with the source linked for further access. The DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/07) …

Dolphin Git 2603-365, the latest build of the Dolphin Project, is the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering additional features not available on the original consoles and partial Wii support. Notable updates include improved log levels, a fix ensuring the DoAllPlayersHaveSameGame function works correctly, and an update to the ControllerInterface for input handling. Users can download the x64 or Android …