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RPCS3 Git (2026/03/20) is the latest version of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling users to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include fixes for mac builds and code improvements, like adding margins and unit tests, as well as enhancements for handling conditional …

PCSX2 v2.7.197 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on PC. Key updates in this version include improvements in the user interface, extended internal resolution multipliers, custom OSD font support, and enhanced OSD settings. Additionally, updates to the translation and …

mGBA Git (2026/03/20) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, emphasizing speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, fast emulation even on low-end hardware, and local link cable functionality. It offers save type detection, motion sensor and rumble support, real-time clock functionality, and solar sensor compatibility for Boktai games. Additional features include screenshot capabilities, cheat code support, nine savestate slots, and various recording …

GearSystem Git (2026/03/20) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++. It runs on multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, emphasizing readable source code and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, and sound emulation through SDL Audio and Sms_Snd_Emu. It also includes …

FB Neo Git (2026/03/20) has been compiled, serving as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Key updates include an MSX update from gab75 and the addition of versioning to patches. For further details and the download link, visit the source mentioned. FB Neo Git (2026/03/20) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and various consoles, and …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/20) has been compiled, serving as a branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC. This allows users to run old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include merging pull request #6159 from maron2000, which involves reinitializing output after opening the Configuration Tool or Mapper Tool. For more information and download options, visit the provided …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/20) has been compiled, focusing on modernizing the DOSBox project through updated development practices, fixing issues, and introducing features for better compatibility with today’s systems. Notably, the recent changelog indicates a fix for the debugger command IV, which previously truncated addresses to 16-bit (issue #4515). The updated version is available for download. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/03/20) has been compiled. This repository aims to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting …

PPSSPP Git (2026/03/20) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include optional dumping of NPDRM ISOs on game startup, improvements in shared_ptr management for BlockDevice, and support for opening ISOs with names ending in .iso. Additionally, the default setting for “Use relay” is now off when manually adding hostnames, and fixes have been implemented for multiplayer functionality. Downloads are …

BizHawk Git (2026/03/20) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers like fullscreen and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems include classic consoles such as the Apple II, Atari systems, Nintendo consoles (like NES and Game Boy), Sega devices (including Genesis and Saturn), and others like the ZX Spectrum and PSX. Upcoming updates are expected to expand the list of …

Azahar 2125.0 RC2, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released with various updates. Key fixes include resolving crashes related to shortcuts, camera emulation, Amiibo file loading, and secondary screen disconnections. Improvements were made to prevent setup process errors on some Android versions and address aspect ratio issues with secondary screens. The “Applications” button now displays the current Azahar version upon double-clicking. Additionally, compilation issues with Qt6 versions …

GameEx v19.67 has been released, offering a graphical DirectX-based front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command line emulators. It functions well as a Home Theatre PC solution and is suitable for CarPC and touchscreen applications. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. You can unlock the full potential of the front end for …

QEMU v11.0.0 RC0 has been released, offering a versatile open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. It enables users to run operating systems and applications designed for one architecture, like ARM, on different machines such as personal computers, utilizing dynamic translation for enhanced performance. As a virtualizer, QEMU delivers nearly native performance by executing guest code on the host CPU, requiring a QEMU accelerator (KQEMU) for this mode. Both the host and …

Retrom v0.8.0 has been released, enhancing centralized game library management with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic scanning for games, and multi-platform support (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can manage emulator profiles across devices and access libraries via a web client. A significant update is the introduction of cloud saves for standalone emulators, allowing save data synchronization across clients. However, cross-syncing between built-in and …

Xenia Git (2026/03/19) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is still under development and does not yet support game execution. The latest changelog highlights a fix for discord-rpc multi-architecture builds and resolves a debug crash when closing the post-processing menu. The software is available for download. Xenia Git (2026/03/19) has been compiled. Xenia is a cutting-edge emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games. Xenia …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/19) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest updates include compatibility upgrades for Node 24 and the latest GitHub Actions, as well as improvements to fullscreen mode and hotfixes addressing write sync hazards and current firmware version updates. For more details and download options, refer to the official source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/19) has been released. It is an …

The ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on March 19, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes Crowdin updates, fixes for the git clone link and directories in the Linux build guide, and a new CMake flag to hide the version manager for Flathub releases. Users can download the updated launcher. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/19) has been released. QtLauncher serves …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/19) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, written in C++. In development since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples to run. Recent updates include improvements to vsync behavior, dynamic settings, and full-screen mode by default. Additionally, firmware has been updated to 4.93, with optimizations in keyboard handling and input mapping. The emulator continues …

FB Neo Git (2026/03/19) has been compiled as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, building on the foundations of FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest update includes support for two “Rygar” hacks, as noted in changelog entry #2459. For more details, download FB Neo Git (2026/03/19) from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/03/19) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/19) has been compiled. This branch of DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates in the changelog highlight the extensive work needed to support SDL3, including the addition of a build script and detect code in configure.ac. Other changes involve refining DOS execution code related to XMS or EXEPACK and …

Dolphin Git 2603-86 is a compiled version of the Dolphin Project, known for being the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features not found on the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility with most GameCube titles. Recent updates include fixes for Gcc adapter issues, improved stick position handling when disconnected, and a patch for a startup error in …

PPSSPP Git (March 19, 2026) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent changes include enhancements from pull request #21462 and an update to the file tex_mmpx_adv.csh. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/03/19) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a high-speed, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, and built using C++. PPSSPP …

The bsnes emulator, released on February 19, 2026, is designed for the Super Famicom and SNES systems, emphasizing accuracy, debugging capabilities, and clean code. The latest update notes that MSYS2 lacks the “mingw-w64-gcc” package and also requires “make.” Build instructions have been documented for users. bsnes (2026/02/19) has been released. bsnes serves as an emulator for the Super Famicom and SNES gaming systems. Its design philosophy sets it apart from …

BizHawk Git (2026/03/19) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, featuring user-friendly options like full-screen mode and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. It supports numerous platforms including the Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore Amiga, Nintendo systems (NES, Game Boy, N64), Sega consoles (Genesis, Saturn), and more. Recent updates in the changelog address specific issues in Lua scripting and game emulation improvements. For …

Ares Git (2026/03/19) is the latest build of Ares, a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004. It is based on higan and bsnes, emphasizing accuracy and preservation. Ares emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in progress), Game Boy, SG-1000, Master System, Mega Drive, PC Engine, MSX, ColecoVision, Neo Geo Pocket, and WonderSwan. Recent updates feature improvements in cmake, increased PCE serialization, and fixes for the …

Retro Multi Tools v2 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This update enhances user experience and functionality, making it easier for gamers to interact with their favorite retro games. With a focus on versatility, the tool supports various platforms, allowing users to customize and optimize their gameplay. Whether for nostalgic gamers or developers, Retro Multi Tools v2 provides essential …