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DuckStation Git (2026/06/07) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintenance. It aims for accuracy while supporting low-end devices, with features like CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for precision, and a fast boot option. It supports various file formats and homebrew executables, offers input for digital/analog controllers, NeGcon, and lightgun simulation, and includes automatic updates and content scanning. Recent …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/07) is a compiled version of DOSBox-X, a branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the play of old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows and Linux. The latest changelog includes updates from multiple pull requests, addressing issues such as logical CHS settings, D3D11 aspect ratio fixes, and macOS nightly builds. Enhancements also include adjustments to the NukedCQM handler and related functionalities. The project …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/07) is a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improvements to the sprite border fix and sprite detection restructuring, eliminating the need for Smart 2D texture filtering. The target SDK for Android has been updated to 37 (Android 17), and additional servers have been configured to include data.json. Download options are available for both x64 and Android versions. …

Azahar Git (2026/06/07) is a compilation of an open-source 3DS emulator project built on the Citra platform. It aims to enhance the gaming experience by allowing users to play Nintendo 3DS games on their computers, utilizing community-driven improvements and updates. The project continues to evolve, offering features like improved graphics and compatibility, contributing to its growing user base. Through ongoing collaboration and development, Azahar Git seeks to expand functionality and …

3Beans (2026/06/07) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the entire operating system and play cartridge games. While it can boot the home menu, the project is still in its early stages and has several issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, which affects performance. Future plans may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to improve speed. Recent updates include the implementation of a …

The no$psx v2.3 emulator, developed by Martin Korth, has been released with numerous updates. Key enhancements include pixel-accurate rendering, improved CD-ROM support for various file formats, and faster decompression methods. The update addresses numerous bug fixes, including issues with command line snapshot loading and non-existent window crashes. Compatibility with libcrypt keys has been added, along with better handling of input formats and improvements in graphical user interface controls. Additional features …

Ample v0.288 has been released, featuring a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. It requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later. Ample v0.288 has been released. It offers a more user-friendly interface for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above …More

Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on PCs. This fork enhances the original emulator, improving compatibility and performance for a better gaming experience. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on your PC. …More

Xenia Canary Netplay v6.0.0 has been released, enhancing the Xbox 360 experimental emulator. This version includes online multiplayer features and involves significant updates since v5.0.0, with 183 commits, editing 166 files, and modifying nearly 18,000 lines of code. New features comprise Gamerpic support and browser, friends presence detection, Discord invite integration, and a persistent MAC address. Improvements to the update checker and graphical interface are also included, along with several …

Ymir Git (2026/06/06) is a feature-rich, work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. It supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, etc.) and includes automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. Features like two-player support, customizable keybindings, RAM backup, integrated memory management, save states, and rewinding capabilities enhance user experience. The update also introduces a work-in-progress debugger. The changelog details improvements in build processes, dependency management, and documentation updates. Notable fixes …

Xenia Git, updated on June 6, 2026, is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator. Currently, it does not support running games, but continues to be developed. Xenia Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. Xenia is a cutting-edge emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games. …More

Vita3K Git (2026/06/06) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can currently run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but does not support commercial games. Recent updates include improvements in file reporting and modifications to the gitignore file for linuxdeploy plugins. For more information and downloads, visit the official source. Vita3K Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/05) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest release includes updates such as a fix for zlib-ng on the GitHub runner to utilize native instructions and improvements in memory handling for fixed mappings with zero addresses. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/05) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and …

Play! Git (2026/06/06) is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation method for enhanced CPU emulation performance. The latest update includes a changelog with notable improvements, such as an idle skip patch for “Virtua Fighter 4 – Evolution” and a modification to split blocks based on T/D bits, applicable only when not on a branch. The emulator is available for download …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/06) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, written in C++. In development since 2011, it supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include SDL version 3.4.10, FAudio 26.06, and new optimizations for SPU LLVM. Other enhancements address USB device support and fine-tuning for emulated …

FB Neo Git (2026/06/06) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates to various files: d_coleco.cpp, d_msx.cpp, d_sms.cpp, and d_spectrum.cpp. For more details and to download the source, visit the provided link. FB Neo Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo is an emulator designed for arcade games and select consoles. It is based on both FinalBurn …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/06/06) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC to run old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP and Linux. Recent updates include fixes for joystick out-of-bounds issues and modifications to FPU 80-bit extended precision types. Notable changes involve the merging of various pull requests aimed at improving functionality and stability. For those interested, the updated version …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for menus in NBA2K12, the addition of a debug window for active compatibility flags, and a Developer Menu in the pause screen options. Users can download the latest version for x64 systems or Android. PPSSPP Git (2026/06/06) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a speedy and versatile PSP …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/06) is a C# multi-system emulator offering features for casual gamers, such as fullscreen and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems including the Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds, Sega consoles, and more. The recent update includes a fix for an off-by-1 error in rcheevos list forms. Further enhancements and additional system support …

Azahar Git (2026/06/06) is a compilation of an open-source 3DS emulator project built on Citra. This project aims to emulate Nintendo 3DS games, providing users with the ability to play them on various platforms. The development focuses on enhancing compatibility and performance, allowing for a better gaming experience. As an open-source initiative, it encourages community contributions and collaboration, making it a continually evolving tool for retro gaming enthusiasts. Azahar Git …

Ymir Git (2026/06/05) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with various features, including support for BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It accommodates two players with customizable keybindings, offers backup RAM management, and provides save states with a rewind function. The emulator’s changelog notes optimizations to the SH2 processor, fixes for cycle counts, and the addition of a Message History window. Enhanced debugging capabilities …

Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Recent changes include moving a break keyword across platforms, adding a missing break statement in font loading logic, and removing obfuscate.h. Users can download the latest version of Vita3K Git from the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/06/05) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it now supports modern renderers including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions expanding its game compatibility. Recent updates to the SPU LLVM include an idiomatic FSM implementation and 128-bit SVE2 for FMS, …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on June 4, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes the creation of a new trophy folder alongside the existing folders and a fix for the Linux autoupdate feature. Users can download the new version and access the source from the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/04) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official …

Play! Git (2026/06/05) is a PS2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It features an instruction caching and recompilation scheme for improved CPU emulation performance. The latest changelog includes a merger of pull request #1591 and updates to addresses in batlgr3j.arcade. The emulator and its source code can be downloaded at the provided link for x64 systems. Play! Git (2026/06/05) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for …