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DuckStation Git (2026/01/07) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and compatibility, especially for low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and true color support. It offers a variety of file formats, save state support, and customizable controller options. Additional functionalities include debugging, automatic updates, and memory card management. The latest changelog includes UI fixes and …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/07) aims to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices and support for contemporary systems. The recent changelog highlights numerous code improvements, including the removal of redundant parentheses and lambda return types in various source files, as well as the simplification of implementations using the ‘auto’ keyword. Key changes also involve replacing ‘push_back’ with ’emplace_back’ across multiple files and updating documentation and the website for version 0.82.2. …

DeSmuME Git (2026/01/07) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It features save states, adjustable screen size, and image quality filters, along with microphone support on Windows and Linux, plus direct video and audio recording capabilities. The emulator includes a built-in movie recorder. Recent updates include optimizations for xBRZ GLSL shaders in the Cocoa port and formatting adjustments in the code. For more information …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/07) is a fast and portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include merging pull request #21103, re-enabling AudioClient3 to fix potential crashes, and setting some defaults automatically to reduce duplication. A logging fix has also been implemented. Downloads are available for both x64 Windows and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/01/07) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a high-speed and versatile …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/07) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that supports various classic gaming systems, providing features for both casual gamers and developers. Key functionalities include fullscreen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported platforms range from Apple II and Atari VCS to modern Nintendo and Sony consoles. Recent updates include improvements in code formatting and bug fixes. Users can download the latest version directly from …

Ares Git (2026/01/07) is a multi-system emulator initiated on October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It emulates 27 devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and more. Recent changelog updates include the addition of the ‘–settings-file’ command line parameter, improvements to desktop UI, support for Famicom data recorder, and fixes for various bugs. The emulator now prefers the ‘metal’ video driver on macOS for optimal performance. …

Azahar Git (2026/01/07) is an updated version of an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. The latest changelog includes an updated compatibility list and an addition to the RemovableStorageHelper.kt, which now designates /storage/ as an external storage mount path. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with source code accessible. Azahar Git (2026/01/07) has been compiled. This is an open-source project for a 3DS emulator built on Citra. …

3Beans (2026/01/07) is a new emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to run the entire OS like actual hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but it remains in early development with numerous issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable yet slow. Future developments may include hardware acceleration and high-level features to enhance performance. The latest update includes added …

StarPSX v0.3.1 has been released, serving as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. The project is still in progress and not ready for gaming. The latest update includes a fix for a crash related to the absence of a log directory and resolves issues with the SPU stub that affected SPU DMAs. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. StarPSX v0.3.1 has …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/07) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, emphasizing rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux. While it focuses on Linux improvements, Windows support remains robust and will also benefit from the updates. Users can download the latest version of Xenia Edge. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/07) has been released. Xenia Edge serves as an experimental fork of the Xenia …

Xenia Git (2026/01/06) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator currently not capable of running games. Recent updates in the changelog include a recompile of internal shaders using Vulkan SDK 1.4.335.0 and the replacement of spirv-remap with spirv-opt for canonicalizing IDs. The emulator is still under development. Download and source information are available for users interested in accessing this version. Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags kept intact: Xenia …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/06) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Recent updates include significant game patch improvements, a refactored CI workflow, the implementation of sceNetGetMacAddress for macOS, added ARM64 Linux support, and an updated Android NDK from r27 to r27d. The emulator continues to evolve, enhancing user experience and …

VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) Git (2026/01/06) is a multi-platform emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build includes updates such as resetting audio buffers on emulator reset or load state and clearing IFB buffers during load state. Users can access information about the latest version and download the Windows x64 version. For source code and further details, additional …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/06) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes several changes: addition of vcs-browser to the metainfo, fixes for float parsing and networking, correction of a dialog text input error, and thread names added to log lines. Users can download the emulator from various hosting sites, including usersdrive and gofile. error code: 524

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on January 6, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes a fix for float parsing. Users can download the launcher from various sources, including ranoz, mirrored, usersdrive, and others. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/06) has been released. This QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/06) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, built in C++ for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and run many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include multi-selection context menus, bug fixes for USB crashes, improvements to drag-and-drop functionality, and SDL updates. The emulator continues to improve, with ongoing contributions enhancing compatibility …

Play! Git (2026/01/06) is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, written in C/C++. It features an instruction caching/recompilation scheme for improved CPU emulation performance. The latest update includes various enhancements, such as resolving clang-format errors, addressing pull request feedback, and adding SPU2 BVOL and AVOL register handling to maintain proper mixing of sound input data. Notable changes also involved merging updates for better functionality. Users can download the latest version …

PCSX2 v2.6.1 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It mimics PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to handle hardware states and memory. This enables PC users to play PS2 games with enhanced features. For downloading and more information, visit the source. PCSX2 v2.6.1 has been released. PCSX2 is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2). …

mGBA, a new emulator for Game Boy Advance games, was compiled on January 6, 2026. It focuses on speed and accuracy, supporting both Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Key features include: local link cable support, save type detection, built-in BIOS, and compatibility with motion sensors and rumble. Users can enjoy real-time clock functions, support for devices like the Game Boy Camera, and extensive cheat code options. The emulator provides …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/01/06) is an accurate, open-source ColecoVision emulator written in C++, compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. Key features include a precise Z80 core with undocumented opcodes, accurate TMS9918 emulation, sound emulation via SDL Audio, and save states. It supports various platforms, including multiple gaming consoles and devices. The emulator includes a full debugger with tools like just-in-time disassembly and memory editing. Users can create …

Gearboy Git (2026/01/06) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++ that emphasizes code readability while maintaining compatibility. It features highly accurate CPU emulation, precise instruction and memory timing, and supports various Memory Bank Controllers (MBC1-5). Additional capabilities include accurate LCD emulation, sound via SDL Audio, Game Boy Color support, and an integrated disassembler for real-time access. It also offers save states, battery-powered RAM cartridge support, compressed ROM support, …

FB Neo Git (2026/01/06) is the latest version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on older versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Recent changes include merging updates from the master branch, adding four t-bra translations for d_snes, incorporating a Galaga prototype for NES, fixing screen transition glitches in Deco32/Tattoo Assassins, and a small update to the ARM CPU core. The emulator is available for download, …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/06) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include merging pull request #21100, adding a note for updating the UWP pfx key, updating the UWP pfx key itself, and migrating from C++/CX to C++/WinRT. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/01/06) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a rapid and versatile PSP emulator …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/06) is a Sony PlayStation(TM) emulator that prioritizes playability, speed, and maintainability, aiming for accuracy while being efficient on low-end devices. The features include CPU recompilation, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscale capabilities, and support for diverse file formats like bin/cue and MAME CHD. It also offers save state support, lightgun simulation, automatic updates, and memory card management. Recent updates improved CPU performance and fixed various …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/06) is a compiled version of the DOSBox branch that emulates an Intel x86 PC, allowing users to run old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent changelog includes updates such as support for linear framebuffer in 1bpp mode, enhancements to VESA graphics compatibility, and fixes for microphone input using Windows WASAPI. Additionally, it addresses a segmentation fault on macOS …