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DuckStation (2026/06/22) is an efficient emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It supports accurate game playback with minimal compatibility issues. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), graphical enhancements, save state support, and compatibility with numerous file formats. It offers input support for both digital and analog controllers, multitap, and Customizable shaders. The latest update introduces a new adaptive …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/22) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers like full-screen mode and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include improved horizontal scrolling in TAStudio and fixes for specific issues. The emulator continues to expand its capabilities. Users …

Gearcoleco v1.6.4, an accurate cross-platform ColecoVision emulator, has been released. Written in C++, it supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. The open-source project, backed by contributors, features a precise Z80 core, accurate TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound, save states, and compressed ROM support. Standalone platforms include various operating systems, while libretro support encompasses multiple consoles like PlayStation, Nintendo, and more. The emulator includes a full debugger with …

Gearboy v3.8.7, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, focuses on source code readability while delivering good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU emulation, precise memory timing, and support for various Memory Bank Controllers. It accurately simulates the LCD controller and incorporates sound emulation using SDL Audio. The emulator supports Game Boy Color, provides an integrated disassembler, and allows for saving battery-powered RAM cartridges. Additionally, it features save …

GearSystem v3.9.10 is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save file capability, and automatic region detection. The emulator supports SMS2’s 224 mode, provides an internal ROM detection database, and offers advanced sound emulation using SDL Audio. The recent update enhances accuracy, improves the …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.23 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, specifically designed for emulating NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This update enhances the compatibility and performance of games from these arcade platforms, providing improved emulation accuracy and stability. Users can expect better graphics and gameplay experiences for titles originally developed for these systems. The project aims to support a wider range of games, making it a valuable tool for fans …

Igir v5.2.0 has been released, offering a zero-setup ROM collection manager that operates on any OS, enabling sorting, filtering, extraction, archiving, patching, and reporting of ROM collections. Key updates in the changelog include various bug fixes for multi-disc game compatibility, optimizations for progress bar redraws, and several dependency updates, such as js-yaml and node-gyp. Additionally, the release improves security documentation and replaces certain components with native solutions for efficiency. The …

Ymir v0.3.3, a Sega Saturn emulator, has been released with various features. It supports loading games from multiple file formats and includes automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. The emulator allows for two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings and provides backup RAM management, save states, and a rewind feature. Enhancements in the latest version include an improved GUI, new default region settings, a color gradation effect for VDP2, and several …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/22) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. This version focuses on quicker iterations and improvements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while fully supporting Windows. Users will benefit from enhancements made to the Vulkan backend. Notable change in the update includes dropping NonUniformResourceIndex in bindless resource indexing for D3D12/DXIL. Download: Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/22) Xenia …

Gameplay v0.85 has been released, serving as a user-friendly frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm to easily play MS-DOS games with no setup required. Users simply select a game to enjoy it, as the software comes preconfigured for optimal audio and graphics. The latest update includes general changes displayed upon downloading a new game list, improvements to game list downloading, fixes for the “Bruce Lee” download issue, and ensures that …

History.dat v2.88a has been released as a comprehensive, searchable database covering a wide range of antique and modern arcade games, casino games, and coin-operated machines. This includes arcade video games, pinball machines, slot machines, pachislots, and various other types of games and machines such as jukeboxes, vending machines, kiddie rides, and more. The database provides a Work In Progress (WIP) list of known items, making it a valuable resource for …

MESSUI v0.288 has been released, featuring unofficial builds of MESS with NEWUI. MESS is an open-source project that documents various vintage hardware, including computers, video game consoles, and calculators, through software emulation, similar to MAME for arcade games. This documentation enables users to run software and games for these platforms on modern PCs. Download MESSUI v0.288 x64 now. MESSUI v0.288 has been released. MESSUI is an unofficial build of MESS …

HBMAME v0.288.2 has been released, featuring a variety of hacks and homebrews not found in the standard MAME. This version is based on the latest MAME source from SVN at the time of its release. Users can download both the x64 version of HBMAME and HBMAMEUI. HBMAME v0.288.2 has been released. HBMAME (HomeBrew MAME) is a derivative of MAME and includes numerous hacks and homebrews not found in MAME. It …

The Sega Model 3 UI (2026/06/21) update introduces a simplified interface for the Supermodel emulator, allowing users to set borderless display options and select resolution from a drop-down menu. Key features include a new “Remote” tab for managing active host servers, low-latency video/audio streaming, and seamless controller input relay for remote gameplay. Enhanced chat functionality overlays real-time messaging in the game window. The update also includes modifications like an automatic …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.22 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, focused on emulating NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This version aims to enhance performance and compatibility for games running on these systems. It includes improvements and updates that cater specifically to the unique architecture of NAMCO’s hardware, making it a significant development for fans and developers interested in retro gaming and emulation. Users can expect a more refined experience when …

Mupen64-RR Lua v1.4.0-2 has been released, enhancing the re-recording branch of Mupen64, primarily for creating Tool-Assisted movies. This update addresses crucial fixes for TASVideo and FFmpeg capture. Key improvements include performance enhancements, issues with audio thread creation, and various bug fixes related to rectangle drawing and context initialization in TASVideo. Additionally, the documentation has been improved with a Quick Start Guide and local API definitions. For detailed changes, refer to …

PadForge v3.5.0 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, making these devices appear as real hardware to games and applications. The release includes a changelog detailing updates and improvements. Download the latest version, PadForge v3.5.0, from the provided source link. PadForge …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/21) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on enhancing the Vulkan backend and optimizing performance for the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. The latest update includes adjustments for Metal compilation. Users can download the new version and access the changelog for further details. Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/21) has been released. Xenia Edge is …

The Ymir Git (2026/06/21) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. It supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and up to two-player support with customizable keybindings. Key features include backup memory management, save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and a debugger. The update includes several bug fixes and improvements, such as corrected syntax, translation adjustments for game titles, and enhancements to the …

PCSX2 v2.7.423 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables PS2 game play on PCs. The emulator simulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and memory. Key updates in this version include fixes for recent AA1 shader regressions and adjustments to line AA1 blur with upscaling. Users can take advantage of these improvements for a better …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on June 20, 2026, as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. The latest update introduces drag and drop support for shadPS4 executables. Users can download the launcher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/20) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4-QtLauncher …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/20) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes moving platform presets to the CMake directory and improving the handling of search_end restrictions in sceKernelAllocateDirectMemory. The source code is available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/20) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Build: Relocated platform presets …

MesenCE Git was released on June 21, 2026. This multi-system emulator is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, and more. MesenCE is a community-driven fork of Mesen2, aimed at continually enhancing the emulator. The recent update includes improvements in the debugger, specifically expanding ELF importer layout support for WonderSwan. For more details and to download, visit the source …

FB Neo Git (2026/06/21) is a compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates include: the addition of BRF_OPT to AVG PROM, fixes for ESC key responsiveness in modal dialogs, updates to neoCD listings, and various corrections including palette and timing updates for captaven. Additionally, the Neo Geo CD in CHD format is now complete. For …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/21) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability and performance for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while supporting features like CPU Recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. It supports multiple file formats, homebrew executables, and offers controller support, including lightgun and multitap options. Recent updates include UI enhancements, bug fixes, and new features like automatic content scanning and integration with RetroAchievements. Advanced …