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PPSSPP Git Update (December 16, 2025)

PPSSPP Git (2025/12/16) is a versatile and efficient PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include adding webOS support, fixing crashes in “skip framebuffer effects,” improving logging for missing translations, and introducing a crash history viewer for Android (v30+). Other enhancements involve updates to ffmpeg, NDK, gradle plugin, and a new HTML tool for crash dump cleaning. The latest version can be downloaded …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (December 16, 2025)

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/16) has been updated to modernize the DOSBox project, incorporating current development practices and enhancing compatibility with modern systems. Key updates include the addition of the SHOWPIC command, SDL_RWops support for reading DOS files, and the SDL2_image library. The update also removes a placeholder command, fixes various license headers and header guards, and bumps the action versions for artifact upload and download. For the latest version, you can …

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DOSBox-X Git Release (December 16, 2025)

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/16) is the latest version of DOSBox, an emulator for Intel x86 PCs that allows users to run vintage MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. The recent changelog includes fixes for DOSBox Integrated Graphics, addressing VESA BIOS format resets, low-resolution modes, and 4bpp planar modes, along with improvements in VESA panning support and scanline length adjustments. Notable debugging inquiries about laptop clock issues …

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Dolphin Git Model 2509-580

Dolphin Git 2509-580 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce with features not found on original consoles. The update includes changes like merging pull requests to enhance string utilities and enabling MMU for the game Vexx (PAL). The emulator supports most GameCube games and offers partial Wii support. Download options are available for both …

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BizHawk Git (December 16, 2025)

BizHawk Git (2025/12/16) is a C# multi-system emulator designed for casual gamers, featuring full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various Atari models, Sega consoles, Nintendo systems, and more. Recent updates include enhancements to the Doom Lua support, such as a follow mode and improved sector selection. For further details and access to the download, refer to …

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3Beans (December 16, 2025)

3Beans (2025/12/16) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the OS and play cartridge games. While it can boot the home menu, it faces many issues and is currently slow due to being fully interpreted and software-rendered. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance performance. The update includes a new OpenGL renderer base that draws in magenta. Download: 3Beans (2025/12/16) Source: Here …

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Xenia Edge Git Release (December 16, 2025)

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/16) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily building upon Xenia Canary. This version focuses on accelerated improvements for the Vulkan backend, particularly for the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Users can expect benefits from the developments made in this iteration. Download is available at the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/16) has been released. Xenia Edge is an experimental …

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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git Update (December 15, 2025)

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/12/15) is a compiled build of the VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) emulator, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build for Windows includes several updates and fixes, such as improvements for XP builds, adjustments for SDL3/2, and updates to the googletest submodule. Key changes involve setting up compilers for XP, fixing warnings and error handling, and enhancing testing protocols. …

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PCSX2 version 2.5.385

PCSX2 v2.5.385 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, allowing users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The emulator mimics PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for managing hardware states and memory. Notable updates include restoring original patch behaviors, enhancing the FSUI/Qt interface, and improving error handling for save states. The update also introduces new display options for patches in …

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FB Neo Git (December 15, 2025)

FB Neo Git (2025/12/15) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates include enhancements like vector hires dips, an adjustment in the game’s original size retrieval (BurnDrvGetOriginalVisibleSize), and added support for new resolutions (QHD and 4K) in games like Tempest. Additionally, updates include a merge from the master branch on GitHub and fixes for Zetsu filenames. For more details, you …

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DuckStation Git Update (December 15, 2025)

DuckStation Git (2025/12/15) is a PlayStation emulator focused on playability, speed, and compatibility, suitable for low-end devices. It features a CPU Recompiler/JIT, hardware rendering via D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, and Vulkan, supporting multiple formats and enhancements like PGXP, upscaling, and post-processing shaders. Key functionalities include “fast boot,” save state support, emulator control for up to 8 multitap devices, and achievements integration. The recent changelog includes improvements to controller reporting, UI fixes, …

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DOSBox-X Git (December 15, 2025)

DOSBox-X Git (2025/12/15) enhances the DOSBox emulator, allowing it to run older MS-DOS games on modern systems. The update includes significant changes to integrated graphics (IG), such as support for various bit depths, improvements to VESA modes, and the introduction of several graphics functionalities. Key fixes address issues with high-resolution color modes, and a new linear framebuffer has been implemented. Additionally, SDL settings were adjusted to improve window handling and …

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DOSBox-Staging Git Update (December 15, 2025)

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/15) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project, focusing on current development practices and tools. The updates include fixing issues and adding features for better compatibility with today’s systems. Notably, the Tracy framework has been removed, and the download-artifact action has been upgraded manually. The compiled version is available for x64, with the source provided. The latest DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/12/15) has been compiled. This repository aims to …

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BizHawk Git Release (December 15, 2025)

BizHawk Git (2025/12/15) is a C#-based multi-system emulator offering extensive 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 Apple II, arcade machines, various Atari consoles, Nintendo systems like the NES and Game Boy, Sega consoles, and many more. Recent changes include updates to the Doom Lua scripting and bug fixes. The latest version …

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3Beans (December 15, 2025)

3Beans, released on December 15, 2025, is an emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to run the OS like real hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge games, but it remains in early development with various issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, making it portable but slow. Future developments may include hardware acceleration and higher-level features to improve speed. Recent updates …

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Cemu for Android Version 0.3

Cemu for Android v0.3 has been released, marking a significant step for this Nintendo Wii U emulator that enables the running of commercial games. As a highly experimental program, it is designed to emulate Wii U applications on PC, written in C/C++. The software is under active development, with ongoing updates aimed at enhancing compatibility, convenience, and usability. For the latest features and fixes, users can refer to the Cemu …

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Supermode Sinden Version 0.3a-e6e71f3

Supermode Sinden v0.3a-e6e71f3 has been released, offering native Sinden light gun support as a fork of model3emu-code. It employs ManyMouse for dual-player gun functionality in Linux and MacOSX, while Windows retains its existing mouse input support through the Raw Input system. A Windows package is also available for Sinden border support. Download it or access the source from the provided link. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-e6e71f3 has been released. This is a …

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Xenia Edge Git Update (December 15, 2025)

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/15) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator. It is primarily based on Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for the Linux platform. Windows is also fully supported, benefiting from the improvements made in this release. Users can download Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/15) from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/15) has been released. Xenia Edge …

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ExtraMAME Version 25.12

ExtraMAME v25.12 has been released, providing a user-friendly GUI wrapper for the M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team. This software allows users to play thousands of classic arcade games on their Windows computers. ExtraMAME is smaller and easier to navigate, eliminating complicated configurations and ensuring compatibility with all M.A.M.E. games. Download ExtraMAME v25.12 to enjoy nostalgic gaming experiences effortlessly. ExtraMAME v25.12 has been released. …

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Xenia Edge Git Version (December 14, 2025)

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/14) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its goal is to enhance the Vulkan backend and improve performance, particularly for the Linux platform, while also maintaining full support for Windows. Users can expect benefits from the implemented changes across both systems. Download now available. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/14) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental version …

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Mupen64-RR Lua Version 1.3.0-9

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-9 has been released, enhancing the Mupen64 ReRecording branch, which focuses on features for creating Tool-Assisted movies. This update addresses a compatibility issue with the Lua API’s emu.pause function, restoring the previous behavior of its inverted parameter. The release includes several bug fixes to improve functionality. Users can download Mupen64-RR Lua v1.3.0-9 from the provided source link. Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-9 has been released. Mupen64 ReRecording serves as the …

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VisualBoyAdvance-M Git Version (December 14, 2025)

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/12/14) is a newly compiled version of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac users, supporting Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. The latest development build is available for download, along with a changelog highlighting recent updates, including multiple Transifex translations and the addition of Homebrew OpenSSL to the prefix path. Users can access the Windows version and its source through the …

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Supermodel Version 0.3a (December 13, 2025)

Supermodel v0.3a, released on December 13, 2025, emulates Sega’s Model 3 arcade platform, enabling players to experience 3D arcade gaming from 1996-1999. This version utilizes OpenGL and SDL2, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, and features low-latency network play. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. Notable updates include enhancements for GCC 14 compilation and automated builds linked on GitHub. For more details, users can download …

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RPCS3 Git Update (December 14, 2025)

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/14) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to improve game compatibility. Recent updates include fixes for YUV conversions and enhancements to outlier detection. For those interested, the x64 version is available for …

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PCSX2 Version 2.5.382

PCSX2 v2.5.382 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates the PS2’s hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to enable gameplay on PCs. The update includes various improvements such as a new “Start Big Picture UI” option, shortcuts cleanups, fixes for statefile shortcuts, and enhanced debugging for the GS/DX12 graphics settings. These updates contribute to a better user experience and improved …

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