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DuckStation Git (2025/12/06) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for optimal playability and speed on low-end devices. It focuses on accuracy, avoiding excessive “hack” features. Key functionalities include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced precision. It supports various file formats, has save state support, and allows for direct booting of homebrew. Additional features encompass multitap support, digital …

Xenia Git (2025/12/05) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator, which currently does not run games. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for the Xbox Live disconnection error code, adjustments to prevent the deletion of empty Zar extraction folders on failure, and a change to the default setting for readback_resolve. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. Xenia Git (2025/12/05) has been released. Xenia serves as …

PCSX2 v2.5.350 has been released, providing a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It replicates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and memory, enabling users to play PS2 titles on their PCs. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements in building AppImage with ffmpeg and harfbuzz, as well as enhancements in cmake logging and dependency paths. Users can …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/12/05) is a Super Game Boy Color/Advance emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build for Windows is available for download, featuring improved joypad polling accuracy in the changelog. Users can find both the x64 version and the source code through the provided links. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/12/05) has been compiled. VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) is a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator compatible with Windows, Linux …

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011 using C++. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing compatibility for more titles. The latest update includes a change making RSX FIFO atomic fetching the default setting. Download the x64 …

NxEmu Dev v0.4.0-236-63cc2f7 is released as an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. The update features a version number change to 0.5 and officially releases version 0.4. Key improvements include the ability to save controller configurations and select different controller types within the input configuration. Additionally, GameCube controller support, Left Joycon SVG, and Dual Joy Cons have been added. Some clean-up in input_config_player.html is also included, along with the …

Hades Git (2025/12/05) is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator currently in active development, focusing on usability, speed, and accuracy. Recent updates include a bug fix for incorrect saving of config files and added support for the mGBA logging system. The latest version can be downloaded as Hades Git (2025/12/05) x64. Hades Git (2025/12/05) has been compiled. This is an emulator for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Hades is still …

FB Neo Git (2025/12/05) is a compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and certain consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates in the changelog include a neo palette fix credited to Rupert Carmichael, enhancements for the g80v and spinner hookup, and a NES update from gab75. For the latest version, you can download FB Neo Git (2025/12/05) from the provided source link. FB …

DuckStation Git (2025/12/05) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM), prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy while minimizing compatibility issues. Key features include a CPU recompiler (JIT), multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), enhanced graphics support, PGXP for geometry precision, and a “fast boot” feature. It supports various file formats and enables direct loading of homebrew executables and PSF files. Additionally, it offers automatic updates, …

PPSSPP Git (2025/12/05) is a fast and portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes a change log that features a merged pull request adding support for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller mappings. Users can download the x64 version or the Android version, with source code available as well. Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags intact: PPSSPP Git …

3Beans, released on December 5, 2025, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. Currently, it’s fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow, with numerous issues. The changelog includes optimizations like caching opcode lists for TEVs and adding support for GPU writes with partial RGBA masks. Potential future enhancements may introduce hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/05) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on rapid development and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform. While it primarily targets Linux improvements, Windows support is also fully maintained, benefiting from the innovations introduced in this release. Download it now from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/05) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental variant of …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/12/04) releases an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The changelog includes updates such as the implementation of HTTP URI escape and unescape functionalities, alongside revisions to previous changes specific to Linux. It is available for download on various platforms including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. ShadPS4 Pre (2025/12/04) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. …

Xenia Manager v3.3.0 has been released to enhance the user experience of the Xenia Emulator, an experimental Xbox 360 emulator. The update introduces new features such as direct configuration of the XMA audio decoder and visibility of the full game directory path in the UI. Bug fixes address issues with game patch URLs, compatibility, and corrupted game library data. UI improvements were made to the “Not Found” message display. The …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/12/04) is now available, serving as a Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The update includes a range of fixes and improvements, such as RTC support for over 512 days, enhanced build status messages, and a cleaner Gtk menu appearance. Notable changes involve compiling zip.ps1 to zip.exe for Windows and addressing various warnings in both MSVC and GCC. …

RPCS3 Git (2025/12/04) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and is capable of running numerous commercial games and SDK samples. The latest update includes several fixes and improvements, such as updates to Qt for macOS, resolution of GUI freezes, adjustments to game list refresh order, and enhancements to input handling. Contributors continue to enhance …

Flycast Git (2025/12/04) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from reicast. Recent updates include merging the ‘origin/dev’ branch, adding custom texture preloading, and fixing issues like DreamPicoPort locks. User interface improvements involve adding character filters for DNS names and IP addresses, enhancing keyboard input for the Switch, and fixing navigation and scrolling for UWP keyboards. Downloads are available for x64 and Android versions. Flycast Git …

FB Neo Git (2025/12/04) has been compiled as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, stemming from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes a fix for a typo in d_neogeo. Users can download the update from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2025/12/04) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and certain consoles. It draws on the technologies from FinalBurn …

DuckStation Git (2025/12/04) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ that prioritizes playability, speed, and long-term maintenance. It offers accurate performance suited for low-end devices without promoting hacks. Features include CPU recompiler/JIT support for various architectures, hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. It supports multiple file formats and features, such as save states, customizable UI, controller support, and automatic updates for Windows. Recent changes include …

BizHawk Git (2025/12/04) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that features full-screen support, joypad compatibility, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari consoles, Bandai WonderSwan, Commodore Amiga, Neo Geo, Nintendo systems (like NES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64), Sega consoles, PlayStation, and more. The latest update includes a changelog entry fixing an issue (#4568) and removing an incorrect double negation. …

3Beans (2025/12/04) is a low-level 3DS emulator that accurately runs the entire OS, allowing for home menu access and cartridge-based game play. Still in its early stages, it faces various issues and currently operates through full interpretation and software rendering, resulting in slower performance. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration and high-level features to enhance speed. Notable updates include the implementation of geometry shaders. Download the latest version at the …

Ample v0.283 has been released, featuring a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. This version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and later. Ample v0.283 has been launched. This version offers a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above.…More

IV/Play v2.4.9 has been released as a new desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV. This application serves as a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a specific set of keyboard-driven navigation and shortcuts. It is available as a combined x64/x86 app, compatible with Windows 7 and above, and includes Jump List support. IV/Play is designed to be independent from direct MAME settings, ensuring resilience against ongoing core changes …

clrmame v0.6 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include the addition of a dir2dat module and an option to select compression levels for 7z/zip formats. Users can now utilize configurations from TOML or INI files in the command line version. Several fixes have improved functionality, such as preventing overwriting of settings and addressing specific machine identification issues. The UI has also seen …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/04) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version focuses on faster iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Users can expect improvements to the Vulkan backend on Windows as well. For more information and to download, visit the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2025/12/04) has been …