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DOSBox-X Git (2026/04/30) is a fork of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, allowing users to run old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. Recent updates include a translation update for Traditional Chinese, a fix for printer crashes during multi-page printing on Windows, and a default setting adjustment for the int 13 enable 48-bit LBA option. The latest version can be downloaded from …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/30) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest update includes improvements such as a fourfold speed increase for game selector icons and support for zipped icons. Additionally, it adds support for “City Hunter (World)” and features an update from user gab75. The source for the latest version can be downloaded. FB Neo Git (2026/04/30) has been …

Dolphin Git 2603-348 has been compiled, marking the latest update of the Dolphin Project. As the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games, Dolphin supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce games, featuring additional functionalities not found on the original consoles. The update includes partial Wii support and compatibility with most Gamecube titles. Key changes in this version involve the addition of Classic Controller cheat codes for Animal Crossing across all …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/04/30) has been released, serving as a streamlined version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. Key changes in the update include the implementation of granular synchronization in video_core to enhance Vulkan cache threading stability. Users can download the new version for x64 and Android platforms. Source is provided for further details. Citron-NEO Git (2026/04/30) has been released. It is a revival of the now defunct yuzu emulator, reduced to …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, focusing on playability and performance for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without encouraging hacks, supporting all playable games with limited compatibility issues. Key features include CPU JIT recompilation, various rendering options, support for multiple file formats, save state functionality, and broad controller compatibility. The update includes numerous bug fixes across Vulkan, OpenGL, System, and more, enhancing performance and stability. …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/30) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, featuring full-screen and joypad support, alongside comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide array of systems, including classic consoles like Apple II, Atari, NES, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation, among others. Notable updates in this version include preventing invalid branch operations after opening a new movie and restoring the columns menu functionality. The changelog also indicates that default hidden …

Ares Git (2026/04/30) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation, with origins in higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Sega Master System, Mega Drive, PC Engine, and others like Neo Geo Pocket and WonderSwan. The latest changelog includes a fix to the versionconfig.cmake, modifying the git command for commit date …

3Beans (2026/04/30) has been released, emulating the 3DS at a low level to run its OS as if on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but remains in an early stage with various issues. Currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, it offers portability at the cost of speed. Future development may include hardware acceleration and higher-level features for better performance. The latest changelog highlights the …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/30) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily inspired by Xenia Canary. Its focus is on quicker iterations and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while also maintaining support for Windows. Improvements made in this version will benefit Windows users as well. For more information and to download, visit the provided source link. Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/30) has been …

clrmame v0.7.1 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include fixes for the ‘archive as files’ option, improved command line behavior regarding paths and settings, and better handling of incorrectly named machines. The tool now reports all instances of these errors. Additionally, ZipArchive and related libraries were updated for faster zip operations. The user interface has been adjusted to improve tree refresh functionality, …

Snes9x v1.63.11 has been released, enhancing this portable freeware Super Nintendo emulator, allowing users to play SNES and Super Famicom games on PC. The update includes a self-contained Game Boy / Game Boy Color core, which improves compatibility and integrates authentic SGB BIOS modes. Significant features added include accurate audio processing, a BIOS menu, and fixes for various gameplay blockers. The emulator now supports real gems from Japan and resolves …

Mupen64-RR Lua v1.4.0-beta-8621a573 has been released, focusing on enhancing the Mupen64 ReRecording branch for Tool-Assisted movie creation. This beta version includes performance improvements like offloading encoding to separate threads and better A/V sync. New features encompass dark mode, Lua enhancements for speed mode, and SDL3 for audio playback. Bug fixes address issues like unreliable frame advance graphics, overlay flickering, and crashes during screenshot capture. Users should note that quality may …

DSAdvance v2.2 is now available, offering advanced Xbox gamepad emulation for various controllers, including Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, and Nintendo Pro controllers. Key features include motion-based aiming and driving, touchpad stick emulation, and keyboard/mouse emulation with external pedals. The update adds support for extra buttons on Digispark-compatible boards and the ability to bind these to specific functions. Users can disable motion controls and access documentation easily. Improvements include better mode …

PadForge v3.0.5 is a Windows utility for mapping controllers, keyboards, and mice to various virtual game devices like Xbox 360 and DualShock 4. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, allowing games and applications to recognize them as real hardware. The latest version includes updates and improvements, and users can check the changelog for details. Download PadForge v3.0.5 from the official GitHub page. PadForge v3.0.5 has been released. It …

Ymir Git (2026/04/29), a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, now supports loading games from various file formats including BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, and ISO. Key features include automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and support for up to two players with customizable keybindings. It also offers backup RAM and DRAM cartridge functionalities, an integrated memory manager for save transfers, save states, rewinding up to one minute at 60 fps, turbo speed, and …

Xenia Git (2026/04/29) is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games. Xenia Git (2026/04/29) has been compiled. Xenia is a cutting-edge emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not play games (yet).…More

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/29) is an emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, available on Windows, Linux, and Mac. This latest development build includes significant updates, such as BIOS tests, enhancements for real hardware emulation, and fixes for multiple MBC2 issues. Additionally, it improves the GB test suite with timing adjustments and better off-screen detection. Users can access the changelog for more details and download the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/29) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates in the changelog include enhancements like increased enum range for better opcode logging, support for Neo: bit and ALU instructions, parsing of Data Parallel Primitive, and improved pipelines for tessellation and geometry processing. Additionally, there was a fix for the truncation of request_id data. The emulator can be downloaded through the provided source …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/29) is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include support for playing from a Blu-ray drive (Windows only), a bump to setup-nuget version 4, and an update to 7zip version 26.01. The emulator continues …

PCSX2 v2.7.303 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and memory. The latest update includes several fixes and improvements: bugs in StackWalker were addressed, stack tracing was enabled for IOP and EE threads, and new functions and structures were added to DebugData. Additionally, the update includes a …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-375-f565534 has been released, providing an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. The latest changelog includes merges for the status bar, volume controls, and dock mode functionality. Users can now switch between docked and handheld modes effectively. The update aims to enhance the emulator’s capabilities and user experience. Download the latest version for improved performance and features. NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-375-f565534 has been released. NxEmu is …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/04/29) is a precise, open-source ColecoVision emulator developed in C++ that operates on various platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Raspberry Pi. It features an accurate Z80 core with undocumented opcodes, TMS9918 emulation, and sound support via SDL Audio. Additional capabilities include save states, compressed ROM support, a full debugger, and compatibility with multiple gaming systems through libretro. Modern game controllers are supported, and users can set …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/28) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and boasts high compatibility with features such as a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM for save files, automatic region detection, and SMS2 224 mode support. The emulator includes sound emulation via SDL Audio and the Sms_Snd_Emu library, an integrated disassembler for …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/28) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++, prioritizing source code readability and good compatibility. It features accurate CPU emulation, instruction and memory timing, and supports various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs). Key features include precise LCD emulation, sound using SDL Audio, Game Boy Color support, integrated disassembler, save states, and battery-backed RAM saving. It can run on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/29) is an updated emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. The changelog highlights several key updates, including a fix for the win32 IPS manager path, added support for zipped game info and previews, and modifications for USB sound functions. Notably, source code updates were made to enhance functionality. Users can download the latest version from the provided source link. …