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XEMU v0.8.135 has been released, enhancing an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox console, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to improve features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. XEMU is an active fork of the XQEMU project and utilizes the well-maintained QEMU full system emulator. Users can download the latest version and access the source code. XEMU v0.8.135 has been released. XEMU is …

SuperSnes9x v1.63.17, an unofficial Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator based on Snes9x, has been released. Key features include Kaillera support, RetroAchievements, multi-controller support, and enhanced cheat functionalities. The update includes various fixes, such as addressing a glitch in OverlayBiosBorder, correcting save state issues, and adding SGB sources to CMake builds. It also introduces a configurable BIOS folder and improves sound mixing for SGB BIOS mode. Enhancements are made in both …

Ymir Git (2026/05/20) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator that supports various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and features automatic BIOS detection and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable control pads and offers backup RAM and DRAM cartridge support. Additional functionalities include an integrated memory manager, save states, rewinding (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping. A feature-rich debugger is …

Xenia Git (2026/05/20) is an experimental emulator for Xbox 360, currently not capable of running games. Recent changes include enabling the storage of IPTV names, implementing the XamGetOnlineLanguageAndCountry function, and updating the user interface to list extended languages. Users can download Xenia Git from the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/05/20) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support game playback (yet). …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/20) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. Key updates in this version include a rework of the kernel/thread run_loop lifecycle, modifications to memory allocations, and an updated labeler configuration. For more details, users can download the emulator. Vita3K Git (2026/05/20) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental …

PCSX2 v2.7.356 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version improves hardware emulation using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage PS2 system memory, allowing gamers to play PS2 titles on PC with added features. The changelog includes updates such as the addition of AA1 triangle corner caps, edge extrapolation for GS/HW, and fixes in GS/GLSL related to color output and depth …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/05/20) is released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes fixes for audio settings that previously caused game crashes, updated translations for the Qt GUI, and other minor improvements. Notable changes include avoiding the saving of translated strings to the config file and fixes to logging. Download options are available, along with a link to the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/20) is an early emulator designed for the PlayStation 4, compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. Written in C++, it aims to allow users to run PS4 games on their PCs. This release marks a significant step in the emulator’s development, providing early features for enthusiasts wanting to experience PS4 titles on alternative platforms. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/20) has been launched. This is an initial PS4 emulator compatible …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/20) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since early 2011. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and can boot and play numerous commercial games and PS3 SDK samples, with more becoming playable through ongoing development. Recent updates include optimizations for SPU multiplies on ARM and changes to content type theme PKGs. The emulator continues …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/20) has been released. This multi-system emulator supports platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan on Windows, Linux, and macOS. MesenCE is a community-driven fork based on Mesen2, aimed at its future development. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for the SNES rumble controller and an initial cartridge RTC implementation for WonderSwan. You can download MesenCE Git (3026/05/20) from …

mGBA Git (2026/05/20) is an advanced emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, offering superior speed and accuracy compared to existing options. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, fast performance on low-end hardware, local link cable connectivity, save type detection, and support for motion sensors and rumble. It includes a built-in BIOS, real-time clock, and solar sensor capabilities for specific games. Additionally, it supports various recording formats, …

Gecko (2026/05/20) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger developed in Rust, focusing on homebrew development and reverse engineering. Key features include PowerPC and DSP JIT compilation using Cranelift, a modular audio backend, a streamlined renderer based on wgpu, and support for ISO/RVZ formats. It also offers Lua scripting, a sophisticated debugging UI, and diagnostic tools. The update includes enhancements like a polished main app and improved web build capabilities. …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/20) is an updated version of DOSBox, a popular emulator that replicates an Intel x86 PC for running classic MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes a fix for pull request #6298 and updates to the IMGMOUNT feature, which now attaches CD-ROMs to the IDE controller by default. This allows users to better access and play older games that …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/20) is a newly compiled emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on the previous versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The changelog highlights several updates, including enhancements to d_coleco.cpp, d_megadrive, and support for “Operation Hibernation (HB)” in d_sg1000.cpp. Additionally, new content for square brothers was added to d_megadrive. For more details, the updated version can be downloaded from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/05/20) …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/20) is a compiled version of a fast and portable PSP emulator for multiple platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include restoring the GDI-based text drawer for Windows when RenderDoc is attached, removing unnecessary matrix and operator overloads, and unifying depth handling across backends. Additional fixes include improvements to the Qt build, updates to save state metadata with timestamps, and general code …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/20) has been released as a simplified version of the defunct yuzu emulator. Key updates in the changelog include multiple shutdown fixes, the addition of background image history and reset options, improvements to custom icon and poster management, and a permanent dark theme. The user interface now features a forced dark mode, with future adjustability planned. Core fixes address titlebar version desync and VRAM GC stalls. Additionally, issues …

BizHawk Git (2026/05/20) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for both casual and advanced gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include the Apple II, Atari, Sega consoles, Nintendo systems, and more, with continuous updates expected. The latest changelog includes fixes for specific issues and updates to improve functionality. For more details and download options, …

Gearcoleco v1.6.2, a precise cross-platform ColecoVision emulator, has been released. Written in C++, it supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. The open-source project features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, sound support via SDL Audio, and save states. It allows compressed ROM support and offers extensive debugging tools. The emulator is compatible with various platforms including Android, iOS, and several Nintendo systems. Recent updates enhance accuracy, introduce …

GearSystem v3.9.8, a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, is now available for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and high compatibility, featuring a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, and automatic region detection. Additional enhancements include SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, and sound emulation via SDL Audio. The latest …

Gearboy v3.8.5 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, emphasizing code readability with solid compatibility. Key features include precise CPU emulation, accurate instruction and memory timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers (MBC), and realistic LCD controller emulation. It replicates the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting effect and includes sound emulation via SDL Audio. Additional functionalities are Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save states, and cheat …

RetroBat v8.1.2 has been released, providing Batch and Powershell scripts to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software helps organize ROM collections and run games using compatible emulators like RetroArch. It features a portable mode, allowing use from HDDs or removable devices. Key features include a customizable interface with themes, media scraping for game collections, support for over 150 systems, themed collections, and integrated download options. Deep integration …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/20) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster iterations and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux support while also maintaining full compatibility with Windows. Key updates include simplifying the job graph and enabling the build of a macOS universal binary on release. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. …

Ymir Git (2026/05/19) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator that supports game loading from various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. It features automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and multiplayer support for two players with customizable keybindings. The emulator includes backup RAM support, an integrated memory manager for save transfers, save states, rewinding (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping. A feature-rich debugger is …

Xenia Git (2026/05/19) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator, currently not capable of running games. The latest changelog includes the implementation of XConfig, enhancements to XamContentCreateEnumeratorInternal, and the removal of std::bind in favor of lambda functions. For updates, download the latest version of Xenia Git. Xenia Git (2026/05/19) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support game execution (as of now). …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/19) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, with no commercial games playable. Recent updates include resolving build warnings, fixing an adrenotools macro, adding x86_64 ABI support, improving depth buffer accuracy, and implementing a two-phase thread shutdown in the kernel. For more details, you can download the latest version from the …