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DuckStation Git (2026/08/27) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and compatibility for low-end devices. It features a CPU Recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscaling, and enhancements like PGXP for geometry precision. The emulator supports various file formats, homebrew executables, and offers extensive compatibility features, including save states, automatic updates, and cheat loading. Additional functionalities include multiple controller support, a memory card editor, and emulated CPU overclocking. …

Ares, a multi-system emulator released on August 26, 2026, was developed starting October 14, 2004. Descending from higan and bsnes, it emphasizes accuracy and preservation. Ares currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Master System, Mega Drive, PC Engine, MSX, ColecoVision, and others. Recent updates include enhancements for Nintendo 64, such as reporting the cycle counter and fixing timer interrupts. The emulator …

Azahar 2126.1 RC1, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released with several key updates. Save states are now version-locked, preventing crashes from loading incompatible states. Texture handling issues and Vulkan crashes have been fixed, improving game performance. The internal resolution scaling cap has been raised to 18x, and numerous bugs affecting multiplayer sessions, audio, and lag in character select screens have been resolved. Other enhancements include improved …

Gearboy v3.8.14, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, has been released. It emphasizes source code readability while maintaining good compatibility through object-oriented programming. Key features include accurate CPU, instruction, and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), LCD and sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, and integrated disassembler. The update introduces Game Link Cable support, MBC6 mapper support, IPS soft-patching, an improved light theme, and numerous …

Gearcoleco v1.6.12 is a highly accurate ColecoVision emulator developed in C++, compatible with multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. This open-source project benefits from community support and features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, sound emulation, save states, and compressed ROM support. It supports various platforms via standalone and libretro, as well as offers robust debugging tools. Recent updates include F18A support, IPS soft-patching, and numerous bug …

x360ce v4.18.23.0 is the latest release of the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, which enables controllers like GamePads, Joysticks, and Wheels to emulate an Xbox 360 controller for Windows PC games, such as Grand Theft Auto. Key updates include fixes for crash reports, error logging issues, and polling rate settings. The user interface enhancements allow better accessibility and usability, such as improved error report clarity and status bar information. Previous version …

Gameplay v0.96b has been released as a frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing quick and easy access to MS-DOS games without complicated setup. Users can simply select a game from a preconfigured list optimized for audio and graphics. The new version enhances the game list by expanding the capacity for multiple versions and storing the minimum required GamePlay version. If an older version is detected, a warning is issued. …

Snes9xrd v0.4 is released, a personal fork of Snes9x 1.63 by DeAtSoUl56 that incorporates upstream changes while rebuilding the Qt front-end and fixing bugs. Changes include a revamped Qt interface aligning settings with legacy win32 dialogs, improved controller bindings with accurate highlights, and a simplified main window. Key updates also feature enhanced error messaging for save/load failures, audio initialization issues, and shader preset loads. The software now defaults to a …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/26) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focused on rapid development and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux. Windows support remains robust, benefiting from the improvements as well. The latest changelog includes a GPU update involving direct resolve runs with division on both axes (4eb1115). Users can download the new version from the specified source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/26) has …

Ymir Git (2026/08/26) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator featuring support for various game file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable keybindings, along with backup RAM and memory management. The emulator includes advanced functionalities such as save states, rewind (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping. Additionally, it offers a work-in-progress debugger. Recent …

Xenia Git (2026/08/26) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes updates such as draining the current frame before ending the XMA work loop, initial XMP notifications in the kernel, and disabling the allow_incompatible_title_update feature by default, with logging for its application. Download is available for Xenia Git (2026/08/26). Xenia Git (2026/08/26) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the …

The x360ce v4.18.7.0 update for the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator has been released. This software translates XInput calls to DirectInput, allowing diverse controllers to function as Xbox 360 ones on Windows PCs. Notable fixes include preventing crashes during device refresh and handling unplugged controllers more efficiently. The interface was improved for device detection and redrawing frequency. Several features have been updated, including a new debug panel and removal of unused …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/26) is a compilation of the VBA-M emulator, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. This release includes updates such as the removal of an accidental archive, improved background input handling, and various build fixes. Users can download the latest Windows version (x64) and the previous arm64 Android version from the site. The changelog details modifications intended to enhance functionality …

SharpEmu Git (2026/08/26) is a newly compiled experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The latest update includes a feature that prioritizes loaded guest exports for selected registrations, as noted in the changelog (#844). Users can download the emulator and access its source from the provided link. SharpEmu Git (2026/08/26) has been released. This is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. SharpEmu …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/08/26) has been released as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. The latest update includes fixes for playtime sorting, updates to the Qt GUI translation, and new Crowdin updates. Users can download the launcher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/08/26) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator developed in C++ …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/26) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Key updates in the changelog include improved Windows thread descriptions, network fixes, online trophies via shadNet, and the addition of a missing PS4/PS5 return function. The emulator aims to enhance performance and compatibility. For more details and download options, check the provided source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/26) has been released. This is an …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/26) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows and Linux. Under development since 2011, it supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play numerous commercial games, with ongoing contributions improving compatibility for more titles. Recent changes include optimized performance paths for certain special constants, adjustments for macOS to support specific formats, and the introduction …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/26) is a newly compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes various updates to files like d_coleco.cpp, new additions in pcecdlist_dink.h, a GBA update from gab75, and a quick fix in d_gba.cpp addressing incorrect dumps. Download the latest version [here]. FB Neo Git (2026/08/26) has been released. FinalBurn Neo is …

DuckStation Git (2026/08/26) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while being compatible with low-end devices. It features a CPU Recompiler, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports multiple file formats, including bin/cue and MDS/MDF, and allows for direct booting of homebrew executables. Key functionalities include save state support, automatic memory card switching, and controller integration. Recent …

Dolphin Git 2606-325 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce (arcade) games, offering features not found on the original consoles. The recent update includes fixes to the DolReader for saving section indexes. Partial Wii support is included, with the ability to play most GameCube titles. Download options are available for both x64 and Android …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/26) has been compiled as a versatile PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, built in C++. Recent updates include merging pull requests for adding Madden 06 to infra-dns.json and restoring the libretro emu-thread pause handshake to resolve a serialization deadlock issue. Users can download the latest versions for x64 and Android platforms. For more information, visit the source link. PPSSPP Git (2026/08/26) has been compiled. …

Ares, a multi-system emulator released on August 25, 2026, originated from higan and bsnes, emphasizing accuracy and preservation. Development began on October 14, 2004. Currently, it emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Master System, Mega Drive, and others. Recent changes include support for QPassSignals in the nall/gdb component. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with the source accessible as …

Azahar Git (2026/08/26) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest changelog includes the unification of AppImage builds and a fix for live looping PCM playback. Users can download the x64 version or access the source code through the provided link. Azahar Git (2026/08/26) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Changelog for Azahar Git: * ci: Standardize AppImage builds after …

KytyPS5 (2026/08/26) has been released as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, it offers limited compatibility and is subject to rapid changes. For more details, you can check the changelog and download it from the provided GitHub link. KytyPS5 (2026/08/26) has been released. KytyPS5 serves as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. The project is currently in its early development stages, resulting in limited compatibility and …

NgpCraft Emulator v3.3 has been released, featuring a Neo Geo Pocket/Color emulator with a fast C++ core. It ensures accurate timing against real hardware, allowing games to run at true 30 fps. Key features include a library with thumbnails, sorting, and tracking play stats; a console boot mimicking actual hardware; various video scaling options; and enhanced color support for monochrome cartridges. Users can save states, utilize speed control, and enjoy …