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Ymir Git (2026/05/27) 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, supports backup RAM and DRAM cartridges, and includes a memory manager for saves. Additional features include save states, rewinding (up to one minute), turbo speed, frame stepping, and a work-in-progress debugger. Recent changelog updates involve build …

Xenia Git (2026/05/27) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is still in development and does not yet run games. The latest changelog includes updates such as replacing min-max with clamp for queued frames in the APU, removing an unused class member in the CPU’s XexModule, and adjustments to the IPTV Initialization Setting Download in XAM/INFO. Xenia Git (2026/05/27) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/27) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but not commercial games. Recent updates include the removal of bundled fonts and a fix for patch handle storage regression. Download link: Vita3K Git (2026/05/27). Vita3K Git (2026/05/27) has been compiled. Vita3K is a pioneering PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/27) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The changelog includes a CI release without AVX512 and an effort to resolve an input regression affecting certain Unity games. Download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/27) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* CI release without …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/27) is a compiled version of the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger designed for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples to be booted and played. Ongoing development by community contributors continues to increase playable titles. Recent changes include improvements to SPU LLVM and PPU/SPU LLVM, enhancing register scavenging and utilizing ARM …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/05/27) is a developing fork of the PlayStation emulator PCSX, aimed at modernizing its codebase. The project seeks to eliminate the plugin system to create a cohesive monolithic architecture for emulation. Enhancements include utilizing SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for improved portability and readability, along with better debugging and rendering experiences. Recent updates in the changelog include a merge for NRV2E decompression support and a Windows build. Overall, the goal is to …

melonDS Git (2026/05/27) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core with a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL rendering, RT capabilities, and joystick support, among others. Notable features include savestates, various display modes, and ongoing work for Wi-Fi multiplayer and DSi emulation. Recent updates have improved termination signal handling on UNIX and fixed a game title visibility …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/27) has been released as a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, and more. It is a community-managed fork of Mesen2, aimed at future maintenance and expansion. The latest update includes performance improvements for NES FDS. For those interested, MesenCE Git can be downloaded from the provided source. MesenCE Git (3026/05/27) has been released. Mesen …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/27) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built upon FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates in the changelog include clarifications in the d_pgm.cpp file, the addition of bootlegs from FBA Shuffle, and various corrections in the d_neogeo section. Notable changes involve updates to Shadow Gangs Zero, enhancements to the Metal Slug 2 turbo hack, and adjustments in the circus and trapeze functionalities. Additionally, …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/27) is a Sony PlayStation emulator designed for high playability, speed, and compatibility, including support for low-end devices. Key features include a CPU Recompiler/JIT for various architectures, multiple rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. It also supports save states, various file formats, automatic updates, and game-specific memory card management. The latest changelog includes UI enhancements, better volume precision for audio, and optimized SVG images. DuckStation …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/05/27) is a compiled version of DOSBox, which emulates an Intel x86 PC, facilitating the running of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. The latest update introduces a change to the Disney sound source/COVOX feature, ensuring that the last sample written to the DAC is held when idle, preventing popping artifacts, notably in the game “In Extremis.” This update is essential for maintaining …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/27) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent changes include various bug fixes and improvements: merging pull requests for assorted fixes, separating duplicate fields in OpenGL/Vulkan, fixing the hidden “ShowMenuBar” setting on Windows, and preserving first-frame font render targets. The code has been modernized with C++17’s constexpr, and improvements in clear-detection and project clipping have been made. Additionally, …

Azahar Git (2026/05/27) is an open-source 3DS emulator project built on the Citra framework. It aims to enhance the gaming experience for 3DS titles by allowing them to be played on various platforms. The project is continually updated to improve compatibility and performance, benefiting from community contributions and advancements in emulation technology. Users can access the latest features and improvements, making it an exciting tool for gamers and developers alike. …

PadForge v3.3.0 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, enabling users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, and custom DirectInput or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services to ensure that games and applications recognize these inputs as actual hardware. For detailed updates, check the changelog on GitHub. Download the latest version of PadForge at the provided …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/05/27) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on rapid improvements to the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still supporting Windows. Key updates include merging changes from the Xenia Canary branch, replacing min-max with clamp for frame management, removing an unused class member in XexModule, and adjusting output buffer handling in XMA. This version aims to enhance performance and capabilities across …

Playnite v10.56 has been released as an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, importing games from various services, customizable views, and the ability to add custom programs. The application can auto-update and is available in a portable version that allows users to run it without installation. Recent updates address issues with game tracking, previews, …

Xenia Git (2026/05/26) is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Although it has been compiled, it currently does not support running games. The project is still in development and aims to enhance Xbox 360 game emulation in the future. Xenia Git (2026/05/26) has been compiled. Xenia is a cutting-edge emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Currently, it doesn’t support running games (yet).…More

Vita3K Git (2026/05/26) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, currently supporting a few homebrew .vpk programs but no commercial games. Recent updates include refactoring ngs/audio state ownership, making static assets a constant reference, updating Android builds, reworking Linux default paths, and introducing a new theme in the GUI. The compatibility menu now features a copy test environment summary as well. Overall, the changes enhance …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/25) is released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The changelog includes updates such as disabling AVX512, logging full instructions on JIT patch failures, reverting parameter forwarding changes, and padding TES passthrough outputs to fragment inputs when necessary. The emulator aims to improve compatibility and functionality for PS4 games on these platforms. For those interested, the update is available for download. ShadPS4 …

Play! Git (2026/05/26) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2 designed for Windows, developed in C/C++. The latest update enhances performance through instruction caching and recompilation. Key changelog entries include improvements to media types, label names, read sizes, and audio data processing from CHD files. Additional features include support for multi-track CD CHDs, a progress dialog for the DiscChecker tool, syntax cleanup, and UI updates. Several build issues have been …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/05/26) is a new fork of the PCSX PlayStation emulator aimed at modernizing its codebase by eliminating the plugin system for a unified architecture. The project focuses on using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for improved portability and readability, enhancing debugging and rendering experiences. Recent updates in the changelog include a fix for the M2_RAW path in the isobuilder and improvements to anchor LBA and size overrides. The ongoing work strives to …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/26) has been released as a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to sustain and enhance the emulator. Recent updates include reverting to v143 of the VS2022 C++ toolset, improving NES FDS accuracy, and enabling GameController background events on macOS. The new version is available …

FB Neo Git (2026/05/26) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates such as removing verbose options, ongoing attempts to resolve buildbot issues, and fixes for x86-32 build failures. Notable additions include support for Zhan Shen Chuan Shuo 2 Te Bie Ban, a bootleg of Knights of Valour Super Heroes Plus, and adjustments to prevent objects from …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/26) is a compiled version of the DOSBox project aimed at modernization through current development tools and practices. The repository addresses issues, enhances features for contemporary systems, and contributes patches upstream. Recent changes include updates to dependencies like lukka/get-cmake (from 4.3.2 to 4.3.3) and marocchino/sticky-pull-request-comment, along with documentation improvements for the SB and GUS sections. Download links for the compiled version and source are provided. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/05/26) …

Dolphin Git 2603-396 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features not found on original consoles, including partial Wii support and compatibility with most GameCube titles. Recent updates include the conversion of DirectoryInitialization to Kotlin, enhancement of internal resolution display options, and implementation of custom cropping. Users can enable new features via …