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Dolphin Git 2512-305 is the latest trunk version of the Dolphin Project, the first emulator to run commercial GameCube games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce games, offering features not available on the original consoles. The emulator has partial Wii support and successfully plays most GameCube titles. Recent updates include formatting enhancements for GameINI related to “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.” Download options are available for both x64 and …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/14) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent updates include numerous UI fixes, improved screenshot functionality, and optimizations for iOS, such as modernizing screen resize code and removing deprecated APIs. Key changes involve fixing the confirm button issue, enhancing screenshot reporting, and refining UI elements. The new internal screenshot API addresses bugs that previously caused screenshotting to stall. For download options, …

BizHawk Git (2026/02/14) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that caters to casual gamers with features like full-screen mode and joypad support, alongside detailed debugging and rerecording tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds and consoles, Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include the addition of a Lua method for TAStudio frame seeking and improved marker …

Azahar Git (2026/02/14) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. This project aims to provide users with a platform to play Nintendo 3DS games on different devices, enhancing accessibility and performance. The emulator supports various features and continues to receive updates for improved functionality and compatibility with a wide range of 3DS titles. As an open-source initiative, it encourages community contributions and collaboration, fostering …

Ares Git (2026/02/14) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, originally developed on October 14, 2004. It is based on higan and bsnes, and currently supports 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and Neo Geo Pocket. Recent changes include a fix for screen display in interlace mode 1. Ares aims to provide an authentic gaming experience across various classic systems. The …

IV/Play v2.4.14, pronounced ‘Four Play’, is a desktop GUI front-end for MAME™ designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. This keyboard-driven application features a focused set of tools and mimics many of MAMEUI’s navigation shortcuts. It is a combo x64/x86 app compatible with Windows 7 and later, incorporating features like Jump List support. IV/Play aims to separate MAME options management from the front-end to ensure future compatibility amidst …

clownmdemu v1.6.5, a Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) emulator still in early development, has been released. While it can run some games, many Mega Drive features remain unemulated. The update includes an improved emulator core, an option to disable CDDA audio, and a reduction in input latency. Key fixes address synchronization issues with control pads, audio while frame-advancing, and save data settings in Emscripten builds. The emulator is verified as hardware-accurate …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.23 has been released, primarily for testing new mapping ideas. It supports various controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, and Switch Pro. Updates include using RWS scale for Gyro Mouse, implementing degrees per second (dps) for gyro thresholds, and adding new acceleration curve options. This version breaks compatibility with older profiles due to data type changes and improves profile parsing to avoid future issues. Other enhancements involve default settings for …

ScePSX Beta v0.1.9.0 is a new open-source PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, developed in C#. Based on ProjectPSX, it offers features like real-time save/load, built-in D2D1, D3D, and OpenGL renderers, with OpenGL supporting shaders and ReShade. It includes memory editing, cheat code support, and multiple controller compatibility. The update provides extensive platform support, including Windows (x86/x64/arm), Linux, and macOS, with specific notes on architecture compatibility. The Avalonia UI version does …

VisualBoyAdvance Lenny (2026/02/12) is an enhanced fork of VisualBoyAdvance-1.7.2, featuring improved timing and audio-video performance. Key features include a main loop synchronization algorithm from SDL documentation, which incorporates an auto frame skip that can’t be disabled. The video pipeline utilizes double filtration, sending frames to a YUY2 overlay for fullscreen display without altering desktop resolution, synchronizing with V-blank. Audio buffer levels are monitored with dynamic main loop synchronization. However, it …

Xenia Git (2026/02/13) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is not yet capable of running games. The latest changelog highlights various updates, including fixes for vector mask issues, improvements in testing and cleanup procedures, and additional instruction tests. Key changes include memory initialization for tests, enhancements to opcode mnemonics, and updates related to VMX128 instruction definitions. The update also introduces new tests for ALU, logic, conversion, and floating-point instructions, …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/02/12) is a multi-platform emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build includes updates such as exponential decay for motion blur and improvements to the build process. Additionally, the MSVC release builds now support /favor:INTEL64, and FAudio has been added to the FreeBSD package list for dependencies. Users can download the Windows version directly. …

Vita3K Git (2026/02/13) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but commercial games are not supported. Recent updates include the addition of the most_restrictive_perm permission in memory management, a dirty flag for ColorSurfaceCacheInfo in the Vulkan renderer, a gui option to disable background music, and optimization of Boost usage in utilities. For more information, download …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/13) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent changelog includes fixes such as addressing issues with button mappings, improving core functionalities like font mounting, enhancing error handling during unmaps, and refining motion controls emulation. It also features updates to various submodules and internal APIs. Users can download ShadPS4 Pre via the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/13) has been released. This …

PCSX2 v2.7.118 has been released, enhancing the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their PCs. Key updates include improvements to SPU (Sound Processing Unit) functionality, such as reverb resampling and a multi-isa mixer. The update also features refinements in Qt components, including better translation handling, comment cleanups, and a new helper function for older configurations. Additionally, it enhances GS/DX11 performance with expanded caching for …

melonDS Git (2026/02/13) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of the second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core, JIT recompiler for speed, OpenGL rendering, joystick support, savestates, and multiple display modes. It also supports RTC, microphone, and lid features. Work-in-progress features include local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates fixed the EmuSettingsDialog and allowed booting in DSi direct mode …

FB Neo Git (2026/02/13) is a new compilation of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. The latest update includes enhancements to the Megadrive from contributor gab75. Users can download the latest version from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/02/13) has been released. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from the …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/13) is a fast and portable PSP emulator available for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a control mapper refactor to improve input management, support for multiple listeners, and integration of Discord presence for game status. The interface has been streamlined, cleaning up old prompts and renaming functions for clarity. Additional fixes include adaptive game screen buttons, updates to configuration …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/02/13) is a compiled version of DOSBox, designed to emulate an Intel x86 PC. This allows users to run many old MS-DOS games that are incompatible with modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest changelog includes revisions to error handling, improvements in console.log for JavaScript, and function cleanup. Users can download this updated version for enhanced gaming experience on current PCs. DOSBox-X Git …

DuckStation Git (2026/02/13) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintenance while ensuring compatibility across low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering, along with PGXP for enhanced precision. The emulator supports multiple file formats, homebrew execution, and includes advanced features such as save states, controller support, and automatic content scanning from redump.org. Recent updates improved UI …

Dolphin Git 2512-303 is the latest trunk of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator that can run commercial games. It supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce (arcade) games, offering enhanced features beyond the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most Gamecube titles. Recent changelog updates include merges for improved functionalities such as microphone support and widescreen fixes for specific games. Downloads are available for both x64 and …

BizHawk Git (2026/02/13) is a multi-system emulator written in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems range from classic consoles like the Apple II, Atari 2600, and Commodore 64 to modern devices like the Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation. Recent updates include work-in-progress features for Doom’s Lua scripting, allowing entity removal, and copyedits to the help section. …

Yaba Sanshiro v1.18.21 has been released, marking an update to the unofficial port of the Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project specifically targets the Android version of Yabause, utilizing OpenGL ES 3.x to enhance performance and graphics. The update aims to improve user experience and functionality, making it a valuable tool for SEGA Saturn enthusiasts on mobile devices. Yaba Sanshiro v1.18.21 has been released. uoYabause is an unofficial port of …

DualSenseY-v2 55 is a powerful tool for customizing Sony DualSense controllers on Windows. Key features include advanced LED control, adaptive trigger settings, haptic feedback configuration, and the ability to use the controller for screen captures. Users can connect multiple controllers, simulate Xbox 360/DualShock 4 controllers, map triggers to mouse clicks, and customize touchpad functions. Enhanced audio integration and motion control options further improve functionality. The latest update adds support for …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/02/13) has been released, serving as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator. It builds upon Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements specifically for the Vulkan backend and the Linux platform, while still providing full support for Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit Windows users, particularly concerning the Vulkan backend. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/02/13). Xenia Edge Git (2026/02/13) …