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Play! Git (2026/01/26) is a Windows-based emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2), developed in C/C++. It enhances performance through instruction caching and recompilation. The latest update includes a new delay feature for GetInfoAsync. Users can download the x64 version or access the source code. Play! Git (2026/01/26) has been compiled. Play! aims to develop an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on the Windows platform. It is primarily written in …

PCSX2 v2.7.65 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine, enabling gameplay of PS2 titles on PCs with added features. Key updates include reduced barriers in triangle strips, purged automatic save management, enhancements in depth clear behavior, and improvements in wrapping behavior for target lookups. The emulator also clears GS memory if necessary. For …

melonDS Git (2026/01/26) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. Its features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, and joystick. It also allows savestates and offers multiple display modes. Work-in-progress features include local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changelog updates …

mGBA Git (2026/01/26) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, focusing on speed and accuracy while offering features often missing in other emulators. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, local link cable functionality, save type detection, and hardware support for motion sensors and rumble. It also supports real-time clock, customizable controls, and cheat codes. Additional capabilities feature fast-forward, rewind functions, savestates, and video recording. mGBA …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/26) has been compiled, aiming to modernize the DOSBox project through updated development practices and tools. This version addresses issues, enhances features for better compatibility with current systems, and sends patches upstream. Recent updates include fixes for integer overflow, the autoexec configuration section, and the addition of Visual Studio troubleshooting tips in the documentation. Users can download the latest version from the provided source link. DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/26) …

Dolphin Git 2512-247 has been compiled, marking the trunk of the Dolphin Project, which is the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. Dolphin supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce emulation, boasting features beyond the original consoles. Recent updates include significant changes to CMake configurations, memory management, and support for Objective-C. Notable pull requests have focused on optimizing build processes and improving architecture detection. Additionally, unused imports have been removed, …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/26) is a newly compiled branch of DOSBox, designed to emulate Intel x86 PCs for running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest update includes multiple bug fixes and enhancements: joystick fallback to WinMM for SDL1, clearer modifier keys in save states, resolution adjustments in OpenGL mode, and improvements to Direct3D11, including mouse capture fixes and aspect ratio settings. Other …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/26) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and accuracy, especially on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. It supports various file formats, cheat loading, customizable memory cards, and peripherals like controllers and lightguns. Recent updates have improved memory management, corrected graphical settings, and enhanced achievement tracking. The emulator …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/26) is a fast, portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent changes include fixes for joystick configuration, enhancements for DualSense/DualShock support, and improvements to the KeyMap system. The update also features a warning for control autoconfiguration and minor refactoring of the XInputDevice. Additionally, cleanup efforts focus on Android Vulkan code and UI atlas packing. Unused code has been removed to optimize …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/26) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers such as fullscreen and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide array of systems, including Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more. The latest update removes D3D Wine restrictions. BizHawk aims to enhance gaming experiences across various platforms, with future improvements anticipated. For more details, …

3Beans, released on January 26, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. However, the emulator is still in early development and faces several issues. It operates fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower performance. The developer plans to enhance it with hardware acceleration or high-level elements in the future. The latest changelog includes an adjustment to the DSP …

PyBoy v2.7.0 has been released, enhancing the Game Boy emulator developed in Python. This update features various improvements and optimizations, making gameplay smoother and more efficient. The release aims to provide a better user experience, adding new functionalities and fixing bugs. PyBoy continues to support a wide range of Game Boy titles, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers. With its Python base, the emulator remains accessible to developers looking …

Bottles v61.1 has been released, enhancing its Wine wrapper capabilities for running Windows software and games on Linux. Key updates include fixed metainfo for the previous release, game time aggregation, corrected installation commands, and improved version ordering logic. The update allows custom gamescope options and modifies desktop entry capabilities. Translations were updated, and there’s a new donation dialog with a refreshed design. Additional features include support for the wezterm terminal …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/26) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. The improvements made in this version will also benefit Windows users, especially regarding the Vulkan backend. Download is available. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/26) has been released. Xenia Edge is another …

Supermodel3-PonMi, released on January 26, 2026, is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator. It is specifically designed to enhance gameplay for Sega Model 3 arcade games on PC. This fork aims to improve performance and compatibility, making it easier for users to enjoy classic arcade titles. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/01/26) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a customized version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically created for running Sega Model 3 arcade …

Mupen64-RR Lua version 1.3.0-13 has been released, focusing on enhancing Tool-Assisted movie creation. Key updates include fixing a major performance bug in TASInput, adding a “Stop All” action for better Lua script management, and separating the “Piano Roll” and “Seek” options into distinct categories. Additional improvements involve better contributing guidelines and an enhanced Lua documentation build script. This release aims to improve user experience and performance for re-recording developments in …

Obentou v0.1.1 has been released, offering a new open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports multiple cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard and gamepad, turbo mode, rewind, save states, load state on opening ROMs, and compatibility with .zip files. The latest update includes support for Emscripten and minimal builds for macOS (ARM) …

Red Viper v1.2.4 has been released, enhancing the Virtual Boy emulator for Nintendo 3DS, building on mrdanielps’s r3Ddragon and based on Reality Boy/Red Dragon. The update features a dynamic recompiler and busywait detection for optimized performance on the 3DS. Notable fixes include resolving a bug that caused the game to crash when toggling anaglyph mode, preventing the top screen from fading to black. Players can download the new version from …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit the Windows platform, especially regarding Vulkan performance. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25). Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released. …

StarPSX v0.5.1 is a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently, it is still a work in progress and not yet suitable for gaming. The latest update includes a movable keybinds window and ensures configuration files are saved in the appropriate operating system directory. For more details, you can download StarPSX v0.5.1 and access the source. StarPSX v0.5.1 has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation …

The Sega Model 3 UI (2026/01/24) is a user-friendly interface for the Supermodel Sega Model 3 arcade emulator. Key updates include a borderless display option, a fixed refresh rate of 57.5246, and selectable resolutions from a drop-down list. New features also include “CrossHairStyle” selection, a “Write ini” button, and improved game list displays. Notably, replay support has been added for PonMi Edition, simplifying record and replay operations within the UI, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/25) is a compiled open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since 2011 for Windows and Linux. It supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling booting and playing many commercial PS3 games and SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent updates include improvements to USB support, RSX fixes, macOS optimizations, and expanded codec support in cellVdec. The emulator aims …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/25) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. This project aims to provide a platform for running PS4 games on PCs, showcasing advancements in emulation technology. With its initial release, users can experiment with PS4 titles, though the emulator is still in development and may have limitations. Key features and performance enhancements will likely be included in future updates, making it …

Project64 Git (2026/01/25) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that utilizes a plug-in system for third-party development. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games by reading ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Initially created by Jabo and zilmar as a programming challenge, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include improvements to RSP mappings and updates to assembly code. The software is available for download in …

PCSX2 v2.7.62 has been released, enhancing this free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages system memory and hardware states, allowing users to play PS2 games on PC. Key updates include a Base Translation update, a default switch to DX12 for NV/AMD graphics, and a fix to prevent cross-game corruption during graphic rendering. For more details or …