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melonDS Git (2025/11/25) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator and part of a second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL renderer, RTC, joystick support, and savestates. It also offers various display modes and is currently working on Wi-Fi features for local and online multiplayer, DSi emulation, GBA slot add-ons, and more. The latest changelog notes enabling …

FB Neo Git (2025/11/25) has been released, functioning as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles. It builds on previous versions of FinalBurn and MAME. The latest changelog includes the addition of bss2gqc for Mega Drive and a CRC fix. For those interested, the source can be downloaded from the provided link. FB Neo Git (2025/11/25) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and …

Dolphin Git 2509-534 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce, boasting features absent in the original consoles. While it offers partial Wii support and plays most GameCube games, recent updates include fixes for Qt 6.10+ to enhance compatibility on non-Linux systems. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions, along with source code. …

DuckStation Git (2025/11/25) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator focused on accuracy, speed, and maintaining compatibility, even on low-end devices. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT support, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for geometry precision, and save state functionality. It supports multiple file formats, game titles via redump.org, and features like “fast boot,” memory card management, and multitap controllers. Recent updates address UI improvements, compatibility fixes, and achievement notifications. …

PPSSPP Git (2025/11/25) is a fast and portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include code cleanup for paths and UI improvements, bug fixes related to game-specific configuration loading and saving, and an update to the Indonesian language file (id_ID.ini). Download links are provided for the x64 version and the Android version. Sure! Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/25) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on enhancing the Vulkan backend and improving performance on the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Changes made in this version will also benefit Windows users. Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/25) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental version of the Xenia emulator, primarily deriving from …

Bottles v60.0 has been released, enhancing the Wine wrapper for running Windows software and games on Linux. Key updates include a new native Wayland option, a fix for Steam Deck controls, and the removal of user tracking. Additional features introduced are the ability to change repository URLs via UI, a registry rules system, and improvements in the bottle creation and details UI. Various fixes were implemented, including issues with desktop …

The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64, released on November 23, 2025, is an emulator that allows users to run MS-DOS applications in a Win32-x64 command prompt environment. It supports the execution of 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands, enabling a bridge between old MS-DOS software and modern operating systems. This tool is particularly useful for users who need to access legacy programs or games originally designed for MS-DOS. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/11/23) …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/11/24) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes several updates: an assert added for empty SFO files, FSR set to off by default, and a fix for V_CMP_U64 in vector_alu. Users can download the emulator from various sources, including 1cloudfile, usersdrive, vikingfile, and more. ShadPS4 Pre (2025/11/24) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator …

Xenia Git (version from November 25, 2025) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. Recent updates include kernel improvements for object handle cleanup, enhancements to XAM’s struct for cross-title enumeration, the implementation of SPA XMAT, and a fix for a bug causing infinite packet count spam in SDL. You can download this latest version from the provided source. Xenia Git (2025/11/25) has been compiled. Xenia …

Vita3K Git (2025/11/24) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew applications in .vpk format, but does not run commercial games. Recent updates include the implementation of Getpeername and a fix for the accept return in the P2P socket within the SceNet module. For further information, the source is available for download. Vita3K Git (2025/11/24) has been compiled. …

RPCS3, an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux, has been in development since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play a growing number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. The latest update (2025/11/24) includes improvements like fixes for the SPU Analyzer and updates to system file handling. Contributors continue to …

Panda3DS Git (2025/11/24) has been released, featuring an HLE, red-panda-themed Nintendo 3DS emulator written in C++. Initially a fun project, it has developed into a functional game emulator. Key updates in the changelog include reverting a broken arm64 JIT fix, merging changes from the master branch, addressing an iOS build issue, temporarily disabling the Vulkan SDK cache, and fixing a crash related to the arm64 shader JIT. For more details, …

mGBA Git (2025/11/24) is a new emulator designed for Game Boy Advance games, prioritizing speed and accuracy over existing alternatives. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware, fast emulation even on low-end devices, and various frontend options (Qt, SDL). Additional functionalities encompass link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock usage, and support for advanced features like motion sensors and turbo modes. It allows for configurable controls, …

Hades Git (2025/11/24) is a Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator currently in active development, focusing on usability, speed, and accuracy. Recent updates include enhanced HiDpi support, improvements to the CI for SDL3 building, and a fix for a bug that wiped the config file when using --help or --version. Additionally, submodules and SDL have been upgraded to the latest versions. You can download Hades Git (2025/11/24) x64 from the provided …

FB Neo Git (2025/11/24) is a compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on earlier versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Recent updates include the addition of an extra stage version of Salamander, a correction in the NeoGeo section, and enhancements to Mega Drive support. Additionally, support for the hack “Magician Lord – Again Changes from Hell (French v1.0.0)” has been introduced. For more …

Dolphin Git 2509-532 has been compiled and represents the trunk of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce, offering additional features not found on the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most GameCube games. Recent updates in the changelog include various pull requests for adjustments to CPU thread jobs, GameINI updates, and a version bump for …

DSAdvance v2.0 enhances Xbox gamepad emulation for DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Pro controllers, and Joy-Cons. It introduces “Motion Wheel Buttons,” enabling emulation of up to 9 buttons through tilting the gamepad, and features new support for DualSense adaptive triggers in wireless mode. Users can switch modes with ALT + 3/4 and customize aiming buttons. The software now allows single Joy-Con usage with full emulation, merging vibrations, and quick mode switching. …

Retrom v0.7.44 is a centralized game library service focused on emulation, allowing users to configure once and play anywhere. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic filesystem scans for games, and installation/uninstallation across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client and manage emulator profiles stored on the server for easy sharing. The platform enables launching games through various emulators from …

Not64 (2025/11/23) is an experimental modification for Wii and GameCube, built with devkitRice. It features SMB share support from WiiSX, IDE-EXI v1 support, and AESND-powered audio, along with minor performance enhancements and graphics quality tweaks. The update includes a fix for loading the IPL ROM font on Wii U and recognizes the NTSC Zelda bonus disc, but offers no compatibility improvements. For download and more information, check the provided source. …

FB Neo Git (2025/11/23) is a compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Recent updates in the changelog include support for “Galaxian – Neo Geo Conversion (HB, Beta2)” and the addition of Zetsu Xevious to the NeoGeo system. There’s also an update for sg1k from gab75, and a fix to prevent endless walking of the gain target …

JSIDPlay2 v4.13 has been released, enhancing Commodore 64 sound reproduction. This emulator functions as a SID player for music collections such as HVSC and CGSC and is capable of fully emulating the C64 to run games from the GameBase64 project. Users can download the latest version from the official source. JSIDPlay2 v4.13 has been launched. JSIDPlay2 serves as a Commodore 64 emulator focused on sound reproduction. Additionally, it functions as …

FB Neo Git (2025/11/22) has been compiled, serving as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles. It builds upon earlier versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Notable changes in the changelog include work-in-progress updates for vector resolution (#2315) and an MSX update from gab75. For those interested in trying it, the FB Neo Git is available for download. FB Neo Git (2025/11/22) has been released. FinalBurn Neo serves as an …

ExtraMAME v25.11 has been released as a user-friendly GUI wrapper for the M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) developed by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team. This software allows users to play thousands of classic arcade games on Windows without complex configurations. ExtraMAME is designed to be smaller and more accessible, making the gaming experience easier for users. You can download ExtraMAME v25.11 from the provided source. ExtraMAME v25.11 has been …

Not64 (2025/11/20) is a newly released experimental modification for Wii and GameCube, built using devkitRice. Key features include SMB share support from WiiSX, IDE-EXI v1 support, AESND-powered audio, and minor performance enhancements, though no compatibility improvements. Graphics quality has been tweaked, and it specifically recognizes the NTSC Zelda bonus disc. The update also includes adjustments for libogc-rice changes, added FlipperMCE and GCMCE support, improved exFAT support, fixed framebuffer color, implemented …