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Gameplay v0.42 has been released, enhancing the ease of playing MS-DOS games via a frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm. The update includes fixed game filters, a new setup button, and the introduction of parameters like ‘loadfix’ for MSDOS games. Changes were made to several titles, including sound updates and format adjustments to original floppy disks. Key games added include F-15 Strike Eagle, Dark Forces, and various titles from The …

Simple Launcher v5.1.0 is now available, enhancing retro gaming experiences with new features. It introduces on-the-fly conversion of CHD files to ISO for Xemu and Xenia emulators, enabling users to store Xbox and Xbox 360 ISOs as CHD. The update includes tools like “BatchConvertToXiso” and “BatchConvertToCHD,” which optimize file sizes, achieving up to 30% reduction. Additionally, it implements a launch handler for Ootake and SameBoy emulators to manage compressed files …

IV/Play v2.4.14 has been released as a desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a keyboard-driven interface with familiar navigation shortcuts and is available as a combo x64/x86 app, targeting Windows 7 and later. Key features include Jump List support and a narrow feature set that decouples MAME options to remain compatible with ongoing MAME core changes. Download link is provided …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.23 has been released primarily for testing mapping ideas. It supports various controllers including DualShock 4, DualSense, and Switch Pro. Significant changes include updates to the Gyro Mouse functionality, with adjustments to scales, thresholds, and acceleration curves. Compatibility with older versions is broken due to data type changes. The profile parsing has been improved to enhance future updates. Key features added include presets for stick pad actions, adjusted smoothing …

DualSenseY-v2 55 is a powerful tool for customizing Sony DualSense (PS5) controllers on Windows, offering features like LED control, adaptive trigger settings, and haptic feedback. Users can connect multiple controllers, run Xbox 360/DualShock 4 emulation, and map triggers to mouse clicks. It also supports gyro controls, touchpad functionalities, and customizable lightbar effects based on audio levels. Notable updates in this version include added Chinese and Italian languages and a fix …

RPCN v1.8.5 has been released, enhancing the RPCS3 multiplayer server with features like matchmaking, scoreboards, and cloud saves. The configuration settings are detailed in rpcn.cfg. Key updates include new signal handlers for graceful termination and a streamlined email validation process via a single EmailUrl entry, credited to tomalexander. Additionally, the docker files have been updated. Users can download RPCN v1.8.5 from the provided source. RPCN v1.8.5 has been released. RPCN …

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, …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/25) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by enhancing development practices, resolving existing issues, and adding features compatible with contemporary systems. Key updates include the removal of autotype for choice/t, unused forward declarations, and unnecessary translations. Notable fixes involve correcting a false positive key check in Windows console multitasking and ensuring serial mouse configuration is accessible during startup. Additionally, the project simplifies mouse code, adds a ‘GetStringLowCase’ function, …

Deecy v0.6.0 has been released, featuring improvements to its experimental Dreamcast emulator written in Zig. Key updates include enhanced timing logic, optional frame limiter, and support for vibration packs and 240p titles. It also supports Zstd compressed hunks in CHD files and offers better compatibility with older CPUs. New rendering features include an experimental pipeline cache, nearest-neighbor scaling, and texture filtering options. The user interface now allows customizable shortcuts and …

Wine v11.1 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs and facilitate the porting of Windows applications. The update includes various changes that were postponed during the code freeze, improvements in pixel format conversions in WindowsCodecs, enhancements to ActiveX Data Objects (MSADO), and a number of bug fixes. Users can download Wine v11.1 from the provided source. Wine v11.1 has been released. Wine is an initiative …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-12 has been released, enhancing the Mupen64 ReRecording project focused on Tool-Assisted movie creation. Key updates include action parameterization, allowing actions to be invoked with parameters, alongside a revamped command palette for improved visual clarity. Configuration options are now organized into separate tabs for better navigation. Additional features include support for axis inputs in button mappings, updates to the LuaDialog for minimizing options, and a new update checker …

RPCN v1.7.1 has been released, enhancing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. It features rooms for matchmaking, scoreboards, and user storage for cloud saves. Configuration options are detailed in rpcn.cfg. The update includes new settings for specifying the stat server path and methods for dumping individual score tables as well as all score tables for a communication ID. Users can download RPCN v1.7.1 from the provided source. RPCN v1.7.1 has been released. …

clownmdemu v1.6.3 has been released, showcasing enhancements to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis emulator. Although still in early development, it now successfully boots Lemmings 2 and offers improved V-counter accuracy. New command-line options include fullscreen and explicit loading for cartridge and disc software. The menu bar visibility in fullscreen has been improved, allowing better user interaction, especially when paused or without loaded software. Gamepad support has been expanded, and the emulator …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/24) is an early emulator for PS4, designed for Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, it aims to replicate PS4 gaming experiences on non-console systems. The release marks a significant step for gamers seeking to play PS4 titles on their computers. As an early version, it may still have limitations and bugs but serves as a foundation for future enhancements and features. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/24) has been …

mGBA Git (2026/01/24) is a new Game Boy Advance emulator designed for speed and accuracy, featuring extensive hardware support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color. It runs efficiently on low-end devices and includes both Qt and SDL ports. Key functionalities include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock, and support for motion sensors. Additional features include savestates, cheat code support, video recording, community translations, and debugging capabilities. …

Play! Git (2026/01/24) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) designed for Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation technique to enhance CPU emulation performance. Recent updates include submodule adjustments and copyright revisions. The latest version can be downloaded in x64 format, with the source available online. Play! Git (2026/01/24) has been compiled. Play! aims to develop an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) console …

PCSX2 v2.7.59 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for hardware management and system memory. This allows users to play PS2 games on their PCs, enhanced with additional features. Notable in the changelog is an update to GS/DX12, which improves rendering by not ending render passes on enhanced barriers. Download PCSX2 v2.7.59 through …

Flycast Git (January 24, 2026) is an updated multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from Reicast. The latest changelog includes fetching translations and recreating the libretro_core_options_intl.h file. It is available for download in x64 and Android versions. Flycast Git (2026/01/24) has been compiled. Flycast serves as a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, built from reicast. Flycast Git changelog:* Updated translations & Regenerate libretro_core_options_intl.h Download: …

FB Neo Git (2026/01/24) is a newly compiled emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and earlier MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates such as tms5220 IRQ status adjustments and an MSX update from gab75. Users can download the new version from the provided source link. FB Neo Git (2026/01/24) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/01/24) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project, incorporating current development practices and tools. The repository addresses issues and adds features to enhance compatibility with contemporary systems, while also submitting patches upstream. Recent updates include the implementation of warning flags that are compatible with relevant compilers. The build is available for download in x64 format, and the source can be accessed through the provided link. DOSBox-Staging Git …