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RetroBat v8.2.0 has been released, providing a set of Batch and PowerShell scripts for easy configuration and launching of EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software consolidates your ROMs and compatible emulators, primarily RetroArch, for an optimal retro gaming experience. It supports Portable Mode, allowing usage from any storage device on compliant computers. Key features include a highly customizable interface with numerous themes, media scraping for game collections, pre-configured support for …

KytyPS5, released on August 8, 2026, is a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, it features limited compatibility, and changes in behavior may occur frequently between builds. The latest changelog notes a fix in the kernel, specifically regarding the release of a waiter on a zero-count syncOnAddress wake for Linux, implemented by contributor StefanosCosta. Users can download the latest version and find the source link provided. KytyPS5 …

SuperSnes9x v1.63.29 is an unofficial Portable Super Nintendo Entertainment System (TM) emulator derived from Snes9x. Key features include Kaillera Server/Client, RetroAchievements, S-PPU viewers, multi-controller and SDL support, run-ahead capabilities, color correction, and an enhanced cheat search/editor. For the complete changelog, visit the provided GitHub link. The emulator and language pack are available for download. SuperSnes9x v1.63.29 has been announced. This portable emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (TM) is …

Nextendo v1.7.4 has been released, building on the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator. It enhances online gameplay by integrating a user-friendly client for the Nextendo Network, eliminating the need for manual configurations. The emulation core remains unchanged, focusing improvements on the networking layer. A key update addresses issues with Splatoon 2’s online schedule, ensuring players access the correct rotation without encountering “communication errors.” The schedule now auto-syncs from a server, and …

DracoDS v1.7 is now available, serving as an emulator for the Tandy Color Computer (CoCo 2) and Dragon 32 on DS/DSi/XL/LL devices. Both machines share similar hardware designed by Motorola, although differences exist in keyboard and disk handling. This release primarily emulates the CoCo 2, supporting 32K and 64K configurations and includes Dragon 32 compatibility. Key updates include an improved sound driver for enhanced audio accuracy in games like Demon …

The ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on August 7, 2026, serving as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes fixes for the trophy viewer and shortcut additions for Zar archives, along with new updates from Crowdin. Users can download the launcher from the provided source. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/08/07) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/08) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes notable changes in the changelog, such as support for Big Picture: zar (#4815) and adjustments in the shader recompiler to lower user clip planes to clip distances (#4799). The emulator can be downloaded from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/08) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator compatible …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/09) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since 2011 for Windows and Linux using C++. It supports modern rendering technologies including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and can boot and play many commercial games as well as PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent updates include GPU priority sorting and improvements to the interface for adding games. The latest build …

PCSX2 v2.7.518 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PC. The update includes improvements such as fixes for vertex buffer growth, lines-to-sprites buffer issues, and enhancements to vertex copying. It also optimizes the use of current primitive modes for managing spare vertex buffers. Overall, these updates aim to improve performance and user experience when emulating PS2 hardware. Users …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-543-526fb69 has been released, showcasing advancements in this open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates in the changelog include an external update to sciterui, ensuring the validity of impl and gpuCore in VideoManager::ShadersBuilding, removal of a space in the config_setting file name, addition of unimplemented code to shared_buffer_manager, and enhancements to the loader for handling NCA files effectively. The update facilitates better performance and functionality. The new …

FB Neo Git (2026/08/09) is a compiled emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes support for developers using mingw with makefile.burn_rules_dev, enhancements for Ghosts’n Goblins hacks, and a fix for a typo in d_spectrum.cpp. Additionally, support for “Oil Tanker Simulator (48K) (HB)” has been added. This updated version continues to support various games and improve functionality for users. For …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/09) is a portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, coded in C++. Recent updates include the removal of Qt support, enhancements to debugger thread safety, and fixes for various issues related to breakpoint management and symbol handling. Key changes involve routing several subscribers and handlers through the CPU thread, optimizing performance, and addressing memory issues in the web debugger. Additionally, documentation regarding the debugger …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/08/09) is a version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the use of legacy MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include aesthetic changes to the BIOS setup screen, improved selector highlighting, and modifications to ensure proper functioning without unnecessary system reboots. It also addresses issues with PC-98 machine types and introduces TeleDisk (.td0) image support. The update enhances user …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/09) has been compiled to modernize the DOSBox project by adopting contemporary development tools and practices. Key updates include fixing markdownlint issues, merging workflow steps for Windows and macOS/Linux, ensuring vcpkg bootstraps after upgrades, and updating the vcpkg baseline and dependencies. The repository focuses on enhancing compatibility with current systems and includes patches for upstream contributions. The latest version is available for download as DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/08/09) x64. …

DuckStation Git (2026/08/09) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It avoids hack options, with a default configuration supporting most games. Key features include a JIT CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for enhanced graphics, and save state support. It supports various game formats and has features like automatic updates, memory card management, and controller support. The latest …

Dolphin Git 2606-292 has been compiled, representing the trunk of the Dolphin Project. Dolphin is the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games, supporting Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce games, with many enhanced features not found on the original consoles. It offers partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube titles. Recent changes include fixes for state loading, fallthrough warnings for various compilers, and improvements in the BluetoothRealDevice and OpenGL …

Nextendo v1.7.3, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces an integrated client for the Nextendo Network, allowing online gameplay for supported titles without manual setup. The emulation core remains unchanged from Ryujinx, focusing enhancements on networking and user experience. Key features include cloud saves for popular games, enabling saves to be stored and accessed across devices automatically. Users can restore saves or start new ones based on prompts, …

KytyPS5, released on August 7, 2026, is an early-stage compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently, it has limited compatibility, and its features may fluctuate significantly between updates. The changelog and download link are available on GitHub. KytyPS5 (2026/08/07) has been released. KytyPS5 serves as a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently, the project is in its early development phases, which means that compatibility is still limited and changes in behavior …

TetaNES v0.15.0, a cross-platform Nintendo Entertainment System emulator, is now available. Built using Rust and wgpu, it supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and web browsers. Key features include NTSC/PAL/Dendy emulation, gamepad support for up to 4 players, Zapper support, and various filters like CRT shader. The update enhances mapper support, fixes audio and input bugs, and refines the emulator’s performance. Significant breaking changes include adjustments in the core functionalities, memory management, …

NESd v0.16.0, a NES emulator developed in Dart and Flutter, is now available for macOS, Windows, Android, and Linux (validated on Steam Deck). This version features cycle-accurate CPU, PPU, and APU emulation, customizable controls, save states, and gamepad support. New additions include APU visualization and enhanced audio channels for Japanese games using MMC5 and Namco 163 mappers. Notable fixes include issues with ROM thumbnails, game freezes, and audio glitches. The …

ChonkyStation4 Alpha-2 has been released, marking progress in the PS4 emulator. It now boots the PS4 system menu and can run simple commercial games. Key updates include improved GPU performance—up to 3 times faster—networking support with TCP/UDP sockets, and initial work on a PSN replacement called “ChonkyNet.” Shader decompiler enhancements enable better handling of compute shaders and branching instructions. Various system libraries are now functional, and a new command line …

Xenia Git (2026/08/08) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator, currently in development. Although it has been compiled, it does not yet have the capability to run games. Xenia Git (2026/08/08) has been compiled. Xenia is a test emulator for the Xbox 360. It is not yet capable of running games.…More

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/08) is a compiled version of the VisualBoyAdvance-M emulator, which supports Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. This update provides information about the latest development build for Windows and includes download options for users. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/08) has been compiled. VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) serves as a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator available …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/07) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several improvements: skipping camera initialization on macOS, allowing game launching in a single process for testing, adding console language settings for specific games, and initializing libScePad before libSceNpManager. Users can download the new version from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/07) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator …

SharpEmu Git (2026/08/08) has been compiled as an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. The latest changelog includes a fix for arena/fence tracking stalls, which helps recover lost GPU progress. Users can download the updated version from the provided source link. SharpEmu Git (2026/08/08) has been compiled. It is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. SharpEmu Changelog:* [AGC] Resolved arena/fence tracking …