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RomM v4.2.0 has been released, enhancing game collection management with a user-friendly interface. This ROM Manager supports multiple platforms and custom tags, making it essential for emulator users. Key features include scanning and enriching game libraries with metadata from IGDB and MobyGames, direct browser gameplay via EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, and sharing libraries with customizable permissions. It accommodates various naming schemes for platforms like MAME, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, detects multifile …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/09) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for sceKernelWaitEqueue, removal of checks for version symbols, and improved memory address validation. The GPU performance counter reporting has been enhanced, and there are updates to the Qt GUI translations. Additional fixes include adjustments to ClampRangeSize. Users can download the emulator from various links provided, including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. The …

ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/09) is an evolving emulator for the PlayStation 3, capable of booting select simple commercial games. Recent updates include improvements to the RSX with inline array fixes and instruction implementations, SPU fixes, and enhancements to the operating system’s cellPad functionality. The latest version can be downloaded from various sources, including 1cloudfile and gofile. ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/09) has been compiled. ChonkyStation3 is an ongoing emulator project for the PlayStation …

Citron v0.7 has been released, featuring a complete rewrite by Zephyron for enhanced performance and usability as a Nintendo Homebrew emulator. Key updates include a complete Vulkan rendering pipeline overhaul, advanced GPU memory integration, improved crash detection, and optimized descriptor updates. Additionally, it introduces an adaptive Vulkan turbo mode and network stability improvements for HDR multiplayer. However, the FSR2 implementation is only experimental, risking visual artifacts and crashes. Users can …

FB Neo Git (2025/09/09) has been released, enhancing FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest changelog includes updates for the Spectrum code by gab75, an addition to the Megadrive for gogopogogirl (#2210), and a correction in the NES for dragobalzkyosajinv2 (#2209). Users can download the updated version from various sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and …

MAME4droid 2025(0.280) v1.27 has been released by David Valdeita (Seleuco) as a port of the MAME emulator, supporting over 40,000 ROMs. Key features include autorotate settings, physical and touch mouse support, virtual and physical keyboard options, and customizable gamepad support. Enhancements in this version include emulation for the rare 1986 game “119,” improved video hardware support for Namco System 23, and better Acorn BBC Micro emulation. Additional options for touch …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/08) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Key updates in the changelog include valid query enhancements on PixelPipeStatDump, adjustments to vblank frequency descriptions, and updates to libusb to address ABI issues. The update also removes the PKG icon from the installer, adds a Log tab in settings, enhances logging for pipeline creation, implements sceKernelIsInSandbox, and features network fixes. The …

RPCS3 Git (2025/09/08) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since 2011 and compatible with Windows and Linux. Supporting modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, it can boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include a fix for emulator crashes when a controller disconnects, the update of OpenCV to version 4.12.0, and improvements to the P2P network listener thread. Ongoing …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/08) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability, particularly for low-end devices. It focuses on accuracy while providing essential features like CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL), upscaling, save state support, and compatibility with various file formats. Enhancements include PGXP for better precision, a “fast boot” option, and support for digital/analog controllers and light guns. Recent updates improved input handling, notifications for …

FB Neo Git (2025/09/08) is a compiled version of the FinalBurn Neo emulator, which supports arcade games and select consoles. It builds upon earlier versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Recent updates include a colecovision update and an sg1k update, both contributed by gab75. Users can download the latest version from various platforms, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and usersdrive. The source is also available through the mentioned link. …

PPSSPP Git (2025/09/08) is a portable and efficient PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update addresses a bug that caused the “Set UI background” button to remain hidden. Users can download the emulator from various sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and usersdrive. PPSSPP Git (2025/09/08) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a high-speed and versatile PSP emulator available for Android, …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/07) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest release features several updates including support for PointSize and ViewportIndex attributes, Qt GUI translation improvements, and adjustments to the TrophyViewer size. Other changes involve replacing the Vblank Divider with Vblank Frequency, cleanup of Np libraries, and preliminary support for AF_UNIX. The update also includes minor interface adjustments and new translations from Crowdin. For …

PPSSPP Git (2025/09/07) has been compiled, offering a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes a merge from pull request #20800, which adds an UNKNOWN region to replace the OTHER category. Users can download the x64 version from various sources such as 1cloudfile, gofile, and more. For details, refer to the source provided. PPSSPP Git (2025/09/07) has been compiled. …

FB Neo Git (2025/09/07) has been compiled as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The changelog includes an update to Sf2prime v0.66 (hotfix) by Zero800 and a NES update from gab75. Downloads are available from multiple sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and usersdrive. For more information, visit the provided source. FB Neo Git (2025/09/07) has been released. FinalBurn …

RetroBat v7.4.0 has been released, offering a user-friendly solution for configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows. This software allows users to organize their ROM collections and run games using various compatible emulators like RetroArch. It’s designed for Portable Mode, enabling use from HDD or removable devices. Key features include a customizable interface with multiple themes, media scraping for enhanced game collections, and pre-configured support for over 150 systems. RetroBat also …

clrmame v0.5 has been released, enhancing the tool for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include a recoded handling of resize and drag controls, improved layout for scanner/rebuilder, and added visibility for CHD version check options. The update addresses several fixes, such as ensuring window placement is remembered correctly and resolving thread safety issues in the updateMissingInformation phase. Improvements in determining the best fitting rompath and an update …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/06) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improvements in handling null event flags, the removal of the Qt version, enhancements to log filters, and a fix for date parsing in RTC. The emulator also addresses issues with the sysmodules list and updates translation features via Crowdin. Additionally, changes to the Qt GUI build instructions were made. The emulator can …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/06) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ focused on playability, speed, and compatibility with low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing a broad feature set, including CPU recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, various rendering options, and enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. Key features include save state support, direct loading of various file formats, and support for multiple controllers. The latest update includes several fixes and improvements, …

FB Neo Git (2025/09/06) is the latest compilation of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, built on older versions of FinalBurn and MAME. Recent updates include a new Doubled1 ROMset (Beta2) and the addition of Malasombra for NES. The CPS2 update features Sf2prime Version 0.65. Additionally, there’s a Colecovision update contributed by gab75. Users can download the latest release from various sources including 1cloudfile, gofile, and …

Retrom v0.7.36 has been released, offering a centralized game library and collection management service focused on emulation. Users can host their own cloud service, scan filesystems to automatically add games, and play on multiple desktop clients across Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The web client allows access to the library from anywhere, while emulator profiles can be managed on a per-client basis for easy sharing and restoration. Games can be launched …

DeSmuME Git (2025/09/05) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It features save states, adjustable screen sizes, and image-quality-enhancing filters. Additionally, it supports microphone input on Windows and Linux, along with direct video and audio recording capabilities, including a built-in movie recorder. Recent updates improved code consistency in functions related to save files. The emulator can be downloaded from various sources: 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/05) is a Sony PlayStation™ emulator prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for accuracy while being suitable for low-end devices. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT support, hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and PGXP for improved graphics. It supports save states, multiple file formats, and direct homebrew booting. Additionally, it has input support for various controllers, automatic updates, and cheats management. Recent changelog updates include …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/05) has been released, offering an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The changelog highlights several updates, including setting image flag bits in the renderer, updates to the settings dialog, adjustments to error logs, correct tile splits for shaders, game-specific configurations, and improvements to save data and hotkey configurations. To download the emulator, options include 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and usersdrive. Source …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2025/09/05) has been compiled to enhance the DOSBox project with modern development practices and tools. This update addresses issues and features that improve compatibility with contemporary systems, while also facilitating upstream patch submissions. Notably, the EMS Set Handle Name has been corrected to read from the appropriate registers. The download options include several mirror links for the x64 version, and users can access the source through the provided …

XEMU v0.8.97 has been released, an open-source emulator for the original Xbox, enabling play on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is an active fork of XQEMU, based on the well-maintained QEMU emulator. The latest update includes a dependency upgrade from astral-sh/setup-uv version 6.5.0 to 6.6.0. For further details, users can refer to the release notes and …