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Ares Git (2026/01/15) is a multi-system emulator initiated on October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. Based on higan and bsnes, it currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and others. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for warnings and mapped drives on Windows, as well as refactoring and hotkey enhancements. Users can now specify save state slots via command …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/15) has been released, serving as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator. It builds on Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform. Windows support is also fully maintained, with improvements benefiting its Vulkan capabilities. Download the new version to experience these updates. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/15) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental variant of the …

StarPSX v0.4.4, a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust, has been released. This emulator is still a work in progress and is not yet suitable for playing games. The latest update includes a default fallback sampling rate. Users can download StarPSX v0.4.4 and access its source. We are excited to announce the release of StarPSX v0.4.4! StarPSX is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/01/14) is a cross-platform emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build features fixes for incorrect color OSD at non-32bpp depths and crashes with 2xSaI filters. Additionally, it introduces a SIMD/integer version of the ScaleFX filter. Users can download the Windows version and access the source for the latest updates. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/01/14) has …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/14) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering technologies, including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, and can boot and play various commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to enhance its game compatibility. Recent changelog updates include improvements to MPEG4 support, adjustments for Windows artifacts, fixes for ISO filters, and …

PCSX2 v2.7.38 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows PC users to play PS2 games. The update includes improvements such as removing unnecessary menu scrollbars, standardizing dialogs, and enhancing textboxes in the fullscreen UI. Technical adjustments include utilizing compute queues for graphics, fixing hotkeys for the pad, and correcting LUT issues in the EE JIT. Additional features involve game database patches and marking DX11 as …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/14) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while performing well on low-end devices. Notable features include a CPU recompiler, hardware and software rendering options, upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. It supports various file formats and input methods, including digital and analog controllers, and lightgun simulation. The latest changelog mentions improvements to input management and …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released, allowing users to simulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using their keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Besides mimicking button presses, it enables scripting with Javascript and Lua for more complex actions. The latest update includes a version number change to 0.8.0 by @luttje. Users can download this version for enhanced functionality. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released. This tool allows you to emulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using your keyboard, mouse, …

Simple Launcher v4.9.0 has been released, enhancing the retro gaming experience with several key updates. The emulator frontend now features improved RetroAchievements, streamlined auto-configuration for Retroarch, and extensive localization for better user accessibility. A new user verification window for Microsoft Store game scanning has been introduced, along with enhanced error handling and support for application control policies. The update also includes improved prompts for locked files, better download resilience, and …

Wine v11.0 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows applications. Developers can also port Windows software using Wine libraries. This version reflects a year of development with around 6,300 changes and over 600 bug fixes. Key features include improved NTSYNC support and the completion of a new WoW64 architecture. For more details and to download, visit the official site. Wine v11.0 has been released. Wine is …

RetroDECK v0.10.0b has been released as a major update featuring a complete platform rebuild for improved maintainability and expandability. Notable changes include a modular infrastructure with isolated components and upgraded runtime. The update introduces new emulators (XRoar, Azahar, Ryubing), a new engine (OpenBOR), and a patching tool (Flips). It reduces application size by 800 MB and enhances permissions for clearer access rules. The user experience is improved with rewritten dialogs, …

Retrom v0.7.50 is released, offering a centralized game library management service with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud library, automatic scanning of your filesystem for games, and support for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can access their library through a web client and manage emulator profiles per client, facilitating easy configuration sharing. The service allows launching games across multiple emulators from a single interface and automatically …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/14) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on faster development and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux. While it primarily targets Linux, Windows users will also benefit from the improvements made to the Vulkan backend. This version is based on Xenia Canary, highlighting its commitment to ongoing innovation. Download Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/14) to explore these updates. Xenia Edge …

StarPSX v0.4.1 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently in progress, it’s not yet suitable for game playback. The latest update includes the addition of performance metrics display. Download the emulator and view the source at the provided link. We are excited to announce the release of StarPSX v0.4.1! StarPSX is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. Please note …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/13) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for initialization parameters, audio settings, and improved messaging for missing game trophies directories. The latest version is available for download from various sources. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/13) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* ajm: corrected initialization of parameters …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/13) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, capable of running some homebrew programs in .vpk format, though no commercial games are supported. Recent updates include enhancements to app information in the GUI, wrapping SDL_CreateThread with SDL_DetachThread in the kernel, and joining the ad-hoc thread in the NetCtlState destructor. For those interested, the emulator is available for download. Vita3K Git (2026/01/13) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/13) is the latest version of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, supporting Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it offers modern rendering options like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator successfully boots and plays many commercial games and SDK samples, with increasing compatibility as development progresses. Recent updates include fixes for various functionalities, such as a timestamp issue, new commands, and improvements for game …

Play! Git (2026/01/13) is a PS2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It enhances performance through instruction caching and recompilation. Recent updates include an idle loop skip for the game “Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey” and the resumption of DMA9 when feasible. Users can download the x64 version and access the source code. Play! Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on …

PCSX2 v2.7.30 has been released as a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for hardware states and memory management. Enhancements in this version include improved PCRTC offset wrapping, fixes in TextureMinMax calculations, updates to the controller database, and minor adjustments to texture shuffle heuristics. Additionally, the Base Translation in Qt has been updated. …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/13) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for accuracy while being compatible with low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), enhanced graphics capabilities, save state support, and diverse file format compatibility. It also allows direct booting of homebrew files and supports various controllers, including lightgun and multitap devices. The emulator offers automatic …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled, enhancing the DOSBox emulator, which simulates an Intel x86 PC to support running old MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest updates include improvements such as making bank switching registers readable and merging pull request #6061 for changelog updates. Users can download the updated version of DOSBox-X from the provided source. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/13) is a compiled version of a fast and portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The recent changelog includes merged pull request #21119, updates from RETRO_HW_CONTEXT_DIRECT3D to RETRO_HW_CONTEXT_D3D11, and fixes for iOS and Windows libretro builds. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For the source, visit the provided link. PPSSPP Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled. PPSSPP …

The DOSBox-Staging Git version from January 13, 2026, aims to modernize the DOSBox project by incorporating current development practices. Recent updates include formatting normalization, shader improvements, and removal of outdated code and unused constants. Documentation enhancements include added help text for the jinc2 shader setting, SPDX comments, and an updated description for input devices. Noteworthy features are the addition of a jinc2 shader from RetroArch and enforcement of no-TSR mouse …

Dolphin Git 2512-136 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first emulator capable of running commercial GameCube games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering enhanced features not found on the original consoles. The update includes a change from pull request #14199, focusing on the Jit64 feature. The emulator has partial Wii support and can play most GameCube games. Users can download the x64 and Android versions, …

Azahar Git (2026/01/13) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. This emulator aims to provide users with the ability to play Nintendo 3DS games on various platforms, enhancing compatibility and performance. Continued development and updates focus on refining gameplay experiences and improving emulator functionality. The project encourages contributions from the community to further its advancements in the gaming emulator landscape. Sure! Here’s a rewritten …