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Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-19 has been released, enhancing the Mupen64 re-recording branch aimed at Tool-Assisted movies. Key updates include faster plugin initialization, defaulting to the latest movie in playback, new APIs for frame rate management, and improved capture functionality across resets with the same VI/s. Bug fixes address issues such as corrupted text in the microcode dialog, window restoration outside the visible area, and unreliable window dragging and sizing on non-primary …

Xenia Git (2026/03/17) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. Recent updates include the inclusion of .pdb files with Release targets, improved CPU backend tests, and a limitation on AVX startup checks to AMD64. Additionally, a scalar fallback was added for the SSE register-range check, and shared backend logic was refactored into a CRTP base. Exception handling in the PPC test runner was also enhanced, …

PCSX2 v2.7.186 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator designed to replicate PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine. This allows users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added functionalities. Key updates in the changelog include fixes for the MemoryInterface::CompareBytes function, an updated controller database, improved self-assignment behavior in SmallString, and CI modifications. For more details, the updated version can …

ShadPS4 v0.15.0, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, has been released, featuring significant updates. Key changes include automatic addition of missing hotkeys, fixes for various settings bugs, and improved kernel operations such as implementing sceKernelGetModuleInfo2. Other enhancements involve better signal emulation, improved audio output functionalities, and refined threading mechanisms. The update also addresses specific crash issues and improves the handling of system fonts and shader compilation. Notably, the …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/17) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing users to play many commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include various fixes and enhancements, such as improvements to overlays, integration of dropdown and slider controls, optimized icon loading, and refinements to the settings interface. Further, it addresses visual glitches and streamlines the …

Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/17) is a developing emulator for the Nintendo GameCube, aimed at researching its hardware features and reverse engineering game development technologies. The GameCube, a creation of Nintendo/ArtX engineers, offers rich exploration opportunities. Recent changes include updates to audio handling and adjustments in several code files within the Git repository. The changelog notes merges, updates to CMakeLists, and diagram revisions. The emulator is continually evolving, providing a platform for …

mGBA Git (2026/03/17) is a new Game Boy Advance emulator designed for speed and accuracy, surpassing many existing emulators. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, performance on low-end devices, local link cable support, real-time clock, and solar sensor compatibility for Boktai games. It offers extensive functionality, such as save state management, cheat code support, and video recording. Additionally, it allows remappable controls, supports various …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/17) has been compiled, offering a branch of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling the execution of old MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, Linux, and FreeBSD. The latest update includes a changelog note about merging a pull request related to a GitHub action update, specifically bumping the styfle/cancel-workflow-action from version 0.13.0 to 0.13.1. Users can download the updated version of DOSBox-X …

FB Neo Git (2026/03/17) is an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, derived from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The latest update includes an addition to the Mega Drive with the game “Death N Lead.” For those interested, the source code for FB Neo Git is available for download. FB Neo Git (2026/03/17) has been compiled. FinalBurn Neo serves as an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing …

Dolphin Git 2603-69 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce systems, featuring enhancements not available on the original consoles. This version includes partial Wii support and is effective with most Gamecube titles. Recent updates in the changelog address fixes for screenshot hang issues during FIFO log playback and introduce ProGuard keep rules for Android. …

PPSSPP Git (2026/03/17) is a fast and portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent changes include a fix for the Medal of Honor Heroes DNS download issue. The compiled versions for both x64 and Android are available for download. PPSSPP Git (2026/03/17) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a quick and versatile PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. …

BizHawk Git (2026/03/17) is a multi-system emulator created in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode and joypad support, as well as advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, such as Atari, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include a revised ApiHawk Discord invite. The emulator’s extensive compatibility makes it a versatile tool for gaming enthusiasts interested in various classic …

Ares Git (2026/03/17) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Game Gear, Mega Drive, and more. The latest changelog includes updates for N64 serialization, improvements in GBA PPU timings, and fixes for background mosaic toggling. Ares aims to provide a comprehensive …

NESd v0.14.0 is a NES emulator developed in Dart and Flutter, supporting macOS, Windows, Android, and Linux (tested on Steam Deck). Key features include cycle-accurate CPU emulation, SRAM saves, save states, customizable controls, gamepad support, and debug tools. The update introduces Game Genie cheat support, a GPU rendering mode for improved performance, a rewind toggle, and pixel aspect ratio options. Performance enhancements have been made across various components, and bugs …

Eden v0.2.0-RC2, the leading open-source Nintendo Switch emulator forked from Yuzu, has been released with substantial improvements. Key updates include performance and graphical enhancements, a new UI, and fixes for games like Mario Kart and Zelda. Notable fixes consist of audio issues in Pokémon Fire Red/Leaf Green, invisible textures in Luigi’s Mansion 3, and shader bugs on new AMD drivers. The desktop version adds a frametime and FPS overlay, while …

Xenia Git (2026/03/16) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. Key updates include fixes for nested suspend issues and memory management improvements, as well as minor updates in PowerPC testing. Noteworthy changes involve replacing x86 SSE code with portable alternatives, working on x64 byte-swap functionalities, and enhancing test coverage for various functions. Additionally, references to outdated components were removed from the build configuration. Other fixes …

PCSX2 v2.7.183 has been released, offering a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. The emulator simulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and memory. This enables users to play PS2 games on their PCs with enhanced features. Notably, the update includes fixes for the 64-bit cycle in the vu component. For more details and to download, visit the official …

The ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on March 15, 2026, and serves as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes new Crowdin updates (noted as #265). Users can download the ShadPS4-QtLauncher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/15) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, which is an early PS4 emulator designed for Windows …

Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/16) is an ongoing emulator project for the Nintendo GameCube, aimed at understanding its hardware and reverse engineering game development technologies. Developed by Nintendo/ArtX engineers, the emulator seeks to uncover new insights about this remarkable console. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for VI behavior, refactoring of VI registers, and updates to various files, enhancing the emulator’s functionality. The latest version can be downloaded from several cloud …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/16) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing users to boot and play various commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include improvements in input handling, user interface enhancements, and configuration adjustments. Key changes are the addition of Steam shortcuts, optimizations for Qt usage, and unification of shader settings. The emulator continues …

GearSystem v3.9.1, a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, has been released. It is designed for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, emphasizing source code readability and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save file capabilities, and automatic region detection. The update improves Game Gear accuracy, adds emulation options for Game Gear 2-ASIC and 1-ASIC, enhances …

FB Neo Git (2026/03/16) is a newly compiled version of FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, drawing from FinalBurn and older MAME versions. The changelog includes updates like labels for makknight and makmaiden (issue #2458), a fix for the knight and maiden edition of makaimura, enhancements to Ghosts’n Goblins in d_gng.cpp (issue #2457), and an update for Chrono Runner on MSX (issue #2456). Note that the …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/03/16) is a compiled version of DOSBox, an emulator mimicking an Intel x86 PC to run legacy MS-DOS games on modern systems like Windows and Linux. The latest update includes support for multiple variants of EXEPACK found in various games such as POPCORN.EXE and Microsoft Flight Simulator 4. It introduces enhancements like improved EXEPACK detection, fixes for relocation math, and allows users to manage EXEPACK handling code for …

Dolphin Git 2603-65 is the latest version of the Dolphin emulator, the first to run commercial GameCube games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems while providing features not found on original hardware. The update includes various improvements: protections against invalid values, fixes for WASAPIStream crashes, removal of pre-API 24 version guards, and an increase in minimum SDK requirements for Android. Enhancements in library detection and disabling of Brotli in …

Azahar Git (2026/03/16) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include a Qt compatibility fix, resolved issues with the Android version’s onResume function, display of the Azahar version upon double-clicking on applications, and a fix for still image camera input. Additionally, the emulator’s compilation on older QT6 versions has been corrected. For further details and to download, visit the provided source link. Azahar Git (2026/03/16) has …