Tag Archives: Console

Gearcoleco Git (2026/01/22) is an open-source ColecoVision emulator written in C++ that runs on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. It features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, and sound using SDL Audio. Users benefit from save states, compressed ROM support, and a full debugger with disassembler and memory tools. It supports various retro systems via libretro and can function in Portable Mode. The latest changelog includes …

Dolphin Git 2512-202, the latest build of the Dolphin Project, is a Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce emulator, notable for being the first to run commercial Gamecube games. It features enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles and has partial Wii support, playing most Gamecube titles. Recent updates in the changelog include merging pull requests related to making WIL a submodule and fixing warnings in the CachedInterpreter by replacing reinterpret_cast with std::bit_cast. …

DeSmuME Git (2026/01/22) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It offers features such as save states, customizable screen size, and image quality filters. Additionally, it supports microphone use on Windows and Linux, along with direct video and audio recording, and includes a built-in movie recorder. The latest update addresses a fix for the puppy shop EU (#942). The emulator can be downloaded in …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/22) is a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include various cleanups, adjustments for UWP MSVC projects, and fixes for missing strings in I18n.cpp, Android Studio lint warnings, a JNI return type error, and a memory leak. Additionally, multi-line string measurement in SDL has been corrected. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/01/22) has …

Azahar Git (2026/01/22) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include prioritizing non-built-in displays on Android, a workaround for Qt directoryChanged event spam on macOS, and the implementation of an Update Channel setting. Additionally, the pull request template has been adjusted to use the master branch, and a verification step for first-time contributors has been added. The x64 version is available for download. Azahar Git (2026/01/22) …

3Beans (2026/01/22) is a nascent emulator for the 3DS that closely mimics its hardware, allowing it to boot the home menu and run cartridge games. However, it currently faces numerous issues and operates slowly due to its fully interpreted and software-rendered nature. Future plans may involve integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance performance. Notably, the latest update includes a framework for GLSL Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation. Despite its challenges, …

StarPSX v0.5.0 has been released as a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust. Currently a work in progress, it’s not yet suitable for playing games. The update includes several major enhancements: keyboard support, a proper GUI, a basic debugger, and a command-line interface (CLI) mode for users who prefer to bypass the GUI. For those interested in exploring the emulator, StarPSX v0.5.0 is available for download. StarPSX v0.5.0 …

ShadPs4Plus PKG Extractor v1.1 has been released, fixing a corruption issue from version 1.0 regarding extraction of PKG files larger than 2GB. This standalone tool consists of two main components: a command line pkg_extractor exe/AppImage for extracting files, and an install_pkg script that needs configuration for directories. Users can drag and drop PKG files onto the exe or bat files for easier extraction. The tool is based on previous ShadPS4 …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/21) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, currently capable of running some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but not commercial games. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for uninitialized preferences in the Cubeb stream parameters and improvements for logging and enum-to-string conversion using Boost.Describe. Additionally, the initialization function for the background music player has been relocated for better performance. Download the …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on January 21, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update features a new translation (en_us.ts) in Czech. For more details and the download, visit the provided source. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/21) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/21) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and run many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing development aims to enhance compatibility for more titles. Recent updates in the changelog include USB improvements, source encoding definitions for iconv, and explicit …

PCSX2 v2.7.57 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2). This version emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that handles hardware states and system memory, enabling PS2 gaming on PCs with added features. Key updates include a Qt Base Translation update, the addition of the DX12 Agility SDK, Enhanced Barriers API utilization for GS/DX12, and a fix for Nvidia’s …

mGBA Git (2026/01/21) is a powerful emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, fast emulation on low-end devices, and local link cable functionality. It offers advanced features like real-time clock, solar sensor support for Boktai games, and customizable control mappings. Users can save states with screenshots, record video formats, and load files from ZIP and 7z. Cheat …

melonDS Git (2026/01/21) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, alongside a JIT recompiler for fast performance. Key functionalities include an OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling, RTC, microphone support, savestates, and various display options. Work-in-progress features involve local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog includes new audio …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/20) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, created using C++. Recent updates include improved UI, translation enhancements, and better rendering of achievement types. Noteworthy changes involve packet relay settings, optimizations for RetroAchievements, and fixes for text wrapping in settings. Additional improvements address color alpha computations and streamline image caching. The main screen received updates for a more aesthetic …

Ares Git (2026/01/21) is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes, currently emulating 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and more. Recent updates in the changelog include enhancements like using lambda for sorting, creating sorted vectors, and improving the emulator settings list. The emulator is aimed at providing an …

Azahar Git (2026/01/21) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates include fixes for desynced use_vsync settings, searches for Qt6::GuiPrivate, and exclusion of certain feature logic if disabled at compile time. Additionally, it addresses issues such as not preloading textures when custom textures are off and ensuring previous cheats are cleaned up when no cheats file is present. Users can download the Azahar Git (2026/01/21) x64 version …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/21) 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 its primary goal is to improve performance on Linux, the emulator still fully supports Windows and will incorporate these advancements. Users can download Xenia Edge Git from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/21) has been released. Xenia Edge is another …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/20) is an experimental emulator for PlayStation Vita, available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew applications in .vpk format, with no commercial games playable. Recent updates include enhancements to the GUI, particularly in live area features such as gate animation and improved rendering of notice icons. For further details, the download is available through the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/01/20) has …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/20) is an early PS4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed using C++. This initial release aims to provide basic PS4 functionality on these operating systems, allowing users to experience PS4 games outside the official console environment. As an early version, it may have limited compatibility and features compared to more mature emulators but represents a significant step in PS4 emulation. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/20) has been released. …

Play! Git (2026/01/20) is a Windows-based emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2), developed in C/C++. It employs instruction caching and recompilation to enhance CPU emulation performance. The latest changelog includes several updates, such as merging pull requests to update GitHub Actions components: actions/cache (version 5), actions/setup-java (version 5), microsoft/setup-msbuild (version 1.3), and DoozyX/clang-format-lint-action (version 0.20). Additionally, actions/checkout has been updated from version 3 to 6. For more details, the source …

PCSX2 v2.7.55 has been released, providing a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games. It effectively emulates PS2 hardware through a blend of MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and memory. This version includes updates like a fix for Nvidia’s Hackfix impatient present and improved window focus in the QT interface. Users can enjoy enhanced features while playing their favorite PS2 titles on …

mGBA Git (2026/01/20) is a new emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, even running efficiently on low-end devices. Key features include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock support, and motion sensor functionalities. It offers remappable controls, multiple cheat code options, savestates, video recording, and compatibility with various patch formats. Recent updates address bugs …

Flycast Git (2026/01/20) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on Reicast. The latest changelog includes fixes for segmentation faults on Apple Silicon due to C++ exceptions in dynarec code and adds support for Windows 7 (0x0601) in MinGW builds. Users can download the x64 and Android versions, as well as access the source code. Flycast Git (2026/01/20) has been compiled. It is a versatile emulator …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/20) is a PlayStation emulator prioritizing playability and performance, even on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while supporting various enhancements. Key features include a CPU Recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for improved graphics. It also offers save states, broad format support (like bin/cue, PBP), and compatibility with digital/analog controllers. Additional functionalities include automatic updates, memory card management, game loading options, …