Tag Archives: Console

Lazuli Nightly (2026/03/25) is a newly released GameCube emulator still in development. While it remains a work-in-progress and primarily a toy, it can successfully boot several commercial games as well as a variety of homebrew titles. Users can download the latest version. Lazuli Nightly (2026/03/25) has been released. This is a GameCube emulator known as lazuli, which is currently under development. While it remains an experimental project, it can successfully …

Obentou v0.1.5 has been released as a new open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports several cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA systems. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard/gamepad, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and save/load states with support for loading ROMs from .zip files. The latest update adds a chip-8 core. The emulator is available for download along …

Xenia Git (March 24, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest update includes several enhancements such as optimizing NEON operations, fixing various constant optimizations, and redesigning the CI with an initial orchestrator. Key changes involve the addition of allocatable vectors, a dedicated backend context pointer, and improvements to memory usage. Debug codes were also fixed, and user interface issues affecting gamepad navigation …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/24) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. Key updates in the changelog include UTF-8 path formatting, a Qt GUI translation update, an updater fix, and new configuration support. The release aims to enhance user experience and functionality. You can download the launcher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/24) has been released. The QtLauncher serves …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/24) is an early PS4 emulator developed for Windows and Linux in C++. The latest update includes core minor code cleanup and progresses on addressing general misses in versions 0.15.1, specifically parts 5 and 6. For users interested in trying out this emulator, it is available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/24) has been released. It’s an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. ShadPS4 …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/24) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers and can boot and play several commercial games along with PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are expanding its compatibility with more titles. Recent updates include improvements in handling PPU state after syscalls, enhanced input handling, and audio features in the Qt interface. Users can …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/03/24) represents an ongoing fork of the PlayStation emulator PCSX, aiming to update the codebase to modern standards. The project intends to eliminate the plugin system and develop a single monolithic codebase for comprehensive PlayStation emulation. It focuses on using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for enhanced portability and readability, while also improving debugging and rendering experiences. Recent changes include additions and fixes related to sound processing and macOS compatibility, as reflected …

Play! Git (2026/03/24) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation scheme for improved CPU emulation performance. Recent updates include allowing the specification of no clamping blocks in GameConfig, a flag to disable clamping, enhancements to VU branch code generation, and a dependency update from microsoft/setup-msbuild version 2 to 3. Users can download the latest version as well …

PCSX2 v2.7.211 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. The emulator replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling gameplay on PC. Notable updates include an enhanced controller database and improved support for GitHub Actions, as well as the latest downloadable version. PCSX2 v2.7.211 has been released. PCSX2 is a free …

GearSystem Git (2026/03/24) is an emulator for Sega Master System/Game Gear, developed in C++ and compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, a ROM detection database, sound emulation via SDL Audio, and integrated disassembly. The latest changelog highlights improvements …

Dolphin Git 2603-114 is compiled and represents the latest trunk of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce (arcade) emulation, offering features not available on the original consoles, with partial Wii support. Recent changelogs include improvements to audio handling and fixes for the WASAPI default device selection. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. Sure! Here’s a …

PPSSPP Git (2026/03/24) has been released, featuring a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes changes from pull request #21475, which removes the thread limit, enabling better performance by eliminating the detection of a maximum of 16 CPU threads for compute tasks. Downloads for the x64 and Android versions are available. PPSSPP Git (2026/03/24) has been compiled. PPSSPP is …

BizHawk Git (2026/03/24) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad compatibility, comprehensive rerecording, and debugging tools, catering to both casual gamers and advanced users. Supported systems include a wide range of platforms from Apple II and various arcade machines to multiple Nintendo and Sega consoles, as well as others like the Sony PlayStation and Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The latest update includes annotations for Doom Lua …

StarPSX v0.7.0 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. While still a work in progress and not ready for playing games, the latest update includes the implementation of MDEC, enabling the playback of cutscenes and movies. Additionally, minor bug fixes related to memory cards have been made. For more information and downloads, visit the provided source link. The release of StarPSX v0.7.0 is …

Azahar 2125.0 RC5 has been released as an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Key updates include a fix for recognizing .zcci and .zcxi ROMs if 3DS system files weren’t set up. The ‘Show Touch Interactions’ setting has been replaced by a ‘Touch Pointer Timeout’ feature, which hides the touch pointer after 4 seconds of inactivity unless a controller is used. Additionally, an issue with application display on Android has …

Xenia Manager v3.4.2 has been released to enhance the user experience with the Xenia Emulator, which allows Xbox 360 game emulation. This update simplifies gaming and patch installation, featuring a user-friendly interface for adjusting settings. Key changes include a complete refactor to avoid GitHub API rate limits by reverting to an older method and updating internal libraries to improve security and stability. The release focuses on UI improvements and backend …

RetroDECK v0.10.7b has been released, providing a sandboxed application for playing retro and newer games on Linux/SteamOS. Key updates include an Easter egg with holiday entries, support for the Triforce Arcade System via Dolphin, and new artwork for PrimeHack. Significant configuration changes were made to Dolphin, PPSSPP, and RPCS3, necessitating a config reset. Issues with Steam Deck borders and RPCS3 firmware installation were fixed, and MD5 corrections were contributed by …

jgenesis v0.11.4 has been released as a cross-platform multi-console emulator supporting various 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, including Sega Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Master System, and Game Gear. The update introduces SG-1000 emulation and support for CD-ROM images with audio tracks in WAV format at 44100 Hz, as well as data tracks in MODE1/2048 format. Notable improvements include enhanced NES color palette saturation and higher precision audio interpolation. Fixes address issues …

Xenia Git (March 23, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator still in development and does not yet run games. Recent updates include fixes for MSVC-ARM64 memory barrier conflicts, optimization of mov+dup idioms into movi, and the addition of PowerPC floating-point state handling. Other changes involve restoring floating-point rounding modes, implementing MMIO-aware memory sequences, and addressing initialization order concerns. Additionally, an initial commit for the ARM64 backend and an xbyak_aarch64 …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/23) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update addresses a segmentation fault that occurred when users clicked “Save” on the “Choose directory” dialog with the version manager disabled (#272). You can download ShadPS4-QtLauncher from the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/03/23) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/22) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes a changelog featuring more files for syncing with the 0.15.1 branch and the initial camera implementation (Part 3 of the 0.15.1 branch). For those interested, the emulator is available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/22) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in …

RPCS3 Git (March 23, 2026) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and playing of numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include improvements to overlay functionalities, graphical rendering, and audio settings. Changes also address compilation issues for macOS and introduced support for basic signed distance function (SDF) rendering. Contributors continue …

Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/23) is a work-in-progress emulator for the Nintendo GameCube, aimed at researching its hardware features and reverse-engineering game development technologies. The GameCube, created by Nintendo and ArtX engineers, offers rich exploration opportunities. Recent updates include refactoring of the Flipper and the CommandProcessor becoming a standalone entity. The changelog highlights merged pull requests and various refinements. The emulator can be downloaded from multiple sources. Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/23) has been …

Project64 Git (2026/03/23) is an updated version of a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows. It features a plug-in system that allows third-party developers to create components, enabling users to play Nintendo 64 games by reading ROM images from cartridges or creating homebrew. Initially started by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include modifications to the RSP, specifically in instruction reordering and …

mGBA Git (2026/03/23) is an emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. Key features include support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, fast performance on low-end machines, and dual frontends (Qt and SDL). It offers local link cable support, save type detection, and real-time clock functionality. Additional features include support for motion sensors, a built-in BIOS, fast-forward and rewind options, and extensive recording capabilities. It …