Tag Archives: Console

PCSX2 v2.7.91 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage system memory. Key updates include a base translation update for Qt, preemptive binding of shader resources for GS/DX11, and improved handling of shader and texture copying. These enhancements allow users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added features …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/02) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes fixes for default pthread attributes and an issue with the shader recompiler that incorrectly outputted attributes when cdist emulation is unnecessary. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/02) has been released. It is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on February 2, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes new Crowdin translations. Users can download the launcher and view the source through the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/02/02) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an early PS4 emulator developed for Windows and Linux using C++. ShadPS4-QtLauncher …

rpcs3 Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to improve compatibility with additional titles. Notable updates in this version include the addition of mouse-based gyro emulation. Interested users can download the latest version …

mGBA is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, designed for speed and accuracy. It features support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color, with fast performance even on low-end devices. Notable functions include local link cable support, save type detection, and compatibility with motion sensor cartridges and real-time clocks. Users benefit from seamless control remapping, external BIOS loading, and various recording options. The emulator allows for cheat codes, …

NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-285-0919cd7 has been released, marking updates for this experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. The changelog highlights several enhancements, including the addition of a ROM browser and updates to UI elements and controller input styles. The emulator now utilizes the sciter-js-sdk-6.0.3.5, cleans up input device lists, and adjusts the game browser configuration. It also features video code cleanup, resets modules before game startup, and removes obsolete file …

melonDS Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulator projects. Features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a JIT recompiler for fast performance, an OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, joystick support, savestates, and various display options. Work is ongoing for online multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates include changes in the source code related to …

GearSystem Git (2026/02/02) is an open-source Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++. It is designed for various platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, prioritizing source code readability and compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, sound emulation via SDL Audio, and an integrated disassembler for …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/02/02) is an advanced cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++, compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. It is an open-source project, featuring an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound support, save states, and compressed ROM (ZIP) support. It supports various platforms, including mobile and classic systems via libretro. Users benefit from a full debugger with multiple utilities like memory editing and breakpoints. …

Gearboy Git (2026/02/02) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizing readable source code while ensuring good compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and precise LCD emulation that mimics the original Game Boy’s ghosting effect. It also offers sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, and an integrated disassembler. Gearboy allows for saving battery-powered RAM, save states, and utilizes ZIP …

DuckStation v0.1-10693 has been released, enhancing the Sony PlayStation(TM) emulator with a focus on speed, playability, and compatibility. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT for various architectures, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), and various enhancements for upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports save states, homebrew executables, and various file formats, along with digital and analog controller support, including lightgun emulation. Key updates include improved audio and video handling, bug …

DuckStation Git (2026/02/02) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and compatibility with low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler for various architectures, along with hardware/software rendering, upscaling, and texture filtering. Notable capabilities include PGXP for enhanced graphics accuracy, save state support, and direct loading of various file formats. The emulator supports automatic updates, memory card management, and input from multiple controller types, including lightgun emulation. Recent …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/02) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include various cleanups, build fixes, and enhancements to user interface elements. Notable changes consist of replacing the “ForceFullScreen” setting, improving the display layout and rendering of hold-overlay for main buttons, and adjusting touch screen control layout for better comfort in portrait mode. Additionally, the actions/cache was updated from version …

BizHawk Git (2026/02/02) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including fullscreen, joypad support, and advanced debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include Apple II, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds and consoles, Sega machines, and more. Recent updates include the removal of IMainFormForApiInit, restoration of an assert in CellList.Add, and enhanced axis editing in TAStudio. The latest version is available for …

PCSX2 v2.7.89, a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, has been released, enabling users to play PS2 games on PC by emulating the hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters and recompilers. The updated version includes various enhancements, such as updated base translation in Qt, console logs for supported features in GS/DX11, checks for RGBA16 UNORM hardware blending, and improvements in render views. Additionally, it adapts to Mach exceptions for Darwin, checks …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/01) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Notable changes in the update include skipping stdin file descriptor for want_read in select, ignoring .md and documents/ from the workflow, and reworking the Windows builder documentation. The emulator can be downloaded from the provided source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/02/01) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/02/01) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and SDK samples. Development is ongoing, increasing the number of playable titles. Recent changes include disabling RPCN IPv6 support and fixing thread handling in the generic_async_transaction_context. The latest version can be downloaded …

Play! Git (2026/02/01) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2, designed for Windows and written in C/C++. It enhances performance through an instruction caching and recompilation scheme. The latest update includes a significant addition to the GameConfig, allowing idle skip for the game Sled Storm. Download the x64 version of Play! Git and access the source code for further exploration. Play! Git (2026/02/01) has been compiled. Play! aims to develop …

melonDS Git (2026/02/01) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator that is part of a second wave of DS emulator projects. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, joystick, and savestates. Additional functionalities include various display modes and ongoing works for Wi-Fi connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog highlights a new …

mGBA Git (2026/02/01) is a versatile emulator for Game Boy Advance games, offering enhanced speed and accuracy compared to existing options. It supports Game Boy/Game Boy Color hardware and can run on low-end devices. Features include local link cable support, save type detection, and built-in support for cartridges with motion sensors. Users can enjoy fast-forward and rewind functions, configurable frameskip, and screenshot capabilities. Additionally, it supports various file formats, cheat …

Dolphin Git 2512-263 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first emulator capable of running commercial GameCube games. It also supports Wii and Triforce arcade games, offering features beyond the original consoles. The emulator has partial Wii support and plays most GameCube titles. Recent updates include merging pull requests to enhance hardware comments and correcting the loading of the wglDestroyPbufferARB extension. The emulator is available for both x64 …

DuckStation Git (2026/02/01) is a PlayStation emulator designed for accuracy, performance, and compatibility, especially on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, supports various rendering methods (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), and offers enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. The emulator supports multiple file formats, direct booting of homebrew, and compatible controllers, including lightgun and multitap support. Key updates include bug fixes for HTTPDownloader, OpenGLDevice, and improved input management. Additional features include …

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/01) has been compiled as a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a merge of pull requests, typo fixes, enhanced notification filtering for Android, a new unit test for matrix operations, and D3D11 cleanup with unnecessary workarounds removed. Additionally, the Brazilian Portuguese translation has been updated. Download links for the x64 and Android versions are provided. Sure! …

BizHawk Git (2026/02/01) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems range from classic consoles like Atari 2600 and Commodore 64 to modern systems such as Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation. The latest update includes a new TAStudio settings dialog. BizHawk continues to expand its system compatibility, promising additional enhancements in the …

ShadPS4 Pre, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, was released on January 31, 2026. Written in C++, the update includes notable changes such as Fake Matching2 (#3959) and various miscellaneous updates (#3979). Users are reminded to avoid pushing local changes. The emulator can be downloaded through the provided source link. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while retaining the HTML tags: ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/31) has been …