Tag Archives: Console

PCSX2 v2.7.367 has been released. This free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware and memory, enabling PS2 games to run on PCs with enhanced features. The latest update includes fixes in GS/HW related to offset draw vertex and draw rectangle, along with adjustments to the fullscreen UI by moving AA1 from the SW-only path. For more details, …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/29) is an early emulator for the PlayStation 4, designed for Windows and Linux systems. Developed in C++, it aims to replicate the PS4 gaming experience on PC platforms, allowing users to play PS4 games without the console. This release is a significant step in the advancement of gaming emulation, providing gamers with new opportunities for access and compatibility. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/29) has been released. This is an …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/05/30) is a newly compiled fork of the PlayStation emulator PCSX, currently under development. The main objectives include modernizing the codebase, eliminating the plugin system for a unified architecture, and utilizing SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for enhanced portability and readability. Additionally, improvements are being made to both the debugging and rendering experiences. The recent changelog highlights a submodule bump to ensure compatibility with GCC 16. For those interested, the source can …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-452-022fa5c, an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1, has been released. Key changes include improvements in app initialization and notification display using Sciter, better resource cleanup during system loading, and enhancements in core functionalities like exception handling and user account status checks. The emulator also introduces file handling capabilities (GetSize) and updates for firmware installation. Additionally, it incorporates per-monitor DPI awareness on Windows. The latest version aims …

Fceux Git (2026/05/30) is an advanced cross-platform emulator for the Famicom/NES, evolving from the original FCE Ultra. It combines elements from multiple branches, including FCEU rerecording and FCEUXDSP, to cater to gamers, ROM-hackers, and Tool-Assisted Speedrun enthusiasts. Recent updates involve cleaning up compiler warnings and fixing the Linux Qt build. The emulator aims to offer the best features from various sources in one package. Download the x64 version and access …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, hardware/software rendering, upscaling, and various enhancements like PGXP for improved graphics. The emulator supports multiple file formats and allows direct loading of homebrew executables and sound files, while also offering save state support and various input configurations, including lightgun and multitap controllers. The latest update includes UI …

Dolphin Git 2603-399 marks the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering enhanced features beyond the original consoles. The update includes partial Wii support and functionality for most GameCube games. Key changes in this version address uninitialized variable warnings in the ZeldaAudioRenderer. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For more information, …

PPSSPP Git (2026/05/30) has been compiled and is available as a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent changes include a fix for the aarch64 compile on webOS and a refactor of the GPUStatistics struct to enhance the use of StringWriter. Download options are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/05/30) has been released. PPSSPP is a high-speed and versatile …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/29) is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation Vita, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. The latest update includes the removal of unused files and dependencies, as well as an enhancement for Linux to check lowercase paths. You can download the emulator from the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2026/05/29) …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/28) is an early release of a PS4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, this emulator allows users to play PlayStation 4 games on their computers, offering an exciting opportunity for gamers seeking to experience PS4 titles outside of the original console. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/28) has been released. This is …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on May 28, 2026, serving as the official launcher for the ShadPS4 emulator, which is an early PlayStation 4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes a changelog that mentions the addition of a missing feature. For more details, the source is available for download. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/05/28) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, which is an …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/29) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011 in C++. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator successfully runs a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing development enhancing compatibility for more titles. Recent updates include ffmpeg version 8.1.1 and changes to SPU LLVM. The latest version can be downloaded at …

Project64 Git (2026/05/29) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that uses a plug-in system, allowing third-party developers to contribute components. Users can play Nintendo 64 games on their computers by using ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Originally developed by Jabo and zilmar to test their programming skills, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates include the implementation of CX64RecompilerOps::SW, enhancements to register handling, and changes to …

PCSX2 v2.7.365 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on their PCs. It emulates the PS2 hardware through a mix of MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that handles hardware states and memory. The latest update includes workarounds for MSVC ICE related to PlutoVG. This version enhances the functionality and performance of the emulator. For downloads and …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/29) has been released, offering a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy (GB/SGB/GBC), Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan (WS/WSC). This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance and maintain the emulator. Notable updates in the changelog include the reimplementation of mapper 183 as a VRC4 variant. The emulator is available for download. MesenCE Git …

Gecko (2026/05/21) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger written in Rust, designed for homebrew development and reverse engineering while delivering a playable experience. Key features include a PowerPC and DSP JIT using Cranelift, wgpu rendering, and support for all major platforms. It offers an advanced debugging UI, Lua scripting, .wav audio dumping, and ISO/RVZ support. The emulator incorporates a multitool for IPL decoding, DVD extraction, and PPC/DSP disassembly. Recent …

SuperZSNES v0.200b has been completely re-written from scratch as a GPU-powered SNES emulator. It offers improved CPU and audio cores for better accuracy, a familiar yet enhanced classic UI, and features like fast forward, rewind, save states, and cheat codes. Notable changes include sprite priority fixes, USB joystick support, enhancements for “Chrono Trigger,” optimized loading speed, and new font options. The emulator includes bilinear filtering, integer scaled windowed modes, and …

Ymir Git (2026/05/28) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator featuring functionalities like loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports two players with standard control pads, customizable keybindings, and backup RAM management. Additional features include save states, rewinding up to one minute at 60 fps, turbo speed, and frame stepping. Recent updates include improvements to vertical and horizontal phases, bug fixes …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/28) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can currently run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are yet playable. Recent updates include changes to CMake, the inclusion of README and COPYING.txt files, enhancements to the kernel module sysmodule, and improvements in string handling within the utility functions. For more details and to download the emulator, visit the …

The ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/27) has been released, marking an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The recent changelog includes updates such as nix flake changes, a validation check for depth images in the video core, and enhancements to the AvPlayer for better error handling and stream duration calculations. For more details and to download the emulator, follow the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/05/27) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/28) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games and SDK samples effectively. Ongoing contributions are increasing the number of playable titles. Recent updates include fixes in the RawSPU and PPUInterpreter. For the latest version, users can download RPCS3 Git (2026/05/28) …

PCSX2 v2.7.364 has been released, enhancing the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added features. Recent updates include the removal of Radio Helicopter II patches, disabling IEEE strict math for GS/DX, and fixes for the Armored Core series in the GameDB. Download PCSX2 v2.7.364 for improved gaming experiences. PCSX2 …

melonDS Git (2026/05/28) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, along with a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL renderer, and 3D upscaling. Additional features include RTC support, microphone functionality, joystick support, and savestates. Work is ongoing for WiFi multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates include bug fixes and …

MesenCE Git (3026/05/28) has been released, offering a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting various consoles like NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, and more. This community-driven fork, based on Mesen2, aims to enhance and maintain the emulator. Notable updates include performance improvements in sprite processing for NES, accurate sprite shifters implementation, better CPU read performance, and fixes for GBA DMA functionality and operation order. Users can download MesenCE …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/28) is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) designed for playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. It aims for accuracy while ensuring performance on low-end devices. Key features include CPU Recompiler/JIT support, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for geometry precision, and a “Fast boot” option. It supports multiple file formats, controllers (including lightgun and multitap), automatic updates, content scanning, cheat loading, and debugging. …