Tag Archives: Console

The Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/02) has been released, marking a revival of the discontinued yuzu emulator with minimal requirements. Key updates in the changelog include various performance improvements to the Android manifest and the addition of new vector drawables and launcher icons. Several features and fixes have been reverted, including changes related to Vulkan cache threading and memory traps. Enhancements also include new translation labels and tests for the memtrap subsystem. …

BizHawk v2.11.1 has been released, enhancing this C# multi-system emulator with features for casual gamers, including full-screen and joypad support, alongside comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, such as Apple II, various Atari consoles, Nintendo platforms (like NES and Game Boy), Sega systems (Genesis, Saturn), and more. A new experimental core for PlayStation Portable (PPSSPP) has been introduced, along with numerous updates and fixes …

Ymir Git (2026/05/01) is a newly released Sega Saturn emulator in progress. Key features include support for various game file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and dual-player capability with customizable keybindings. It offers backup RAM and DRAM cartridge support, an integrated memory manager, save states, and rewinding. The update also brings enhancements such as fixes for PREGAP/POSTGAP handling and sprite shadow issues. A feature-rich …

Vita3K Git (2026/05/01) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but not commercial games. The latest update in the changelog notes the removal of a dependency related to the bgm player. For more details, you can download the latest version from the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/05/01) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental emulator for …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/30), an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, has been released in C++. Key updates in the changelog include the implementation of sceGnmInsertDingDongMarker, Neo: V_MAD_MIX opcodes, addressing float issues, and ensuring proper handle data clearance on close. Other changes involve restoring the old log filter behavior and modifying ASSERT macros for better log clarity. The emulator can be downloaded from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/30) …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on April 30, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes a changelog entry that mentions the restoration of old log filters (#337). Users can download the new version from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/30) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, which is an early PS4 emulator for …

RPCS3 Git (2026/05/01) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since 2011 and compatible with Windows and Linux. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing the booting and playing of various commercial games and SDK samples. Recent updates include improved build configurations, bug fixes, and enhancements to shader interpretation and memory management. Notable changes involve upgrading the Vulkan SDK and supporting new heap types. Ongoing contributions …

melonDS Git (2026/05/01) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, representing the second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core, JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL rendering, RTC support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. Additional capabilities like local multiplayer and DSi emulation are in progress. The latest update addresses a segfault issue occurring at exit. Users are encouraged to explore other emulator projects as well. The latest version …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/05/01) is a precise, cross-platform ColecoVision emulator developed in C++. It operates on multiple systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and RetroArch. This open-source project features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound emulation, and supports save states and compressed ROMs. It includes a full debugger with CPU and memory breakpoints, code navigation, and more. Portable modes are available for Windows and Linux. The latest update added …

GearSystem Git (2026/05/01) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It prioritizes readable source code and boasts high compatibility. Key features include a precise Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save file functionality, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, and integrated ROM detection. The emulator also offers sound emulation via SDL Audio and Sms_Snd_Emu, …

Gearboy Git (2026/05/01) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++. It emphasizes source code readability while ensuring good compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBC), and a realistic LCD controller emulation. It also emulates sound using SDL Audio, supports Game Boy Color, and offers an integrated disassembler. Additional functionalities include battery-powered RAM saving, save states, compressed ROM support, and …

Dolphin Git 2603-350 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering features unavailable on the original consoles. This version includes partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube titles. Recent updates in the changelog include a merge on the DSU server menu, adding an Edit button. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android …

DuckStation Git (2026/05/01) is a PlayStation emulator that prioritizes playability, speed, and maintainability, with an emphasis on accuracy and performance even on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and depth emulation. The emulator supports multiple formats, homebrew executables, and digital/analog controllers, including Namco GunCon and NeGcon. Recent updates include translation fixes, GUI improvements, debugging enhancements, and better cheat …

Citron-NEO Git, released on May 1, 2026, is a revamped version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. This new iteration is designed to be stripped down to its essential requirements, focusing on providing a streamlined user experience. Its development aims to enhance performance while maintaining core functionalities for users seeking a reliable emulator solution. Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/01) has been launched. This is a revival of the former yuzu emulator, now simplified …

DreamPotato v0.3.1, an alpha Dreamcast VMU emulator, has been released, currently only for Windows. It enables connectivity with Flycast, enhancing the experience akin to using an actual Dreamcast and VMU. To utilize this feature, users must build the Flycast vmuconn branch from source. Recent updates include improved compatibility with older Linux versions and a fix for crashes when opening files in new installations. Users can download the latest version from …

Xenia Git (April 30, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that, as of now, does not support game execution. Recent updates in the changelog include the addition of loading title plugins before the main thread starts executing. The emulator is still in development, and users can download the latest version. Xenia Git (2026/04/30) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. It currently does not …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/30) is the latest development build of the VisualBoyAdvance-M emulator, which supports Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Recent updates include a VS build fix, CI updates, and enhancements to the test suite. Additionally, translations have been updated via Transifex. Users can download the Windows version (x64) and access further information about the build. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/30) has been …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/29) is a newly released early PlayStation 4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. It aims to allow users to experience PS4 games on their personal computers, offering compatibility and performance enhancements for gaming enthusiasts. The emulator’s release marks a significant step in the community’s efforts to make PS4 gaming more accessible outside of the original console environment, promising ongoing improvements and updates in future …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/30) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering technologies like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PS3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions increasing its compatibility. Recent changelog updates include improvements to device checks and reverts of certain changes related to memory management …

PCSX2 v2.7.306 has been released as a free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It simulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to enable gameplay on PCs, offering various enhancements. The latest changelog includes the addition of a -debugdevice command line parameter for GSRunner, fixes for texture shuffle detection, and updates to Base Translation in the Qt interface. Users can download PCSX2 v2.7.306 from the official source. …

Gearcoleco Git (2026/04/30) is an open-source, cross-platform ColecoVision emulator written in C++, compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. It features an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio for sound, save states, and compressed ROM support. Standalone and libretro platforms include various consoles like PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile devices. The emulator offers a full debugger with a just-in-time disassembler, code navigation, breakpoints, and memory editing. Users …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/30) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, prioritizing source code readability and compatibility. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support for various cartridges, external RAM with save file capability, automatic region detection, SMS2 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, sound emulation via SDL Audio, an integrated disassembler, and support for compressed ROMs. …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/30) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++, prioritizing source code readability while maintaining good compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and precise LCD controller emulation that mimics original Game Boy ghosting effects. It also offers sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, and features like save states, battery RAM file saving, and cheat support. …

Dolphin Git 2603-348 has been compiled, marking the latest update of the Dolphin Project. As the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games, Dolphin supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce games, featuring additional functionalities not found on the original consoles. The update includes partial Wii support and compatibility with most Gamecube titles. Key changes in this version involve the addition of Classic Controller cheat codes for Animal Crossing across all …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, focusing on playability and performance for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without encouraging hacks, supporting all playable games with limited compatibility issues. Key features include CPU JIT recompilation, various rendering options, support for multiple file formats, save state functionality, and broad controller compatibility. The update includes numerous bug fixes across Vulkan, OpenGL, System, and more, enhancing performance and stability. …