Tag Archives: Console

melonDS Git (2026/01/27) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator that belongs to a new wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a JIT recompiler for faster performance, and support for OpenGL rendering and 3D upscaling. Additional capabilities include RTC, microphone input, joystick support, savestates, and various display options. Work-in-progress features like local multiplayer and DSi emulation are also underway. The latest …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/27) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for post office functions, improved tracking of controller connections and disconnections on iOS and Android, and visual notifications for game controller status changes. The update also addresses some lints and integrates an InputDeviceListener for logging purposes. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/27) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy with a default configuration supporting most games, despite some enhancement compatibility issues. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscaling, and PGXP for improved graphics. It supports various file formats and allows direct booting of homebrew executables. Additional capabilities include save state support, multitap controllers, automatic …

Dolphin Git 2512-255 has been compiled, marking its status as the trunk of the Dolphin Project, which is the first emulator to run commercial GameCube games. Dolphin emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce, offering enhanced features beyond the original consoles. The latest changelog includes improvements like limiting framerate for “Dark Summit” and patches for “4×4 Evo 2.” Several pull requests have also been merged to enhance input configuration and apply fixes …

Ares Git (2026/01/27) is a multi-system emulator that focuses on accuracy and preservation, stemming from higan and bsnes development since October 14, 2004. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and many more. Recent updates in the changelog include the addition of a version string to help messages, an option to print the version, and improved interface adjustments. Ares aims to …

Azahar Git (2026/01/26) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project built on the Citra framework. This emulator allows users to play Nintendo 3DS games on various platforms, providing enhanced performance and compatibility. The project emphasizes community contributions and continuous improvements, making it a significant tool for gaming enthusiasts who wish to experience 3DS titles beyond the original hardware. Regular updates ensure that it stays aligned with advancements …

Eden v0.1.0, the premier open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, has been released, originating from Yuzu and developed by Camille LaVey and the Eden team. This version enhances performance through reduced memory synchronization and improved DMA operations, impacting mainly desktop users. Key updates include a news page, faster shader compilation, better JIT performance, and fixes for various graphics and audio issues in games like Metroid Prime 4 and Luigi’s Mansion 3. Android-specific …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/27), an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, is released. It is primarily based on Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements for the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux. Windows support continues, with improvements benefiting its Vulkan performance as well. Users can download Xenia Edge Git from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/27) has been released. This version of Xenia Edge is another experimental variant …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/26) is an open-source PS3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling users to boot and play numerous commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for synchronization violations, CPU frame misalignment, and issues related to texture uploads and renderpass key invalidation. Enhancements also involve tightening image barriers and setting debug names for …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/26) has been released as the official launcher for the shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest update includes a changelog item: the play button is now reshown after the game closes (#238) and features new Crowdin updates (#237). Users can download the new version through the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/26) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for …

Play! Git (2026/01/26) is a Windows-based emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2), developed in C/C++. It enhances performance through instruction caching and recompilation. The latest update includes a new delay feature for GetInfoAsync. Users can download the x64 version or access the source code. Play! Git (2026/01/26) has been compiled. Play! aims to develop an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on the Windows platform. It is primarily written in …

PCSX2 v2.7.65 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine, enabling gameplay of PS2 titles on PCs with added features. Key updates include reduced barriers in triangle strips, purged automatic save management, enhancements in depth clear behavior, and improvements in wrapping behavior for target lookups. The emulator also clears GS memory if necessary. For …

melonDS Git (2026/01/26) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. Its features include a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, and support for RTC, microphone, and joystick. It also allows savestates and offers multiple display modes. Work-in-progress features include local multiplayer, online connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changelog updates …

mGBA Git (2026/01/26) is an advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games, focusing on speed and accuracy while offering features often missing in other emulators. Key features include support for Game Boy/Game Boy Color, local link cable functionality, save type detection, and hardware support for motion sensors and rumble. It also supports real-time clock, customizable controls, and cheat codes. Additional capabilities feature fast-forward, rewind functions, savestates, and video recording. mGBA …

Dolphin Git 2512-247 has been compiled, marking the trunk of the Dolphin Project, which is the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. Dolphin supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce emulation, boasting features beyond the original consoles. Recent updates include significant changes to CMake configurations, memory management, and support for Objective-C. Notable pull requests have focused on optimizing build processes and improving architecture detection. Additionally, unused imports have been removed, …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/26) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and accuracy, especially on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. It supports various file formats, cheat loading, customizable memory cards, and peripherals like controllers and lightguns. Recent updates have improved memory management, corrected graphical settings, and enhanced achievement tracking. The emulator …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/26) is a fast, portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent changes include fixes for joystick configuration, enhancements for DualSense/DualShock support, and improvements to the KeyMap system. The update also features a warning for control autoconfiguration and minor refactoring of the XInputDevice. Additionally, cleanup efforts focus on Android Vulkan code and UI atlas packing. Unused code has been removed to optimize …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/26) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers such as fullscreen and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide array of systems, including Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more. The latest update removes D3D Wine restrictions. BizHawk aims to enhance gaming experiences across various platforms, with future improvements anticipated. For more details, …

3Beans, released on January 26, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. However, the emulator is still in early development and faces several issues. It operates fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower performance. The developer plans to enhance it with hardware acceleration or high-level elements in the future. The latest changelog includes an adjustment to the DSP …

PyBoy v2.7.0 has been released, enhancing the Game Boy emulator developed in Python. This update features various improvements and optimizations, making gameplay smoother and more efficient. The release aims to provide a better user experience, adding new functionalities and fixing bugs. PyBoy continues to support a wide range of Game Boy titles, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers. With its Python base, the emulator remains accessible to developers looking …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/26) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. The improvements made in this version will also benefit Windows users, especially regarding the Vulkan backend. Download is available. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/26) has been released. Xenia Edge is another …

Mupen64-RR Lua version 1.3.0-13 has been released, focusing on enhancing Tool-Assisted movie creation. Key updates include fixing a major performance bug in TASInput, adding a “Stop All” action for better Lua script management, and separating the “Piano Roll” and “Seek” options into distinct categories. Additional improvements involve better contributing guidelines and an enhanced Lua documentation build script. This release aims to improve user experience and performance for re-recording developments in …

Obentou v0.1.1 has been released, offering a new open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports multiple cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard and gamepad, turbo mode, rewind, save states, load state on opening ROMs, and compatibility with .zip files. The latest update includes support for Emscripten and minimal builds for macOS (ARM) …

Red Viper v1.2.4 has been released, enhancing the Virtual Boy emulator for Nintendo 3DS, building on mrdanielps’s r3Ddragon and based on Reality Boy/Red Dragon. The update features a dynamic recompiler and busywait detection for optimized performance on the 3DS. Notable fixes include resolving a bug that caused the game to crash when toggling anaglyph mode, preventing the top screen from fading to black. Players can download the new version from …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit the Windows platform, especially regarding Vulkan performance. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25). Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released. …