Tag Archives: Console

CEMU Graphic Packs v967 has been released, enhancing the Cemu Nintendo Wii U emulator, which allows users to play commercial games on PC. This update includes a significant changelog item: the addition of a “Reduce input lag” mod for the game TTT2. The packs are a community effort aimed at improving graphics and performance. Download the latest version of CEMU Graphic Packs v967 for enhanced gameplay experience. CEMU Graphic Packs …

Azahar Git (2026/01/10) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest changelog includes updates to the video core, specifically the addition of patches for 3D Classics shaders (#1593) and a switch to xxHash, which improves ShaderSetup behavior (#1592). Users can download the x64 version and access the source code from the provided link. Azahar Git (2026/01/10) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built …

Ares Git (2026/01/10) is a multi-system emulator focusing on accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004, as a descendant of higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy systems, and various other consoles. Recent updates in the changelog address a crash issue with PS1 state saves and refactor the core for improved threading using libco. The emulator also …

Xenia Git (January 9, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not support game execution. The latest changelog notes a fix for a crash issue linked to an incorrect buffer size in the UserPlaylist enum. The emulator is still in development, highlighting its status as a work in progress. Users can download the latest version. Xenia Git (2026/01/09) has been compiled. Xenia serves as an experimental emulator …

PCSX2 v2.7.10 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage system memory. The latest update includes enhancements such as backported DATE stencil support from DX11/VK for GS/DX12, fixes for alternate row colors in the Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire theme, and refreshing the Cobalt Sky and AMOLED themes. Users can download the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/09) is an early emulator for the PlayStation 4, designed for Windows and Linux systems. Developed in C++, it aims to enable users to play PS4 games on their computers. The release marks a significant step for the emulator community, offering a glimpse into future advancements in console emulation. As a pre-release version, it may still contain bugs and limited compatibility, but it showcases ongoing efforts to enhance …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/09) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without excessive “hack” options, supporting most playable games with some enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues. Key features include CPU Recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscaling, PGXP, save states, and support for multiple file formats. Additional functionalities include automatic updates, memory card management, and support for various controllers. Recent …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/09) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a refactor of the internal savestate API, enhancements to the savestate UI with new selection options, and the addition of an I_REWIND image. The code for rewind functionality was extracted from SaveState.cpp for better manageability. Other improvements involve making the Win32 menu dynamic for adjustable save state slot …

Dolphin Git 2512-116 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, marking it as the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features absent in the original consoles. The update includes setting the C++ standard to C++23 for non-MSVC compilers and adjusting the CMake version. Additional enhancements involve improving Bluetooth name detection for differentiating Wii Remotes from Balance Boards. Dolphin supports …

Ares Git (2026/01/09) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, and others. Recent changelog updates include the addition of a pseudo-fullscreen command line argument, formatting fixes, and options to avoid secondary media prompts in the GUI. Some adjustments were also made for the m32x pixel offset. Ares is a descendant of higan …

Azahar 2123.4.1, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released with various fixes. For desktop, it resolves a crash issue during application startup. On Android, it corrects file renaming problems that hindered Nimbus 2.x installation. A new build variant utilizing raw filesystem access is also introduced. MacOS users benefit from enhanced camera emulation, while Linux users see native Wayland support disabled in the default AppImage, with a new …

StarPSX v0.3.4 has been released. It is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. As a work in progress, the project currently lacks the stability and features needed for playing games. StarPSX v0.3.4 has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. This project is currently a work in progress and is not yet suitable for gaming.…More

Vita3K Git (2026/01/08) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew .vpk programs but does not run commercial games. The latest updates include various bug fixes and improvements, such as resetting control bindings, enhancing the Vulkan renderer, and optimizing file picker path handling on Android. The emulator’s features are continually being developed to enhance performance and user experience. …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/08) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. This release aims to allow users to run PlayStation 4 games on their computers. The emulator is still in its early stages, suggesting that further improvements and features may be added in future updates. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/08) has been launched. This early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux is developed in C++. …More

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/08) is an open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, and can run numerous commercial games and SDK samples with ongoing contributions improving compatibility. Recent updates include fixes to the Qt/input pressure intensity, adjustments to texture-cache dimensions, multi-selection options in the game grid, and updates to FAudio and SDL. The latest …

PCSX2 v2.7.8 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling PS2 gaming on PC. Notable updates include the removal of unnecessary QOverload usages in the UI and the adoption of u32 for width and height instead of s32. Users can download PCSX2 v2.7.8 for improved gaming …

MEKA Git (2026/01/08) is a multi-machine emulator supporting various platforms, including MS-DOS, MS-Windows, and possibly GNU/Linux. It emulates the Sega Game 1000, Sega Computer 3000, Sega Super Control Station, Sega Mark III, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, ColecoVision, and Othello Multivision. Recent updates in the changelog include minor style tweaks for the SDSC console and improvements to compatibility by avoiding MSVC-specific functions. The emulator can be downloaded from the …

Flycast Git (2026/01/08) is an updated multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on Reicast. The latest changelog highlights that the emulator now replaces invalid UTF-8 characters when saving box art, instead of failing. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. Flycast Git (2026/01/08) has been compiled. Flycast is a versatile emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. Flycast Git changelog:* boxart: replaced …

DeSmuME Git (2026/01/08) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. Key features include support for save states, screen size adjustment, image quality filters, and microphone use on Windows and Linux. It also allows direct video and audio recording and includes a built-in movie recorder. The latest update involves a significant overhaul of the Cocoa Port, replacing the old CocoaDSGPU class with the new CocoaGraphicsController …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/08) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ that prioritizes playability, speed, and long-term maintainability, aiming for accuracy while remaining performant on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, hardware rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. Compatibility includes popular formats like bin/cue and PBP. Additional features encompass memory card support, multitap controllers, automatic updates, and integrated debugging. Recent updates improve notification …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/08) is a fast and portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include implementing a unicode-char keyboard event on Android, enhancing floating symbols background animation based on resolution, and updating the NiceTimeFormat feature to improve time display. Additionally, the game browser’s directory buttons in grid mode have been improved, and a new command line argument, –root=, has been added for …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/08) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, featuring full-screen support, joypad integration, and comprehensive debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, multiple Atari consoles, Neo Geo, Nintendo (from NES to 3DS), Sega systems (Genesis, Game Gear, Saturn), and more. The latest update addresses several issues, including Fix #4603. Additional systems may be supported in the future. For more information, …

Ares Git (2026/01/08) is a multi-system emulator, initiated on October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes and currently emulates 27 devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy series, Mega Drive, and Neo Geo Pocket. Recent updates include minor format fixes and improvements in symlink handling for ROM loading. The latest version can be downloaded for x64 systems. …

3Beans (released on January 8, 2026) is an emulator for the 3DS, running the entire OS as if on real hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge games but still faces several issues due to its early development stage. The emulator is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow. Future plans may include incorporating hardware acceleration and high-level elements to improve performance. Key updates in …

StarPSX v0.3.3 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently, the project is a work in progress and not suitable for playing games. The latest update includes a fix for a timer target bug. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. Version 0.3.3 of StarPSX has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in …