Tag Archives: Console

RetroDECK v0.10.0b has been released as a major update featuring a complete platform rebuild for improved maintainability and expandability. Notable changes include a modular infrastructure with isolated components and upgraded runtime. The update introduces new emulators (XRoar, Azahar, Ryubing), a new engine (OpenBOR), and a patching tool (Flips). It reduces application size by 800 MB and enhances permissions for clearer access rules. The user experience is improved with rewritten dialogs, …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/14) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on faster development and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux. While it primarily targets Linux, Windows users will also benefit from the improvements made to the Vulkan backend. This version is based on Xenia Canary, highlighting its commitment to ongoing innovation. Download Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/14) to explore these updates. Xenia Edge …

StarPSX v0.4.1 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently in progress, it’s not yet suitable for game playback. The latest update includes the addition of performance metrics display. Download the emulator and view the source at the provided link. We are excited to announce the release of StarPSX v0.4.1! StarPSX is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. Please note …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/13) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for initialization parameters, audio settings, and improved messaging for missing game trophies directories. The latest version is available for download from various sources. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/13) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* ajm: corrected initialization of parameters …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/13) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, capable of running some homebrew programs in .vpk format, though no commercial games are supported. Recent updates include enhancements to app information in the GUI, wrapping SDL_CreateThread with SDL_DetachThread in the kernel, and joining the ad-hoc thread in the NetCtlState destructor. For those interested, the emulator is available for download. Vita3K Git (2026/01/13) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/13) is the latest version of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, supporting Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it offers modern rendering options like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator successfully boots and plays many commercial games and SDK samples, with increasing compatibility as development progresses. Recent updates include fixes for various functionalities, such as a timestamp issue, new commands, and improvements for game …

Play! Git (2026/01/13) is a PS2 emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++. It enhances performance through instruction caching and recompilation. Recent updates include an idle loop skip for the game “Swashbucklers: Blue vs. Grey” and the resumption of DMA9 when feasible. Users can download the x64 version and access the source code. Play! Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled. Play! aims to create an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) on …

PCSX2 v2.7.30 has been released as a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for hardware states and memory management. Enhancements in this version include improved PCRTC offset wrapping, fixes in TextureMinMax calculations, updates to the controller database, and minor adjustments to texture shuffle heuristics. Additionally, the Base Translation in Qt has been updated. …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/13) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for accuracy while being compatible with low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), enhanced graphics capabilities, save state support, and diverse file format compatibility. It also allows direct booting of homebrew files and supports various controllers, including lightgun and multitap devices. The emulator offers automatic …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/13) is a compiled version of a fast and portable PSP emulator for various platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. The recent changelog includes merged pull request #21119, updates from RETRO_HW_CONTEXT_DIRECT3D to RETRO_HW_CONTEXT_D3D11, and fixes for iOS and Windows libretro builds. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. For the source, visit the provided link. PPSSPP Git (2026/01/13) has been compiled. PPSSPP …

Dolphin Git 2512-136 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first emulator capable of running commercial GameCube games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering enhanced features not found on the original consoles. The update includes a change from pull request #14199, focusing on the Jit64 feature. The emulator has partial Wii support and can play most GameCube games. Users can download the x64 and Android versions, …

Azahar Git (2026/01/13) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. This emulator aims to provide users with the ability to play Nintendo 3DS games on various platforms, enhancing compatibility and performance. Continued development and updates focus on refining gameplay experiences and improving emulator functionality. The project encourages contributions from the community to further its advancements in the gaming emulator landscape. Sure! Here’s a rewritten …

NGPDS v0.5.8 is now available, serving as a SNK Neogeo Pocket emulator for Nintendo DS(i)/3DS. The previous version, v0.5.7, included several updates: it fixed language saving issues, improved system settings for mono/color, tweaked battery mapping from NDS to NGP, and optimized the reset/init processes. Users can download NGPDS v0.5.8 from the provided source link. NGPDS v0.5.8 has been released. This is an emulator for the SNK Neogeo Pocket on Nintendo …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/13) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend and specifically targets the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit the Windows Vulkan backend. Users can download Xenia Edge Git from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/13) has been …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on 2026/01/12) serves as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes a new Italian translation, fixes for loading mouse movement parameters in the keyboard/mouse GUI, corrected Windows git clone links, and synchronized files with ShadPS4. Users can download the launcher from various sources including koramaup, ranoz, mirrored, vikingfile, usersdrive, send, and 1cloudfile. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/12) has …

PCSX2 v2.7.28 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version uses MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to emulate PS2 hardware, enabling PC gameplay of PS2 games with added features. Key updates include an SDL3 upgrade to v3.4.0, improved user interface icons, renaming of certain options for clarity, and fixes for image scaling in screenshots with Bilinear Sharp enabled. Additionally, USB functionality saw …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/12) is an experimental emulator for PlayStation Vita, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. The latest update includes a fix for the Discord SDK library linking on macOS architectures. You can download the emulator at the provided source link. Vita3K Git (2026/01/12) has been compiled. Vita3K is a test PlayStation …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/12) is a newly released early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes adjustments to mouse speed functionality and the addition of several libraries for low-level emulation: libSceRtc, libSceJpegDec, libSceJpegEnc, and libScePngEnc. Users can download the emulator from various file-sharing platforms. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/12) has been released. It’s an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Adjusting …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/12) is the latest build of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, enabling users to boot and play many commercial games and SDK samples. Recent changelog updates include enhancements like improved timestamp detection, fixes for context enumeration, and better handling of USB devices. Notable updates also involve surface management improvements, error logging enhancements, and …

melonDS Git (2026/01/12) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It features a nearly complete core for CPU, video, and audio, a JIT recompiler for fast performance, an OpenGL renderer, and 3D upscaling. Additional features include RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, savestates, display customization, and ongoing work on WiFi connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent changes include fixes to the SD/MMC …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/12) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability and speed while targeting low-end devices. It aims for high accuracy, avoiding “hack” options to ensure compatibility with most games. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT for various architectures, hardware/software rendering, upscaling, and texture filtering. It supports multiple formats and offers functionalities like “fast boot,” save states, automatic updates, and controller support (including lightgun simulation). The recent changelog highlights …

Dolphin Git 2512-134 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, which is the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, with various advanced features beyond the original consoles. The update includes several pull requests for improvements: reverting zlib-ng to v2.3.2, optimizing Jit64 and x64Emitter for better performance, and fixing build issues on non-FreeBSD BSDs. Additional changes enhance CMake formatting and hotkey management. …

Ares Git, as of January 11, 2026, is a multi-system emulator that prioritizes accuracy and preservation. Developed since October 14, 2004, Ares is a descendant of higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 (in development), and others. A recent changelog highlights the addition of support for region-free ROMs for the Nintendo 64, enhancing homebrew compatibility. The emulator aims to support a …

3Beans (2026/01/12) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS that replicates the OS on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and run cartridge-based games but is still in early development, experiencing numerous issues. The emulator is currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slow performance, though its portability is a benefit. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance speed. The changelog notes a …

Azahar 2124 RC2 has been released, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. This update addresses several issues, including a regression in 2124-rc1 that prevented pre-existing custom textures from loading properly and a long-standing problem with microphone input sounding slowed or stuttered. Additionally, Docker images now feature a new tagging system, aligned with either the relevant git tag or the current commit hash, replacing the previous “latest” tag. The new …