Tag Archives: Console

Ludo v0.20.0 has been released, featuring a work-in-progress libretro frontend developed in Go, compatible with OSX, Linux, Linux ARM, and Windows. This version includes a security fix for using HTTPS URLs, dependency updates, support for both x86_64 and arm64 on OSX, and a fix for OSX code signing. The updates were contributed by developers @tmfink and @kivutar. You can download Ludo v0.20.0 and find more details in the release source. …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/11) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs, including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play numerous commercial games and PS3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions expanding its compatibility. Recent updates include support for encrypted ISOs, fixes for LLVM assertions, and improvements in texture decoding and memory handling. The …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/11) is a compiled emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, allowing users to play Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. The latest Windows build features fixes for video recording bugs. Interested users can find more information and download the emulator from the provided source. Here’s a rewritten version of your content while maintaining the HTML tags: VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/11) has been compiled. VisualBoyAdvance-M …

melonDS Git (2026/04/11) is a compiled open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of the second wave of DS emulators. It boasts a nearly complete core, including features like JIT recompiler, OpenGL rendering, RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. It also offers various display modes and has ongoing work for WiFi multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. Recent updates addressed a FreeBSD issue and improved CI actions. For more details …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/11) has been released, showcasing a fast and portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes for building with bundled and system rapidjson, addressing a previous issue, and adjustments for lib7zip support to ensure compatibility with amd64 FreeBSD. Available downloads are provided for both x64 and Android platforms. PPSSPP Git (2026/04/11) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a quick and …

3Beans (2026/04/11) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the OS and play cartridge-based games. While functional, it’s still in development with various issues. The emulator is currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, leading to portability but slower performance. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements for improved speed. Recent updates in the changelog feature a hidden audio buffer size setting and HLE ADPCM …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/10) is a compiled version of the VBA-M emulator, which supports Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build for Windows includes features like auto detection for invalid GB type values, a minimum Vulkan version of 1.0, and improved compatibility by disabling Vulkan on WIN32 X86. Additionally, it addresses issues with Wayland. Users can download the latest …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/09) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent update includes several enhancements: improved documentation with an emudev.org link, utilization of U64 for values, and added thread helper methods. Minor adjustments were made to buffer atomics and a reserved attribute for OrbisPadTouchData. Additional fixes address scePadResetLightBar for TV remotes, dialog issues, and race conditions. The update resolves critical issues related to erroneous …

RPCS3, an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux, was updated on April 10, 2026. In development since early 2011, it supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions expanding its title compatibility. Recent changes include enabling vector NaN fixup by default and fixing a …

Project64 Git (2026/04/10) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that uses a plug-in system for third-party component development. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games via ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Initially developed by Jabo and zilmar, Project64 is now open source. The recent update includes various changes, such as integrating SDL for input handling and modifying the RSP module for better task management. The …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/10) is a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator emphasizing source code readability while maintaining good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and timing emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, an accurate LCD controller with ghosting effects, and sound emulation via SDL Audio. It supports Game Boy Color, an integrated disassembler, save states, and battery-backed RAM saving. Gearboy is multi-platform, available on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/10) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for various platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and high compatibility, featuring an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM for save files, and automatic region detection. Additional features include SMS2-only 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, sound emulation via SDL Audio and Sms_Snd_Emu, an integrated disassembler, …

Dolphin Git 2603-257 has been compiled, marking the latest update in the Dolphin Project. This emulator is the first to successfully run commercial GameCube games and also supports Wii and Triforce arcade games. It includes numerous features not available on the original consoles, with partial Wii support and the ability to play most GameCube titles. Recent changes in the Git log include the merging of a pull request related to …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/10) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for playability, speed, and maintainability, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing a default configuration that supports most games. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for graphics precision, save state support, and compatibility with multiple file formats. It includes automatic updates, a memory card editor, and supports various …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/10) has been compiled, offering a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include reducing log spam for plugin developers, fixing a warning triangle in images, addressing a memory leak in the achievements screen, and adding new texture scalers such as NNEDI3 and Spline36. Additionally, Vulkan multipass texture scaler infrastructure has been introduced. Downloads are available for both x64 …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/10) is a multi-system emulator designed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad integration, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools suitable for casual gamers. Supported systems include a wide range of consoles such as Apple II, Atari 2600, Neo Geo, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and many more. Recent updates addressed issues with nymashock rumble, mnemonic lookups for PSXSchema, and improved analog and button binds. BizHawk continues to expand …

Ares Git (2026/04/10) is a multi-system emulator, developed since October 14, 2004. Descended from higan and bsnes, it emphasizes accuracy and preservation. Currently, it emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and more. Recent changelogs feature a refactor moving the reset state from MOS6502 to system-level CPU. Users can download the latest version of Ares Git for x64 systems. For …

Azahar Git (2026/04/10) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates in the changelog include fixing a linker error with tests under the libretro interface, adding the functionality to display an emulated notification LED in the Qt version, and introducing notification LED emulation in the core. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with additional source code accessible through a provided link. Azahar Git (2026/04/10) …

3Beans (2026/04/10) is a low-level 3DS emulator that runs the entire OS like real hardware, allowing the home menu to boot and cartridge-based games to play. Despite its capabilities, the emulator is still in development and has several issues. It is currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow. Future enhancements may introduce hardware acceleration or high-level features for improved performance. The latest changelog includes improvements in OpenGL …

DolphinXR Preview has been released, introducing a new VR version of the GameCube and Wii emulator, Dolphin. This first preview focuses on advanced VR customization, featuring DirectX 11 and Vulkan rendering, full 6DoF tracking, and VR controller support. Users can create custom per-game VR profiles and utilize Shader Hunter with various override options. Additional highlights include support for Triforce games and opcode replay for converting gameplay from 30/60 Hz to …

Xenia Manager v4.1.0 has been released, enhancing user experience for the Xenia Emulator, an Xbox 360 emulator. This update introduces a Xenia Version Indicator in Grid View, enabling users to toggle version icons and tooltips on game cards. It also supports bulk deletion of games and improved bulk export of shortcuts to Steam. Additionally, a new option allows users to quickly open game content directories for easier file management. Bug …

The a5200DS v3.9 emulator, created by Alekmaul, allows Atari 5200 games to be played on Nintendo DS/DSi using compatible ROMs in a52/bin format, along with the 5200.bin BIOS. The latest update features 60Hz True-Sync for improved display synchronization, minimizing tearing in scrolling games. Users can now mark favorites in the game selection menu. Enhanced handling of player-missile graphics ensures smoother performance, especially on older DS models. The update fixes glitches …

Ymir Git (2026/04/09) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports game loading from BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, and ISO files. Key features include automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and support for two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings. It offers RAM backups, an integrated memory manager, save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. The update includes a merged pull request and improvements to the VDP2 for pre-allocated buffers, enhancing stability. …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/09) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games can be played. The latest update includes a change in the GUI where the background music (BGM) is disabled by default. Vita3K Git (2026/04/09) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation Vita, compatible with Windows, …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/09) is a new development build of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Key updates include options to disable Wayland, synchronization with Googletest, adjustments for XAudio 2.9, and fixes for build failures. The emulator is now ready for testing with functional Device Change support, improved notification management for hotplugging, normalized volume control, and direct support …