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ShadPS4 Pre, released on June 21, 2026, is an early emulator for the PlayStation 4, designed for Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, it aims to allow users to play PS4 games on their computers. The emulator is still in its early stages and likely requires further development and optimization for improved performance and compatibility with more games. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/21) has been released. This is an early PS4 …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/22) is the latest version of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, with the capability to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Continuous contributions are enhancing compatibility with more titles. Recent updates include extensive use of std::string_view across different code sections and fixes for warnings and path delimiters. …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-495-f4baf6f has been released, featuring an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. Key updates in the changelog include improved device memory allocation based on CPU architecture, the addition of GraphicsContext_Android, and enhancements to the module initialization process with RegisterModuleFsCallbacks. For those interested, the emulator can be downloaded from the provided source link. NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-495-f4baf6f has been released. NxEmu is an experimental open-source emulator for …

MesenCE Git (2026/06/22) has been released, offering a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports various consoles, including NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and more. MesenCE is a community-managed fork of Mesen2 aimed at ongoing development. Recent updates in the changelog include ignoring consecutive reads to 4016/4017 for NES, fixing SNES DSP-n trace logging, improving HDMA triggers, and adding VRR support for borderless fullscreen on …

Dolphin Git 2603-430 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator also supports Wii and Triforce games, offering features not found on the original consoles. Recent updates include improvements to NetPlay with fixes for memory safety issues and buffer overflows, as well as updates to NAND savestating. The release maintains partial Wii support and plays most GameCube games effectively. …

DuckStation (2026/06/22) is an efficient emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It supports accurate game playback with minimal compatibility issues. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), graphical enhancements, save state support, and compatibility with numerous file formats. It offers input support for both digital and analog controllers, multitap, and Customizable shaders. The latest update introduces a new adaptive …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/22) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers like full-screen mode and joypad support, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include improved horizontal scrolling in TAStudio and fixes for specific issues. The emulator continues to expand its capabilities. Users …

Gearcoleco v1.6.4, an accurate cross-platform ColecoVision emulator, has been released. Written in C++, it supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. The open-source project, backed by contributors, features a precise Z80 core, accurate TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound, save states, and compressed ROM support. Standalone platforms include various operating systems, while libretro support encompasses multiple consoles like PlayStation, Nintendo, and more. The emulator includes a full debugger with …

Gearboy v3.8.7, a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, focuses on source code readability while delivering good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU emulation, precise memory timing, and support for various Memory Bank Controllers. It accurately simulates the LCD controller and incorporates sound emulation using SDL Audio. The emulator supports Game Boy Color, provides an integrated disassembler, and allows for saving battery-powered RAM cartridges. Additionally, it features save …

GearSystem v3.9.10 is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++ for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save file capability, and automatic region detection. The emulator supports SMS2’s 224 mode, provides an internal ROM detection database, and offers advanced sound emulation using SDL Audio. The recent update enhances accuracy, improves the …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.23 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, specifically designed for emulating NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This update enhances the compatibility and performance of games from these arcade platforms, providing improved emulation accuracy and stability. Users can expect better graphics and gameplay experiences for titles originally developed for these systems. The project aims to support a wider range of games, making it a valuable tool for fans …

Ymir v0.3.3, a Sega Saturn emulator, has been released with various features. It supports loading games from multiple file formats and includes automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. The emulator allows for two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings and provides backup RAM management, save states, and a rewind feature. Enhancements in the latest version include an improved GUI, new default region settings, a color gradation effect for VDP2, and several …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/22) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily based on Xenia Canary. This version focuses on quicker iterations and improvements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while fully supporting Windows. Users will benefit from enhancements made to the Vulkan backend. Notable change in the update includes dropping NonUniformResourceIndex in bindless resource indexing for D3D12/DXIL. Download: Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/22) Xenia …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.22 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, focused on emulating NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This version aims to enhance performance and compatibility for games running on these systems. It includes improvements and updates that cater specifically to the unique architecture of NAMCO’s hardware, making it a significant development for fans and developers interested in retro gaming and emulation. Users can expect a more refined experience when …

Mupen64-RR Lua v1.4.0-2 has been released, enhancing the re-recording branch of Mupen64, primarily for creating Tool-Assisted movies. This update addresses crucial fixes for TASVideo and FFmpeg capture. Key improvements include performance enhancements, issues with audio thread creation, and various bug fixes related to rectangle drawing and context initialization in TASVideo. Additionally, the documentation has been improved with a Quick Start Guide and local API definitions. For detailed changes, refer to …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/21) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on enhancing the Vulkan backend and optimizing performance for the Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. The latest update includes adjustments for Metal compilation. Users can download the new version and access the changelog for further details. Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/21) has been released. Xenia Edge is …

The Ymir Git (2026/06/21) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. It supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and up to two-player support with customizable keybindings. Key features include backup memory management, save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and a debugger. The update includes several bug fixes and improvements, such as corrected syntax, translation adjustments for game titles, and enhancements to the …

PCSX2 v2.7.423 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables PS2 game play on PCs. The emulator simulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and memory. Key updates in this version include fixes for recent AA1 shader regressions and adjustments to line AA1 blur with upscaling. Users can take advantage of these improvements for a better …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on June 20, 2026, as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. The latest update introduces drag and drop support for shadPS4 executables. Users can download the launcher from the provided source link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/20) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4-QtLauncher …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/20) has been released as an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes moving platform presets to the CMake directory and improving the handling of search_end restrictions in sceKernelAllocateDirectMemory. The source code is available for download. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/20) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Build: Relocated platform presets …

MesenCE Git was released on June 21, 2026. This multi-system emulator is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, and more. MesenCE is a community-driven fork of Mesen2, aimed at continually enhancing the emulator. The recent update includes improvements in the debugger, specifically expanding ELF importer layout support for WonderSwan. For more details and to download, visit the source …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/21) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability and performance for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while supporting features like CPU Recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. It supports multiple file formats, homebrew executables, and offers controller support, including lightgun and multitap options. Recent updates include UI enhancements, bug fixes, and new features like automatic content scanning and integration with RetroAchievements. Advanced …

Dolphin Git 2603-421 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce arcade games, offering many enhanced features beyond the original consoles. The update includes a partial Wii support and improved compatibility for most GameCube titles. Recent changes address a “Use After Move” issue in the loading process. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/21) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features for casual gamers, including full-screen support, joypad functionality, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. Supported systems encompass a wide range, from classic consoles like Atari and Nintendo to platforms like the PlayStation and Commodore. Recent updates include making InputRoll mouse-wheel-scrollable by default. BizHawk continues to expand its capabilities with new systems and improvements. For more details and …

The Ymir Git emulator for Sega Saturn was released on June 20, 2026. This work-in-progress emulator supports game loading from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and features automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. Players can enjoy up to two players with customizable keybindings, backup RAM options, save states, and a one-minute rewind feature at 60 fps. The latest changelog includes bug fixes and enhancements in CD Block …