Tag Archives: Console

PCSX2 v2.7.407 has been released, providing a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters and Recompilers, enabling gameplay of PS2 games with added benefits. Notable updates in this version include fixes for Dragon Quest VIII, enhancements to clip control, and improvements in GHActions reporting errors. Additional adjustments were made to the Qt translation and ImGui overlays. This update enhances overall functionality, …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-475-0480b1c has been released, featuring updates to this experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key changelog items include improvements to the CMakeLists.txt in nxemu_video, a refactor of Android code into a Java bridge in yuzu_common, and an update to FFmpeg. The new version aims to enhance functionality and performance for users. Download link available for the latest version. NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-475-0480b1c has been released. NxEmu is an …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/10) is a Sony PlayStation emulator focusing on speed, playability, and long-term maintainability, designed to run efficiently on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and texture filtering. Key functionalities include save states, direct booting of homebrew, and compatibility with various file formats. The emulator supports adaptive downsampling, automatic updates, and a user-friendly UI. It also offers …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/10) is a compiled, fast, and portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent updates include fixes for regressions and simplifications in the fragment shader. The build removes old features such as scaled depth buffers and the “Fragment ubershader” setting. It introduces a secondary texture cache for Gran Turismo and restores texture invalidation logic. Other improvements include cleanup of unnecessary code, the implementation of a …

Ares Git (2026/06/10) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, as a descendant of higan and bsnes, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include reduced input latency for Nintendo 64 and a fix for flickering during CPU drawing. The emulator is available for download in x64 format. …

PCSX2x6 v0.0.10 has been released as a fork of PCSX2, specifically designed for emulating NAMCO System246 and System256 units. This version enhances the emulation experience for games originally developed for these systems. Users can expect improved performance and compatibility, making it easier to play classic titles from these arcade systems on modern hardware. The release underscores ongoing developments in the emulation community aimed at preserving and enhancing retro gaming experiences. …

WiiSX Beta 4.2.2, a port of the PS1 emulator PCSX for Nintendo GC/Wii, has been released. The update includes a new video setting option for 240p/264p style video output. Users can download WiiSX v4.2.2 and CubeSX v4.2.2. WiiSX Beta 4.2.2 has been launched. This is a port of the PS1 emulator, PCSX, for the Nintendo GC/Wii. WiiSX / CubeSX Changelog:A new feature has been introduced under Video settings to enable …

Vita3K Git (2026/06/09) is an experimental emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, designed to run PlayStation Vita applications. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. The recent update includes a change to the GUI, sizing key binding buttons to accommodate the capturing countdown text. For more information, users can download the latest version or access the source. Vita3K Git …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/08) is a new early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a refactor of sRGB format handling for BC formats and the addition of a BaryCoordNoPerspSample implementation. The emulator is available for download, and the changelog details the improvements made. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/08) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator developed for Windows and Linux using C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Refactoring …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher was released on June 8, 2026, serving as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update addresses various issues in the user manager UI, as noted in changelog item #383. Users can download the launcher and access the source code through the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/08) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. …

PCSX2 v2.7.404 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It effectively simulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. Key updates in the changelog include optimizations for GS/DX11, such as managing UAV resources and frame buffer improvements. Additional updates involve enhancements to Qt and the controller database. For users interested in the latest …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/09) is a fast, portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improvements to initialization in CrossSIMD.h, fixes for LoadU8Norm, and basic code cleanup in TextureCacheCommon. Additional changes involve disabling anisotropic filtering for flat draws and addressing a SpriteBorderFix issue. Users can download the emulator for x64 and Android platforms. PPSSPP Git (2026/06/09) has been released. PPSSPP is a high-speed …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/09) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that caters to both casual gamers and advanced users. It features full-screen support, joypad compatibility, and extensive rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported platforms include Apple II, various Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo (3DS, DS, NES, SNES), Sega systems (Genesis, Saturn), and more. The recent update includes added support for motherboard fast RAM for the A4000. For …

Ares Git (2026/06/09) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, and is a descendant of higan and bsnes, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including various Nintendo, Sega, and NEC systems. Recent changelog updates include enhancements to audio performance, build fixes for FreeBSD and macOS, and a cleanup of dependencies and unused files. The updates also streamline audio and controller inputs to SDL …

3Beans, released on June 9, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS as if it were on actual hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge-based games, but is still in early development with various issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements for better performance. …

PCSX2 v2.7.403 has been released, enhancing the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PC. This version includes various improvements in the GameDB, user interface tweaks, and optimizations for performance. Notable updates include fixes for controller binding titles, multitap slot display, and enhancements in handling graphics and memory management. Additional features such as clipboard support and cover download capabilities for the game list have also …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/08) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several enhancements: resetting controller colors upon shutdown, adding error logs for unsupported file descriptors, and relocating NP-related checks for trophy registration. Other improvements involve adjustments to HTTP handling, refining CI processes for prereleases, maintaining user sessions during pad disconnections, and cleaning up CPU instruction set handling. The emulator can be downloaded …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on June 7, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux created in C++. The latest changelog notes minor updates, including adjustments to avoid running continuous integration for every prerelease. Users can download the ShadPS4-QtLauncher from the provided source. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/07) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/08) is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing many commercial games and SDK samples to be booted and played. Recent updates include improvements in PPU/SPU priority, audio event queue fixes, and enhancements to RSX handling and caching. Continued contributions are increasing the number of playable titles. The …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-472-6898af3 has been released, providing an experimental open-source emulator for Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. Key updates include Android support additions to CMakeLists.txt, minzip integration, and improved cleanup for the CPU module. Modifications also encompass the removal of the frontend subdirectory in video, updates to watermark_framebuffer, and the introduction of virtual controller functionality. The version has been updated to 0.7. For more details, the latest version can be downloaded …

melonDS Git (2026/06/08) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It boasts a nearly complete core with features like a JIT recompiler for speed, OpenGL rendering with 3D upscaling, RTC support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. Additional features include various display modes and ongoing work on WiFi for local and online multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog addresses a WiFi …

MesenCE Git (2026/06/08) is a multi-system emulator supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and more, available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is a community-managed fork of Mesen2, aimed at the emulator’s ongoing development. Recent updates include fixes in the NES debugger, ensuring the “Break on crash” feature functions correctly after rewinding, and resolving an issue with NSF where track times didn’t reset when switched. You …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/08) is a dedicated emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM), prioritizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It offers accurate emulation along with features such as CPU recompiler/JIT, various rendering options (D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. Additionally, it supports save states, multiple file formats, and input from digital/analog controllers, including lightgun and NeGcon support. Recent updates focus on UI improvements and bug fixes, while maintaining automatic updates …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/08) is a portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include optimizations in MMPX Advanced v3.2 and fixes for smart 2D texture filtering. Additional changes enhance compatibility, particularly for the game Taiko no Tatsujin, and improve the debugger. The Android version now supports clipdata input in the file browser. Users can download the latest x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git …

XEMU v0.8.136 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project focuses on enhancing features, performance, stability, and user experience, being an active fork of the XQEMU and based on the popular QEMU emulator. Notable changelog updates include improvements in the Windows toolchain, Ubuntu cross-building, optimizations for x86-64-v3, and UI adjustments for pixel density and display scaling. Issues …