Tag Archives: Console

ScePSX Beta v0.1.7.10 is a new open-source Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, developed in C# by unknowall. It features real-time save/load, built-in D2D1, D3D, and OpenGL renderers, and supports shaders, cheat codes, and multi-axis controllers. Each game has independent save options. Key changes include the removal of VK.NET dependency, allowing compatibility with more devices, and refactoring of both Vulkan and OpenGL backends. The update also addresses bugs, including frame …

XEMU v0.8.130 has been released, an open-source emulator for the original Xbox, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update emphasizes improvements in features, performance, and user experience by actively developing the project as a fork of XQEMU, based on QEMU. Key changes include enhancements to the user interface, bug fixes (such as handling controller mappings and texture handling), and performance updates related to graphical rendering. The changelog notes various CI/CD …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/03) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it runs some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. Recent updates include enhancements to the GUI/settings dialog with a link for downloading custom GPU drivers for Android, and optimizations for English and Chinese translations. For more details, download Vita3K Git. Vita3K Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Vita3K serves as an …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/03) is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since early 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to enhance its compatibility with more titles. The latest update includes improvements and macOS support for Qt translations. Users …

melonDS Git (2026/01/03) 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, with a JIT recompiler for faster emulation. Key features include an OpenGL renderer, 3D upscaling, savestates, joystick support, and various display options. Work is underway for additional features like Wifi local multiplayer, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The latest changelog notes …

Flycast Git (version from January 3, 2026) has been compiled. It is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on reicast. The latest changelog notes a fix for MINIDUMP-7W0 on arm64 architecture. Downloads are available for x64 and Android versions, along with access to the source code. Flycast Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Flycast is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, built on the …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/03) is a PlayStation™ emulator focusing on playability, performance, and compatibility, suitable for low-end hardware. It features a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements like upscaling and true color. Notable functionalities include save state support, automatic updates, and compatibility with various file formats (e.g., bin/cue, CHD). The emulator supports both digital and analog controllers, offers lightgun support, and allows for multitap connections. Recent …

Dolphin Git 2512-105 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features not available on the original consoles. The update includes support enhancements such as merging pull requests to update SFML to 3.0.2 and SDL to release 3.4.0. Dolphin provides partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube games effectively. Downloads are available …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/03) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that supports various gaming systems, including Apple II, Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and more. It offers features for casual gamers like full-screen gameplay and joypad support, alongside extensive rerecording and debugging tools for all its system cores. Recent updates include improvements to Doom Lua functionality, allowing easier tracking of entities and fixing several issues. The emulator continues to expand its capabilities, …

Ares Git (2026/01/03) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, having started development in 2004. It is derived from higan and bsnes and currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Sega Master System, and more. The latest update focuses on dependency updates post-version 147. Users can download the Ares Git x64 version. Ares Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. Ares is …

Azahar Git (2026/01/03) is an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Recent updates include fixes to the Vulkan renderer, addressing issues with MaxTexelBufferElements return type, linear filtering toggle, and framebuffer image view usage. Additionally, memory mode handling and N3DS exclusive app detection have been corrected. The emulator is available for download in x64 format. Azahar Git (2026/01/03) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. …

SSF PreviewVer R38 is a Sega Saturn emulator for Windows, utilizing DirectX 9.0b. This version offers near-complete emulation of Sega Saturn hardware and supports Sega Titan Video arcade emulation. Users must provide their own CDs or disc images, as well as the BIOS, which is optional but recommended for better compatibility and essential functions like internal memory management. The emulator has progressed since version 0.07 Beta R3, allowing games to …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-10 has been released, focusing on enhancements for creating Tool-Assisted movies within the Mupen64 ReRecording branch. This update addresses several bugs, including issues with the core information dialog in silent mode, duplicate script loading, and errors related to savestate functions. A crash in the PianoRoll when changing inputs has also been fixed. Additionally, the documentation for the movie.begin_warp_modify function has been improved. Users can download the new version …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/02) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on faster updates and enhancements, particularly for the Vulkan backend and Linux platform, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made will also benefit the Windows version, especially regarding its Vulkan performance. Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/02) has been released. Xenia Edge is an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/02) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS that currently supports a few homebrew applications in .vpk format, but not commercial games. Recent updates include enabling automatic updates across all operating systems, improved cursor movement under numeric keypads, and updates to translations for Indonesian and Malaysian. Additionally, it restored the keyboard controls dialog for Android, improved shortcut creation on Windows, fixed an issue with …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/02) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator developed in C++ for Windows and Linux. In continuous development since 2011, it now supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include disabling VK_EXT_attachment_feedback_loop_layout support for specific drivers, updating libraries like SDL and OpenAl, and enhancing USB support for G27 compatibility modes. Notable …

PCSX2 v2.5.407 has been released as a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2). It emulates the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and memory. This enables users to play PS2 games on PC while enjoying added features. The latest update includes fixes for validation errors in depth testing and sampling for GS/DX12 and various improvements in the GameDB. Download …

mGBA Git (2026/01/02) is a fast and accurate emulator for Game Boy Advance and Game Boy/Game Boy Color games, compatible with lower-end hardware. Key features include local link cable support, save type detection, motion sensor, and rumble cartridge support. It supports a variety of functionalities like real-time clock, solar sensors for Boktai games, built-in BIOS, and cheat codes. Emulation allows for turbo/fast-forward, rewinding, and frameskip up to 10. The emulator …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/02) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include increased default exit-save-confirmation delay to 5 minutes, added sanity checks in GPU memory operations, and clamping for text sizes. Improvements were made in OpenGL, along with avoiding locks during savedata calculations, and minor cleanups. Additionally, several GitHub Actions were updated for artifact handling. Various pull requests merged focus …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/02) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability, speed, and maintainability, suitable for low-end devices. It aims for high accuracy while supporting all playable games under a default configuration. Key features include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), PGXP for precision, save state support, and compatibility with various file formats (bin/cue, MAME CHD, etc.). It allows for direct booting of homebrew, supports multiple controllers …

Dolphin Git 2512-101 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, a GameCube, Wii, and Triforce emulator, marking the first emulator capable of running commercial GameCube games. It offers numerous features not available on original consoles and supports most GameCube games, along with partial Wii support. The recent changelog includes a merge request addressing curl-perl warnings and a manual download option. Users can download the software for both x64 and …

CEMU Graphic Packs v966 has been released, offering community enhancements for Cemu, a Nintendo Wii U emulator for PC. The update includes various graphical improvements for Transformers: Prime, as well as the addition of a 60fps patch for Lego City Undercover. These packs are designed to improve performance and visual quality in emulated games. To download, visit the provided source. CEMU Graphic Packs v966 has been released. This is a …

BizHawk Git (2026/01/02) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that caters to casual gamers with features like full screen and joypad support, as well as comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports various systems, including Apple II, Atari, Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, and more. Recent updates in the Git changelog include adjustments to file path handling, bug fixes, and enhancements for Doom Lua functionalities. For more information, users can download …

Azahar Git (2026/01/02) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest update includes a fix for a typo that affected debug builds in MSVC and adds support for compressing and decompressing files on Android. Users can download the x64 version and access the source through the provided link. Azahar Git (2026/01/02) has been successfully compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built on the Citra framework. …

Ares Git (2026/01/02) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Master System, Mega Drive, and many others. Recent updates include adding support for Game Boy Color titles on the Super Game Boy. The emulator is a descendant of higan and bsnes, highlighting its commitment to …