Tag Archives: Console

Citron-NEO Git (2026/04/22) has been released as a minimalistic version of the yuzu emulator. Key updates in the changelog include fixes for audio volume control, a parsing issue in the external content directory, excessive mip levels handling, and disabling configuration during loading screens. Notable enhancements involve the removal of the Updater Manager and Autoloader, as well as ensuring correct selection between debug and release builds of ffmpeg. Additionally, default rendering …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/22) is a C#-based multi-system emulator featuring full-screen and joypad support, as well as comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, Atari systems, Commodore devices, Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and more, catering to both casual gamers and seasoned enthusiasts. Recent updates include a fix for missing LuaCanvas documentation. For further details, users can download the emulator from the specified source. …

Ludo v0.22.4 has been released, featuring improvements for the libretro frontend developed in Go. It is compatible with OSX, Linux, Linux ARM, and Windows. Key updates in the changelog include the exclusion of missing cores for Linux ARM64, reintroduction of PCE and VecX, and testing with MSYS2, all contributed by @kivutar. Users can download Ludo v0.22.4 and access the source via the provided links. Ludo version 0.22.4 has been launched. …

Azahar 2125.1.1, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released. The update resolves a regression that caused rounded window corners in fullscreen mode on Windows and fixes crashes in certain games due to shadow texture issues. It also modifies the use of the std::powf function for better compatibility across build environments, along with miscellaneous OpenBSD fixes. Downloads are available for both x64 Windows and Android versions, with a …

Ymir Git (2026/04/21) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator featuring support for various game file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, etc.), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable controls and includes features like RAM cartridge support, save state management, rewinding, turbo speed, and an integrated backup memory manager. The latest update brings experimental features, performance improvements, and several bug fixes related to VDP and threading. …

Xenia Git (2026/04/21) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes various updates: corrections to the size of the XMP_SONGINFO structure, improvements in XAM/XNOTIFY flags, and the disabling of the instruction info cache when context promotion is off. Additionally, it addresses a crash issue from using mmap on an empty file and fixes loading profile icons through login slots. The emulator is …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/20) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes several enhancements and fixes, such as defining new GCN instructions, resolving Vulkan validation errors, and optimizing the renderer. Key fixes address operations in OpImageFetch, logging improvements, and memory mappings. Additionally, it features adjustments for the Big Picture settings, support for game folder selection, and updates to the framework and modules. Overall, the …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/21) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It can run some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but does not support commercial games. Recent updates include improvements to the BGM player, enhancements in CPU monitoring via the Dynarmic backend, and fixes in multiple GUI components. Audio settings received adjustments for buffer size and output thresholds, particularly on Android. A custom audio backend option …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/21) is a compiled version of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. The latest development build is available for download, featuring updates such as added configuration for Sigma Star DX 32MB SRAM overdump and fixes for RPI plugins, including a COM proxy for 64-bit systems. Users can find download links and additional information about the Windows …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/20) has been released as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. Key updates include translation improvements for the Qt GUI, logging enhancements, and migration to spdlog. Several Crowdin updates were also implemented. The launcher incorporates context menus that utilize a valid user list for save and delete actions. For more details and to download, visit the official source. Sure! …

RPCS3, an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, has released its Git update on April 21, 2026. In development since early 2011, it now supports modern graphics renderers such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games. Recent enhancements include improved error handling for the FAudio backend, dynamic configuration settings, support for recursive scans, and various bug fixes. Noteworthy updates involve …

PCSX-Redux Git (April 21, 2026) is a newly compiled fork of the PCSX Playstation Emulator, with a focus on modernizing its codebase. The project aims to eliminate the plugin system, creating a single unified codebase built on SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for improved portability and readability. Key enhancements include debugging and rendering improvements. Recent changelogs highlight multiple updates and merges, including filesystem browsing capabilities, memory editor functionalities, and GTE emulation rewrites. Additionally, unit …

Project64 Git (2026/04/21) is an updated version of Project64, a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that uses a plug-in system for customization by third-party developers. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games via ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Initially developed by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, it has since become open source. The latest changelog includes various updates to RecompilerOps for enhanced functionality. Project64 …

PCSX2 v2.7.279 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This update improves PS2 game emulation on PCs via MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine. Key changes include fixes for shader compile errors, updates to the controller database, improvements to fullscreen modes, and better shader resource handling. New features include draw buffering and customizable gamepad glyphs. The update also resolves multiple bugs, enhancing overall performance …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-367-b647be6 has been released, showcasing updates for the experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key changes include bug fixes in OS settings and applet code, updates to CMakeLists.txt, and various small bug fixes. The menu system has been enhanced to ensure menu items and accelerators call the same function. Additionally, shader cache loading is now functional, and the generation of keys in the user directory has been …

melonDS Git (2026/04/21) is a compiled version of this open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), fast JIT recompiler, OpenGL renderer with 3D upscaling, RTC support, microphone functionality, joystick support, savestates, and various display options. Work-in-progress features include Wi-Fi for local multiplayer, DSi emulation, GBA slot add-ons, and more. Recent updates involve improvements in Windows …

mGBA Git (2026/04/21) is an updated emulator for Game Boy Advance games, focusing on speed and accuracy. Key features include comprehensive hardware support for Game Boy/Color, fast emulation even on low-end devices, and various frontend options (Qt and SDL). It supports local link cable, motion sensors, real-time clock, and Boktai solar sensors. Additional capabilities include savestates, video recording, cheat codes, remappable controls, and compatibility with RetroArch. The changelog highlights fixes …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/21) is an emulator for Sega Master System and Game Gear, developed in C++. It is designed for multiple platforms, including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux, with a focus on source code readability and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, and integrated sound emulation using SDL Audio. Additionally, it …

SuperSnes9x v1.63.10 has been released, featuring a portable Super Nintendo emulator based on Snes9x. Key features include Kaillera server/client support, RetroAchievements, multi-controller support, and enhanced cheat tools. The update adds new Win32 S-PPU viewer dialogs: Tile viewer, Tilemap viewer, and Sprite viewer, with improved tile addressing and transparency handling. Users can export graphics to PNG/ZIP and configure update rates. Other enhancements include optimized canvas rendering and DirectInput support for smoother …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/16) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focused on rapid development and enhancements to the Vulkan backend and Linux platform. While primarily targeting Linux, Windows is also fully supported and will benefit from the updates, particularly regarding the Vulkan backend. Users can download the latest version of Xenia Edge. Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/16) has been released. Xenia Edge is a new experimental …

StarPSX v0.8.3 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust. The project is still a work in progress and not yet suitable for gaming. The latest update includes an audio reverb feature and an update to cargo packages. For more information and to download the emulator, visit the provided source link. StarPSX v0.8.3 has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source emulator for …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/15) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes various fixes and improvements: replacing the SDL mixer with minimp3 for trophy sounds (#4261), video decoder adjustments (#4225), defining additional GS registers (#4233), fixing absolute timespec in scePthreadSemTimedwait (#4238), addressing SDWA issues (#4203), and enhancing real-time volume adjustments with specific game configs (#4259). Download the emulator from the provided source link. …

The ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/15) has been released as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes several changes: new Crowdin updates, updates to the settings dialog, prevention of overriding the selected build, and improvements in Qt GUI translations. Users can download the latest version of ShadPS4-QtLauncher via the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/15) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official …

RPCS3 Git (04/15/2026) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed since 2011 using C++ for Windows and Linux. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers and can boot a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing game compatibility. Notably, the latest changelog mentions opting out of Game Mode on macOS to prevent throttling. The emulator continues to evolve, with …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/04/15) is a developing fork of the PCSX PlayStation emulator. The project aims to modernize the codebase by eliminating the plugin system in favor of a unified codebase using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui, enhancing portability and readability. Key improvements include debugging and rendering enhancements. The changelog highlights various updates, such as fixes for buffer overflow, RAM viewer issues, timer accuracy, and the introduction of new features like a greyscale toggle and …