Tag Archives: Console

nullDC v2.0.0-pre-388-g95a924b has been released, serving as an emulator for the Sega Dreamcast. This version includes enhancements and updates aimed at improving gameplay performance and compatibility with various titles. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience, with bug fixes and features that expand the emulator’s functionality. nullDC remains a popular choice among retro gaming enthusiasts looking to relive classic Dreamcast games on modern hardware. nullDC v2.0.0-pre-388-g95a924b has been released. nullDC …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/14) has been released, serving as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator. It is primarily based on Xenia Canary, focusing on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend and the Linux platform. Windows support is also maintained, ensuring that improvements benefit users on that system as well. The update can be downloaded directly. Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/14) has been released. Xenia Edge is an experimental …

NooDS Git (2025/11/13) is a new and fast emulator for the Nintendo DS, available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. Users must install wxWidgets on Linux/macOS or the latest Visual C++ runtime on Windows to use it. The emulator requires BIOS files “bios7.bin” and “bios9.bin,” along with “firmware.bin,” placed in the same directory as the executable for game functionality. On the Switch, a ROM file named “rom.nds” is also …

BizHawk Git (2025/11/13) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that caters to casual gamers with features like full-screen support and joypad compatibility, along with comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including the Apple II, Atari consoles, Nintendo platforms (like NES and DS), Sega systems, and more. Recent updates include changes to the IFileDearchivalMethod interface, improvements in test methods, and fixes for various coding …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/11/13) is a developed emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest Windows version is available for download. Recent updates include fixes for overflow handling, speedup/turbo dialog, and several macOS crash issues related to Metal and CoreAudio. Additional improvements address display configuration and video corruption at 24bpp. Translations have also been updated through Transifex. The latest build …

RPCS3 Git (2025/11/13) is an open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play a considerable number of commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent changes include the addition of multi-slot support in the controller menu for …

PCSX-Redux Git (2025/11/13) is an ongoing fork of the PCSX PlayStation Emulator, aimed at updating the codebase to modern standards. The project intends to eliminate the plugin system, creating a cohesive monolithic codebase that integrates all emulation aspects. It utilizes SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for enhanced portability and readability, while also focusing on improving debugging and rendering experiences. Recent changes include bug fixes related to coroutine builds on AppleClang 17, missing PKGBUILD dependencies, …

PCSX2 v2.5.288 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling PS2 games to be played on PCs with added features. Key updates in the changelog include a base translation update for Qt, fixes for a use-after-free issue in GameSummaryWidget, resolution of a game list deadlock when …

DuckStation Git (2025/11/13) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator focused on speed, playability, and maintainability, designed for low-end devices. It emphasizes accuracy without relying on hacks. Key features include a CPU Recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, various rendering options (D3D11, Vulkan), and support for multiple image formats. Additional capabilities encompass “fast boot,” save state support, automatic updates, and multitap controller support. Notable enhancements include PGXP for geometry and texture corrections, a memory card …

Dolphin Git 2509-391 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, an emulator for Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce. It is notable for being the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games, featuring enhancements beyond the original consoles. The update includes a curl library upgrade to version 8.15.0 and improved stereoscopic 3D settings. Dolphin has partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube titles. Downloads are available for both x64 …

Ares Git (2025/11/13) is a multi-system emulator focusing on accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004, and a descendant of higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Master System, Mega Drive, and more. The recent changelog notes the removal of a test build entry and the addition of database entries for newly dumped competition cartridges. The download …

vdmgr v0.2.7 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a multi-system emulator. It supports various platforms, including NES, NeoGeo Pocket, Sega SG-1000/Mark III, MCS BASIC-52, TD 4, GMC-4, Z80 computers, and MSX. This update aims to improve user experience and compatibility across these systems, making it a versatile option for retro gaming enthusiasts. vdmgr v0.2.7 has been launched. vdmgr serves as a multi-system emulator capable of emulating the NES, NeoGeo …

DSP Emulator v0.24WIP3 has been released, enhancing emulation for ZX Spectrum models, Amstrad CPC 464, NES, and Game Boy. Key updates include various visual changes, improved ROM/sample data handling, automatic tape loading for all computers, and a new game selection feature. The controls engine has unified input handling, while the sound engine received notable fixes and simplifications. Specific enhancements for each system, like automatic tape loading and bug fixes for …

Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/12) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version aims to accelerate updates and enhance the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made will also benefit the Windows platform. Users can download the latest version. Xenia Edge Git (2025/11/12) has been released. Xenia Edge serves as another experimental variant of the Xenia …

SkyEmu Git (2025/11/12) has been released as a low-level emulator for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Game Boy Advance, emphasizing user experience through a balance of accuracy, performance, and features. Key features include accurate Game Boy Advance emulation, experimental Nintendo DS support, cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web), game controller support, configurable keybinds, and multiple save slots with screenshots. Additional functionalities include fast-forward and rewind options, Real Time Clock emulation, and …

Fceux Git (2025/11/12) is an advanced cross-platform emulator for NTSC and PAL Famicom/NES, building on the legacy of FCE Ultra. It amalgamates features from various forks of FCE Ultra into one comprehensive emulator, catering to casual players, the ROM-hacking community, and Tool-Assisted Speedrun enthusiasts. The latest update includes a changelog adjustment, moving cache configuration to a Qt win64 specific area. Users can download the emulator from various sources including 1cloudfile, …

BizHawk Git (2025/11/12) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features like full screen and joypad support, along with extensive rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported systems include Apple II, arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds and consoles, Sega systems, and more. The latest update includes a changelog entry that adds an “exg” feature to the Genesis disassembler. Users can download BizHawk from …

PPSSPP Git (2025/11/12) has been compiled, providing a fast and portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a merge pull request addressing a Mac build fix for libretro and enhancements to the GitHub workflow. Users can download the latest version from various sources such as 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. PPSSPP Git (2025/11/12) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a fast and versatile …

Vita3K Git (2025/11/12) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports some homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games are playable. The latest update includes improvements to graphics rendering, error handling for TSS Small Storage calls, fixes for logging features, and the implementation of socket functions necessary for Adhoc networking. Additionally, there’s a new settings dialog for Adhoc network configuration and …

PCSX2 v2.5.286 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows PC users to play PS2 games. This version includes updates such as improved translations, removal of unnecessary CRC hacks, and fixes for various IRem games. Additional features have been integrated to optimize channel offset handling and upscale maintenance in native scaling. Documentation and linter updates for the gamedb are also included, as well as adjustments …

DuckStation Git (2025/11/12) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™ that prioritizes playability, speed, and maintainability on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while offering a user-friendly experience. Key features include CPU recompilation, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for precision, and advanced post-processing effects. It supports various file formats and offers options for save states, automatic updates, and controller compatibility, including lightgun support. The …

Dolphin Git 2509-387 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It also emulates Wii and Triforce. This version includes several enhancements, such as improved event handling and expanded framebuffer management, which will allow for multiple framebuffers. Additionally, significant updates for Android features have been made, including the conversion of the Dolphin application to Kotlin and an upgrade of the Android …

Citron v0.11.0 is a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, now released with notable enhancements. It introduces native ARM64 support for Windows, bettering performance on ARM devices. Key updates include Snapdragon 8 Elite GPU optimization, a streamlined per-game cheat management interface, and improved compatibility with firmware versions 20.0.0-21.0.0. User interface upgrades include theme system overhauls, modern game list toolbars, and enhanced multiplayer functionality. Performance improvements encompass metadata caching and reduced latency in …

BizHawk Git (2025/11/11) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad compatibility, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools for various gaming systems. Supported platforms include Apple II, Atari systems, Commodore 64, Nintendo consoles (NES, Game Boy, N64), Sega (Genesis, Saturn), and more. Recent updates include fixes for TAStudio row display. The emulator aims to support a diverse range of gaming systems, catering to casual gamers and …

Fceux Git (2025/11/11) is a cross-platform emulator for NTSC and PAL Famicom/NES, evolving from the original FCE Ultra. It integrates various branches into a comprehensive emulator catering to gamers, ROM hackers, and Tool-Assisted Speedrun enthusiasts. Recent updates include caching the vcpkg user app data folder for robustness, utilizing build cache for faster dependency installation, and upgrading the Qt auto build systems to VS2022 and Qt 6.9.3 for Windows, as well …