Tag Archives: Console

PCSX2 v2.7.289 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. The emulator simulates PS2 hardware via MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and system memory, enabling gameplay on PC with enhanced features. The recent changelog includes automatic reflow for settings check boxes and fixes for AA1 coverage regression. Users can download the latest version of PCSX2 to enjoy …

NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-371-62e6446 has been released, representing an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch developed by N3xoX1. The latest updates in the changelog include restructuring settings by moving controller and Linux settings to the OS module, transferring System and time settings to OS settings, and isolating applet and audio settings within the OS. Additionally, docked mode has been shifted from the Yuzu common resources to the OS module. Users …

Dolphin Git 2603-318 has been compiled, marking the latest update in the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce (an arcade machine based on Gamecube), and includes features absent in the original consoles. It offers partial Wii support and plays most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include improvements to the GCAdapter for automatic thread management. Download links are available for …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/25) has been updated. This fast, portable PSP emulator is available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is written in C++. Recent changes include UI improvements from pull requests #21590 and #21589, such as the support for “Post-comment” syntax in cheats, displaying titles as large text on the CwCheat screen, and enabling tab scrolling without activation. Additionally, a spacing fix for images and a temporary opt-out request …

Azahar Git (2026/04/25) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest changelog highlights several key updates, including the emission of LG2 and EX2 subroutines in the shader JIT on-demand, an updated Docker image for the libretro MXE GitHub action, and modifications to the PR template. The emulator is available for download in x64 version, with the source accessible via a provided link. Azahar Git (2026/04/25) has been …

3Beans (released on April 25, 2026) emulates the 3DS at a low level, running the entire OS as if on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games but is still in early development with various issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, which affects its performance. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance speed. Notable updates in the changelog include …

Xenia Git (2026/04/24) is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running games, as it is still in development. Xenia Git (2026/04/24) has been compiled. Xenia is a prototype emulator for the Xbox 360. It currently does not support running games (yet).…More

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/24) is the latest development build of a multi-platform emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. Key updates include fixes for various issues, a test runner, libretro build, video test suite, SIO, memory, and DMA count latch. Additionally, improvements to translations and snapshot handling were made. The Windows version can be downloaded for users looking to experience enhanced …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/24) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, primarily running some homebrew programs in .vpk format. Currently, no commercial games are playable. Recent updates include a fix for a crash on exit using the SDL quit event and a resolution for an issue where the ngs module was not properly disabled. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. Vita3K …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/23) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest changelog includes several updates: a reversion of a font handling update, a fix for a missing trophy key workaround, and enhancements for font handling and support. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/23) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for both Windows and Linux, …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/24) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger created in C++ for both Windows and Linux. Development began in 2011, and the emulator currently supports modern rendering technologies including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. It can boot and play many commercial games, with ongoing improvements enabling more titles to become playable. The latest changelog includes updates related to PPU thread sleeping during API calls. The emulator is …

PCSX2 v2.7.287 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PC. The update includes improvements such as enabling DirectX 12 support for debugging on Haswell, various GameDB fixes, and enhancements to graphics features like depth feedback and shader anisotropic filtering. Additionally, optimizations for hardware management have been implemented. This new version aims to provide a better gaming experience with improved …

Project64 Git (2026/04/24) is an updated version of Project 64, a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows. It utilizes a plug-in system, enabling third-party developers to create components for the emulator, allowing users to play Nintendo 64 games via ROM images. Originally initiated by Jabo and zilmar as a programming challenge, Project64 is now open-source. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements to the x64 recompiler, adjustments to system settings, …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/24) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability and performance on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, hardware/software rendering options, upscaling, and texture filtering. Key capabilities include support for various file formats, save states, Direct booting of homebrew, and controller emulation. The user interface is designed for Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS, with automatic updates and content scanning. Notable tools such as memory card editors, …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/24) is a fast, portable PSP emulator designed for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent changes include updates to Brazilian Portuguese translations and enhancements to the MMPX feature. Notable fixes involve reworking constant buffer loading and adjusting the “Low latency present” setting to default to false due to performance issues. Additionally, the ability to hide adhoc servers has been implemented. The emulator is available for …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/24) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers features such as full screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools, catering to both casual gamers and developers. Supported systems include a wide range of consoles and computers, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Sony PlayStation, and many others. Recent updates include the addition of a FolderBrowserDialog wrapper, fixes for various bugs, and improvements to tool tips. …

Ares Git (2026/04/24) is a multi-system emulator focused on accuracy and preservation, tracing its roots to higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including various Nintendo consoles, Sega systems, and others. Recent updates include enhancements for the Nintendo 64’s RSP JIT, like new opcodes, JIT tracing support, and adjustments to handle constant addresses. Additionally, improvements to build processes on different compilers and fixes for multiple extensions were implemented. …

3Beans, released on April 24, 2026, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. However, it is still in early development and faces various issues. Currently, it operates in a fully interpreted and software-rendered mode, making it portable but slow. Future plans may involve adding hardware acceleration or high-level components to improve performance. The latest changelog includes attempts at fragment …

MedGui Reborn v0.127 has been released, offering an updated interface for Mednafen on Windows. Key updates include a fix for crashes in the cheat manager, improved error handling, and streamlined cheat imports into the MedGuiR cheat folder. The release also adds the Saturn v1.01a region-free BIOS to the compatible list, modifies the webclient header to resolve download issues, eliminates the cmd popup in Windows 11, and corrects a 403 web …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/24) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, building on Xenia Canary. This version focuses on faster iterations and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while also fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this release will benefit both platforms. Download Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/24) from the source provided. Xenia Edge Git (2026/04/24) has been released. Xenia Edge is another experimental version …

Mupen64-RR Lua v1.4.0-beta-90e2204a has been released as a beta version aimed at enhancing Tool-Assisted movie creation features in the Mupen64 ReRecording branch. Notable changes include performance improvements such as offloading encoding to a separate thread and optimizing video buffers. New features include a dark mode, new Lua functions for speed control, and SDL3 audio playback. The release also addresses various bugs related to plugins, audio, and rendering issues. The update …

Ymir v0.3.0 has been released as a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. This version supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and includes automatic BIOS detection and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable keybindings, and offers features like backup RAM management, save states, and rewinding up to one minute at 60 fps. Turbo speed and frame stepping (both forwards and backwards) are also …

Xenia Git (2026/04/23) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is currently not capable of running games. The latest changelog includes fixes related to binary architecture selection and the removal of IMGUI_USE_STB_SPRINTF for checked builds. For further development and updates, users can download Xenia Git from the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/04/23) has been compiled. Xenia is a pioneering emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not support running …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/23) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but commercial games are not yet playable. The latest update features a complete UI redesign of the settings dialog. For more details, you can download the emulator from the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/04/23) has been released. Vita3K is a developing PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/23) is the latest development build of a Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance emulator available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The recent updates include fixes for various ELF loader warnings and adjustments to include paths, along with relocating elfio to third-party includes. Additionally, elfio headers have been added, and other translation updates from Transifex have been incorporated. Users can download the latest version …