Tag Archives: Console

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 …

PPSSPP Git (2025/11/11) has been compiled as a fast and portable PSP emulator for platforms like Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent updates include UI enhancements, layout adjustments, and improvements to popup screens, shifting from PromptScreen to MessagePopupScreen where feasible. The changes also involve updates to the AnchorLayout for better centering options, the relocation of the PopupScreen base class, and the removal of unnecessary logging. Additionally, macOS camera support has …

Flycast Git (November 11, 2025) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on Reicast. The latest update includes a changelog item that updates AV information when switching a PAL game to 60Hz. The emulator is available for download on various platforms, including x64 files from multiple sources. Additionally, Flycast is accessible on Android via Google Play. For more details, visit the source. Flycast Git (2025/11/11) has …

SkyEmu Git (2025/11/11) has released an emulator for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Game Boy Advance, aimed at balancing accuracy, performance, and usability. Key features include high accuracy, experimental Nintendo DS support, cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web), customizable game controller support, four save slots with screenshot previews, fast forward/rewind capabilities, and real-time clock emulation. Users can also load official BIOS dumps and choose between dark and light themes. Recent changes …

PCSX2 v2.5.282 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. Designed to replicate the PS2 hardware, it employs MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory, enabling users to enjoy PS2 games on PC with added features. Notable updates in the changelog include automatic timezone detection for RTC, updates to the controller database, and adjustments in the CI dependencies group. Download …

RPCS3 Git (2025/11/11) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing development is enhancing compatibility for more titles. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for device loss and thread terminations, improved logging for memory allocation, and enhancements for save …

Dolphin Git 2509-371 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce hardware, offering extra features beyond the original consoles, with partial Wii support. Recent updates include improvements for thread safety, removal of a non-thread-safe duplicate function, and enhancements to file handling with the new DirectIOFile class. Additionally, changes were made to JitArm64 for better performance …