Tag Archives: Console

NgpCraft Emulator v3.3 has been released, featuring a Neo Geo Pocket/Color emulator with a fast C++ core. It ensures accurate timing against real hardware, allowing games to run at true 30 fps. Key features include a library with thumbnails, sorting, and tracking play stats; a console boot mimicking actual hardware; various video scaling options; and enhanced color support for monochrome cartridges. Users can save states, utilize speed control, and enjoy …

Ryujinx v1.3.351, an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator created by gdkchan and written in C#, aims for high accuracy, performance, and user-friendliness. Development began in September 2017, and the emulator is available on GitHub under the MIT license. However, on October 1, 2024, it was discontinued as the creator could no longer continue. This version serves as a quality-of-life upgrade for current users but is not a revival or “Phoenix” project. …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/26) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on rapid improvements to the Vulkan backend and Linux support, while also maintaining Windows compatibility. Key changes in the update include pinning xenos_draw.hlsli to current system constants, filling in the texture integer scale for Metal, routing the stencil SRV’s G channel for D3D12, and rounding normalized unsigned fixed fetches. The updates aim to enhance …

Ryujinx v1.3.349 has been released as an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, created by gdkchan and written in C#. The emulator focuses on accuracy, performance, and a user-friendly interface, with development starting in September 2017. It is available on GitHub under the MIT license. However, the project was discontinued on October 1, 2024, due to the creator’s circumstances. This version serves as a quality-of-life improvement for existing users but is not …

KytyPS5, released on August 25, 2026, is a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. Currently in early development, its compatibility features are limited and may rapidly change with new builds. Users can access the changelog and updates via its GitHub page. Downloads for the latest version are also available. KytyPS5 (2026/08/25) has been released. KytyPS5 is a compatibility layer for PlayStation 5. The project is still in its early developmental stages, …

Nextendo v1.7.9, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces enhanced online capabilities with a built-in client for the Nextendo Network. This allows seamless online play for supported games like Mario Tennis Aces and ARMS without complex setup. Key updates include geo-routing for optimized server connections, Splatfest data integration for Splatoon 3, and fixes to prevent Splatoon 2 from deleting event data. Additionally, the emulator now syncs the console …

The NgpCraft Emulator v3.2, designed for Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color, features a fast C++ core with accurate timing against real hardware for true gameplay at 30 fps. It includes an extensive library with customizable sorting and tracking, a BIOS that replicates genuine boot sequences, and options for screen scaling and filters. Save state capabilities, speed control, and fully remappable controller support enhance user experience. The emulator …

Obentou v0.1.11 has been released as an open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed by yughias in C/C++. It supports various cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom keyboard/gamepad bindings, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and save/load states upon opening ROMs. The latest changelog addresses a bug related to the Android build when entering and exiting the background. Users can download Obentou v0.1.11 …

DracoDS v1.8 is now available, serving as an emulator for Tandy Color Computer (CoCo 2) and Dragon 32 on DS/DSi/XL/LL handhelds. Both systems share similarities due to Motorola’s reference design, though they differ in keyboard and disk controller handling. The emulator mainly focuses on the Tandy CoCo 2, supporting 32K and 64K configurations, but can also be set for the Dragon 32. Key updates in this version include enhanced ADC/SBC …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/25) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily built on Xenia Canary. This version focuses on enhancing the Vulkan backend and improving Linux platform performance, while still fully supporting Windows. Key updates include draining the current frame before ending the XMA work loop. Users can download Xenia Edge from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/08/25) has been released. Xenia Edge is …

Ymir Git (2026/08/25) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator that supports various file formats, including BIN+CUE and ISO. It features automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and two-player support with customizable control settings. Additional functionalities include backup RAM management, save state options, rewinding, turbo speed, and a basic debugger. The changelog notes several fixes, particularly for vdp-d3d12, indicating improvements in shader compilation and renderer parameters. The emulator is still in progress, …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/08/25) is a multi-platform emulator for Game Boy systems, available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build addresses various issues, including fixes for SGB border handover, Game Boy DMA handling, and keyboard input tracking. Enhancements include building dependencies directly for Android and resolving warnings in the stb_image library. Users can download the latest Windows version, along with the ARM64 Android build from August 23. Key updates …

Xenia Git (2026/08/24) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest update includes a fix for a regression affecting game relaunching due to changes in XContent, as well as improvements in handling sub-stream skip chains past frameless packets. The emulator is still in development. Xenia Git (2026/08/24) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator designed for the Xbox 360. Currently, it does not …

SharpEmu Git (2026/08/25) is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for CPU TLS instruction boundaries, memory allocation improvements, and tools for inspecting Gen5 shader dumps. Additional enhancements involve refining vertex layouts, compact f16 arithmetic, and addressing CMASK/DCC metadata in video to reduce motion trails in DeadCell. Users can download the latest version from the designated source. SharpEmu Git …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/25) is a C++-based open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, compatible with Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples to boot and play. Recent updates include fixes for potential issues, improvements to the PS Move tracker interface, and added support for Game Collections. Ongoing contributions continue to enhance game compatibility. For …

NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-576-9721fd5 has been released as an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. The update includes a change in how the change log is reported during CI build uploads and adds service code for NFC functionality. Users can download the new version from the provided source. NxEmu Dev v0.7.0-576-9721fd5 has been launched. NxEmu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch created by N3xoX1. NxEmu …

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/25) is a fast and portable PSP emulator available on Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, written in C++. Recent updates include the implementation of MMIO with JIT support, blocking until game info is ready in LaunchFile, and offering PSP firmware updater installations. Other enhancements involve proper naming of HLE functions, UWP build fixes, UI improvements for Windows, and various VSH-related updates like XMB index decryption and unresolved imports …

Azahar Git (2026/08/25) is a compiled version of an open-source 3DS emulator project, leveraging the Citra framework. This initiative aims to enhance the gaming experience by allowing users to run Nintendo 3DS games on various platforms. The continued development focuses on improving performance, compatibility, and user interface, reflecting the collaborative efforts of the open-source community. Users can contribute and benefit from ongoing updates and enhancements. Azahar Git (2026/08/25) has been …

The Ymir Git (2026/08/24) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator offering various features including game loading from multiple file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports up to two players with customizable controls, backup RAM, save states, and memory management. The emulator also includes advanced functionalities like rewinding gameplay, turbo speed, and a feature-rich debugger. Recent updates address VDP rendering parameters, improve GPU resource management, …

Xenia Git (2026/08/24) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes updates such as the ability to load content directly from packages, improved support for non-ANSI characters in launch arguments, a fix for base map selection with a separate mip page, and corrections to error codes and a GPU cvar typo. For more details, the release can be downloaded from the provided …

SharpEmu Git (2026/08/24) is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The latest update addresses a bug in the TLS-load patcher that was corrupting short jumps before FS:[0] reads, as noted in changelog item #838. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. SharpEmu Git (2026/08/24) has been compiled. This is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. SharpEmu Changelog:* …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/23) is an early emulator for PS4, designed for Windows and Linux. Developed in C++, it aims to replicate PS4 gaming experiences on PC platforms. This release represents a significant step in emulation, allowing users to play PS4 titles on their computers. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version while keeping the HTML tags intact: ShadPS4 Pre (2026/08/23) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/08/23) has been released as the official launcher for the ShadPS4 emulator, which is designed for Windows and Linux. The latest update includes several changes: new translations from Crowdin, an updated Linux building guide with additional dependencies, and a context menu option to compress game folders to Zar. Noteworthy commits include translations and improvements to the Qt GUI. Download the ShadPS4-QtLauncher to access the new features. Source: Here. ShadPS4-QtLauncher …

RPCS3 Git (2026/08/24) is the latest version of an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, designed for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing users to boot and play numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Updates include fixes for ISO timestamps, optimization for PS Move, and enhancements in GUI and OpenCV. The project continues to evolve thanks to contributions from the …

melonDS Git (2026/08/24) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator, noted for being part of a second wave of DS emulators. Key features include a nearly complete core (CPU, video, audio), a JIT recompiler for fast emulation, OpenGL rendering, joystick support, and savestates. It supports RTC, microphones, and multiple display modes, while work is ongoing for features like Wi-Fi connectivity, DSi emulation, and GBA slot add-ons. The recent changelog notes improvements …