Tag Archives: Console

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/19) has been compiled as a fast and portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include merging a pull request for Linux work, implementing a workaround for RetroAchievement images on Linux, and removing stray ampersands from strings. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. PPSSPP Git (2026/06/19) has been compiled. PPSSPP is an efficient and versatile PSP emulator …

Ymir Git, released on June 18, 2026, is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports loading games from various file formats, including BIN+CUE and ISO. Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, up to two-player support, customizable keybindings, RAM cartridge management, save states, rewinding, and turbo speed. It also offers a basic debugger. The recent update (changelog) includes fixes for horizontal scroll increments and handling of the “Play Disc” …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/17) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates in the changelog include modifications such as putting system library use behind a flag, setting the window icon to match the game icon, fixing camera parameters and SDK checks, enhancing error logging, and addressing compiler warnings. The emulator aims to improve functionality and user experience. For more details, you can download ShadPS4 Pre …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/18) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows and Linux. In development since 2011, it supports modern DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers. The emulator can boot and play a significant number of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing contributions making more titles playable. Recent updates include improvements to GUI settings and bug fixes for tar and arm64. Download …

Dolphin Git 2603-419 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering features not available on the original consoles. The emulator has partial Wii support and can play most Gamecube games. Recent updates include changes to NetPlayClient for checking invalid pad indices. Download options are available for both x64 and Android versions. Dolphin Git 2603-419 …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/18) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It features full-screen capability, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include console and handheld devices like the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, and many others. Recent updates include fixes for input roll settings and adjustments to default window scaling for Libretro cores. For more details, you can download the latest version. …

Azahar 2126.0 Alpha 2, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released with several updates. The desktop version fixes language detection issues and enhances UI translations for most languages. On Android, the Vulkan renderer is now enforced on devices using ANGLE, addressing visual defects. Various improvements include handling older homebrew software and refining secondary screen functionality. Technical updates involve renaming a CMake option and fixing compilation errors. The …

3Beans, released on June 18, 2026, is an emulator for the 3DS that runs the OS as if on real hardware. It successfully boots the home menu and plays cartridge games, but is still early in development and has several issues. Currently, it operates fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower performance. Future updates may focus on integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements for improved speed. The latest changelog includes …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/18) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. It focuses on rapid development and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. The latest update includes the activation of in-process launches for Linux (commit b5275a6). Users can download Xenia Edge from the provided source. Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/18) has been released. Xenia Edge …

Ymir Git (2026/06/17) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports loading games from various file formats, including BIN+CUE and ISO. Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, multi-player support, customizable keybindings, and memory management for saves. It offers advanced functions like save states, rewind capability, turbo speed, and frame stepping, alongside a developing debugger. The latest update includes several fixes related to VDP1, improving event flushing, clipping coordinates, …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/16) has been released, marking an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The latest updates include security fixes to the system software, improvements to log levels, and enhancements to the NP manager and its settings. For more information and downloads, visit the official source. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/16) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. ShadPS4 …

Snes9x Git (2026/06/17) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that allows users to play games on PC or Workstation, including titles exclusive to Japan. Developed over three years in C++, it features three assembler CPU emulation cores for i386 Linux and Windows. Recent updates include a fix for a crash when opening ROMs a second time and improvements for file handling on Windows. Users …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/17) is a compiled version of an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers and can boot many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to improve game compatibility. Recent updates include fixes to syscalls, enhancements for SPU LLVM, SSE2 compatibility, and the addition of an SSE4.1 method. Users can download the latest …

MesenCE Git (2026/06/17) has been released as a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting various consoles like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and others. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to maintain and enhance the emulator. The latest update includes a change to the debugger, enforcing a maximum label length of 64kb. For further details, users can download the new version and check the source …

PPSSPP Git (2026/06/17) has been compiled as a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, using C++. Key updates include upgrades to the Alpine CI build, Android build fixes, and the removal of the “Hardware tessellation” feature. Recent merges include completion of the SDL3 port for Mac, various build fixes, and the elimination of SDL2 references. Additional improvements involve bug fixes driven by AI, updates to …

BizHawk Git (2026/06/17) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#, offering features for casual gamers such as full-screen mode and joypad support, alongside comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo handhelds, Sega consoles, and many more. The latest update includes a specific fix (issue #4771) to improve functionality. This versatile emulator continues to expand …

Azahar Git (2026/06/17), an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has released its latest update. The changelog includes core memory optimizations, integration of upstream Qt Base translations, and several enhancements for Android, like enforcing Vulkan usage and logging OpenGL renderer strings. It also features ktlint integration for Kotlin code, ensuring clean imports and formatting corrections. Additional improvements include updating license headers and modifying hotkey types. Users can download the update …

Simple-Boy v1.0.0 is a high-performance Game Boy (DMG-01) emulator developed in C++17. It features cycle-accurate CPU emulation, a comprehensive debugger, and optimized audio/graphics using SFML and ImGui. Key aspects include accurate CPU timing, precise PPU graphics rendering, and a multi-channel APU for sound. The emulator supports various memory mappers and automatic game save functionality. For Windows users, installation involves downloading a ZIP file and running the emulator through command prompts. …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/06/17) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, focusing on faster updates and enhancements to the Vulkan backend and Linux support, while still maintaining compatibility with Windows. Key updates include resolving title IDs for non-STFS games, utilizing alternative IDs from x360db for better compatibility matching, and including a games.json file from xenia-manager/x360db. This iteration aims to improve user experience across platforms. Download: Xenia …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/16) is an early emulator for PlayStation 4, designed for Windows and Linux platforms. It is developed in C++ and aims to allow users to run PS4 games on their computers. This release marks a significant step in emulator development, making PS4 gaming more accessible to a wider audience. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/06/16) has been launched. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. …

RPCS3 Git (2026/06/16) is an open-source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing users to run many commercial games and SDK samples effectively. Recent updates include optimizations using std::string_view in various components, improvements in.Qt for managing media playback, and enhancements to the OpenGL renderer. Ongoing contributions continue to expand the …

PCSX2 v2.7.419 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware via MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, allowing users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added features. The latest changelog includes updates like the Base Translation update for Qt, a refreshed controller database, and new options for GPU debug info. Additionally, the default ROV setting has been changed to …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/06/16) is a new fork of the PCSX PlayStation emulator, focusing on modernization of the codebase. The project aims to eliminate the plugin system in favor of a unified codebase utilizing SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui for enhanced portability and readability. Key improvements include enhancing debugging and rendering experiences. Recent updates in the changelog feature enhancements to the CD-ROM viewer, fixes for test stalling, and upgrades to Visual Studio Code and Node.js …

MesenCE Git (2026/06/16) is a multi-system emulator supporting NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan, available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance and maintain the emulator. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements to the memory search in the debugger, updates to NES mappers for better hardware implementation, loading controller lists at launch on macOS, and adjustments …

DuckStation Git (2026/06/16) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator focusing on accuracy, performance, and long-term maintainability, suitable for low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and advanced geometry precision. Key functionalities include save state support, direct loading of various file formats, controller compatibility, and automatic updates. The emulator also supports unique features like “Fast boot,” memory card management, RetroAchievements, and integrated debugging. Recent …