Tag Archives: Console

BizHawk Git (2026/04/03) is a multi-system emulator written in C# that offers features for casual gamers, including full screen and joypad support, along with advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports numerous systems, such as Apple II, Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and more, alongside various classic consoles like the NES, Game Boy, and PlayStation. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for Doom Lua parsing and variable initialization. For more details, …

Ymir Git (2026/04/02) introduces a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with several features, including support for various game file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. It offers automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and up to two-player support with customizable controls. Users can manage backups of RAM and DRAM cartridges, import/export saves, and use save states. Additional functionalities include rewinding gameplay, turbo speed, and a basic debugger. Recent changes include system timing adjustments …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/02) is a compiled version of the VisualBoyAdvance-M emulator, supporting Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This build includes fixes for Vulkan support, enhancements for Linux and macOS compatibility, and updates to translations. Notable changes involve alpha adjustments for VK and configuration options. Users can download the latest Windows version and access the source code. For further details, visit …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/02) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, primarily supporting a few homebrew programs in .vpk format. Currently, no commercial games can be played. Recent updates include added support for alternate keyboard controls, the implementation of an FX10 pack function for the C10 format, and a fix in the allocations dialog to ensure that disassembly opens correctly. A slight modification was also made …

PCSX2 v2.7.230 has been released, continuing its role as a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It effectively emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest changelog includes a fix ensuring barriers are inserted when textures are render targets or depth-stencils. For those interested, PCSX2 …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/02) is an early PS4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. It enables users to play PS4 games on their PCs, marking a significant step in console emulation technology. The project is in its early stages, with ongoing improvements expected as the development team works on enhancing compatibility and performance. This release caters to gamers looking to experience PS4 titles outside of the console environment, …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/04/02) is a developing fork of the PlayStation Emulator PCSX, aimed at modernizing its code standards. The project seeks to eliminate the plugin system in favor of a unified codebase for better management. It will be built using SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui to enhance portability and readability, while also focusing on improving debugging and rendering functionalities. Recent updates include a merge for a PS1 packer fix and adjustments to KD and …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/02) is a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator written in C++, designed for iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes code readability and high compatibility. Key features include a highly accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM for save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, and sound emulation through SDL Audio. The emulator also includes an integrated disassembler, compressed ROM support, and runs across …

Gearboy v3.8.2 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator developed in C++ that prioritizes source code readability while maintaining strong compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and instruction timing, support for multiple Memory Bank Controllers, and refined LCD emulation mimicking original Game Boy ghosting effects. It also includes sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, save state capabilities, and cheat support via Game Genie and GameShark. The update introduces …

Dolphin Git 2603-183 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, a Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce emulator capable of running commercial games. It offers features not available on the original consoles and includes partial Wii support, successfully playing most Gamecube titles. Recent updates include enhancements for the Game Boy Player, with improved texture caching and fixes to the Game Boy clock speeds. Notable changes involve several merge requests that enhance …

Ares Git (2026/04/02) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes and currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, and more. The recent changelog highlights improvements to N64 emulation with the addition of a detect mask for xioctl. Ares aims to provide an authentic gaming experience across various …

GB Enhanced+ v1.10 is an experimental GBA emulator and successor to the original GBE project, designed for high portability using C++ and SDL. This version includes enhancements such as support for the Wave Scanner, Wantame Card Scanner, unreleased Vaus Controller, and WorkBoy. It also supports sending Nectaris maps, file fragmentation for AM3 SmartMedia cards, and adds stereo support for the GBA core. Networking has been revamped, allowing easier disconnections, and …

Ymir Git (2026/04/01) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports various game formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and includes features like automatic BIOS detection, region switching, and customizable keybindings. It allows up to two players and supports save states, rewind functionality, and turbo speed. The latest update includes numerous fixes and enhancements, particularly for the VDP (Video Display Processor) and performance improvements. Additional features include an integrated memory manager …

Xenia Git (2026/04/01) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. Recent updates include the addition of heap offset to alignment guards, the implementation of AND+NOT folding into AND_NOT, and the introduction of alignment guards for PhysicalHeap allocations. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. Xenia Git (2026/04/01) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator for the Xbox 360. Currently, it …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/01) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes the implementation of BUFFER_ATOMIC_FCMPSWAP and the addition of posix functions sysconf() and sigalstack(). Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/01) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. ShadPS4 Changelog:* Added BUFFER_ATOMIC_FCMPSWAP (#4200) * posix: implemented sysconf() …

PCSX2 v2.7.229 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest update includes fixes for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories in the GameDB. For more details, you can download PCSX2 v2.7.229. PCSX2 v2.7.229 has been released. PCSX2 is …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/01) is an open-source emulator for Sony PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing for the booting and playing of many commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing the number of playable titles. Recent updates include fixes to the SPU Analyzer and the implementation of ENOTDIR in the sys_fs module. The latest version, rpcs3 …

mGBA Git (2026/04/01) is a new Game Boy Advance emulator designed for speed and accuracy, surpassing many existing options. It offers extensive features, including support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware, save type detection, local link cable connections, and real-time clock functionality. Users can enjoy turbo mode, rewinding, and have up to nine savestate slots, with support for different video recording formats. It also includes cheat code functionality, …

Flycast Git (2026/04/01) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from reicast. The latest changelog includes improvements like using thread-local flip state in rendering and a typo fix in the libretro GitLab CI (#2296). Downloads are available for x64 and Android versions, along with the source code. Flycast Git (2026/04/01) has been compiled. Flycast is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, based on …

Dolphin Git 2603-177 is a compiled version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce consoles, featuring additional abilities not found on the originals. This update includes enhancements for the Game Boy Player, such as improved texture cache accuracy, GBA settings for Android, and automatic hardware attachment. Key changelog items involve merging requests for new features, adding SAF support, …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/01) is a portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improvements in graphics, handling of triangles with culling disabled, and memory access functions. The chat menu was enhanced with a scrollable virtual keyboard, fixes for mouse focus issues, and a new send button. Additionally, Android functionality was refined to allow auto-rotation overrides for user rotation locks. The updates also …

AzaharPlus 2125.0-A has been released as an enhanced fork of the Azahar 3DS emulator. It supports 3DS files, ensuring compatibility with those that work on earlier Citra forks. Key features include the ability to download system files from official servers, eliminating the need for a physical 3DS, and improved compatibility with older CPUs (no SSE4.2 required) and Android 9. The version is identical to its corresponding Azahar version but adds …

Xenia Git (2026/03/31) has been compiled, marking an update for this experimental Xbox 360 emulator, although it currently does not run any games. Key changes include the use of ARM64 bitmask immediates for logical operations, optimizations related to floating-point operations, and various enhancements for performance in ARM architecture such as direct function calls and inlining for bit shifts. The update aims to improve DIV, MUL_HI, and vector load operations, along …

Vita3K Git (2026/03/31) is a newly compiled experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Presently, it can run some homebrew applications in .vpk format, but no commercial games are supported. The latest changelog notes a fix for deep stencil in the PowerVR renderer. For more information and to download, visit the provided source. Vita3K Git (2026/03/31) has been released. Vita3K is a test emulator for PlayStation Vita …

The VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/03/31) is the latest development build of the VBA-M emulator, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. Key updates include improved translation support, FAudio normalization to prevent clipping, and several bug fixes addressing color corruption and rendering issues in 16-bit mode. Notable fixes involve reliable D3D panel destruction, toggling LCD color modes, and enhancements to D3D9 and D3D12. The build also addresses UCRT64 build issues on MSYS2. Users …