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Pureikyubu Git (2026/03/15) is an in-progress emulator for the Nintendo GameCube, aimed at researching its hardware features and reverse engineering game development technologies. The GameCube, a notable achievement of Nintendo and ArtX engineers, offers a compelling exploration opportunity. The latest changelog includes various updates like improved logs, adjustments to bootrom handling, and a flipper ASIC block diagram. Notable changes involve the removal of 8-bit hardware access and multiple updates to …

GearSystem Git, released on March 15, 2026, is an emulator for Sega Master System/Game Gear written in C++ and compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes readable source code and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 224 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, SDL Audio-based sound emulation, an integrated disassembler, and …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-17 has been released, enhancing the re-recording branch of Mupen64, which focuses on features for creating Tool-Assisted movies. This update improves overall performance and resolves a sorting bug in the Rombrowser through multithreaded ROM discovery. Notable changes include avoiding registry change notifications during empty batches and documentation updates for the ‘type’ parameter of ‘iohelper.filediag’. For more details, the release can be downloaded from the provided source. Mupen64-RR Lua …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/14) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed using C++. This emulator aims to enable users to play PS4 games on their PCs, showcasing advancements in emulation technology. Its release indicates progress in the gaming community’s efforts to bring console gaming experiences to different platforms. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/14) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed …

Play! Git (2026/03/14) has been compiled as an emulator for the PlayStation 2 on Windows, using C/C++. It features an instruction caching and recompilation scheme for enhanced performance. Recent changelog updates include moving GameConfig logic from PS2OS, merging a pull request from hardBSDk, fixing grammatical issues in the README.md, and providing clearer explanations on testing the latest builds. The x64 version and source are available for download. Play! Git (2026/03/14) …

Project64 Git (2026/03/14) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that employs a plug-in system for third-party developers. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games on their computers using ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Originally developed by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent changes include enhancements to RSP sync, implementation of new recompiler operations, and improvements to register state …

melonDS Git (March 14, 2026) is a free and open-source Nintendo DS emulator, part of a new wave of DS emulators. It boasts features like a nearly complete core with CPU, video, and audio support, a JIT recompiler for speedy emulation, and an OpenGL renderer for 3D upscaling. Additional functionalities include RTC, microphone support, joystick compatibility, and savestates. Various display modes and ongoing work on Wi-Fi for local multiplayer, DSi …

Flycast Git (2026/03/14) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from reicast. Recent updates include fetching translations and recreating libretro_core_options_intl.h, as well as the removal of the dcnet utility for dreampi. Additionally, a cheat named “ooga booga” has been added to disable net state checks. The emulator is available for download in x64 and Android versions, with the source also accessible. Flycast Git (2026/03/14) has been …

PCSX2 v2.7.182 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The update features various improvements, including a fix for Paddington Bear’s gameplay, updates to translations, and enhancements to frame timing and blending accuracy settings. Additionally, it introduces a “Prefer English Game List” option, checks for depth testing in GS/DX11, and reorganizes default configurations. Download PCSX2 v2.7.182 for access …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/12) 67ffd03 is an early PlayStation 4 emulator designed for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. This software aims to enable users to play PS4 games on different operating systems, showcasing ongoing advancements in emulation technology. The release reflects continued efforts by developers to enhance gaming accessibility and experience outside of the original console environment. Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags …

RPCS3 Git (2026/03/13) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play a variety of commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors is helping to increase game compatibility. The latest update includes a curl version upgrade to 8.19.0. The emulator can …

Flycast Git (2026/03/13) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from Reicast. The latest update includes a changelog entry noting the forced use of DCNet for titles like Power Smash and Pro Yakyuu Team de Asobou Net. You can download the emulator for x64 and Android versions, with source code available. Flycast Git (2026/03/13) has been compiled. Flycast serves as a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, …

Azahar 2125.0 RC1 has been released as an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, now compatible with various platforms, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. This version introduces a disk shader cache for improved performance, but JIT compilation is disabled on iOS and tvOS, affecting speed. Key features include reduced CPU usage, Vulkan renderer optimizations, and enhancements for online features. The emulator includes new settings for controller mapping, layout …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/12) is an early emulator for PlayStation 4, developed for Windows and Linux using C++. It aims to provide a platform for running PS4 games on these systems, enhancing accessibility for users. The emulator is still in its preliminary stages, indicating that further development and features are expected as it progresses. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/03/12) has been released. This is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed …

Mupen64-RR Lua version 1.3.0-13 has been released, focusing on enhancing Tool-Assisted movie creation. Key updates include fixing a major performance bug in TASInput, adding a “Stop All” action for better Lua script management, and separating the “Piano Roll” and “Seek” options into distinct categories. Additional improvements involve better contributing guidelines and an enhanced Lua documentation build script. This release aims to improve user experience and performance for re-recording developments in …

Obentou v0.1.1 has been released, offering a new open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports multiple cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard and gamepad, turbo mode, rewind, save states, load state on opening ROMs, and compatibility with .zip files. The latest update includes support for Emscripten and minimal builds for macOS (ARM) …

Red Viper v1.2.4 has been released, enhancing the Virtual Boy emulator for Nintendo 3DS, building on mrdanielps’s r3Ddragon and based on Reality Boy/Red Dragon. The update features a dynamic recompiler and busywait detection for optimized performance on the 3DS. Notable fixes include resolving a bug that caused the game to crash when toggling anaglyph mode, preventing the top screen from fading to black. Players can download the new version from …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. Its focus is on rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Improvements made in this version will also benefit the Windows platform, especially regarding Vulkan performance. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25). Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/25) has been released. …

StarPSX v0.5.1 is a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently, it is still a work in progress and not yet suitable for gaming. The latest update includes a movable keybinds window and ensures configuration files are saved in the appropriate operating system directory. For more details, you can download StarPSX v0.5.1 and access the source. StarPSX v0.5.1 has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation …

Deecy v0.6.0 has been released, featuring improvements to its experimental Dreamcast emulator written in Zig. Key updates include enhanced timing logic, optional frame limiter, and support for vibration packs and 240p titles. It also supports Zstd compressed hunks in CHD files and offers better compatibility with older CPUs. New rendering features include an experimental pipeline cache, nearest-neighbor scaling, and texture filtering options. The user interface now allows customizable shortcuts and …

Mupen64-RR Lua 1.3.0-12 has been released, enhancing the Mupen64 ReRecording project focused on Tool-Assisted movie creation. Key updates include action parameterization, allowing actions to be invoked with parameters, alongside a revamped command palette for improved visual clarity. Configuration options are now organized into separate tabs for better navigation. Additional features include support for axis inputs in button mappings, updates to the LuaDialog for minimizing options, and a new update checker …

clownmdemu v1.6.3 has been released, showcasing enhancements to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis emulator. Although still in early development, it now successfully boots Lemmings 2 and offers improved V-counter accuracy. New command-line options include fullscreen and explicit loading for cartridge and disc software. The menu bar visibility in fullscreen has been improved, allowing better user interaction, especially when paused or without loaded software. Gamepad support has been expanded, and the emulator …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/24) is an early emulator for PS4, designed for Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, it aims to replicate PS4 gaming experiences on non-console systems. The release marks a significant step for gamers seeking to play PS4 titles on their computers. As an early version, it may still have limitations and bugs but serves as a foundation for future enhancements and features. ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/24) has been …

mGBA Git (2026/01/24) is a new Game Boy Advance emulator designed for speed and accuracy, featuring extensive hardware support for Game Boy and Game Boy Color. It runs efficiently on low-end devices and includes both Qt and SDL ports. Key functionalities include local link cable support, save type detection, real-time clock, and support for motion sensors. Additional features include savestates, cheat code support, video recording, community translations, and debugging capabilities. …

Play! Git (2026/01/24) is an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) designed for Windows, developed in C/C++. It employs an instruction caching and recompilation technique to enhance CPU emulation performance. Recent updates include submodule adjustments and copyright revisions. The latest version can be downloaded in x64 format, with the source available online. Play! Git (2026/01/24) has been compiled. Play! aims to develop an emulator for the PlayStation 2 (PS2) console …