Tag Archives: Console

PCSX2 v2.5.233 has been released. It is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling gameplay of PS2 titles on PCs. Key updates include setting a default button in message dialogs, optimizing image names for achievements, and various macOS improvements, such as updates to Qt versions and enhanced build size. Additional fixes include a game database correction …

Snes9x Git (2025/10/17) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that enables users to play a wide variety of games, including those exclusive to Japan. Developed over three years, it is programmed in C++ with CPU emulation cores for i386 Linux and Windows. The latest update addresses several validation warnings in the Vulkan API. Users can download the emulator from multiple mirrors. Snes9x Git (2025/10/17) …

RPCS3 Git (2025/10/17) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger designed for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Continuous contributions are enhancing its compatibility with more titles. The latest update introduces a feature for updating overlay messages by ID. The release can be downloaded from …

Flycast Git (2025/10/17) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from reicast. Recent updates include the addition of CRC for all working ROMs and fixes for the mushik2k BIOS. The HideCdromDrives check has been moved into the UI/game scanner, and improvements have been made to GDB, addressing a race condition during stepping and enhancing vCont handling. Download options are available for x64 versions across various platforms, …

PPSSPP Git (2025/10/17) is a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The latest updates include upgrading MoltenVK for macOS to 1.14 and iOS to 1.4.0, optimizing code generation for various IR vector operations, and fixing alpha drawing issues in the RGBA8888 format. Additional improvements consist of adding a 1px transparent border to images without shadows, correcting portrait mode spacers, and updating the main screen from “Credits” …

DuckStation Git (2025/10/17) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability while striving for accuracy. It supports low-end devices and works with various rendering options like D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, and Vulkan. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, upscaling, texture filtering, save state support, and compatibility with multiple file formats (including bin/cue, MAME CHD). It also offers automatic updates, memory card management, and supports various controllers. The latest …

Ares Git (2025/10/17) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes and currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (under development), Game Boy, and Neo Geo Pocket systems. Recent updates prevent excessive brightness when adjusting saturation. Ares aims to provide a comprehensive emulation experience for retro gaming enthusiasts. Users can download the …

nullDC v2.0.0-pre-358-g7e1e6c6 has been released as an update to the Sega Dreamcast emulator. This version features improvements and bug fixes to enhance gaming performance. It aims to provide a better experience for players with optimized compatibility for various Dreamcast titles. Users can expect improved graphical output and stability, making it easier to enjoy classic games on modern systems. Overall, this release is a significant step forward for nullDC, continuing its …

Dolphin Git 2509-188 is a compiled version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator supports GameCube, Wii, and Triforce games, featuring enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles. The latest changelog includes updates such as transferring options to the On-Screen Display (OSD) pane, customization enhancements, and code improvements using concepts. Both Windows and Android versions are available for download from various sources. Dolphin …

DuckStation Git (2025/10/16) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator focused on playability, speed, and long-term support. Designed for accurate performance on low-end devices, it avoids “hack” options, ensuring that the default settings can play most games. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), texture filtering, PGXP for enhanced graphics, save state support, and compatibility with various file formats. The update includes fixes for bugs, enhanced game database …

RPCS3 Git (2025/10/16) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, enabling the booting and playing of many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Continuous development is enhancing its compatibility with more titles. Recent updates include improvements to Qt keyboard shortcuts, explicit LLVM triple integration, and enhancements for SaveStates related to SPU thread locking. The emulator can …

Flycast Git (2025/10/16) is a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from reicast. The latest changelog includes a libretro build fix, a new configuration option to hide physical CD/DVD drives, and the removal of an image barrier at the end of the OIT pipeline. Users can download the x64 version from various links, including 1cloudfile and gofile, or access Flycast for Android via Google Play. Additional source …

PPSSPP Git (2025/10/16) has been released, featuring updates for the portable PSP emulator available on Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Recent changes include fixes for Windows 7 and D3D features, enhancements to UI shadow blending, and support for premultiplied alpha in UI images. Improvements were made to the IR interpreter for code generation and compatibility with SSE2. Additional updates involve translations and fixes for various typos and issues. Users can …

Ares Git (2025/10/16) is a multi-system emulator that focuses on accuracy and preservation, having started development on October 14, 2004. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes, emulating 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), and more. Recent changelog updates include improved handling of OAM accesses during rendering and audio frequency adjustments for the MyVision. The emulator supports various platforms like Game Boy, Neo Geo …

PCSX2 v2.5.229 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling the play of PS2 games on PCs with added features. Recent updates include improved clarity and safety for memory card shutdown warnings, corrections in the Windows dependencies build script, and an upgrade to Mac OS ffmpeg to version 8.0. You can download PCSX2 v2.5.229 …

XEMU v0.8.108 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox console, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. It is an active fork of the XQEMU project, built on the widely used QEMU full system emulator. The latest update includes the addition of XISO files to the loader menu. For more details, …

The b2 v20251015 release is a cross-platform emulator for the BBC Micro, allowing users to run classic games and develop software on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Key updates include initial support for symbols in the debugger, improved breakpoint functionality, and enhancements to memory views. The GUI has undergone changes, such as a new GUI Scale setting and better support for high-DPI displays. The release also features fixes for the 1770 …

RPCS3 Git (2025/10/15) is the latest version of an open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator that supports Windows and Linux platforms. Developed since 2011, it utilizes 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 continued contributions leading to increased compatibility. The changelog highlights an update to the cellAtracXDec component in ffmpeg 7. Downloads are …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/10/15) has been compiled, offering a Super Game Boy and Game Boy Color/Advance emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest development build is available for download, featuring a changelog that includes adjustments like checking for ENABLE_SDL3 and reverting previous changes related to saving the current Claude state and generating V-Blank interrupts for all hardware types. Users can download the x64 version from various sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, …

Flycast Git (2025/10/15) has been compiled as a multi-platform emulator for Sega Dreamcast, Naomi, and Atomiswave, derived from Reicast. The latest changelog highlights a fix for GDB server networking. It can be downloaded in various formats, including x64 versions from multiple file-sharing sites. Additionally, Flycast is available for Android on Google Play. For further details, refer to the source link. Flycast Git (2025/10/15) has been compiled. Flycast is a cross-platform …

Panda3DS Git was released on October 15, 2025. This HLE, red-panda-themed Nintendo 3DS emulator, developed in C++, began as a curiosity-driven project and has progressed to a point where it can play games. The latest update includes a changelog item that introduces a license header to the host_memory.cpp file. Users can download the emulator from various hosting sites, including 1cloudfile, gofile, and others. Panda3DS Git (2025/10/15) has been released. Panda3DS …

Ares Git (2025/10/15) is a multi-system emulator that emphasizes accuracy and preservation, having begun development on October 14, 2004. It is a descendant of higan and bsnes. Ares currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (under development), Game Boy, Master System, Mega Drive, and more. The latest changelog notes a resizing of the board vector for a minimum of two entries. Ares Git can be downloaded …

The BizHawk Git (2025/10/15) is a multi-system emulator developed in C#. It offers user-friendly features like full-screen and joypad support, as well as advanced rerecording and debugging tools. BizHawk supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various Atari consoles, Commodore Amiga, Nintendo Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Sony PlayStation, and many others, with more systems expected to be added. Recent changes in the Git release include simplifications in file …

DuckStation Git (2025/10/15) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM), emphasizing playability and speed while targeting low-end devices. It aims for accuracy with a default configuration that supports most games. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, save state support, and support for various file formats. The emulator also offers direct booting of homebrew, multi-controller support, and integration for debugging and achievements. …

Xenia Git (2025/10/15) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not run games. The latest changelog includes several updates: missing returns and functions have been added to the XAM/CONTENT module, resolution scaling support is now available for the Vulkan backend, and the XamGetDashBackstackData function has been implemented in the XAM/INFO module. Users can download the latest version of Xenia Git from the provided source. Xenia Git (2025/10/15) has …