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Xenia Git (2026/04/05) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that is not yet capable of running games. Recent updates in the changelog include relaxed END detection for GPU EVENT_WRITE_ZPD and the introduction of batched sample accumulation for the same GPU event. The emulator remains a work in progress. Download it or find more details from the provided source. Xenia Git (2026/04/05) has been compiled. Xenia is an experimental emulator designed …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/05) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It currently supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, with no commercial games playable yet. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for crackling audio, a rewrite of the SDL backend for audio, bug fixes for logging utilities, and adjustments to the time handling by incorporating the UNIX epoch. The emulator is …

mGBA Git (2026/04/05) is a new, advanced emulator for Game Boy Advance games designed for speed and accuracy, outperforming many existing options. It supports Game Boy and Game Boy Color hardware and works well on low-end devices. Key features include local link cable support, various game-specific hardware compatibility, save type detection, and options like turbo/fast-forward and rewind. It offers multiple recording formats, remappable controls, and cheat code capabilities, along with …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/04) 5513922 is a newly released early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The update includes several changes: Vulkan now properly destroys presenter members and removes device images and descriptor pools on shutdown. Additionally, it allows LLE for libSceSystemGesture and fixes an edge case for touch states, along with various graphics system (GS) fixes. For further details or downloads, refer to the source provided. ShadPS4 …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on April 4, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator compatible with Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent update includes a new settings dialog featuring audio backend and camera settings, alongside miscellaneous fixes. The Qt GUI has also been updated with new translations, and Crowdin updates were incorporated. Download the latest version and access the source through the provided link. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/04) …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/05) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern renderers like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and playing of many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing development by contributors continues to enhance game compatibility. Recent updates include reordering game list columns and fixing PPU Debug compilation issues. The emulator is continually evolving …

PCSX2 v2.7.238 is a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2, allowing users to play PS2 games on PC. This version includes updates such as SDL3 to v3.4.4, removal of GLAD_GL_ARB_draw_buffers_blend requirement, and fixes for building with older ryml. Additionally, it features updates to Base Translation in Qt and changes to Discord RPC app ID and constants. Unused SDL modules have also been disabled. Users can download the latest version and …

GearSystem Git (2026/04/05) is a multi-platform Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator coded in C++. It emphasizes source code readability and offers high compatibility across iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. 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, and sound emulation using SDL Audio. The emulator supports compressed ROMs and includes …

Gearboy Git (2026/04/05) is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++, prioritizing source code readability while maintaining good compatibility. Key features include highly accurate CPU and memory timing, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, and accurate LCD controller emulation, including the original game’s ghosting effect. It also offers sound emulation, Game Boy Color support, an integrated disassembler, battery-backed RAM saving, save states, and support for compressed ROMs and cheats. …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/05) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability and performance, suitable for low-end devices. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware rendering support (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for precision, and support for various image formats (e.g., bin/cue, PBP). It offers fast boot, save state support, and extensive controller options, including lightgun and NeGcon support. Additional features include memory card editing, automatic updates, and integration with RetroAchievements. The …

Dolphin Git 2603-230 is the latest build of the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial games. This emulator supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce, offering additional features absent in the original consoles. The update includes several changelog entries such as fixes for the PageTableHostMappingTest, improvements to the NAND import progress dialog, and enhancements to Retroachievements with hidden leaderboard messages. The emulator continues to provide partial Wii support …

Ares Git (2026/04/05) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, and is a descendant of higan and bsnes, prioritizing accuracy and preservation. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy variants, Master System, Mega Drive, PC Engine, and more. The latest changelog includes a fix for the GBA wave RAM bank selection. Ares Git is available for download in x64 …

PCSX2 v2.7.234 has been released, continuing its role as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version enhances the emulation of PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for effective management of hardware states and system memory. Key updates include improvements in framebuffer copying for depth feedbacks across GS/GL and GS/DX11, code cleanup, and updates to Qt for better organization of game lists and video …

Ymir Git (2026/04/04) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator offering features such as loading games from various formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports two players with customizable keybindings, backup RAM management, and save states, as well as advanced functionalities like rewinding, turbo speed, and a debugger. Recent updates include fixes for VDP2 and VDP1 errors, enhancements in input reading and debug usability, and …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/04) is a free, open-source emulator for the PlayStation 3, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering technologies like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and run many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Continuous development enhances game compatibility. Recent updates include improvements to LLVM for better error handling, SPU debugging fixes, and optimizations for register management. The …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/04) is an emulator for Super Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest Windows development build is available for download, featuring updates such as the use of wxWidgets 3.2 in the macOS builder and the addition of Vulkan headers along with prebuilt MoltenVK. Users can access the download link for the x64 version and source code. VisualBoyAdvance-M Git …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/04/04) is an early emulator for PS4, designed for both Windows and Linux platforms. Developed in C++, it aims to enable users to play PS4 games on their computers. This initial release marks a significant step in emulation technology, allowing gamers to experience PlayStation 4 titles outside of the console environment. As an early version, it may still have limitations, but it provides a foundation for future updates …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/03) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux written in C++. The update includes a changelog featuring a resized dialog and renamed buttons, along with the restoration of an accidentally deleted entry point. For download and more information, visit the source link provided. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/03) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4, which is an …

Dolphin Git 2603-219 has been compiled, marking progress in the Dolphin Project, the first Gamecube emulator capable of running commercial titles. This emulator supports Gamecube, Wii, and Triforce games, featuring enhanced capabilities beyond the original consoles. Recent updates include adjustments to the Breakpoints widget, the removal of the GBA “Threads” setting to improve performance, and several enhancements to bloom graphics for games like De Blob and Sonic Colors. Additional updates …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/04) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and speed while ensuring compatibility on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and texture filtering. Support includes various image formats, direct loading of homebrew executables, and integration for digital controllers including lightgun and multitap support. Enhancements like save states, automatic updates, debugging tools, and RetroAchievements are also included. The …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/04) is a multi-system emulator written in C# designed for casual gamers, featuring full screen, joypad support, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools. It supports a wide range of systems, including Apple II, various arcade machines, Atari models, Commodore, Neo Geo, Nintendo consoles, Sega devices, and more. The latest update includes some added safeguards. For more details and to download, visit the provided source link. BizHawk Git (2026/04/04) …

The Ymir Git emulator for Sega Saturn, released on April 3, 2026, supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO). Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, customizable keybindings, and multiplayer support for two players. It offers save states, rewinding (up to one minute), turbo speed, and a debugger. Recent updates address fixes related to timers, interrupts, cache emulation, and build issues. Users can manage RAM …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/03) is a [Super] Game Boy [Color / Advance] emulator available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This latest development build includes updates such as the use of prebuilt static MoltenVK, a static MoltenVK build for macOS, Vulkan library detection, added Vulkan shader sources, and fixes for Vulkan drawing and Linux VK surface detection. Users can download the new version for Windows (x64) and access the source as well. …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/03) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The emulator can boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples, with ongoing development enhancing compatibility for more titles. Recent updates include a fix for the PS button’s input path check. For installation, users can download …

Snes9x Git (2026/04/03) is a portable, freeware emulator for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), allowing users to play SNES games on PCs. Developed over three years, Snes9x is coded in C++ with specialized CPU emulation cores for Linux and Windows. Recent updates include enhancements like shader preset saving, improvements in the Vulkan API integration, and optimizations for sound drivers. The emulator also addresses various validation warnings. It supports games, …