Tag Archives: Console

XEMU v0.8.97 has been released, an open-source emulator for the original Xbox, enabling play on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is an active fork of XQEMU, based on the well-maintained QEMU emulator. The latest update includes a dependency upgrade from astral-sh/setup-uv version 6.5.0 to 6.6.0. For further details, users can refer to the release notes and …

DeSmuME Git (2025/09/03) is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It features save states, adjustable screen sizes, and image quality filters. The emulator allows microphone usage on Windows and Linux, as well as direct video and audio recording, and includes a built-in movie recorder. The latest changelog clarifies the function of the scan_savestates() method, describing its process of concatenating a file extension to a …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/03) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability, speed, and maintainability while aiming for accuracy on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware/software rendering options, upscaling, texture filtering, and PGXP for enhanced graphics. The emulator supports various file formats and input methods, including digital and analog controllers, as well as lightgun simulations. Key functionalities include save states, game title scanning, automatic updates, and a memory …

RPCS3 Git (2025/09/03) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to improve game compatibility. The latest changelog includes updates to SDL (3.2.22) and FAudio (25.09). Download options include various cloud storage services. rpcs3 Git (2025/09/03) has been …

PCSX2 v2.5.150 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that oversees hardware states and system memory, enabling PS2 game play on PCs with added features. The changelog highlights a fix for the game Deadly Strike. For more details and the download, visit the source. PCSX2 v2.5.150 has been released. PCSX2 is a …

ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/02) is a developing emulator for the PlayStation 3 that can boot some simple commercial games. The latest update includes various fixes and improvements: OS adds stub cellHttpClient functions, fixes for cellFsWrite and the filesystem, numerous RSX fixes including a rewrite of the vertex fetching code, and SPU support for the PUTL MFC command. Users can download the emulator from several file-sharing platforms. ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/02) has been …

RPCS3 Git (2025/09/02) 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 renderers, capable of booting and playing many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing developments are enhancing game compatibility. Recent updates include fixes for saved frame visibility and improvements to the VFS panel. The latest version can be downloaded from multiple sources …

ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/01) is a developing emulator for PlayStation 3, now capable of booting some simple commercial games. Recent updates include the implementation of SPU thread restarts and enhancements to RSX with multiple texture units. The latest version can be downloaded from several sources, including 1cloudfile, gofile, koramaup, mirrored, ranoz, send, and usersdrive. ChonkyStation3 Git (2025/09/01) has been compiled. ChonkyStation3 is an evolving emulator for the PlayStation 3 system, capable …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/01) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include new translations from Crowdin, error handling improvements, and the implementation of message sending/receiving. Additional fixes involve semaphore wait status, logging toggles, and reorganizing QT plugins for Windows builds. These changes enhance functionality and user experience. Download options are available via multiple cloud platforms. ShadPS4 Pre (2025/09/01) has been released. This is an …

DuckStation Git (2025/08/31) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability and speed while ensuring compatibility even on low-end devices. The emulator includes a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), and enhancements such as upscaling and texture filtering. It supports a range of formats (bin/cue, PBP) and features “fast boot,” save state options, and automatic updates. New updates address multiple bugs, improve GameDatabase functionality, and enhance the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/31) is an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The latest update includes several improvements: a fix for custom border color fallback conditions, handling of offsets and format overrides in fetch shaders, resolution of compilation errors with certain math functions, and enforcement of order in keyboard string mapping to prevent duplicate combinations. The emulator can be downloaded from various sources. ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/31) has …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2025/08/31) is a compiler for the VisualBoyAdvance-M (VBA-M) emulator, which supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance on Windows, Linux, and Mac. This build includes updates such as new translations, adjustments to the gba_darken option, and enabling the default LCD filter for GBA/GB. The changelog highlights various code updates and the removal of unnecessary code. Users can download the latest Windows version from multiple sources, …

PPSSPP Git (2025/08/31) is a portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include support for OpenXR and enhancements to the VRManifest.xml for “Play for Dream.” Additionally, changes involve the removal of DirectX 9 SDK references, cleanup of obsolete translation strings, and fixes for various translation issues. The auto-translation of PromptScreen parameters has also been addressed. Users can download the latest version from …

bsnes (2025/08/30) has been released as an emulator for Super Famicom and SNES, focusing on accuracy, debugging, and clean code. The update includes enhancements such as using QScreen for desktop functions, removing Qt 4 support, and updating SameBoy integration to version 1.0.2. Additional fixes address MSVCRT limitations that affect cheat import on SDL Windows and resolve Solarium beta 4 regressions. The asset format has been updated, and non-car iOS icons …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/30) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include improvements in Vulkan rendering, shader recompiler functionalities, and better handling of bitwise instructions. Specific changes involve initializing Vulkan structures properly, enhancing float type usage for atomics, and supporting multiple attributes in vertex fetch shaders. The update also addresses optimizations in vector interpolation and pipeline cache management. Additionally, the Windows build instructions …

RPCS3 Git (2025/08/30) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed since 2011 in C++ for Windows and Linux. It supports rendering via DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling the booting and gameplay of numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are enhancing compatibility with more titles. The latest update includes Qt version 6.9.2. Download options are available via several file-sharing platforms. rpcs3 Git (2025/08/30) has been compiled. …

Project64 Git (2025/08/29) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows that utilizes a plug-in system for third-party development. It enables users to play Nintendo 64 games from ROM images, either sourced from cartridges or created as homebrew. Initially developed by Jabo and zilmar as a programming exercise, Project64 is now open source. Recent updates have included the ability to process elements for Zelda. The emulator is available for download …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/28) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator developed for Windows and Linux, utilizing C++. This emulator aims to enable users to run PS4 games on their PCs, providing a platform for gamers to experience PlayStation titles outside of the original console environment. As a pre-release version, it may still have limitations and bugs, but it marks a significant step in PS4 emulation development. The community is encouraged to …

DuckStation Git (2025/08/28) is a Sony PlayStation emulator focusing on playability, speed, and maintainability, designed for optimal performance on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), and support for upscaling, true color, and PGXP for improved graphics. Additional functionalities include save state support, multiple file format compatibility, automatic updates, and support for various controllers, including lightgun simulation. The latest changelog includes enhancements like …

ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/27) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. The recent update includes several changes: it replaces direct usage of wrgsbase and rdgsbase for better portability, tests the 6.9.2 update, and adds stubs for the libSceVrTracker libraries. Various download options are available, including links to 1cloudfile, gofile, and more. For further details, refer to the source. ShadPS4 Pre (2025/08/27) has been released. This …

BizHawk Git (2025/08/27) is a multi-system emulator developed in C# that caters to both casual gamers and enthusiasts. It features full-screen mode, joypad support, and comprehensive rerecording and debugging tools for various system cores. Supported systems include iconic platforms like the Apple II, Atari consoles, Commodore systems, Nintendo consoles (including 3DS, NES, and SNES), Sega consoles (like Genesis and Saturn), and others. Recent updates limit log flooding to Debug config …

RPCS3 Git (2025/08/26) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for Windows and Linux, developed since early 2011. It features support for modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions continue to enhance its compatibility with more titles. Recent updates include a fix for build failures related to mvk formulae. The emulator …

Xenia Manager v3.1.1 has been released to enhance the usability of the Xenia Emulator, allowing for easier gameplay and installation of game patches. The update features a user-friendly interface for adjusting settings and includes crucial library updates, notably Magick.NET to version 14.8.0, which addresses several exploits, as well as an update to SteamKit2 (version 3.3.1). This version aims to streamline the experience for users of the experimental Xbox 360 emulator. …

RPCS3 Git (2025/08/25) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL renderers, allowing it to boot and play many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples, with ongoing improvements from contributors. Recent updates include consistency adjustments to functions, enhancements to the virtual file system dialog for item selection, and improved patch management. The emulator continues …

DuckStation Git (2025/08/24) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator prioritizing speed, playability, and long-term maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while remaining performant on low-end devices. Key features include JIT recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for improved visuals, and “Fast boot” options. It supports multiple file formats, including bin/cue and PBP, and offers advanced input features, including support for various controllers and multitap connections. Automatic updates and memory card …