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DuckStation Git (2025/09/30) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance, even on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without relying on “hack” options. Key features include a CPU recompiler (JIT), various rendering methods (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for improved geometry, and “Fast boot” for quick startup. It supports multiple image formats, homebrew executables, and digital/analog controllers, including lightgun and multitap support. The emulator allows for …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/28) is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while performing well on low-end devices, with minimal configuration needed for compatibility. Key features include CPU Recompiler/JIT support, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and save state functionality. It supports various file formats, homebrew executables, and controller configurations, including lightgun and multitap support. Recent updates focus on translations, …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/27) is a Sony PlayStation emulator designed for playability, speed, and maintainability, aiming for high accuracy on low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and support for various file formats (bin/cue, MAME CHD, PBP). It offers functionalities like save states, direct homebrew execution, game scanning, memory management, and input support for controllers. The latest update includes enhancements to the …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/24) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator aimed at maximizing playability and performance, particularly on low-end devices. It offers a range of features, including CPU recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and post-processing shaders. The emulator supports numerous file formats, direct homebrew execution, and features like save states, memory card management, and multitap controller support. New updates include enhancements for the Qt UI, automatic …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/21) is a Sony PlayStation emulator aimed at maximizing playability, speed, and compatibility on low-end devices. It features a CPU recompiler/JIT, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and support for various game formats. Key functionalities include save state support, “fast boot,” automatic updates, and integrated debugging. It handles multiple controller types, including light gun support, and offers automatic memory card switching and cheat loading. Recent updates …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/20) is a PlayStation emulator focused on accuracy, performance, and maintainability, suitable for low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware/software rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for enhanced visuals, and save state support. It accommodates various image formats and allows direct booting of homebrew applications. Additional highlights are automatic updates, memory card switching, cheat loading, and support for multiple controllers, including NeGcon and lightgun …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/18) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability and performance, particularly for low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing features like CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, and save state support. The emulator supports multiple file formats, including bin/cue and PBP, and offers functionality such as automatic updates, memory card management, and integrated debugging. Recent updates include improved language detection and a …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/17) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation™, prioritizing playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. It aims for accuracy while ensuring performance on low-end devices. Key features include a CPU Recompiler/JIT for various architectures, hardware and software rendering options, upscaling, PGXP enhancements, and support for various file formats, including bin/cue and PBP. The emulator includes save state support, direct homebrew executable loading, customizable controller input, and automatic updates. Recent …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/10) is a PlayStation emulator emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability while ensuring compatibility with low-end devices. Key features include a CPU Recompiler/JIT for multiple architectures, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and save state support. It supports numerous file formats and allows direct booting of homebrew executables. Additional features include analog and digital controller support, cheat loading, memory card editing, and integrated debugging. Recent updates …

DuckStation Git (2025/09/08) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, emphasizing playability, speed, and maintainability, particularly for low-end devices. It focuses on accuracy while providing essential features like CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL), upscaling, save state support, and compatibility with various file formats. Enhancements include PGXP for better precision, a “fast boot” option, and support for digital/analog controllers and light guns. Recent updates improved input handling, notifications for …

Years of work ended not with a release but with silence because of harassment, licensing wars, and community entitlement. Update 1: The First and Last Update of This Post! So apparently I got Rick Rollbacked, emulation-style. A buddy tells me, “Hey, DuckStation has a secret rollback netplay build, go ask for it in the dev’s Discord.” Like a gullible idiot, I did. What I walked into was less “beta download” …