pfeMame v3.5.3 has been released as a front end for the Multiple Arcade Game Emulator (MAME), developed in Python by Gareth Finch since 2014. It is cross-platform, tested on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows XP, and features a graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets that supports joystick/gamepad control. Key features include customizable game type/category filters and a user-friendly interface for dedicated MAME setups. The latest version is available for download, …
Read More »Retrom Version 0.8.3
Retrom v0.8.3 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focused on emulation. Users can host their own cloud library, scan for games, and manage installations across multiple platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux) via a web client. Features include managing emulator profiles, launching games through a single interface, and automatic downloading of game metadata and artworks. The update also introduces a new Docker environment variable to improve functionality and …
Read More »XEMU Version 0.8.136
XEMU v0.8.136 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project focuses on enhancing features, performance, stability, and user experience, being an active fork of the XQEMU and based on the popular QEMU emulator. Notable changelog updates include improvements in the Windows toolchain, Ubuntu cross-building, optimizations for x86-64-v3, and UI adjustments for pixel density and display scaling. Issues …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.394
PCSX2 v2.7.394 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates the PS2’s hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for hardware states and system memory, enabling the playability of PS2 games on PCs. The latest update includes a fix for properly ignoring SIGPIPE on macOS. For more details and to download the software, visit the official source. PCSX2 v2.7.394 has been released. …
Read More »MesenCE Git Update (June 7, 2026)
MesenCE Git (2026/06/07) is a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more. It is a community-managed fork of Mesen2, aimed at maintaining and expanding its capabilities. Recent updates include improvements to GBA DMA, enhanced SNES SGB packet emulation, and corrections to screen size loading for PAL games on NES. Additionally, a debugger issue causing crashes when loading save states has been …
Read More »ThreeBeans (June 7, 2026)
3Beans (2026/06/07) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the entire operating system and play cartridge games. While it can boot the home menu, the project is still in its early stages and has several issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, which affects performance. Future plans may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements to improve speed. Recent updates include the implementation of a …
Read More »no$psx version 2.3
The no$psx v2.3 emulator, developed by Martin Korth, has been released with numerous updates. Key enhancements include pixel-accurate rendering, improved CD-ROM support for various file formats, and faster decompression methods. The update addresses numerous bug fixes, including issues with command line snapshot loading and non-existent window crashes. Compatibility with libcrypt keys has been added, along with better handling of input formats and improvements in graphical user interface controls. Additional features …
Read More »Abundant Version 0.288
Ample v0.288 has been released, featuring a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. It requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later. Ample v0.288 has been released. It offers a more user-friendly interface for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above …More
Read More »Supermodel 3 – PonMi (June 6, 2026)
Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on PCs. This fork enhances the original emulator, improving compatibility and performance for a better gaming experience. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/06/06) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on your PC. …More
Read More »Ymir Repository Update (June 6, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/06/06) is a feature-rich, work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. It supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, etc.) and includes automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. Features like two-player support, customizable keybindings, RAM backup, integrated memory management, save states, and rewinding capabilities enhance user experience. The update also introduces a work-in-progress debugger. The changelog details improvements in build processes, dependency management, and documentation updates. Notable fixes …
Read More »Ymir Release (June 5, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/06/05) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with various features, including support for BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It accommodates two players with customizable keybindings, offers backup RAM management, and provides save states with a rewind function. The emulator’s changelog notes optimizations to the SH2 processor, fixes for cycle counts, and the addition of a Message History window. Enhanced debugging capabilities …
Read More »MesenCE Version 2.2.1
MesenCE v2.2.1 is a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance the emulator’s capabilities. Key updates include debugger fixes, new Game Boy link cable support, and improved RTC functionality for GBA. For NES, enhancements include better mapper support and accuracy improvements. SNES users benefit from an SPC dumper tool, improved audio, and rumble …
Read More »Gecko (June 5, 2026)
Gecko (2026/06/05) is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger written in Rust, focused on homebrew development and reverse engineering. Key features include PowerPC and DSP Just-In-Time compilers, a wgpu-based renderer, modular audio backends, and a Lua scripting system for runtime introspection. It supports various file formats, including ISO and RVZ, and includes a multitool for IPL manipulation and DVD filesystem extraction. The latest changelog highlights several bug fixes and enhancements, …
Read More »Yaba Sanshiro Version 1.20.11
Yaba Sanshiro v1.20.11 has been released, featuring uoYabause, an unofficial port of the Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project primarily targets the Android version of Yabause and implements OpenGL ES 3.x for enhanced graphics performance. Yaba Sanshiro v1.20.11 has been released. uoYabause is an unofficial adaptation of the Yabause SEGA Saturn Emulator. This project primarily targets the Android version of Yabause, utilizing OpenGL ES 3.x.…More
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SuperSnes9x v1.63.21 has been released, offering a portable Super Nintendo emulator based on Snes9x. Key features include Kaillera support, RetroAchievements, enhanced cheat tools, and multi-controller functionality. Recent updates add full Game Boy Color support with improved rendering and palette handling in the SGB core, along with new PPU debugger viewers. It fixes issues related to audio playback and enhances the input configuration options. Controller images for USA and Euro-Japanese versions …
Read More »Deecy Version 0.6.2
Deecy v0.6.2, an experimental Dreamcast emulator written in Zig, has been released. Key features include a rewind function that allows users to revert to previous game states, configurable through the new General settings tab. Users can also set their preferred shortcuts for rewind actions. The update introduces a controller-navigable game launcher, enabling game starts via the DC controller, with the option to open at startup. Additionally, it offers microphone support …
Read More »Ymir Git (June 4, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/06/04), a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, offers features such as loading from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports up to two players with customizable keybindings, backup RAM management, and save states. Additional functionalities include rewinding gameplay, turbo speed, frame stepping, and an under-development debugger. Recent updates improved unit tests for the SH2 architecture and enhanced app features by replacing certain font …
Read More »XEMU Git Update (June 4, 2026)
XEMU Git (2026/06/04) has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation and is actively maintained as a fork of the XQEMU project, which is based on the QEMU emulator. Key updates include upgrades to various Docker actions, improvements to hardware and UI aspects, and updates …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.393
PCSX2 v2.7.393 has been released, offering a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. It replicates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and system memory. The latest update includes updates to Qt base translation, expanded framebuffer copy fallbacks, and default enabling of render-to-vertex (ROV) in the file system UI. For those interested, the download is available now. PCSX2 …
Read More »MesenCE Version 2.2.0
MesenCE v2.2.0, a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, has been released, supporting various consoles like NES, SNES, and Game Boy. This community-managed fork, evolving from Mesen2, features around 150 updates. Key highlights include fixes in the debugger, improved Game Boy Link cable support, enhanced accuracy for NES and SNES systems, and added tools like an SPC dumper and Turbo File Twin support. Improvements in memory viewer performance and …
Read More »Three Beans (June 4, 2026)
3Beans (2026/06/04) is a new emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to replicate the console’s OS and enabling the use of the home menu and cartridge games. Currently in its early stages, it faces performance issues due to being fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slower operation. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level components to improve speed. The latest changelog addresses a fix for …
Read More »Ymir Version Control Update (June 3, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/06/03), a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator, offers features like loading games from multiple file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic IPL ROM detection, and region switching. It supports two-player gameplay and customizable keybindings, along with backup RAM and integrated memory management. Key features include save states, one-minute rewinding at 60 fps, turbo speed, and frame stepping. The update includes various bug fixes and improvements in the SH2 emulation, as …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.391
PCSX2 v2.7.391, a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, has been released. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and system memory, allowing PC users to play PS2 games effectively. The update includes various improvements such as updating SDL3 to v3.4.10, fixing PS selector bits format in debug strings, enhancing unordered access flag handling, and addressing feedback transition issues on Windows …
Read More »NxEmu Developer Version 0.6.0-461-bf2aa44
NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-461-bf2aa44 has been released by N3xoX1, featuring an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch. Key updates in the changelog include improved shutdown for controller configuration and an updated SciterUI. The release version is 0.6. You can download it from the specified source. NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-461-bf2aa44 has been released. NxEmu is a cutting-edge open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch developed by N3xoX1. NxEmu Changelog: * * Version 0.6 …
Read More »MesenCE Git Update (June 3, 2026)
MesenCE Git (2026/06/03) is a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting various platforms including NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more. It is a community-managed fork based on Mesen2, aimed at maintaining and expanding the emulator. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements to CHR RAM support, fixes for sprite modes, and enhancements in the tilemap viewer and Turbo File Twin mode accuracy. The release also addresses various …
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