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StarPSX v0.2.1 is a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently, it is a work in progress and not yet suitable for gaming. The latest update addresses a scheduler issue with newly added events and adjusts the SIO0 baud rate delay cycle to a standard value compatible with all games. For more details, you can download StarPSX v0.2.1 from the provided source. StarPSX version 0.2.1 has been released. …

PCSX2 v2.5.372 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. The emulator emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and memory. This version includes updates such as corrected addresses for counter event tests and fixes for leaderboard headers and selection focus. Users can enjoy enhanced features while playing PS2 games on their computers. …

XEMU v0.8.119 has been released, enhancing the open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox game console on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version focuses on improving features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. XEMU is an active fork of the XQEMU project, built on the widely used QEMU full system emulator. The latest changelog includes an update to glslang version 16.1.0. Users can download XEMU v0.8.119 and access …

StarPSX v0.2.0 is now available, featuring a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. The project is still in early development and currently not suitable for gaming. The latest update includes the addition of SIO0 support and digital pad functionality on Port 0. For more information and to download, visit the provided source link. StarPSX v0.2.0 is now available. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed …

PCSX2 v2.5.370 has been released, continuing as a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It uses MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to emulate the PS2 hardware, enabling gameplay on PCs with enhanced features. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements for flatpak to support gamescope socket, minor housekeeping in tools, an updated Redump database, and an upgraded controller database. The version also includes a …

GearSystem v3.8.6 is a versatile Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++, compatible with iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. This release emphasizes readable source code and high compatibility, featuring a precise Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM handling, automatic region detection, and SMS2 224 mode support. It includes sound emulation via SDL Audio, an internal ROM detection database, and an integrated disassembler. New updates in this version …

Gearcoleco v1.5.5, a cross-platform ColecoVision emulator, is now available. Written in C++, it supports Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Raspberry Pi, and RetroArch. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, TMS9918 emulation, SDL Audio sound emulation, save states, and compressed ROM support. It works on numerous platforms, including various gaming consoles and devices. The update introduces a VGM Recorder, OCM Mapper support, customizable shortcuts, a new macOS icon, and UTF-8 character …

Gearboy v3.7.5, a C++ Nintendo Game Boy emulator, emphasizes source code readability while offering excellent compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers (MBCs), and precise LCD controller emulation. The emulator mimics the original Game Boy’s LCD ghosting and provides sound emulation via SDL Audio. It supports Game Boy Color, includes a real-time disassembler, and offers save states and Game Genie/GameShark cheat support. …

CEMU Graphic Packs v964 has been released for the Cemu Nintendo Wii U emulator, which allows commercial games to run on PCs. This update includes various mods for “Epic Mickey 2,” courtesy of @abso1utezer0. New features comprise a 60FPS patch, a 1080p resolution patch, and a fake online connectivity status since the official servers are no longer available. While these modifications enhance visuals, they do not restore actual online functionality. …

GameEx v19.60 has been released as a graphical DirectX front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and command line emulators, also functioning effectively as a Home Theatre PC solution. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. Users can unlock the full potential of GameEx for just $17 (USD). Download it today to enhance your gaming and …

Simple Launcher v4.7.0 offers a user-friendly frontend for retro gaming, introducing several new features. It now groups multi-file MAME games into single UI entries and includes the RetroGameCoverDownloader for obtaining game cover art. An automatic linking system for Epic, Steam, and Windows Store games has been implemented, alongside an advanced search feature. New user onboarding is streamlined with a first-run guide. UI improvements include markdown rendering and dark mode options. …

PCSX2 v2.5.368 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, allowing users to play PS2 games on PCs. Recent updates include improvements in the Qt interface, adjustments to GS/DX12 functionalities, proper handling of dual source output, and various GameDB fixes. Additionally, the Git/CI tools have been updated. Users …

QEMU v10.2.0 RC2 has been released. It is an open source machine emulator and virtualizer that allows users to run operating systems and programs from one machine architecture (like ARM) on another (such as a PC) using dynamic translation for enhanced performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU offers near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host’s CPU, requiring the QEMU accelerator (KQEMU) for this function. This mode is compatible …

Playnite v10.46 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that integrates with platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include support for console emulation, game import from various services, multiple viewing options, and the ability to add custom games. The application offers automatic updates and a portable installation option, allowing users to run it without installation and synchronize databases via services like Dropbox or Google …

Retrom v0.7.46 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focused on emulation. Users can host their own cloud-based library, automatically scan their filesystem for games, and manage them across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). A web client allows library access from anywhere, and emulator profiles can be managed per client for easy sharing. The service enables launching games from various emulators through a single interface and …

PCSX2 v2.5.363 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. The emulator works by mimicking the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters and a virtual machine. Key updates include fixes for typos, optimizations for framebuffer handling, and improvements in UI functionality. Notably, there are adjustments to color blending conditions and resolution of crashes when changing settings. Additionally, achievements and performance overlays have been …

Wine v11.0 RC1 has been released, facilitating the running of x86 Microsoft Windows programs on Unix-like operating systems. Users can also compile Windows applications against Wine libraries for porting. Key updates include the Mono engine upgraded to version 10.4.0, locale data refreshed to Unicode CLDR 48, and the introduction of the TWAINDSM module for 64-bit scanner support. Additionally, numerous bug fixes have been implemented. For download, visit the specified source. …

PCSX2 v2.5.356 has been released, providing a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. This version enhances the emulation of the PS2’s hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine. Key updates in the changelog include the removal of patches for ESPN games, force syncing on the EE timer, and various updates to third-party libraries such as fast_float, fmt, and others. Notable dependency updates include …

PCSX2 v2.5.350 has been released, providing a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. It replicates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine that manages hardware states and memory, enabling users to play PS2 titles on their PCs. Recent updates in the changelog include improvements in building AppImage with ffmpeg and harfbuzz, as well as enhancements in cmake logging and dependency paths. Users can …

NxEmu Dev v0.4.0-236-63cc2f7 is released as an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. The update features a version number change to 0.5 and officially releases version 0.4. Key improvements include the ability to save controller configurations and select different controller types within the input configuration. Additionally, GameCube controller support, Left Joycon SVG, and Dual Joy Cons have been added. Some clean-up in input_config_player.html is also included, along with the …

3Beans, released on December 5, 2025, emulates the 3DS at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. Currently, it’s fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow, with numerous issues. The changelog includes optimizations like caching opcode lists for TEVs and adding support for GPU writes with partial RGBA masks. Potential future enhancements may introduce hardware acceleration or high-level features to improve …

3Beans (2025/12/04) is a low-level 3DS emulator that accurately runs the entire OS, allowing for home menu access and cartridge-based game play. Still in its early stages, it faces various issues and currently operates through full interpretation and software rendering, resulting in slower performance. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration and high-level features to enhance speed. Notable updates include the implementation of geometry shaders. Download the latest version at the …

Ample v0.283 has been released, featuring a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. This version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and later. Ample v0.283 has been launched. This version offers a more user-friendly front-end for utilizing MAME as an Apple II emulator. Compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above.…More

IV/Play v2.4.9 has been released as a new desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™, designed by John IV. This application serves as a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a specific set of keyboard-driven navigation and shortcuts. It is available as a combined x64/x86 app, compatible with Windows 7 and above, and includes Jump List support. IV/Play is designed to be independent from direct MAME settings, ensuring resilience against ongoing core changes …

clrmame v0.6 has been released, offering enhancements for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates include the addition of a dir2dat module and an option to select compression levels for 7z/zip formats. Users can now utilize configurations from TOML or INI files in the command line version. Several fixes have improved functionality, such as preventing overwriting of settings and addressing specific machine identification issues. The UI has also seen …