XEMU v0.8.114 is an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This release continues to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. It is an active fork of the XQEMU project, building on the well-maintained QEMU full system emulator. The latest update includes a fix to prevent GL assertions on END without BEGIN. Users can download XEMU v0.8.114 from the …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.5.295
PCSX2 v2.5.295, a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, has been released. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters and Recompilers, allowing gameplay on PCs with enhanced features. Key updates in this version include improvements in the user interface, debugging documentation removal, and optimizations in various graphics and hardware components to enhance performance and stability. Notable changes involve preventing issues with fullscreen toggling during virtual machine locks and refining …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.5.290
PCSX2 v2.5.290 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest update includes changes like the removal of debugger documentation and the addition of VectorIntrin.h to the precompiled header. Overall, PCSX2 enhances the gaming experience with various …
Read More »RetroArch Version 1.22.0
RetroArch v1.22.0, a multi-system emulator for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, and *BSD, is a unique platform known for its core-agnostic design. Unlike traditional emulators, it interfaces with libretro, a generic emulator core API, allowing it to work with various systems like SNES, NES, GBA, and more. Additionally, libretro supports non-emulation applications, such as a port of Cave Story. RetroArch promotes modularity and offers both a command-line interface for headless …
Read More »MS-DOS Emulator for Win32-x64 (November 12, 2025)
The MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 was released on November 12, 2025. This emulator allows users to run 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within a Win32-x64 command prompt environment, facilitating the use of legacy DOS applications on modern systems. MS-DOS Player for Win32-x64 (2025/11/12) has been released. MS-DOS Player is an emulator that allows MS-DOS applications to run in the Win32-x64 command prompt environment. It supports executing 16-bit MS-DOS compatible commands within …
Read More »nullDC version 2.0.0-pre-388-g95a924b
nullDC v2.0.0-pre-388-g95a924b has been released, serving as an emulator for the Sega Dreamcast. This version includes enhancements and updates aimed at improving gameplay performance and compatibility with various titles. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience, with bug fixes and features that expand the emulator’s functionality. nullDC remains a popular choice among retro gaming enthusiasts looking to relive classic Dreamcast games on modern hardware. nullDC v2.0.0-pre-388-g95a924b has been released. nullDC …
Read More »Supermodel Git c995ce5 (Alternative Title)
Supermodel Git c995ce5 has been released, emulating Sega’s Model 3 arcade platform for a 3D gaming experience from 1996-1999. It utilizes OpenGL and SDL2, compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, and supports low-latency network play. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. Updates in this version include a build release target in the GitHub workflow to compile the version string into the application binary, which now …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.5.288
PCSX2 v2.5.288 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling PS2 games to be played on PCs with added features. Key updates in the changelog include a base translation update for Qt, fixes for a use-after-free issue in GameSummaryWidget, resolution of a game list deadlock when …
Read More »vdmgr version 0.2.7
vdmgr v0.2.7 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a multi-system emulator. It supports various platforms, including NES, NeoGeo Pocket, Sega SG-1000/Mark III, MCS BASIC-52, TD 4, GMC-4, Z80 computers, and MSX. This update aims to improve user experience and compatibility across these systems, making it a versatile option for retro gaming enthusiasts. vdmgr v0.2.7 has been launched. vdmgr serves as a multi-system emulator capable of emulating the NES, NeoGeo …
Read More »DSP Emulator Version 0.24 Work in Progress 3
DSP Emulator v0.24WIP3 has been released, enhancing emulation for ZX Spectrum models, Amstrad CPC 464, NES, and Game Boy. Key updates include various visual changes, improved ROM/sample data handling, automatic tape loading for all computers, and a new game selection feature. The controls engine has unified input handling, while the sound engine received notable fixes and simplifications. Specific enhancements for each system, like automatic tape loading and bug fixes for …
Read More »MAME version 0.282 for Slackware
MAME v0.282 has been released for Slackware, providing packages for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Slackware Linux. MAME, or Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, allows users to play classic arcade games on modern systems. The release includes various tools alongside the emulator. MAME v0.282 for Slackware has been released. These packages include MAME (and associated tools) for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Slackware Linux. MAME is short for Multiple …
Read More »SkyEmu Git Update (November 12, 2025)
SkyEmu Git (2025/11/12) has been released as a low-level emulator for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Game Boy Advance, emphasizing user experience through a balance of accuracy, performance, and features. Key features include accurate Game Boy Advance emulation, experimental Nintendo DS support, cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web), game controller support, configurable keybinds, and multiple save slots with screenshots. Additional functionalities include fast-forward and rewind options, Real Time Clock emulation, and …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.5.286
PCSX2 v2.5.286 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows PC users to play PS2 games. This version includes updates such as improved translations, removal of unnecessary CRC hacks, and fixes for various IRem games. Additional features have been integrated to optimize channel offset handling and upscale maintenance in native scaling. Documentation and linter updates for the gamedb are also included, as well as adjustments …
Read More »Citron Version 0.11.0
Citron v0.11.0 is a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, now released with notable enhancements. It introduces native ARM64 support for Windows, bettering performance on ARM devices. Key updates include Snapdragon 8 Elite GPU optimization, a streamlined per-game cheat management interface, and improved compatibility with firmware versions 20.0.0-21.0.0. User interface upgrades include theme system overhauls, modern game list toolbars, and enhanced multiplayer functionality. Performance improvements encompass metadata caching and reduced latency in …
Read More »SkyEmu Git – November 11, 2025
SkyEmu Git (2025/11/11) has released an emulator for GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Game Boy Advance, aimed at balancing accuracy, performance, and usability. Key features include high accuracy, experimental Nintendo DS support, cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web), customizable game controller support, four save slots with screenshot previews, fast forward/rewind capabilities, and real-time clock emulation. Users can also load official BIOS dumps and choose between dark and light themes. Recent changes …
Read More »RetroBat Version 7.5.1
RetroBat v7.5.1 has been released, featuring a suite of Batch and Powershell scripts for configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows. This user-friendly frontend gathers your ROMs and runs compatible emulators like RetroArch. RetroBat installs necessary software for an optimal retro gaming experience and operates in Portable Mode. Key features include a highly customizable interface with numerous themes, media scraping for game collections, support for 150+ systems, themed collections, and a …
Read More »PCSX2 version 2.5.282
PCSX2 v2.5.282 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. Designed to replicate the PS2 hardware, it employs MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory, enabling users to enjoy PS2 games on PC with added features. Notable updates in the changelog include automatic timezone detection for RTC, updates to the controller database, and adjustments in the CI dependencies group. Download …
Read More »Supermodel Git b6716e1: A Stylish Icon
Supermodel Git b6716e1 has been released, enabling users to emulate Sega’s Model 3 arcade platform, replicating 3D arcade gaming from 1996 to 1999. It utilizes OpenGL and SDL2 and is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, offering low-latency network play. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. Notable updates include improved microtexture blending, contributed by @gm-matthew in a recent changelog. For more details or to download, …
Read More »Supermode Sinden version 0.3a-b6716e1
Supermode Sinden v0.3a-b6716e1 has been released, featuring native Sinden light gun support as a fork of model3emu-code. It utilizes ManyMouse for dual-player gun functionality on Linux and MacOSX, while Windows two-player mouse input remains unchanged through the official release’s Raw Input system. A Windows package is available for Sinden border support. Download links and source code are provided for users. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-b6716e1 has been released. This version is a …
Read More »XEMU Version 0.8.113
XEMU v0.8.113 has been released, enhancing the open-source cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The focus is on improving features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. This version is an active fork of the XQEMU project, which is built on the widely-used QEMU full system emulator. The changelog includes enforcing point parameters’ min/max sizes, and relevant tests and results are available. …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.5.280
PCSX2 v2.5.280 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator designed to replicate PS2 hardware on PCs. It employs MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory, enabling users to play PS2 games with added features. The latest update includes a base translation update for Qt and improved synchronization for CDVD access from various threads. For more details and to download, …
Read More »psOff (November 10, 2025)
The psOff emulator for Windows, released on November 10, 2025, aims to emulate PS4 functionality. Key updates include implementing a generic SceKernelDebugOutText, adding stubs for missing symbols, and reducing the logger thread pool size. The release also fixes issues with resolution setting, memory types, and GPU opcodes, alongside updating ImGui to version 1.92.3. Additional improvements address Vulkan surface capabilities and enhance feature reporting. For real-time tracking, updates are available on …
Read More »RomM Version 4.4.0
RomM v4.4.0 has been released, enhancing the ROM Manager for managing game collections. It features a user-friendly interface with support for multiple platforms and custom tags. Key functionalities include scanning existing libraries for metadata from IGDB and MobyGames, the ability to play games directly in the browser using EmulatorJS and RuffleRS, and sharing libraries with controlled permissions. It supports various naming schemes for MAME, Nintendo Switch, and Sony PlayStation, can …
Read More »Retrom Version 0.7.43
Retrom v0.7.43 has been released, offering a centralized game library management service focusing on emulation. Users can host a cloud-based library, automatically adding games from their filesystem and playing them on Windows, MacOS, and Linux clients. Access is available through a web client, allowing profile management and configuration sharing across devices. The update improves emulatorJS version from 4.2.1 to 4.2.3, addresses bugs in built-in PPSSPP emulation, enhances caching, and optimizes …
Read More »Eden Version 0.0.4 Release Candidate 2
Eden v0.0.4-RC2, the popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, has been released, now maintaining builds for Windows, Linux, and Android. Key updates include a critical bug fix for Linux that previously prevented game launch, improved ASLR implementation, and better compatibility for Skyline mods. The update also addresses various bugs, enhances shader compilation performance, and supports additional platforms like DragonFlyBSD. Notable fixes concern audio performance on Steam Deck and UI improvements for …
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