Ymir Git (2026/03/26) is a new Sega Saturn emulator still in development. It supports game loading from various formats like BIN+CUE and ISO, and features automatic IPL ROM detection and region switching. The emulator allows for two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings and includes backup RAM management. Users can also import, export saves, and use save states, along with features like rewinding, turbo speed, and frame-stepping. A work-in-progress debugger is also …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.216
PCSX2 v2.7.216 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and system memory, enabling gameplay of PS2 titles on PC. The latest update includes a standard font for the input overlay and fixes to the game list header menu, along with Qt dependency updates to version 6.11.0. Users can download …
Read More »QEMU Version 11.0.0 Release Candidate 1
QEMU v11.0.0 RC1 has been released as an open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. It allows users to run operating systems and programs designed for one machine (e.g., ARM boards) on another (e.g., PCs) through dynamic translation, offering high performance. In virtualization mode, QEMU achieves near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, necessitating a host driver known as the QEMU accelerator (KQEMU). This virtualization option requires both …
Read More »GearSystem Version 3.9.2
GearSystem v3.9.2, a Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator developed in C++, supports multiple platforms including iOS, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, and Linux. It emphasizes source code readability and high compatibility. Key features include an accurate Z80 core, multi-mapper support, external RAM with save files, automatic region detection, SMS2 mode support, an internal ROM detection database, and sound emulation with SDL Audio. The update brings improvements to the debugger, including trace …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.213
PCSX2 v2.7.213 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for managing system states and memory, enabling PS2 game play on PCs with added features. Key updates include improvements to translation, adjustments in GitHub Actions, and enhancements for compatibility with macOS to prevent crashes. Users can download the latest version at the provided …
Read More »Key2Joy Version 0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f
Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. In addition to basic button simulations, users can create complex actions using JavaScript and Lua scripting. The updated changelog features new actions for minimizing or changing the active window, contributed by @luttje. Users can download the latest version for enhanced gaming control. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released. You can simulate …
Read More »Classic Multi-Tool Collection v3
Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility designed for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This new version enhances user experience with improved features, making it easier for gamers and developers to handle classic games. Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released. Retro Multi Tools is a versatile desktop application that works across platforms for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs.…More
Read More »CHDMAN_SIMD Version 0.286
CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 has been released, featuring SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, specifically supporting SHA-NI, AVX2, LZMA ASM, and zlib-ng. The update includes patches and standalone build scripts for GCC, Clang, and Intel ICX. Additionally, a new chip-8 core has been added. You can download CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 from the provided source. CHDMAN_SIMD version 0.286 has been released. This update includes SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, featuring enhancements …
Read More »Lazuli Evening (March 25, 2026)
Lazuli Nightly (2026/03/25) is a newly released GameCube emulator still in development. While it remains a work-in-progress and primarily a toy, it can successfully boot several commercial games as well as a variety of homebrew titles. Users can download the latest version. Lazuli Nightly (2026/03/25) has been released. This is a GameCube emulator known as lazuli, which is currently under development. While it remains an experimental project, it can successfully …
Read More »Obentou Version 0.1.5
Obentou v0.1.5 has been released as a new open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports several cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA systems. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard/gamepad, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and save/load states with support for loading ROMs from .zip files. The latest update adds a chip-8 core. The emulator is available for download along …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.211
PCSX2 v2.7.211 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games. The emulator replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory, enabling gameplay on PC. Notable updates include an enhanced controller database and improved support for GitHub Actions, as well as the latest downloadable version. PCSX2 v2.7.211 has been released. PCSX2 is a free …
Read More »ExtraMAME Version 26.3
ExtraMAME v26.3 has been released as a user-friendly GUI wrapper for M.A.M.E. (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator), developed by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team. This software allows users to play thousands of classic arcade games on their Windows computers without complicated configurations. ExtraMAME is designed to be smaller and easier to use, maintaining compatibility with all M.A.M.E. games. Download ExtraMAME v26.3 to enjoy a simplified gaming experience. ExtraMAME v26.3 has …
Read More »StarPSX Version 0.7.0
StarPSX v0.7.0 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. While still a work in progress and not ready for playing games, the latest update includes the implementation of MDEC, enabling the playback of cutscenes and movies. Additionally, minor bug fixes related to memory cards have been made. For more information and downloads, visit the provided source link. The release of StarPSX v0.7.0 is …
Read More »Azahar 2125.0 Release Candidate 5
Azahar 2125.0 RC5 has been released as an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. Key updates include a fix for recognizing .zcci and .zcxi ROMs if 3DS system files weren’t set up. The ‘Show Touch Interactions’ setting has been replaced by a ‘Touch Pointer Timeout’ feature, which hides the touch pointer after 4 seconds of inactivity unless a controller is used. Additionally, an issue with application display on Android has …
Read More »Key2Joy Version 0.8.0-alpha.8ba1b49958
Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.8ba1b49958 is now available, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad through keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Users can perform simple button presses or utilize JavaScript and Lua for complex actions. Notable changes in this release include the removal of the plugin system and fixes to the command-line interface. The updates were made by developer @luttje. For more details or to download the release, refer to the …
Read More »RetroDECK Version 0.10.7b
RetroDECK v0.10.7b has been released, providing a sandboxed application for playing retro and newer games on Linux/SteamOS. Key updates include an Easter egg with holiday entries, support for the Triforce Arcade System via Dolphin, and new artwork for PrimeHack. Significant configuration changes were made to Dolphin, PPSSPP, and RPCS3, necessitating a config reset. Issues with Steam Deck borders and RPCS3 firmware installation were fixed, and MD5 corrections were contributed by …
Read More »jgenesis version 0.11.4
jgenesis v0.11.4 has been released as a cross-platform multi-console emulator supporting various 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, including Sega Genesis, Sega CD, SNES, Master System, and Game Gear. The update introduces SG-1000 emulation and support for CD-ROM images with audio tracks in WAV format at 44100 Hz, as well as data tracks in MODE1/2048 format. Notable improvements include enhanced NES color palette saturation and higher precision audio interpolation. Fixes address issues …
Read More »Raine Version 0.97.6
Raine v0.97.6 is an arcade game emulator supporting M68000 and M68020 hardware, primarily focusing on Taito and Jaleco titles. Initially developed as an experiment with the Rainbow Islands ROM set, Raine now successfully emulates numerous games, with new titles added weekly. The latest version, v0.97.6, is available for download for both x86 and x64 Windows systems. Raine v0.97.6 has been released. RAINE serves as an Emulator for arcade games. Raine …
Read More »B2 Version 20260322
The release of b2 v20260322 is a cross-platform BBC Micro emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, allowing users to play classic BBC games or develop new software. Key updates include support for Master Compact with Arabic ROMs, auto-saving CMOS/EEPROM, and enhanced BBC B emulation. The update also introduces SCSI hard disk emulation, improved video accuracy, a lossless video recording feature, and several bug fixes, including 1770 FDC issues and improvements …
Read More »GroovyMame Version 0.286 with Switchres 2.22a
GroovyMame v0.286 Switchres 2.22a has been released, tailored for CRT monitors to enhance the emulation experience. This custom M.A.M.E. build addresses issues related to LCD displays, particularly those supporting custom refresh rates. GroovyMAME aims to optimize performance and reduce emulation annoyances, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience. Users can download the latest version for 64-bit systems. GroovyMame v0.286 Switchres 2.22a has been released. GroovyMame is a specialized M.A.M.E. version primarily designed …
Read More »Gameplay Version 0.60
Gameplay v0.60 has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games through a user-friendly frontend for DosBox and Scumm. The latest update allows users to download missing games automatically, along with additional content like images and manuals. Configuration menus have been rewritten for clarity, and the MS-DOS engine now supports a 4:3 screen format. The update includes several new game titles, including all entries of “Eye of the Beholder” …
Read More »aPS3e Version 1.37
aPS3e v1.37 has been released, an Android-based PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code and compliant with the GPLv2 license. It requires Android 7 or higher with Vulkan support on arm64 devices. The latest update includes a merge from the main branch of the GitHub repository. Users can download aPS3e v1.37 from its official page or Google Play. aPS3e v1.37 has been launched. aPS3e is a PS3 emulator for …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.210
PCSX2 v2.7.210 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 users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest update includes improvements like running arm64 builds in Release. For more details, the source is available for download. PCSX2 v2.7.210 has been released. PCSX2 is a …
Read More »Azahar 2125.0 Release Candidate 4
Azahar 2125.0 RC4 has been released, featuring an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. The latest update includes a fix for game shortcuts opening properly in the vanilla build for Android. Users can download the new version for both x64 and Android platforms. For further details, visit the provided source. Azahar 2125.0 RC4 has been released. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project that is built on the Citra framework. …
Read More »Wine Version 11.5
Wine v11.5 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs and allowing developers to port Windows applications using Wine libraries. Key updates include enhanced C++ support in the build system, bundled ICU libraries, support for Syscall User Dispatch on Linux, and several fixes for VBScript compatibility and other bugs. For those interested, Wine v11.5 is available for download. Wine v11.5 has been released. Wine is designed …
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