ChonkyStation4 Alpha-1 is a newly released work-in-progress emulator for the PlayStation 4 that can currently boot some simple commercial games. This initial alpha version aims to test a wide range of games, and users are encouraged to contribute to the compatibility list. Instructions for using the emulator can be found in the README, and support is available via the Discord server. Users can download ChonkyStation4 Alpha-1 from the provided source. …
Read More »Lazuli Evening (February 24, 2026)
Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/24) is a newly released, work-in-progress GameCube emulator capable of booting numerous commercial games and various homebrew titles. While still in the early stages of development, it shows promise as a functional emulator. Users can download the latest version from the provided source link. Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/24) has been released. This is a GameCube emulator. Lazuli is a work-in-progress project that allows for the booting of several commercial …
Read More »Tanuki3DS Version 0.4.0
Tanuki3DS v0.4.0 has been released, enhancing the 3DS emulator for macOS and Linux. The update introduces a new ImGui-based graphical frontend and a graphical settings menu, eliminating the need for manual config edits. Key features include input support for the 3DS software keyboard, keyboard remapping, game language/region selection, and fullscreen mode. It also offers GPU texture and framebuffer viewing, audio channel viewing, and improvements in audio interpolation. The emulator can …
Read More »ns-emu-mod-downloader version 0.2.2
ns-emu-mod-downloader v0.2.2 is a lightweight command-line tool that automates the downloading and installation of mods for Switch emulators. It scans installed games, fetches mods based on title ID and version, and downloads them in parallel for efficiency, allowing users to easily obtain performance patches and tweaks. This updated tool supports all Yuzu forks and operates across Linux, Windows, and macOS. It replaces the outdated SwitchEmuModDownloader and is a standalone application, …
Read More »pfeMame version 3.3.5
pfeMame v3.3.5 has been released as a front end for the Multiple Arcade Game Emulator (MAME), developed in Python. It is cross-platform, having been tested on Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows XP. The update features a customizable game type/category filter and a graphical tile view for easy navigation with joysticks or gamepads, catering especially to MAME cabinets. Created by Gareth Finch since 2014, pfeMame provides users with an enhanced gaming experience. …
Read More »Retrom Version 0.7.54
Retrom v0.7.54 has been released as a centralized game library and collection management service focusing on emulation. It allows users to host their own cloud game library, automatically scan and add games from their filesystem, and manage emulator profiles across multiple desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can access their library via a web client and launch games from various emulators through a single interface. The update includes a community-maintained …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.137
PCSX2 v2.7.137 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. It utilizes MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to emulate PS2 hardware, enabling users to play PS2 games on PCs with additional features. The update includes improvements such as implementing sorted emit_data for YAML nodes, replacing certain data types, disabling interpolation for specific textures, enhancing format_ex decoding, and refining documentation on border color conversion. …
Read More »3Beans (February 23, 2026)
3Beans (2026/02/23) has been released, providing low-level emulation of the 3DS OS, allowing it to boot the home menu and play cartridge games. However, it is still in early development and presents various issues. Currently, it operates in a fully interpreted and software-rendered mode, making it portable but slow. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration or higher-level features to enhance performance. The update also addresses regressions and a renderer state …
Read More »Game Version 0.50
Gameplay v0.50 has been released as a frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, simplifying the process of playing MS-DOS games. Users can select games from a preconfigured list without needing to adjust settings, ensuring optimal audio and graphics. The latest update includes an upgraded Dosbox-X engine and introduces several Amiga games, such as “Ghost’n Goblins,” “Savage,” “Ghouls ‘n Ghosts,” “Space Quest Chapter I,” and “Leisure Suit Larry in the Land …
Read More »ClownMDEMU Version 1.6.6
clownmdemu v1.6.6, a Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) emulator, has been released. Although still in early development, it can run some games, but many standard features are not yet emulated (refer to the TODO.md for details). The latest update includes added support for cheat codes, including Game Genie and Action Replay. You can download clownmdemu v1.6.6 and access the source code. The release of clownmdemu v1.6.6 is here. This emulator enables …
Read More »ScePSX Version 0.2.0.1
ScePSX v0.2.0.1 is a new open-source Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, developed in C#. It features real-time save/load, multiple rendering options (D2D1, D3D, OpenGL), memory editing, cheat code support, and independent game saves. The latest update introduces Android support, compatible with Android versions 5.0 and above, and includes optimizations and bug fixes for various platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS). Significant adjustments include cross-platform compatibility enhancements and rendering quality improvements. Note …
Read More »Obentou Version 0.1.4
Obentou v0.1.4 is a newly released open-source emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports various cores including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA. Key features include custom bindings for keyboard/gamepad, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and save/load states. The latest update includes enhanced visualizers for GBC, NES, PCE, and PV1000, improving the display of tilemaps, sprites, and palettes. Users can download the emulator and find the …
Read More »Lazuli Evening (February 22, 2026)
Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/22) is the latest release of a GameCube emulator currently in development. While still considered a work-in-progress, lazuli can boot several commercial games and numerous homebrew titles. Users can download the emulator from the provided source link. Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/22) has been released. This is a GameCube emulator known as lazuli, which is currently in development. While it’s still in the early stages, it can boot several commercial …
Read More »VirtualC64 Version 6.0 Beta 2
VirtualC64 v6.0b2, an emulator for Commodore 64 on Mac OS X by Dirk W. Hoffmann, has been released. This beta introduces significant refactoring to its code base, with a new RetroVault library managing file systems, devices, and image formats. The RetroVault is also utilized in vAmiga. Additionally, a new utlib library consolidates utility functions from both vAmiga and VirtualC64. Enhancements include disassembler support for symbol files, and bug fixes address …
Read More »Playnite Version 10.51
Playnite v10.51 is an open-source video game library manager and launcher that integrates with platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. This update includes support for importing games from these services, including Windows Store (UWP) titles, and features console emulation for managing console games. Users can choose from three view options, add custom games, and benefit from automatic updates and portable installation. Key fixes in this version address various …
Read More »Mame Classic Version 26.02.0
Mame Classic v26.02.0 has been released, featuring the first Windows Front-End for M.A.M.E. that supports independent settings for raster and vector games. Compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista, it offers numerous features including separate favorite game lists, custom game settings, ROM change tracking, and various game filters. Additional features include support for NPlayers.ini, game information files, and two ROM directories, as well as tools for managing M.A.M.E. …
Read More »Igir Version 4.3.1
Igir v4.3.1 has been released, featuring a zero-setup ROM collection manager that efficiently manages ROMs across any OS by sorting, filtering, extracting, and archiving them. This update enhances ROM signature recognition, adding support for various formats including Apple disks, Atari Jaguar, Nintendo DSi, Pokémon Mini, and unheadered SNES. Notable fixes address issues with trimmed ROMs, improving CRC32 matching and correct behavior during writing. Contributors, including @chrisdrackett, @DrummyFloyd, and @GreyhameAU, have …
Read More »DS4MapperTest Version 0.0.24
DS4MapperTest v0.0.24 has been released, serving as a testing platform for various mapping ideas. It supports multiple controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, and Switch Pro. Key updates in the changelog include corrections to the Y-axis data for the Gyro Mouse feature and adjustments to input smoothing. Changes also address the Touchpad Stick action functionality, touchpad jitter compensation for the Steam Controller, and improvements for simultaneous stick and Gyro Mouse use. …
Read More »emuze version 0.58.0
emuze v0.58.0 has launched as a graphical frontend for emulators compatible with Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck. Key features include a fast UI, easy import of emulators and ROMs, and metadata fetching from IGDB. It supports gamepads and installs missing emulators on Linux. Recent updates enhance MAME, Cemu, and other bundled emulators. Improvements include faster PS3 import speeds, support for PSN classics, and fixes for configuration conflicts. Bug fixes enhance …
Read More »Lazuli Evening (February 20, 2026)
Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/20) is a developing GameCube emulator that can boot several commercial games and numerous homebrew titles. Although still in progress and described as a “toy,” it shows promise for future development. Users can download the latest version from the provided source. Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/20) has been released. This GameCube emulator, lazuli, is still under development. Although it remains mainly experimental, it can boot numerous commercial titles as well …
Read More »DuckStation Version 0.1-10819
DuckStation v0.1-10819 has been released, serving as an emulator for the Sony PlayStation focused on accuracy and performance on low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler, multiple rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, and save state support. It supports various file formats and provides functionalities like “fast boot,” controller support (including lightguns), and integrated debugging. The latest update includes numerous fixes and enhancements, notably in settings, …
Read More »Lazuli Evening (February 19, 2026)
Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/19) is a newly released GameCube emulator. While still a work-in-progress, it can boot several commercial games as well as numerous homebrew titles. Despite its early development stage, it shows promise for users interested in emulating GameCube games. For more details and to download, visit the provided source. Lazuli Nightly (2026/02/19) has been released. This is a GameCube emulator under development. Lazuli is still largely experimental, but it …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.133
PCSX2 v2.7.133 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters and a virtual machine, allowing users to play PS2 games on PC with added features. Key updates in this version include improvements to anti-blur handling, cleanup of various loops in the code, and adjustments to hardware handling and warnings. Changes also involve the removal of unnecessary casts and optimization …
Read More »Three Beans (February 20, 2026)
3Beans, released on February 20, 2026, is an emulator for the 3DS that operates at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS as if on real hardware. It can access the home menu and play cartridge games, though it is still in early development with several issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slow performance but high portability. Future updates may include hardware acceleration …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.129
PCSX2 v2.7.129 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on their PCs. This update includes improvements to PS2 hardware emulation, utilizing MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for efficient management of hardware states and memory. Notable changes in this version include an update to the Base Translation and the addition of a feature for dumping hardware configuration …
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