Tag Archives: Official_Build

QEMU v10.1.2 has been released. This open-source machine emulator and virtualizer allows operating systems and programs from one architecture (e.g., ARM) to run on another (e.g., PC) through dynamic translation for improved performance. In virtualizer mode, QEMU enables near-native performance by executing guest code directly on the host CPU, utilizing a host driver known as the QEMU accelerator (or KQEMU). However, this mode requires both host and guest machines to …

Bottles v51.25 has been released, offering a user-friendly way to run Windows software and games on Linux. The update includes several fixes: addressing an invalid method call when adjusting the “update-date” preference, preventing exceptions during dependency updates, and ensuring complete folder removal upon bottle deletion. It also adds support for the st terminal and resolves a broken CMD action with xfce4-terminal. Additionally, the update now loads BottleConfig from bottle.yml if …

XEMU v0.8.109 has been released as an open-source emulator for the original Xbox, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux. It aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. Developed as an active fork of the XQEMU project, XEMU builds on the QEMU full system emulator. The latest update includes a fix for a bug affecting the Mesa OpenGL radeonsi driver, ensuring the geometry shader emits separate triangles …

PCSX2 v2.5.251 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PCs. It utilizes MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to replicate PS2 hardware and system memory. Key updates include loading GS settings from INI files, renaming UI elements, adding network and HDD settings, and improvements to transfer dump handling. The interface also sees updates to translation and …

PCSX2 v2.5.246 is a free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on their PC by emulating the console’s hardware. The emulator employs MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for managing hardware states and system memory. Recent updates include setting the QStyleHints colorScheme property, removing unnecessary code in the GameListModel, adding a separator in the MainWindow, and fixing a missing Metal Toolchain issue for …

hpsx64 v0.480 has been released as a highly experimental PlayStation and PlayStation 2 emulator for x64-based systems. This emulator is still a work in progress, indicating ongoing development and potential improvements. hpsx64 v0480 has been launched. hpsx64 (Highly-Experimental Playstation Simulator x64) is a PlayStation (PS) & PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator tailored for x64 architectures. This project is currently a WORK IN PROGRESS.…More

PCSX2 v2.5.242 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs with added features. Key updates in the changelog include improvements to USB initialization, specifically for the EyeToy and audio management on Windows. The Qt component also received a base translation update. The new version aims …

SkyEmu Git (2025/10/22) 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, features, and usability. Key features include highly accurate Game Boy Advanced emulation, experimental Nintendo DS support for homebrew, cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web App), game controller support with configurable keybinds, and four save slots with screenshot previews. Additional functionalities include fast forward …

nullDC v2.0.0-pre-374-gc4c9005 has been released as an emulator for the Sega Dreamcast. This update includes various improvements and features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience on PC. As an open-source project, nullDC allows users to play Dreamcast games on their computers with increased compatibility and performance. Keep an eye on future updates for additional enhancements and support for more titles. The emulator continues to evolve, benefiting from community contributions and …

PCSX2 v2.5.241 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) that enables users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The emulator replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and system memory. Key updates in this version include enhancements to the pcsx2-qt interface, optimization of the Windows Qt build for size, and updates to dependencies. Users …

VirtualBox v7.2.4 has been released, enhancing this professional-grade, open-source virtualization solution for x86/x64 hardware across servers, desktops, and embedded systems. Notable updates include fixes for GUI crashes upon host resuming from sleep, improved translation support for several languages, and corrections to NAT functionality with multiple port forwarding rules. It introduces initial support for kernel 6.18 on Linux hosts and guests, along with fixes for RHEL 9.6 and 9.7 kernels. Additionally, …

PCSX2 v2.5.238 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine managing hardware states. Key updates include compatibility enhancements for macOS with Xcode 26.0.1, an option to switch between system locale and timestamp formats, various GameDB fixes, and corrections to patch format strings. These improvements enhance the user experience and …

SSF PreviewVer R37, a Sega Saturn emulator for Windows using DirectX 9.0b, has been released. It offers near-complete emulation of Sega Saturn hardware and can also emulate Sega Titan Video arcade hardware. Users must obtain games and BIOS files separately; however, games can run without the BIOS, though its use is recommended for improved compatibility and internal memory management. Download links for the emulator for both Windows and Android are …

PCSX2 v2.5.234 is released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that mimics PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a virtual machine managing hardware states and memory. This enables users to play PS2 games on PC with enhanced features. The latest update includes a changelog with modifications such as removing obsolete options and adjusting on-screen display (OSD) positions. For more details and to download, visit the official …

SkyEmu Git (2025/10/19) is a versatile emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, emphasizing user experience with a balance of accuracy and performance. Key features include accurate Game Boy Advance emulation, experimental Nintendo DS support for homebrew, and cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web). It offers game controller support, configurable keybinds, multiple save slots with screenshot previews, fast forward and rewind functionalities, and Real Time Clock …

The aPS3e v1.31 has been released, serving as an Android-based emulator for the PS3. It is developed from the RPCS3 source code and complies with the GPLv2 license. This update enhances the emulator’s performance and compatibility, enabling users to play PS3 games on their Android devices. aPS3e v1.31 has been launched. aPS3e is an Android-compatible PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code, following the GPLv2 license. …More

emuze v0.57.0 is a graphical frontend for emulators compatible with Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck. The release features a fast UI, one-click importing of emulators and ROMs, metadata fetching from IGDB, and gamepad support. Notable updates include the addition of Microsoft XBOX and Sega Mega LD systems, pre-configured emulators like xemu and Flycast, and reduced software size. It supports various file extensions and updates bundled emulators like Dolphin and RPCS3. …

IV/Play v2.2.2 has been released, offering a desktop-oriented GUI front-end for MAME™. Designed by John IV as a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, it features a keyboard-driven interface that retains many navigation shortcuts from MAMEUI. The application targets Windows 7 and higher and includes features like Jump List support. Unlike MAMEUI, IV/Play is decoupled from directly setting MAME options, aiming to remain adaptable amid ongoing core changes. It is available as …

Wine v10.17 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows programs. It allows users to port Windows applications by compiling against Wine libraries. Key updates include the Mono engine upgraded to version 10.3.0, the default use of EGL for OpenGL rendering, and a split of COMCTL32 into v5 and v6 modules. There’s enhanced support for ANSI ODBC drivers and improved CPU information on FreeBSD, alongside various bug …

PCSX2 v2.5.233 has been released. It is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling gameplay of PS2 titles on PCs. Key updates include setting a default button in message dialogs, optimizing image names for achievements, and various macOS improvements, such as updates to Qt versions and enhanced build size. Additional fixes include a game database correction …

nullDC v2.0.0-pre-358-g7e1e6c6 has been released as an update to the Sega Dreamcast emulator. This version features improvements and bug fixes to enhance gaming performance. It aims to provide a better experience for players with optimized compatibility for various Dreamcast titles. Users can expect improved graphical output and stability, making it easier to enjoy classic games on modern systems. Overall, this release is a significant step forward for nullDC, continuing its …

The clrmame v0.5.2 has been released, a tool for scanning and rebuilding MAME machine sets. Key updates in the changelog include a fix for a temporary path getter issue that caused unpacked files in various paths, and an update to spdlog version 1.16.0. Additionally, the tool’s scanner now removes the fileAccessible test for unnecessary files in the rompath, improving speed, though users may receive warnings if issues arise. Download the …

PCSX2 v2.5.229 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine, enabling the play of PS2 games on PCs with added features. Recent updates include improved clarity and safety for memory card shutdown warnings, corrections in the Windows dependencies build script, and an upgrade to Mac OS ffmpeg to version 8.0. You can download PCSX2 v2.5.229 …

XEMU v0.8.108 has been released as an open-source, cross-platform emulator for the original Xbox console, enabling gameplay on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The project aims to enhance features, performance, stability, and user experience in Xbox emulation. It is an active fork of the XQEMU project, built on the widely used QEMU full system emulator. The latest update includes the addition of XISO files to the loader menu. For more details, …

The b2 v20251015 release is a cross-platform emulator for the BBC Micro, allowing users to run classic games and develop software on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Key updates include initial support for symbols in the debugger, improved breakpoint functionality, and enhancements to memory views. The GUI has undergone changes, such as a new GUI Scale setting and better support for high-DPI displays. The release also features fixes for the 1770 …