Simple Launcher v5.4.0 is an emulator frontend that enhances retro gaming. Key updates include the new %ROMSYSTEMFOLDER% placeholder for launching specific ROM folders, improved RetroAchievements integration for GameCube and Wii formats, and expanded system name aliases. The update also adds a Dokan installation check, enhanced error messages, and robust error handling for various issues. Bug fixes include system image preview loading and improved MAME error detection. Additionally, new unit tests …
Read More »ClownMDemu Version 1.6.11
Clownmdemu v1.6.11 is a Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) emulator, still in early development, with limited game compatibility and many Mega Drive features unemulated. The latest update includes several enhancements: an SVG icon for AppImage builds, improved debug logging, horizontal scrolling with the trackpad, reduced lag during extensive logging, right-click options for image management, improved window positioning and sizing, a functional barebones file dialog, and fixed Mega CD support. For further …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.1.4
PadForge v3.1.4 has been released as a modern controller mapping utility for Windows. This tool allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices, including Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers, using ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. The utility ensures that games and applications recognize these virtual devices as real hardware. For detailed updates, you can check the changelog here. Download the latest …
Read More »sidplaywx version 0.19.2
sidplaywx v0.19.2 has been released, enhancing the GUI player for Commodore 64 SID chip tunes for a modern playback experience. Key updates include a preference toggle for early C64 capacitor types and an adjustable filter range for SID 6581. Improvements feature a synchronized remaining-time tooltip, a lighter tune inspection process for better performance, and the removal of unsupported filetype wildcards. Additionally, the fix for the “Multi-SID tunes Virtual stereo” option …
Read More »Ymir Git – May 10, 2026
Ymir Git (2026/05/10) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic IPL ROM detection, and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable keybindings, and features like backup RAM management, save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. The latest update includes various fixes and enhancements, such as memory allocation for breakpoints, improved JSON-RPC handling, and expanded debugging …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.329
PCSX2 v2.7.329 has been released, continuing its role as a free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version improves hardware emulation by utilizing MIPS CPU Interpreters and Recompilers, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs with enhanced features. Notable updates in the changelog include fixes and improvements to scissor/bbox tests, checks for texture mapping in recursion, corrections to game title metadata for “Hyper Street Fighter II – The Anniversary …
Read More »NxEmu Developer Version 0.6.0-396-b7b68e5
NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-396-b7b68e5 has been released as an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates include the ability to install firmware from a folder, display installed firmware on the status bar, and improved status bar function names in the UI. Additionally, the loader feature now includes hashing of paths via GetRelativePathFromNcaID. You can download the update and access the source through the provided link. NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-396-b7b68e5 has …
Read More »Ymir Git Update (May 9, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/05/09) is a newly released Sega Saturn emulator that supports game loading from various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO. Key features include automatic BIOS detection, region switching, two-player support, customizable keybindings, and backup memory management. Users can utilize save states, rewind gameplay up to a minute at 60 fps, and employ turbo speed and frame stepping. The emulator also includes an evolving debugger. Recent updates include various …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.325
PCSX2 v2.7.325 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows users to play PS2 games on PC. The emulator works by emulating PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages system memory and hardware states. Notable updates in the changelog include fixes for Pump It Up Exceed, improvements in texture handling, and code cleanups. These updates contribute to the overall …
Read More »Citron-NEO Git (May 9, 2026)
Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/09) has been released as a streamlined version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. Key updates in the changelog include fixing Vulkan disk shader cache persistence, addressing EDS regression, and correcting documentation. Enhancements feature an improved AppImage without inappropriate stripping, better QT path management, and adjustments for a platform-agnostic CPM implementation. Additional changes involve setting CPM to OFF for Linux temporarily and updating the local build script for FFmpeg …
Read More »Gearboy Version 3.8.4
Gearboy v3.8.4 is a Nintendo Game Boy emulator written in C++ that prioritizes source code readability while ensuring solid compatibility. Key features include accurate CPU and memory emulation, support for various Memory Bank Controllers, precise LCD emulation, and sound support via SDL Audio. The emulator also includes a disassembler, save state functionality, Game Genie/GameShark cheat support, and runs on multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, and iOS. The latest update enhances …
Read More »Supermode Sinden version 0.3a-86da770
Supermode Sinden v0.3a-86da770 has been released, featuring native Sinden light gun support as a fork of model3emu-code. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun support on Linux and macOS, while Windows maintains its existing two-player mouse input through the Raw Input system. Additionally, a Windows package is available for Sinden border support. Download the latest version or access the source code for more information. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-86da770 has been released. This …
Read More »Game Version 0.82
Gameplay v0.82 has been released, providing a straightforward frontend for DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm, allowing easy access to MS-DOS games without complicated configurations. Users can select games from a preconfigured list optimized for audio and graphics. Key updates include the automatic selection of language based on the system’s primary language, grouping language variation in a dropdown, and requiring separate downloads for necessary disk images for emulation. Additionally, the ScummVM engine …
Read More »SuperZSNES Version 0.110b
SuperZSNES v0.110b is a newly re-written GPU-powered SNES emulator that enhances the classic experience with improved accuracy in CPU and audio cores, enabling high-resolution Mode 7 graphics. Key features include a classic UI with modern touches, fast forward, rewind, save states, and auto-save history. The update includes fixes for input, emulation enhancements, and SRAM writing issues, as well as custom save paths and transparency improvements. Future updates aim to enhance …
Read More »Supermode Sinden version 0.3a-9c9e7b7
Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released as a fork of model3emu-code, adding native support for Sinden light guns. It utilizes ManyMouse for two-player gun support on Linux and macOS, while Windows retains its original two-player mouse input via the Raw Input system. A Windows package is included for Sinden border support. Download the release and access the source link provided. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-d6dec3d has been released. This version is a …
Read More »Ymir Git (May 7, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/05/07) is a new Sega Saturn emulator still in development. It supports loading games from various file formats like BIN+CUE and ISO, includes automatic BIOS detection, and allows for automatic region switching. The emulator supports up to two players with customizable controls. Features such as backup RAM, save state functionality, and integrated memory management for saves are included, along with options for rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.321
PCSX2 v2.7.321 is released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to manage hardware states and memory. Key updates include improvements in the Qt base translation, fixes for compatibility with libstdc++ 16, and various optimizations for graphics processing, including adjustments for anti-aliasing and bounding boxes. Additionally, the Fullscreen UI has addressed the RA login state …
Read More »Citron-NEO Version Control (May 7, 2026)
Citron-NEO Git (2026/05/07) has been released as a streamlined version of the discontinued yuzu emulator. Key updates include thread-safe Vulkan renderer teardown, improved performance with bindless textures, and various bug fixes. Enhancements for the Android version include text editor support in InputOverlay and improved inline software keyboard visibility. Additionally, changes addressed memory management and refined grammar in the C++ code. The update details and downloads for both x64 and Android …
Read More »Three Beans (May 7, 2026)
3Beans (released on 2026/05/07) is an emulator for the 3DS that operates at a low level, allowing it to run the entire OS and play cartridge-based games. While it can boot the home menu, it still has multiple issues due to its infancy. Currently, it uses a fully interpreted and software-rendered approach, resulting in slower performance but greater portability. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements to …
Read More »Supermodel3-PonMi (May 5, 2026)
Supermodel3-PonMi (released on May 5, 2026) is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, enabling users to play Sega Model 3 arcade games on their computers. This fork enhances the original emulator, offering improved gameplay experiences and expanded features for fans of classic arcade gaming. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/05/05) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified iteration of the Supermodel emulator, specifically tailored for running Sega Model 3 arcade games on …
Read More »Supermodel Version 0.3a – May 6, 2026
Supermodel v0.3a-20260506 has been released, emulating Sega’s Model 3 arcade platform and enabling players to experience advanced 3D arcade gaming from 1996 to 1999. It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, utilizing OpenGL and SDL2, and features network play on low-latency connections. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License. A notable update in this version includes network output compatible with MAME, contributed by @tbreckle. Users …
Read More »Mupen64-RR Lua Version 1.4.0 Beta 93faaf96
Mupen64-RR Lua v1.4.0-beta-93faaf96 has been released, focusing on enhancing features for creating Tool-Assisted movies. This beta release includes performance improvements like multi-threaded encoding and optimized capture methods. Notable new features are a confirmation prompt for unsaved settings, improved A/V sync, dark mode, and additional Lua functions. Bug fixes address issues with frame pacing, audio capture, and various UI glitches. The update also includes changes to the CoreDbg GUI and enhancements …
Read More »AntiMicroX Version 3.6.0
AntiMicroX v3.6.0 has been released, a graphical program that maps gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts, and macros on Linux and Windows. It also generates SDL2 configurations for atypical gamepads. Key features include mapping gamepad buttons, creating multiple switchable mapping sets, and auto-profiles for active applications (not on Wayland). The update addresses several bugs, including key assignment issues and packaging errors, and introduces enhancements such as D-Bus IPC for input …
Read More »Ymir Version Control (May 6, 2026)
The Ymir Git Sega Saturn emulator was released on May 6, 2026, offering various features for enhanced gaming experience. Users can load games from multiple file formats, and the emulator supports automatic BIOS detection and region switching. It allows up to two players, customizable keybindings, and includes backup memory management for saves. Other functionalities include save states, one-minute rewinding at 60 fps, turbo speed, and a feature-rich debugger. Recent updates …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.316
PCSX2 v2.7.316 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware via MIPS CPU interpreters and a virtual machine to enable PS2 gaming on PCs, along with added features. Recent updates in the changelog include updates to Qt for better window management and the addition of options for maximizing and fullscreen modes in the ini file. Improvements also involve clamping large UVs in shader anisotropic …
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