Supermode Sinden v0.3a-167c561 has been released, enhancing model3emu-code with native Sinden light gun support. It incorporates ManyMouse for two-player gun functionality on Linux and MacOS, while maintaining the current two-player mouse input on Windows through the Raw Input system. A dedicated Windows package is available for Sinden border support. Download the latest release to experience these updates. Supermode Sinden v0.3a-167c561 has been released. This version is a fork of model3emu-code …
Read More »Ymir Repository Update (May 27, 2026)
Ymir Git (2026/05/27) is a developing Sega Saturn emulator featuring support for various game file formats (BIN+CUE, ISO, etc.), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It allows up to two players with customizable keybindings, supports backup RAM and DRAM cartridges, and includes a memory manager for saves. Additional features include save states, rewinding (up to one minute), turbo speed, frame stepping, and a work-in-progress debugger. Recent changelog updates involve build …
Read More »MesenCE Git (Version 3026, Date: May 27)
MesenCE Git (3026/05/27) has been released as a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, and more. It is a community-managed fork of Mesen2, aimed at future maintenance and expansion. The latest update includes performance improvements for NES FDS. For those interested, MesenCE Git can be downloaded from the provided source. MesenCE Git (3026/05/27) has been released. Mesen …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.3.0
PadForge v3.3.0 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, enabling users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, and custom DirectInput or MIDI controllers. It utilizes ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services to ensure that games and applications recognize these inputs as actual hardware. For detailed updates, check the changelog on GitHub. Download the latest version of PadForge at the provided …
Read More »Playnite Version 10.56
Playnite v10.56 has been released as an open-source video game library manager and launcher, supporting platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, importing games from various services, customizable views, and the ability to add custom programs. The application can auto-update and is available in a portable version that allows users to run it without installation. Recent updates address issues with game tracking, previews, …
Read More »MesenCE Git Update (May 26, 3026)
MesenCE Git (3026/05/26) has been released as a multi-system emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supporting platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to sustain and enhance the emulator. Recent updates include reverting to v143 of the VS2022 C++ toolset, improving NES FDS accuracy, and enabling GameController background events on macOS. The new version is available …
Read More »Simple Launcher Version 5.5.0
Simple Launcher v5.5.0 is a retro game emulator frontend that enhances user experience with features like support for the Commander Genius engine, automatic file detection for DOSBox, and improved user interface elements. It includes a new minimize-to-tray function, enhanced error handling, and refined Markdown rendering. Key improvements involve a more resilient HTTP download process, upgraded sound playback using NAudio, and migration to the CommunityToolkit.Mvvm framework for better ViewModel management. Additionally, …
Read More »Ymir Git Release Date: May 25, 2026
Ymir Git (2026/05/25) is a newly released work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator. Key features include support for various game file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and up to two-player support. It offers fully customizable keybindings and integrated memory management for save data. Additional functionalities include save states, rewinding (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and a frame step feature. The emulator also …
Read More »NxEmu Developer Version 0.6.0-436-d41b232
NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-436-d41b232 has been released, an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. The update includes a changelog featuring a merged pull request that prompts users to upgrade their firmware if newer firmware is detected in the XCI file. Additionally, a new setting for checking updated firmware has been added. This release aims to enhance user experience by ensuring the emulator is compatible with the latest firmware …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.361
PCSX2 v2.7.361 is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs by emulating the console’s hardware. It utilizes MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to efficiently manage hardware states and system memory. The latest update includes adjustments to the depth read-only handle and optimizations to improve performance by avoiding unnecessary copies during IRem CRC. Users can download the latest …
Read More »MesenCE Git Update (May 25, 3026)
MesenCE Git (3026/05/25), a multi-system emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, supports various platforms including NES, SNES, and Game Boy. This community-managed fork of Mesen2 aims to enhance and maintain the emulator. Recent updates include fixes for audio glitches in SNES MSU-1 patches, improvements in the debugger’s search functionality, and adjustments to the NES’s PAL forced OAM refresh. Additionally, issues with the sprite viewer in the PC Engine debugger …
Read More »Three Beans (May 25, 2026)
3Beans, released on May 25, 2026, emulates the Nintendo 3DS at a low level, running the entire OS like real hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games but is still in the early stages with several issues. The current setup is fully interpreted and software-rendered, which affects performance, making it portable but slow. Future updates may include hardware acceleration or high-level elements for better speeds. The …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.2.4
PadForge v3.2.4 is a Windows controller mapping utility that allows users to map various controllers to virtual formats via ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI. The latest update introduces a Toggle mode for the Gyro engage button, enabling it to toggle engagement on each press instead of only when held. A new SetGyroEngaged macro action allows for various engagement methods, enhancing flexible control. The framework maintains existing features, with new translation …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.359
PCSX2 v2.7.359 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. It utilizes MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to effectively mimic PS2 hardware. Key updates include improvements to texture handling and hazard checks in various graphics systems (GS/HW, GS/VK, GS/DX12, and GS/GL), as well as the addition of specific game data for titles like Blood Will Tell/Dororo. This version enhances overall …
Read More »NxEmu Developer Version 0.6.0-433-ea386e2
NxEmu Dev v0.6.0-433-ea386e2 has been released, showcasing the latest advancements in this experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates include the addition of a notification query feature, enhancements to UI settings, improved power management for the DMA pusher, and updates to SVG graphics in the menu and controller configurations. Notably, issues related to boolean and integer settings in the UI have been addressed. The latest release continues to …
Read More »bsnes (May 23, 2026)
bsnes (2026/05/23) has been released as an emulator for the Super Famicom and SNES. Unlike other emulators, bsnes prioritizes accuracy, debugging capabilities, and clean code. The latest update includes a fix for horizontal offset in high-resolution offset-by-tile mode. Users can download the new version from the provided source. bsnes (2026/05/23) has been released. bsnes serves as an emulator specifically designed for the Super Famicom and SNES gaming systems. Unlike other …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.2.2
PadForge v3.2.2 has been released, enhancing its functionality as a controller mapping utility for Windows. This update focuses on gyro features, enabling precise tuning for motion passthrough sensitivity, deadzone, and calibration. A significant fix addresses a Bluetooth DualSense bug, ensuring that the right stick and triggers function correctly. The update also aligns scale constants with SDL3’s PS5 driver and improves HID reports for virtual controllers. New features include a passthrough …
Read More »AntiMicroX Version 3.6.1
AntiMicroX v3.6.1 has been released, offering a graphical program for mapping gamepad keys to keyboard and mouse functions, scripts, and macros on Linux and Windows. It supports SDL2 configuration for atypical gamepads and includes features such as customizable mapping sets and auto profiles for active applications (limited in Wayland). This minor release mainly addresses bugs in the Flatpak package, including fixes for crashes on X11 systems and issues with the …
Read More »MesenCE Git Update (May 30, 2023)
MesenCE Git (3026/05/23) has been released, serving as a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports various consoles, including NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan. MesenCE is a community-driven fork derived from Mesen2, aimed at ongoing maintenance and expansion. The latest update includes naming style CI checks for C#/UI code. MesenCE can be downloaded from the official source. MesenCE Git …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.357
PCSX2 v2.7.357 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2. It emulates PS2 hardware through MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and system memory, enabling users to play PS2 games on their PCs. The latest update includes improvements like initializing RWTexture as a direct queue shader resource. For more details, users can download the emulator and access the full changelog. …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.2.1
PadForge v3.2.1 is a utility for Windows that maps various controllers, keyboards, and mice to virtual formats like Xbox 360 and DualShock 4. This bug-fix release improves touchpad-to-mouse functionality, ensuring cursor movement behaves like a laptop trackpad. It also enhances mapping table column widths for better readability. Other minor fixes include disabling the Half checkbox for non-axis sources, auto-mapping the Xbox Share button for compatible controllers, and updating the controller …
Read More »MesenCE Git (May 21, 3026)
MesenCE Git (3026/05/21) has been released, offering a multi-system emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. It supports various consoles including NES, SNES, Game Boy (all variants), Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS/Game Gear, and WonderSwan. This version is a community-managed fork based on Mesen2, aimed at maintaining and expanding the emulator. The recent changelog includes a fix for the OAM2ADDR to be cleared on dot 257 for NES. Download …
Read More »Gecko (May 21, 2026)
Gecko, released on May 21, 2026, is a cross-platform GameCube/Wii emulator and debugger developed in Rust. It focuses on homebrew development and reverse engineering while delivering a faithful gaming experience. Key features include PowerPC and DSP JIT support, GX vertex decode JIT, a wgpu-based renderer, modular audio backend, Lua scripting for runtime introspection, and a user-friendly debugging UI. It supports ISO and RVZ formats, includes a multitool for various debugging …
Read More »DualSenseY Version 2.57
DualSenseY-v2 57 is a versatile tool for customizing Sony DualSense (PS5) controllers on Windows, boasting features like LED control, adaptive trigger settings, haptic feedback, and microphone controls. It allows seamless multiplayer connectivity and supports Xbox 360/DualShock 4 emulation. Users can map triggers to mouse clicks and configure deadzones, while the gyroscope can control the mouse. Additional options include adjusting controller speaker volume, syncing audio with LED colors, and managing configurations. …
Read More »PadForge Version 3.2.0
PadForge v3.2.0 is now available, offering a modern mapping utility for Windows. It allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices like Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, and MIDI controllers using ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services. This enables games and applications to recognize these inputs as genuine hardware. For details on the changes, refer to the changelog linked on the release page. Download the …
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