Clrmame v0.6.1 has been released, enhancing the MAME machine set management tool. Key additions include a non-merge mode and a dir2dat option for adding MD5 values to ROMs. The update also fixes several issues: a rebuilder problem with shared ROMs, a scanner limitation in fixing missing files across different machines, and errors related to incorrectly named machine archives and folders. Additionally, the hash getter was reorganized for better algorithm integration, …
Read More »Obentou Version 0.0.0
Obentou v0.0.0 is an open-source console and handheld emulator for Windows, developed in C/C++ by yughias. It supports various cores, including Bytepusher, GBC, NES, PCE, PV1000, TMS80, and WATARA systems. Key features include custom keyboard/gamepad bindings, turbo mode, rewind functionality, and the ability to save and load states upon opening a ROM from .zip files. You can download Obentou v0.0.0 and access its source code online. Obentou v0.0.0 has been …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.46
PCSX2 v2.7.46 is a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2, designed to replicate PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine. This enables PC users to play PS2 games with enhanced features. The latest update includes optimizations for source sizes in GS/HW, reversals of previous patches regarding keyboard key variants and hotkeys, and a fix for a BPM crash affecting Traditional Chinese translations. Users can download the …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.43
PCSX2 v2.7.43 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 system memory, enabling gameplay on PCs with added features. Notable changes in this version include adjustments for partial depth copies in GS/DX12 and ensuring matching source and destination rectangles for depth in GS/DX11, along with shader copy/blit for depth textures during texture …
Read More »NxEmu Developer Version 0.5.0-243-0fa24c7
NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-243-0fa24c7 has been released, featuring advancements in the Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates include the introduction of a 32-bit CPU, enhancements to the ICpuCore for improved CPU plugin management, and the addition of ICoreSystem. The release also sees the removal of arm_interface, cleanup of kernel process code, fixes for memory write issues, and reorganized DynarmicCallbacks64. Additionally, the GetPageTable function has been renamed to GetKPageTable. Users can …
Read More »StarPSX Version 0.4.5
StarPSX v0.4.5 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. The project is still a work in progress and not yet suitable for gaming. The latest update addresses a Windows run issue and temporarily removes audio sync. For more details and to download the emulator, visit the source link provided. The release of StarPSX v0.4.5 is here! StarPSX is a free and open-source emulator …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.42
PCSX2 v2.7.42 is now available, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine for hardware management and memory. This release includes several updates: base translation improvements, copyright year adjustment to 2026, and fixes for exclusive fullscreen display issues on multiple screens. It also corrects GS direction checks and simplifies certain processes. Users can download the …
Read More »Azahar 2124: A New Perspective
Azahar 2124, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has introduced several enhancements. Key updates include fully implemented cartridge insertion functionality, improved texture filtering with the Vulkan renderer, and multiplayer support for new games. It also addresses audio issues, improved memory handling, and various visual and performance optimizations. Notable fixes include microphone input stuttering, secondary screen detection issues, and improved gamepad controls. Android updates feature a minimum required version change …
Read More »StarPSX Version 0.4.4
StarPSX v0.4.4, a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust, has been released. This emulator is still a work in progress and is not yet suitable for playing games. The latest update includes a default fallback sampling rate. Users can download StarPSX v0.4.4 and access its source. We are excited to announce the release of StarPSX v0.4.4! StarPSX is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.38
PCSX2 v2.7.38 has been released, enhancing the free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that allows PC users to play PS2 games. The update includes improvements such as removing unnecessary menu scrollbars, standardizing dialogs, and enhancing textboxes in the fullscreen UI. Technical adjustments include utilizing compute queues for graphics, fixing hotkeys for the pad, and correcting LUT issues in the EE JIT. Additional features involve game database patches and marking DX11 as …
Read More »Key2Joy Version 0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9
Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released, allowing users to simulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using their keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Besides mimicking button presses, it enables scripting with Javascript and Lua for more complex actions. The latest update includes a version number change to 0.8.0 by @luttje. Users can download this version for enhanced functionality. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.7459ff7bb9 has been released. This tool allows you to emulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using your keyboard, mouse, …
Read More »Easy Launcher Version 4.9.0
Simple Launcher v4.9.0 has been released, enhancing the retro gaming experience with several key updates. The emulator frontend now features improved RetroAchievements, streamlined auto-configuration for Retroarch, and extensive localization for better user accessibility. A new user verification window for Microsoft Store game scanning has been introduced, along with enhanced error handling and support for application control policies. The update also includes improved prompts for locked files, better download resilience, and …
Read More »Wine Version 11.0
Wine v11.0 has been released, enabling Unix-like operating systems to run x86 Windows applications. Developers can also port Windows software using Wine libraries. This version reflects a year of development with around 6,300 changes and over 600 bug fixes. Key features include improved NTSYNC support and the completion of a new WoW64 architecture. For more details and to download, visit the official site. Wine v11.0 has been released. Wine is …
Read More »RetroDECK Version 0.10.0 Beta
RetroDECK v0.10.0b has been released as a major update featuring a complete platform rebuild for improved maintainability and expandability. Notable changes include a modular infrastructure with isolated components and upgraded runtime. The update introduces new emulators (XRoar, Azahar, Ryubing), a new engine (OpenBOR), and a patching tool (Flips). It reduces application size by 800 MB and enhances permissions for clearer access rules. The user experience is improved with rewritten dialogs, …
Read More »Retrom version 0.7.50
Retrom v0.7.50 is released, offering a centralized game library management service with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud library, automatic scanning of your filesystem for games, and support for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Users can access their library through a web client and manage emulator profiles per client, facilitating easy configuration sharing. The service allows launching games across multiple emulators from a single interface and automatically …
Read More »StarPSX Version 0.4.1
StarPSX v0.4.1 has been released, offering a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. Currently in progress, it’s not yet suitable for game playback. The latest update includes the addition of performance metrics display. Download the emulator and view the source at the provided link. We are excited to announce the release of StarPSX v0.4.1! StarPSX is an open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. Please note …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.30
PCSX2 v2.7.30 has been released as a free, open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 (PS2) games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine for hardware states and memory management. Enhancements in this version include improved PCRTC offset wrapping, fixes in TextureMinMax calculations, updates to the controller database, and minor adjustments to texture shuffle heuristics. Additionally, the Base Translation in Qt has been updated. …
Read More »NGPDS Version 0.5.8
NGPDS v0.5.8 is now available, serving as a SNK Neogeo Pocket emulator for Nintendo DS(i)/3DS. The previous version, v0.5.7, included several updates: it fixed language saving issues, improved system settings for mono/color, tweaked battery mapping from NDS to NGP, and optimized the reset/init processes. Users can download NGPDS v0.5.8 from the provided source link. NGPDS v0.5.8 has been released. This is an emulator for the SNK Neogeo Pocket on Nintendo …
Read More »Sega Model 3 User Interface (January 12, 2026)
Sega Model 3 UI (2026/01/12) has been released, enhancing the Supermodel Sega Model 3 arcade emulator. New features include a borderless display option with customizable positioning, a drop-down list for resolution selection, and a fixed refresh rate of 57.5246. The PowerPC frequency can now be set to auto. A “Write ini” button was added, along with a ‘Step’ display in the game list. Updates also include UI behavior adjustments, improved …
Read More »PCSX2 Version 2.7.28
PCSX2 v2.7.28 has been released, enhancing the free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This version uses MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine to emulate PS2 hardware, enabling PC gameplay of PS2 games with added features. Key updates include an SDL3 upgrade to v3.4.0, improved user interface icons, renaming of certain options for clarity, and fixes for image scaling in screenshots with Bilinear Sharp enabled. Additionally, USB functionality saw …
Read More »ThreeBeans (January 12, 2026)
3Beans (2026/01/12) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS that replicates the OS on real hardware. It can boot the home menu and run cartridge-based games but is still in early development, experiencing numerous issues. The emulator is currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, resulting in slow performance, though its portability is a benefit. Future plans may include integrating hardware acceleration or high-level elements to enhance speed. The changelog notes a …
Read More »Azahar Model 2124 RC2
Azahar 2124 RC2 has been released, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra. This update addresses several issues, including a regression in 2124-rc1 that prevented pre-existing custom textures from loading properly and a long-standing problem with microphone input sounding slowed or stuttered. Additionally, Docker images now feature a new tagging system, aligned with either the relevant git tag or the current commit hash, replacing the previous “latest” tag. The new …
Read More »Supermodel 3 – PonMi (January 12, 2026)
Supermodel3-PonMi, released on January 12, 2026, is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator tailored for playing Sega Model 3 arcade games on PCs. This fork enhances compatibility and performance, providing a better gaming experience for fans of classic arcade titles. Supermodel3-PonMi (2026/01/12) has been released. Supermodel3 PonMi is a modified version of the Supermodel emulator, specifically designed to enable Sega Model 3 arcade games to be played on your …
Read More »StarPSX Version 0.4.0
StarPSX v0.4.0 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust. Although the project is still in progress and not yet ready for gaming, it introduces a new frontend UI for syncing emulator audio timings, separates core and UI threads, and includes various bug fixes. For more details and to download the latest version, visit the project’s source page. Version 0.4.0 of StarPSX has been …
Read More »RetroBat Version 7.5.3
RetroBat v7.5.3 is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts designed to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows, facilitating retro gaming. It gathers ROM collections and integrates with emulators like RetroArch, enabling a comprehensive retro gaming experience. RetroBat runs in Portable Mode, allowing use from any storage device. Key features include a highly customizable frontend, media scraping for game collections, configuration for over 150 systems, themed collections, a content downloader, …
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