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Retro Multi Tools v5.0 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility for users to manage, inspect, modify, and launch retro game ROMs. This update enhances the functionality of the tool, making it easier for gamers and developers to work with classic game files efficiently. The utility is designed to streamline the gaming experience, providing various features tailored to retro game enthusiasts. With its user-friendly interface, Retro Multi Tools v5.0 …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.d6c5fe92b7 has been released, enabling users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using a keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Beyond simple button presses, it allows for writing Javascript and Lua scripts to execute complex actions. However, the latest update removes Javascript support, as noted in the changelog by @luttje. Users can download the new version and access the source. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.d6c5fe92b7 has been released. This software allows you …

DSAdvance v2.1.2 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, and Nintendo controllers. Key features include aiming and driving via gamepad tilting, touchpad stick emulation, and keyboard/mouse emulation, plus support for external pedals. The update includes a fix for single Joy-Con rumble and other minor adjustments. The software operates using the ViGEm driver. For download and more information, visit the source. DSAdvance v2.1.2 has been released. …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.27542c2319 has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick or gamepad using keyboards, mice, or other triggers. Beyond basic button simulations, users can implement JavaScript and Lua scripts for more complex actions. The update also includes a fix for high-DPI and large font scaling, contributed by @Aurumaker72. Download the latest version to enhance your gaming experience. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.27542c2319 has been released. This software allows you to simulate a …

Gameplay v0.61 is now available, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games easily through DosBox, DosBox-X, and Scumm. The update includes a new emulation engine for Atari ST, the ability to remove and restore games from the main list, and visual indicators for unavailable games. Additionally, a manual download button has been added, along with new game releases across different platforms, such as “Super Street Fighter II Turbo” and “Bubble …

GameEx v19.71 has been released, serving as a graphical, DirectX-based front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command line emulators. It also functions well as a Home Theatre PC and a CarPC touchscreen interface. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. The software is available for $17 (USD) to unlock its full features. Download …

DSAdvance v2.1.1 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for devices like the Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Pro controller, and Joy-cons. It features support for tilt-based aiming, driving, stick emulation on the touchpad, keyboard and mouse emulation, and external pedals, relying on the ViGEm driver. The update improves internal timer accuracy, fixing issues with gyroscope and hotkey performance in certain games, alongside minor fixes. The software is available for …

IV/Play v2.6.2, pronounced ‘Four Play’, is a desktop GUI front-end for MAME™ designed by John IV as an alternative to MAMEUI. It features a keyboard-driven interface with navigation shortcuts similar to MAMEUI, offering a focused set of functionalities. The application supports both x64 and x86 architectures, targeting Windows 7 and later while incorporating features like Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is designed to be independent of direct MAME option settings, …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.0470bb93a2 has been released, allowing users to simulate joystick, controller, or gamepad actions using their keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. In addition to basic button simulation, it supports Javascript and Lua scripting for executing complex action sequences. The new version also introduces dark mode support. Download the latest version and check the changelog for updates. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.0470bb93a2 has been released. It allows you to simulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad with your …

EmuHub v1.1.0-beta has been released, offering a unified desktop application for managing multiple emulators in one interface. Users can easily browse their game collections and launch games directly without switching programs. The update includes a first-time onboarding tutorial to guide new users through setup, featuring auto-detection of emulators and ROM folder configuration. Existing users can skip the tutorial. Notable improvements include a reordered settings tab, an easy-access AUTO-DETECT button, and …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.27 has been released as a testing platform for various controller mappings, supporting devices like DualShock 4 and DualSense. Key updates include a small RWC calculator, fixed data binding for MinAccelYSens, and improved settings for the Touchpad Action Pad. The default mode for the outer ring is now set to true, and bindings for touchpad controls have been added. Additionally, adjustments were made to the Steam Controller’s touchpad mouse …

DSAdvance v2.1 has been released, enhancing Xbox gamepad emulation for various controllers, including Sony’s DualSense and DualShock 4. Key features include tilt control for aiming and driving, touchpad stick emulation, and keyboard/mouse functionality. The update includes fixes for Joy-Con detection, touchpad button emulation, and improved battery display. It also introduces stick emulation for tilt control in mouse mode and specific game profiles for titles like Spider-Man (2001) and Grand Theft …

Simple Launcher v5.2.0 has been released, enhancing retro gaming by providing an emulator frontend. The update introduces a feature that converts CHD files to ISO on-the-fly for Xemu and Xenia emulators, enabling the storage of Xbox and Xbox 360 ISOs in CHD format. It includes two tools: “BatchConvertToXiso” for optimizing Xbox ISOs and “BatchConvertToCHD” for converting ISO files to CHD, achieving up to 30% size reduction. Additionally, it has added …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.78ca440a04 has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using a keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Beyond basic button simulation, it supports complex actions through Javascript and Lua scripting. The update includes an upgrade to .NET 9 by @luttje. For more information and downloads, visit the provided source. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.78ca440a04 has been released. This tool allows you to emulate a Joystick/Controller/Gamepad using your keyboard, mouse, …

Retro Multi Tools v4.1.0 has been released, providing a cross-platform desktop utility for handling retro game ROMs. This tool allows users to manage, inspect, modify, and launch these ROMs effectively, enhancing the gaming experience for retro enthusiasts. The update brings improved functionalities and user-friendly features tailored for gamers. Retro Multi Tools v4.1.0 has been launched. Retro Multi Tools is a versatile desktop application designed for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. In addition to basic button simulations, users can create complex actions using JavaScript and Lua scripting. The updated changelog features new actions for minimizing or changing the active window, contributed by @luttje. Users can download the latest version for enhanced gaming control. Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.c929d23c5f has been released. You can simulate …

Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility designed for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This new version enhances user experience with improved features, making it easier for gamers and developers to handle classic games. Retro Multi Tools v3 has been released. Retro Multi Tools is a versatile desktop application that works across platforms for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs.…More

CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 has been released, featuring SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, specifically supporting SHA-NI, AVX2, LZMA ASM, and zlib-ng. The update includes patches and standalone build scripts for GCC, Clang, and Intel ICX. Additionally, a new chip-8 core has been added. You can download CHDMAN_SIMD v0.286 from the provided source. CHDMAN_SIMD version 0.286 has been released. This update includes SIMD and pipeline optimizations for MAME’s chdman, featuring enhancements …

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.8ba1b49958 is now available, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad through keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. Users can perform simple button presses or utilize JavaScript and Lua for complex actions. Notable changes in this release include the removal of the plugin system and fixes to the command-line interface. The updates were made by developer @luttje. For more details or to download the release, refer to the …

Gameplay v0.60 has been released, enhancing the experience of playing MS-DOS games through a user-friendly frontend for DosBox and Scumm. The latest update allows users to download missing games automatically, along with additional content like images and manuals. Configuration menus have been rewritten for clarity, and the MS-DOS engine now supports a 4:3 screen format. The update includes several new game titles, including all entries of “Eye of the Beholder” …

GameEx v19.67 has been released, offering a graphical DirectX-based front-end for MAME, Zinc, Daphne, PC games, and various command line emulators. It functions well as a Home Theatre PC solution and is suitable for CarPC and touchscreen applications. Initially designed for Windows XP Media Center and arcade cabinets, it is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. You can unlock the full potential of the front end for …

Retrom v0.8.0 has been released, enhancing centralized game library management with a focus on emulation. Key features include hosting a cloud game library, automatic scanning for games, and multi-platform support (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Users can manage emulator profiles across devices and access libraries via a web client. A significant update is the introduction of cloud saves for standalone emulators, allowing save data synchronization across clients. However, cross-syncing between built-in and …

Retro Multi Tools v2 has been released, offering a cross-platform desktop utility for managing, inspecting, modifying, and launching retro game ROMs. This update enhances user experience and functionality, making it easier for gamers to interact with their favorite retro games. With a focus on versatility, the tool supports various platforms, allowing users to customize and optimize their gameplay. Whether for nostalgic gamers or developers, Retro Multi Tools v2 provides essential …

DS4MapperTest v0.0.26 has been released, serving as a platform for testing various mapping configurations. It supports controllers like the DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. Recent updates include fixing Steam Controller grip buttons as gyro triggers, correcting the linear acceleration curve for the Gyro Mouse, and adding action presets for the Touchpad. A humorous anecdote was shared by Pipkin Pippa about an experience …

DualSenseY-v2 56 is a powerful tool for controlling Sony DualSense controllers on Windows, offering extensive customization options for LED, adaptive triggers, haptics, and microphone controls. Key features include the ability to connect multiple controllers, emulate Xbox 360/DualShock 4, map triggers and analog stick inputs, and use gyroscopes for mouse control. Users can manage LED settings based on battery level and audio, adjust speaker volume, and utilize screenshot functionality. Configuration management …