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IV/Play v2.8.4 has been released as a desktop GUI front-end for MAME™. Developed by John IV, it offers a familiar alternative to MAMEUI, featuring a narrow, keyboard-driven interface that utilizes similar navigation shortcuts. The app is available as a combo x64/x86 download and is compatible with Windows 7 and up, incorporating features like Jump List support. Notably, IV/Play is designed to be decoupled from directly setting MAME options, ensuring it remains functional… Read more

PadForge v3.3.2 has been released as a modern controller mapping utility for Windows, allowing users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual devices recognized by games. The update includes three bug fixes concerning multi-device setups, enhancing the Copy From/Paste functionality, which now correctly targets the destination slot's device. The handling of Y-axis inputs has been improved for consistent recording behavior, and joystick-class devices have been included in the mapping process,… Read more

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 link. PadForge… Read more

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, and error… Read more

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, it offers… Read more

RPCN v1.8.7 has been released, enhancing multiplayer functionality for RPCS3. This update introduces room features for matchmaking, scoreboards, and cloud saves. Users can find all settings and descriptions in the rpcn.cfg file. The changelog includes the addition of a file cleaner task to manage file queues and updated dependencies. Download RPCN v1.8.7 from the provided source. RPCN v1.8.7 has been released. RPCN serves as a server that enables multiplayer capabilities for RPCS3.… Read more

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 support in… Read more

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 toggle within… Read more

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 tray icon… Read more

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 schematic for… Read more

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. The update… Read more

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 latest version… Read more

RetroBat v8.1.2 has been released, providing Batch and Powershell scripts to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software helps organize ROM collections and run games using compatible emulators like RetroArch. It features a portable mode, allowing use from HDDs or removable devices. Key features include a customizable interface with themes, media scraping for game collections, support for over 150 systems, themed collections, and integrated download options. Deep integration with major… Read more

RetroBat v8.1.1 is a set of Batch and Powershell scripts designed for easily configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software organizes ROMs and runs compatible emulators like RetroArch, offering a portable experience from any storage device. Key features include a highly customizable interface with numerous themes, media scraping for enhanced collections, and pre-configured support for over 150 systems. Users can create themed collections, sort games, and download additional content directly… Read more

RetroBat v8.1.0 has been released, offering a user-friendly set of Batch and Powershell scripts to easily configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend gathers ROMs and runs games via compatible emulators like RetroArch. RetroBat is designed for Portable Mode, working from various storage devices. Key features include a customizable interface with animated themes, media scraping for game collections, support for over 150 systems, content downloading, and deep integration of major emulator… Read more

Igir v5.0.2 has been released, a zero-setup ROM collection manager that efficiently sorts, filters, extracts, archives, patches, and reports on collections across any OS. Key updates include fixing console output tokens, enhancing documentation for muOS, adding a new {crossmix} output token, and renaming the JELOS token to ROCKNIX. The update also features numerous dependency updates, major source file reorganization, and improvements to GitHub Actions. Notably, Node.js was updated to versions 24.15.0 and… Read more

Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.114fec7311 has been released, allowing users to simulate a joystick, controller, or gamepad using a keyboard, mouse, or other triggers. It supports simple button presses and enables the execution of complex sequences through Javascript and Lua scripts. The latest changelog includes a feature to disable keyboard accelerators while capturing keyboard input. You can download Key2Joy v0.8.0-alpha.114fec7311 for access to these features. Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags… Read more

Playnite v10.55 has been released as an open-source video game library manager and launcher supporting third-party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Key features include game emulation support, the ability to import games from various services (including Windows Store), multiple view options, and custom game additions. The application offers automatic updates and a portable installation option for flexibility. Notably, a recent controller input library update was reverted due to causing… Read more

DS4MapperTest v0.0.28 has been released as a platform for testing various mapping ideas. It supports several controllers, including DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, Steam Controller, JoyCon, and Switch Pro. The latest changelog highlights new features such as rough support for Steam Controller 2026 (USB and puck), initial rumble and haptic feedback features for the Triton controller, and fixed mouse wheel support. Additionally, placeholder profiles for the Triton controller have been… Read more

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 were introduced,… Read more

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 version of… Read more

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 now suspends… Read more

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 received a… Read more

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 devices and… Read more

PadForge v3.1.3 is a modern controller mapping utility for Windows that allows users to map any controller, keyboard, or mouse to virtual Xbox 360, DualShock 4, custom DirectInput, or MIDI controllers. This functionality is achieved through ViGEmBus, vJoy, and Windows MIDI Services, making these inputs recognizable as real hardware by games and applications. For more details, the changelog can be found on its GitHub page. Download PadForge v3.1.3 to enhance your gaming… Read more