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Epilogue adds SNES cartridge verification to Retrace app for collectors
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Epilogue adds SNES cartridge verification to Retrace app for collectors

Retrace now checks SNES carts through Epilogue's SN Operator, giving collectors a faster way to spot fakes before money changes hands.

Jamie Taylor2m read
SUPER ZSNES update fixes MSU-1 emulation and Chrono Trigger crashes
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SUPER ZSNES update fixes MSU-1 emulation and Chrono Trigger crashes

SUPER ZSNES v0.201b now loads MSU-1 hacks without manifests and fixes Chrono Trigger timing crashes, making the rewrite look far more usable for real SNES edge cases.

Nina Kowalski2m read
tico brings native C++ emulation frontend to Nintendo Switch
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tico brings native C++ emulation frontend to Nintendo Switch

tico is pushing Switch emulation toward a console-style front end, with native C++, RetroAchievements, and experimental Dolphin support for GameCube and Wii.

Nina Kowalski2m read
TeknoParrot adds rare arcade games, pushes emulation preservation forward
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TeknoParrot adds rare arcade games, pushes emulation preservation forward

New support for Gundam Battle Operating Simulator, Steel Chronicle Victroopers and Big Buck Hunter HD Wild made TeknoParrot's latest drop a real preservation win, with OutRun 2 SP fixes tightening playability too.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Commodore teases new future-focused product after C64 Ultimate success
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Commodore teases new future-focused product after C64 Ultimate success

Commodore says its next reveal is a brand-new product, not the teased C64C Ultimate, as the C64 Ultimate passes 30,000 units manufactured.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Pokémon Crystal Inheritance arrives through HackDex, bringing a new Johto adventure
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Pokémon Crystal Inheritance arrives through HackDex, bringing a new Johto adventure

Crystal Inheritance turns Pokémon Crystal into a full Johto rewrite, with 254 monsters, three difficulty levels, and a patch-it-yourself release through HackDex.

Sam Ortega2m read
MiSTer’s new z386 PC core brings experimental 80386 emulation to FPGA
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MiSTer’s new z386 PC core brings experimental 80386 emulation to FPGA

z386 gives MiSTer its first experimental 80386-class PC core, while Zaparoo and a new Vapor Trail arcade release widen what the platform can do on real hardware.

Jamie Taylor2m read
GameNative adds Lossless Scaling, promises 100 FPS on Android handhelds
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GameNative adds Lossless Scaling, promises 100 FPS on Android handhelds

GameNative’s Android handheld port just added Lossless Scaling frame generation, with one demo pushing The Last of Us Part 1 past 80 fps.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Mobile Metal Slug port rescued, made playable on PC again
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Mobile Metal Slug port rescued, made playable on PC again

An obscure Metal Slug mobile port from Japan has been saved and is playable on PC again, filling in a forgotten corner of arcade history.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Harbour Masters expands beyond N64, begins GameCube PC ports
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Harbour Masters expands beyond N64, begins GameCube PC ports

Harbour Masters is moving past N64 ports into GameCube, with Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn set to test a much bigger PC-preservation pipeline.

Jamie Taylor2m read
PCSX2 pre-releases add game fixes, graphics tweaks and translation polish
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PCSX2 pre-releases add game fixes, graphics tweaks and translation polish

PCSX2’s latest pre-releases focus on fixes players can feel now, from GameDB changes and Armored Core cleanup to renderer tweaks that cut visual glitches.

Sam Ortega2m read
MAME 0.288 raises Windows requirements and improves menus, debugging
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MAME 0.288 raises Windows requirements and improves menus, debugging

MAME 0.288 forces Windows users onto Windows 10 and newer x86-64-v2 or Armv8.2-A hardware, while also smoothing menus and the Arm64 debugger.

Sam Ortega2m read
OmniDrive firmware lets PC drives rip GameCube, Wii, Xbox discs
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OmniDrive firmware lets PC drives rip GameCube, Wii, Xbox discs

OmniDrive turns select Hitachi-LG PC drives into disc-ripping tools for GameCube, Wii, Xbox, and more, with Redump now recommending it.

Nina Kowalski2m read
ShadPS4 pre-release tweaks boost compatibility, debugging, and rendering stability
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ShadPS4 pre-release tweaks boost compatibility, debugging, and rendering stability

ShadPS4’s latest pre-release cut out AVX512, sharpened JIT failure logs, and tightened shader handling, the kind of plumbing that gets games booting cleanly.

Sam Ortega2m read
ePSXe adds Google Drive cloud saves in long-awaited Android update
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ePSXe adds Google Drive cloud saves in long-awaited Android update

ePSXe 2.0.19 finally lets Android users sync memory cards and save states to Google Drive, making rebuilds and device swaps far less painful.

Nina Kowalski2m read
RPCS3 marks 15 years with major PlayStation 3 emulation gains
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RPCS3 marks 15 years with major PlayStation 3 emulation gains

RPCS3's 15th year arrives with 3,562 tracked games, 70.55% Playable, and steady gains that keep more PS3 titles running on PC and Steam Deck.

Nina Kowalski2m read
ANBERNIC releases Linux firmware for RG DS handheld emulator
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ANBERNIC releases Linux firmware for RG DS handheld emulator

ANBERNIC’s RG DS just became easier to reshape. An official Linux firmware gives the budget dual-screen handheld a new path beyond Android’s clunky split-screen routine.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Vita3K update improves controller refresh, GUI, and macOS key mapping
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Vita3K update improves controller refresh, GUI, and macOS key mapping

Vita3K’s latest build smooths relaunch controller refresh, steadies the GUI, and fixes macOS A key mapping, making testing less annoying.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Donkey Kong 64 joins Switch Online with widescreen and save states
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Donkey Kong 64 joins Switch Online with widescreen and save states

Nintendo is turning Donkey Kong 64 into a live test of its N64 emulator, with widescreen, save states, remapping and Expansion Pack gating.

Nina Kowalski2m read
MesenCE update improves NES OAM accuracy and fixes UI bugs
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MesenCE update improves NES OAM accuracy and fixes UI bugs

MesenCE’s latest build tightens NES sprite behavior where it counts most, while cleaning up video and tooltip glitches that can make an emulator feel rough around the edges.

Jamie Taylor2m read
PCSX2 fork aims to bring Namco System 246 arcade games to life
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PCSX2 fork aims to bring Namco System 246 arcade games to life

A PCSX2 fork is chasing Namco System 246 arcade support, with SoulCalibur II’s arcade-only Conquest Mode set for the first public alpha.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Slippi lands on Android, brings Melee netplay to handhelds
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Slippi lands on Android, brings Melee netplay to handhelds

Slippi now runs on Android handhelds like the AYN Thor, bringing Melee rollback netplay, local replays, and adapter support to portable play.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Rare three-screen Ridge Racer is dumped, now playable in MAME
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Rare three-screen Ridge Racer is dumped, now playable in MAME

A phantom three-screen Ridge Racer is now playable in a custom MAME build, after ROM dumping and C139 linkup work finally brought the lost cabinet back.

Nina Kowalski2m read
xemu April 2026 snapshot tightens Xbox emulation on modern systems
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xemu April 2026 snapshot tightens Xbox emulation on modern systems

Fewer setup snags and sturdier controller handling marked xemu’s latest snapshot, with SDL3, Vulkan and NVIDIA-path fixes aimed at smoother daily use.

Nina Kowalski2m read
MiSTer Darius II core advances, Taito multi-screen arcade preservation grows
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MiSTer Darius II core advances, Taito multi-screen arcade preservation grows

Darius II is edging toward a real three-screen MiSTer showcase, while AmigaVision ships a giant practical update with 2,955 manual links.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Community Compiles Guide to ROM Management and Preservation Best Practices
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Community Compiles Guide to ROM Management and Preservation Best Practices

A community-built guide gathers long-lived, practical steps for ROM management and preservation and pairs them with durable operational practices used in other public-facing maintenance programs.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Epilogue Playback 1.10.0 fixes SN Operator cartridge clock bugs
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Epilogue Playback 1.10.0 fixes SN Operator cartridge clock bugs

Playback 1.10.0 finally lets dead-cart RTC games borrow your PC clock, turning the SN Operator from promising hardware into something far less fussy.

Sam Ortega2m read
Amiberry 8.1.6 adds native Windows ARM64 support, improves stability
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Amiberry 8.1.6 adds native Windows ARM64 support, improves stability

Native Windows ARM64 support is the real headline in Amiberry 8.1.6, and the payoff is steadier JIT behavior on Snapdragon X machines. It is a quieter release that makes the emulator easier to trust.

Sam Ortega2m read
RetroArch Guide Turns Apple TV 4K Into a Living-Room Emulation Box
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RetroArch Guide Turns Apple TV 4K Into a Living-Room Emulation Box

Apple TV 4K now has a real RetroArch path, and Ryan Musante’s guide makes the couch setup far less guessy with a conservative baseline and 77-key config.

Jamie Taylor5m read