r/emulators • • Feb 11 '25

Suggestion That's 100 percent true!

Post image
1.5k Upvotes

r/emulators • • Jun 27 '24

Announcement Emulators 101

195 Upvotes
  • PS1 / N64 and older — RetroArch. Still a good unified frontend. For N64, Mupen64Plus-Next is still current; for PS1, SwanStation is still available as a core. (retroarch.com)
  • PS1 Standalone — DuckStation. Still the cleanest standalone PS1 recommendation, with current downloads and a focus on accuracy and game support. (duckstation.org)
  • N64 Standalone — Gopher64 / RMG. Do not recommend Simple64 anymore: its maintainer archived it and explicitly tells users to move to Gopher64 or RMG. (GitHub)
  • NINTENDO Switch - Eden
  • PS2 — PCSX2. Still the main PS2 recommendation, and it is still actively shipping builds in 2026. (GitHub)
    • ARMSX2 is best on android
  • PSP — PPSSPP. Still the king for PSP, with current multi-platform builds and active 2026 releases. (ppsspp.org)
  • Dreamcast — Redream / Flycast. Redream is still the easiest plug-and-play option. Flycast remains the better open-source pick if you also care about Naomi, Naomi 2, or Atomiswave support. (redream.io)
  • GC / Wii — Dolphin. Still the recommendation; just use a current official build. Dolphin is still actively improving in 2026. (Dolphin Emulator)
  • DS — melonDS. Still the default Nintendo DS recommendation, and the project is still posting development updates in 2026. (melonds.kuribo64.net)
  • 3DS — Azahar. Replace Lime3DS with this. Lime3DS is discontinued and now points users to Azahar, which merged Lime3DS with PabloMK7’s Citra fork. (GitHub)

From this point onward, hardware demands rise fast:

  • Wii U — Cemu. Still the Wii U choice, with current 2.6 builds and active development. (cemu.info)
  • PS3 — RPCS3. Still the big PS3 emulator to recommend, but it remains very CPU-heavy. Its compatibility database is still actively maintained. (rpcs3.net)
  • PS4 — shadPS4. No longer just a novelty. It is still early, but the project now officially lists games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, and Red Dead Redemption as running, and it continues to ship 2026 releases. For regular users, use the QtLauncher instead of the raw core. (GitHub)
  • Xbox — xemu. Still the go-to original Xbox emulator, with current 2026 builds and official XLink Kai-capable networking via bridged mode. (xemu.app)
  • Xbox 360 — Xenia Edge is best on Linux because of Vulkan

r/emulators • • 10h ago

Question Are we really at this level on PS5 or is it a fake video?

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

552 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 21h ago

Gameplay Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection to Windows

248 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

After my Bloodborne port I’ve been working on Uncharted, and the first version is out. All three games from the PS4 collection run natively on Windows: Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves and Drake’s Deception.

It’s not an emulator window. The original PS4 game code runs directly on your PC and the graphics are translated to Vulkan. You unpack the zip, open Uncharted.exe, pick your game folder, choose a game and hit Play.

What it has:

  • 60 or 120 FPS
  • DLSS (DLAA), FSR 3.1, FSR 4 or TAA anti-aliasing
  • Frame generation (FSR 3 on any GPU, DLSS on RTX 40/50)
  • Keyboard, mouse and controller, with mouse look in U3
  • Add to Steam and desktop shortcuts from the launcher
  • Auto updates

You need your own decrypted dump of the collection (CUSA02343, CUSA02320, etc.). No game files are included.

Known problems:

  • U3 has green/black shapes that flash for one frame on some characters (Sully’s shirt in Cartagena). shadPS4 has the same issue, and I’m still working on it.
  • Frame rates above 120 are experimental.
  • If the game crashes in the Cartagena square in U3, set the frame rate to 60 and send me your user\last_run.log.

Download: https://github.com/Supermedo/uncharted_pc/releases/latest

Bug reports are really welcome, especially your GPU and where it happened. Thanks to everyone who supported the Bloodborne port, it’s the reason this one exists.


r/emulators • • 16h ago

Testing God Of War 3 Remastered Finally Playable On PC! - Setup & Guide

Thumbnail
youtu.be
27 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 11h ago

OTHER Turn any phone into a Buzz! controller for PCSX2/RPCS3 - online supported

Post image
10 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 10h ago

Help Me Pls! Replaying some N64 games, but I only got a Switch controller. What layout do I use?

Thumbnail
gallery
6 Upvotes

I would buy an OG or 8-Bitdo controller, but I don't got the money so I'm stuck with Switch controller

Been thinking alot about a layout that might get close enough, but the only things I'm sure about are:

1] C-Directions should be mapped to Right Analog AND each be mapped to a Button, since most games ain't designed for dual analog

2] I really like having C-Left and C-Right on the bumpers, 'cause it feels better to turn the Camera like that in SM64 rather than tapping the stick, but that layout may not be for everybody

3] L button rarely gets used, so it's fine if it gets mapped to Stick-Click or something

4] B on the Left and A on the bottom is more accurate, but keeping it how it is on Switch controllers is fine. Less objective improvement and more personal preference

What do you think though?


r/emulators • • 1h ago

Help Me Pls! PS2 emulation on RetroArch for Android.

Thumbnail
• Upvotes

r/emulators • • 1h ago

Testing Tekken: Dark Resurrection recompiled, playable natively and in the browser

Thumbnail
• Upvotes

r/emulators • • 1h ago

Question Any ps5 question

• Upvotes

Lets say it works and i can dual boot it on my pc, probably a dumb question but will we have to pay for the games? Im not 100% sure how it works but i know if it lets me do gta early ill do it lol


r/emulators • • 1d ago

Benchmark Astro's Playroom on the RTX 5060 + low end CPU! (KytyPS5)

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

120 Upvotes

Using Jetsku's KytyPS5 Fork as it has some fixes in both Astro games.

It's still getting around 35 fps in the main lobby, but inside the actual levels its hovering around 45-60fps! Not sure I'd call it playable yet, but the progress is amazing.

Full video with more gameplay, settings and a guide! (English subtitles): https://youtu.be/yMw7_cGbicw


r/emulators • • 5h ago

OTHER HI im searching for an emulator of trouble in paradise

0 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 8h ago

Help Me Pls! Ando buscando donde puedo encontrar un simulador gratis de tía porta step 7

0 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 12h ago

Tutorial WORKING YOUTUBE ON PSP?!?

Thumbnail
youtu.be
2 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 17h ago

Question How should I get started?

3 Upvotes

(I don’t know where to ask this so I posted here n the retro game sub) So I’m knew to retro gaming, by that I mean I’ve never touched a retro game excluding childhood, I have 3 pcs and two laptops and I wanna get into retro gaming using emulators. Mostly because I can’t afford AAA games, sounds wild since I have so many computers but I got them broken n fixed them so all but one were free.

My question is how do I get started?* I don’t even know what games to try or literally anything about retro gaming. If it’s relevant I use Arch and don’t have any old handhelds or anything like that.


r/emulators • • 18h ago

Question Title: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. i7-14700KF for PS5 emulation

4 Upvotes

I'm trying to decide between the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the Intel Core i7-14700KF specifically for PS5 emulation using KyTy.

I want to stick with DDR4, so I'm not considering upgrading to DDR5. Both CPUs are options I'm looking at, and I'm mainly interested in which one would provide better emulation performance.

Does the 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache provide any noticeable advantage in PS5 emulation, or is the i7-14700KF's higher core count and clock speed more beneficial for KyTy?

I'd appreciate any benchmarks or real-world experiences comparing these CPUs for PS5 emulation specifically.

Thanks!


r/emulators • • 11h ago

OTHER Help with getting games and classic Mac emulators running on windows 10

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 1d ago

Testing Demon Souls- KytyPS5 test. True Experience- The Experience that most Testers wont show you.

Thumbnail
youtu.be
33 Upvotes

Demon Souls- KytyPS5 test. True Experience- The Experience that most Testers wont show you. Its not all Sunshine and Rainbows. Most Testers will never show you this. But, I feel its my duty to be real with ppl and show the True Experience of Demon Souls on KytyPS5 at least Initially.

Please Subscribe to my Youtube Channel because Later on in the week I will have some more Demon Souls Gameplay and I think you will absolutely love it. Just stay tuned. Be Blessed


r/emulators • • 13h ago

Question Why aren't there any iPhone emulators like there are for Android?

1 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 16h ago

Help Me Pls! AYUDA CON BUG VISUAL BLANCO GOW 3 PORT

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

0 Upvotes

El juego me corre todo bien cabe destacar que tengo todos los graficos bajos pq mi pc no es tan potente, pero justamente despues de la primera pelea con el hipocampo, tengo que a

Usar las alas de icaro y no puedo avanzar porque todo se ve blanco, ya intente limitando los fps y borrando la cache de sombreadores y nada, si alguien pudiera ayudarme seria excelente.

Tengo la version americana y la ultima version deo port, asi que nose que pudiera ser, ya intente de todo:)


r/emulators • • 17h ago

OTHER VKRT NES Remaster — an open-source C++20 NES emulator with an observation-driven remastering pipeline

1 Upvotes

I'm an independent developer from Argentina. I'd like to share VKRT NES Remaster, a native NES emulator built with C++20 and AI-assisted engineering.

It features:

  • Native CPU, PPU, APU and mapper implementations.
  • Original (F1) and Remaster (F4) graphics modes.
  • Windows frontend with audio and controller support.
  • Open-source code with attribution licensing.

The remastering system is designed to improve visuals without modifying the emulated machine's behavior.

No commercial ROMs are included, and universal compatibility isn't claimed.

GitHub: https://github.com/FranTriems/VKRT-NES-Remaster

Feedback and contributions are welcome!


r/emulators • • 18h ago

Question DiPlay App

0 Upvotes

Has anyone attempted to install the DiPlay app on a Windows Subsystem for Android?


r/emulators • • 18h ago

Question Can play mlb the show on AnyPS5?

0 Upvotes

I wonder can play mlb the show on anyps5


r/emulators • • 18h ago

Help Me Pls! Emulator Help on Windows Surface Pro

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes

r/emulators • • 18h ago

Question I finished DS2 SOTFS for the first time in my life on RPCS3. It was a great experience.

Thumbnail gallery
1 Upvotes

Did I do something wrong by playing it on RPCS3 even though I had a mint condition disc that I used to dump the ROM on my PC? Some comments seem to think so. I am curious as to what you guys' opinions are about this. Is this a case of "they dont know its legal" or do you agree with them that it is still wrong to emulate a game you already have a disc for. The laws in most countries and states seem to allow it.