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PCSX2 v2.7.182 Released With Paddington Bear Game Display Fix

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version v2.7.182. This update includes a specific fix addressing a display issue within the game Paddington Bear. The project's GameDB ...

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PCSX2 2.7.148 Improves DirectX 11 and OpenGL Shader State Copy Performance

The PCSX2 development team recently released version 2.7.148 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update, made available today, March 02, 2026, primarily focuses on graphics performance improvements....

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xemu v0.8.134 Adopts SDL3, Improves APU Throttling and nv2a Vulkan Backend

The xemu project recently released version 0.8.134 of their original Xbox emulator. This update notably migrates the project to SDL3, bumping the dependency to SDL 3.4.2. The transition to SDL3 was ha...

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PCSX2 v2.7.137 Updates GameDB, Fixes Guitar Hero Text Display

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.7.137 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update specifically targets the GameDB, resolving a text display issue for Guitar Hero Smash Hits and Gu...

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PCSX2 v2.7.132 Enhances GS Anti-Blur Handling for PS2 Emulation

The PCSX2 project recently released version 2.7.132 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update, made available on February 21, 2026, primarily focuses on graphical improvements. A key change highlig...

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Xemu Merges SDL3 Migration and Significant NV2A/APU Emulation Updates

The Xemu project, an emulator for the original Xbox console, recently integrated several development updates into its latest build. A notable change is the migration of its Xbox Loader Component (XBLC...

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PCSX2 v2.7.126 Adds Turbo, Unlimited CLI Parameters for QT Frontend

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.7.126, introducing new command-line parameters for its QT frontend. This update adds "-turbo" and "-unlimited" options, allowing users to...

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PCSX2 v2.7.75 Emulates SPU Voice Decode Buffers for Enhanced Audio

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, today released version 2.7.75. This update focuses on audio emulation, specifically introducing support for SPU voice decode buffers. As noted in the rel...

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PCSX2 v2.7.73 Addresses DX12 Vsync Setting Bug in PlayStation 2 Emulator

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version 2.7.73 today. This update focuses on resolving a specific rendering issue encountered by users. The primary change in this release a...

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PCSX2 v2.7.64 Refines Memory Card Automatic Save Management

The PCSX2 development team has released version 2.7.64 of the PlayStation 2 emulator today. This update focuses on internal memory card handling, specifically by "purging automatic save management." T...

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Xemu 0.8.133 Integrates QEMU 10.2.0, Adds Exclusive Fullscreen Option

The xemu project released version 0.8.133 today, introducing several updates. A significant change is the integration of QEMU version 10.2.0, which typically brings core emulation improvements to the ...

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PCSX2 2.7.56 Corrects Nvidia Vulkan Present Bug

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.7.56 yesterday, January 20, 2026. This update introduces a specific correction for Nvidia GPU users leveraging the Vulkan graphics backend. Accord...

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PCSX2 v2.6.0 Released, Advancing PlayStation 2 Emulation on Linux

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.6.0 of the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This new version signifies continued advancement in PlayStation 2 game compatibility, performance, an...

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PCSX2 v2.5.401 Released With Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior GameDB Fixes

The PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 released version 2.5.401 yesterday. This update primarily includes specific compatibility enhancements for the game Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior. The release incorpo...

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PCSX2 2.5.402 Enhances DX12 Renderer with Feedback Read Barrier

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.402 today, December 25, 2025. This update includes a targeted improvement for the emulator's DirectX 12 (DX12) graphics renderer. The primary ch...

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PCSX2 v2.5.399 Released With rcheevos 12.2.0 Update

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.399 today. This update primarily integrates rcheevos 12.2.0, an updated version of the RetroAchievements library. The rcheevos compo...

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PCSX2 v2.5.390 Addresses AMD Vulkan Swapchain Recreation Bug

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version v2.5.390 today. This update includes a specific fix for the Vulkan graphics backend, targeting an issue experienced with AMD GPUs. The change preven...

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PCSX2 v2.5.385 Restores PPT_ONCE_ON_LOAD, Adds New Patch Option

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.385 today, December 15, 2025. This update primarily focuses on enhancing the handling of game patches. It restores the original behavior of the ...

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PCSX2 v2.5.383 Introduces Save State Error Reporting Customization

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.383 today. This update introduces a new user setting that allows for customization of how errors are reported when loading or saving emulator st...

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PCSX2 v2.5.378 Addresses CDVD MG SCMD Out-of-Bounds Read Exploit

The PCSX2 project today released version 2.5.378 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update primarily addresses a critical security vulnerability involving an out-of-bounds read exploit within the C...

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PCSX2 v2.5.373 Addresses Deadlocks in Fullscreen, Save State Operations

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, received a new update today, December 12, 2025, with the release of version 2.5.373. This point release primarily focuses on resolving critical stability issues expe...

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PCSX2 v2.5.370 Flatpak Adds Gamescope Socket Integration

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.5.370. This update specifically enhances its Flatpak distribution by integrating support for the Gamescope socket. This allows the Flatpa...

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PCSX2 v2.5.348 Refines NVIDIA OpenGL Workaround Application

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.348 yesterday, December 01, 2025. This update primarily addresses a specific behavior in its OpenGL graphics renderer. An existing workaround fo...

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