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VICE
Versatile Commodore Emulator
VICE is an emulator collection which emulates the C64, the C64-DTV, the C128, the VIC20, practically all PET models, the PLUS4 and the CBM-II (aka C610). It runs on Unix, MS-DOS, Win32, OS/2, Acorn RISC OS, BeOS, QNX 6.x, Amiga, GP2X or Mac OS X machines. -
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RetroBIOS
Complete BIOS & firmware packs for RetroArch, Batocera, Recalbox, etc.
RetroBIOS is an open-source project that provides complete BIOS and firmware packs for a wide range of emulators and retro gaming platforms. It includes thousands of verified system files required to run consoles and arcade systems accurately across tools like RetroArch, Batocera, RetroPie, and EmuDeck. Each BIOS file is validated against emulator source code to ensure correctness, compatibility, and proper functionality. The project simplifies setup by offering automated install scripts that detect your platform and download only the required missing files. It also includes detailed documentation, cross-platform mappings, and verification tools to help users manage and audit their BIOS collections. Overall, RetroBIOS serves as a reliable, structured solution for retro gaming enthusiasts who want accurate and hassle-free emulator setups. -
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NetherSX2
Continuation of NetherSX2 based on AetherSX2 4248
NetherSX2-patch is a community-driven continuation and enhancement of the NetherSX2 Android PlayStation 2 emulator, itself a modded fork of the open-source AetherSX2 project originally based on PCSX2. It focuses on providing a more complete and feature-rich experience by applying patches to the upstream emulator build and removing ad-related bloat, fixing notification issues, and exposing many internal settings so users have finer control over performance and compatibility on mobile devices. The project maintains an up-to-date GameDB (game compatibility database), improves controller support, and includes widescreen and no-interlace patches that make many games look and run better on modern screens. Developers also include additional fixes specific to AetherSX2 and NetherSX2 builds, along with tools to resign APKs to avoid Play Protect warnings, which makes installation smoother on Android hardware. -
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Eden Emulator
Free and opensource (FOSS) Switch 1 emulator
Eden Emulator is an experimental open-source emulator designed to replicate Nintendo Switch hardware with a focus on stability and performance improvements. It builds on modern emulation techniques to deliver smoother gameplay and better compatibility with newer titles. The project emphasizes frequent updates that reduce graphical glitches, improve rendering pipelines, and enhance overall system stability. Eden supports multiple platforms, including desktop and mobile environments, expanding accessibility for users. It also introduces features such as overlay systems and improved user interaction layers that mimic real hardware behavior. The development approach prioritizes incremental improvements, ensuring consistent progress in performance and compatibility. Overall, Eden serves as a next-generation emulator aiming to balance accuracy with usability. -
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PPSSPP
A cross-platform PSP emulator
PPSSPP is an open source, cross-platform PSP emulator which allows you to play your PSP games on Android, Windows, Mac or Linux. With PPSSPP you can play your PSP games on your PC in full HD resolution, or play on your tablet for a big-screen mobile gaming experience. PPSSPP enhances the gaming experience in more ways than one. It even upscales some textures that would otherwise be too blurry due to the fact that they were originally made for the small screen. Even on modern Android phones and tablets you can enjoy double the original resolution. Get a whole new and better PSP gaming experience with PPSSPP now! -
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melonDS
DS emulator, sorta
melonDS aims at providing fast and accurate Nintendo DS emulation. While it is still a work in progress, it has a pretty solid set of features. Firmware boot (not direct boot) requires a BIOS/firmware dump from an original DS or DS Lite. DS firmwares dumped from a DSi or 3DS aren't bootable and only contain configuration data, thus they are only suitable when booting games directly. DS BIOS dumps from a DSi or 3DS can be used with no compatibility issues. -
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Citron Neo
Research software designed to orchestrate virtual environments
Citron Neo is an advanced emulator project focused on replicating complex system environments with high performance and flexibility. It is designed to emulate modern console behavior while integrating improvements in CPU emulation, GPU rendering, and memory management. The project incorporates optimizations such as dynamic recompilation and Vulkan-based rendering to enhance performance across supported platforms. It also includes continuous updates that improve compatibility with games and system firmware, reflecting an active development cycle. Citron aims to provide a refined user experience through UI enhancements, faster loading times, and better resource handling. It supports multiple operating systems, including desktop and mobile environments, making it accessible across different devices. Overall, it represents a modern approach to emulation with a focus on speed, compatibility, and extensibility. -
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RetroArch
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.
RetroArch is a way to run classic games on a wide assortment of Operating Systems and Consoles. Support the Developers on their Patron! https://www.patreon.com/libretro -
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Play!
Play! - PlayStation2 Emulator
Play! is an open-source cross-platform emulator for Sony’s PlayStation 2 that aims to run PS2 games on a wide range of modern systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers by implementing core PS2 hardware functionality in software. It emulates primary components like the Emotion Engine CPU and graphics synthesizer, translating game code and hardware calls into host system operations, while providing users with controls to load disc images, manage states, and configure rendering options. Because the PS2’s architecture is complex and proprietary, Play! pursues compatibility incrementally, with many titles playable to varying degrees and an active compatibility tracker detailing individual game status. The project supports optimizations such as JIT code generation on compatible platforms to improve performance and offers a broad set of build targets so developers and users can experiment with different back ends and environments. -
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Xenia
Xbox 360 Emulator Research Project
Xenia is an open-source experimental emulator for the Xbox 360 that aims to let users run Xbox 360 games on Windows and other platforms by reverse-engineering the console’s hardware and firmware behavior in software. It implements the 360’s CPU (Xenon), GPU (including Direct3D shader logic), and system libraries to translate Xbox instructions into equivalent host machine operations, enabling many titles to launch and in some cases play at improved frame rates compared with the original hardware. Because Xbox 360 games use custom hardware features and proprietary APIs, Xenia developers have progressively mapped and translated these into PC-friendly code while balancing performance and accuracy, and the project includes compatibility tracking so users can see what games work and how well. Although not all titles are supported and some still suffer graphical or audio issues, the emulator continues to evolve with community contributions and experimental support for Vulkan and Direct3D. -
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ASAP (Another Slight Atari Player) plays and converts 8-bit Atari music (*.sap, *.cmc, *.mpt, *.rmt, *.tmc, ...) on modern computers and mobile devices.
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Pegasus Frontend
A cross platform, customizable graphical frontend
Pegasus Frontend is a highly customizable, cross-platform graphical launcher designed to manage and organize game libraries while providing a unified interface for launching emulators. It acts as a frontend layer that aggregates multiple emulators into a single cohesive environment, simplifying the user experience for retro gaming and multi-system setups. The software is built with performance and flexibility in mind, supporting a wide range of devices including desktops, embedded systems, and single-board computers. One of its defining features is its theming system, which allows users to completely redesign the interface, including layouts, animations, and visual elements. Pegasus also supports existing metadata formats such as EmulationStation gamelists, making it easy to integrate with existing setups. It includes hardware acceleration and gamepad support, ensuring smooth navigation and usability across different platforms. -
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OPENTHOS
Run Android and Linux applications side by side
OpenThos is a free, open-source operating system (OS) based on Android-x86. It's designed to run Android and Linux applications side by side. OpenThos is unique because it was designed with security and privacy in mind. You can run OpenThos on your PC or laptop without installing it. -
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AndroidSDK
Full-fledged Android SDK Docker Image
AndroidSDK is a Docker-based development environment that provides a complete, portable Android SDK setup for building, testing, and deploying Android applications in a consistent and reproducible way. Instead of installing and configuring the Android SDK locally, developers can run a preconfigured container that includes essential tools such as the SDK, build tools, Gradle, and Kotlin compiler. This approach solves common issues related to environment inconsistency, such as dependency conflicts or differences between developer machines and CI pipelines. The project emphasizes minimalism and flexibility by shipping only a base SDK image, allowing developers to mount their own SDK components and customize installations as needed. It is particularly useful in continuous integration workflows, where deterministic builds and clean environments are critical. -
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Instructions: After starting this VM, enable the Play Store app, by clicking the Settings -> Apps -> Play Store -> Enable. Then, Launch Play Store App, by clicking the 3 vertical dots icon, at the bottom of desktop. Then download whatever app is needed from the Play Store. Quickly, Cancel any automatic downloads of Play Store app ( itself ), from the notification drawer, as this will prevent it from its future working. Disable the Play Store app, after your other app installs are completed. Increase CPU Count and Memory in VM's Settings, as required, for better performance. If you are very new to virtual machines, then please refer the Wiki Page for its setup instructions, for all major operating systems. Tags: Android Tablet, Android ova, Android Phone, Android OS, Android Operating System, Android Emulator, Android Simulator, android apps, apk, virtual machine
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Serial port assistant This is only a read-only mirror repository. Main repository: https://github.com/KangLin/SerialPortAssistant
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V.Dream
V.Smile family emulator
V.Dream is an emulator for the V.Smile family of consoles, developed by Néo Foderé de Frutos under the FODSOFT brand and written in C for mobile and desktop devices. -
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dracxterm
An Android terminal that runs Linux without root, with an AI assistant
dracxterm puts a real Linux workstation on your Android phone. Open it and a shell is ready to type in. When you want more, the app installs Debian 13 or Kali Linux inside its own storage, and you work the way you would on a laptop. The phone does not need root, there is no account to create, and no companion app to install. A real Linux, inside the app Pick a distro and the app downloads and sets it up for you. Once it is in place you get apt, dpkg, sudo, su and fakeroot, so you can install packages, build software, and run tools like git, ssh, curl, python and nmap the way you would on a desktop. VHDP, a rootless engine built into the app, runs the Linux session. On a phone that cannot run it, the app falls back to an older engine on its own, so the terminal still works. Decline the distro entirely and you still get a working BusyBox shell. claw, an assistant that lives in your terminal What makes dracxterm more than a terminal is claw. Type claw chat and ask in plain wor -
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pvnet
A virtual ethernet adapter
PVNet is a project providing a virtual network interface. It generates numbers of pure virtual ethernet adapter. It is tested for Linux kernel 3.0.8 on amd64 cpu. Its code contains a kernel patch and module code. You can use it to create many ethernet cards. Each device has a single mac address. -
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BMDFM
Binary Modular DataFlow Machine (BMDFM)
Binary Modular DataFlow Machine (BMDFM) is a software package that enables running an application in parallel on shared memory symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) computers using the multiple processors to speed up the execution of single applications. BMDFM automatically identifies and exploits parallelism due to the static and mainly dynamic scheduling of the dataflow instruction sequences derived from the formerly sequential program. The BMDFM dynamic scheduling subsystem performs a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) emulation of a tagged-token dataflow machine to provide the transparent dataflow semantics for the applications. No directives for parallel execution are needed. More info: http://www.bmdfm.com https://bmdfm.github.io -
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Unreal Speccy Portable
Portable ZX-Spectrum emulator based on UnrealSpeccy 0.37.3 by SMT
Portable ZX-Spectrum emulator supports Z80 128K (Pentagon) AY/YM, Beeper, Beta Disk, Tape, Kempston Joystick/Mouse, Snapshots, Replays. Supported formats: sna, z80, szx, rzx, tap, tzx, csw, trd, scl, fdi, zip. Created to be ported to many platforms such as Windows/Linux/Mac/Symbian/Dingoo A320/Android/iOS/PSP/Raspberry Pi, ...
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