A new emulator called PS5X lets Xbox Series X hardware run PlayStation 5 games, but only through Microsoft's Developer Mode, which restricts games to 5GB of memory versus the 13.5GB available to retail Xbox titles. The cap only lifts when software runs via the Visual Studio debugger, a developer-testing setup, and consoles in Developer Mode cannot load retail games until switched back. Microsoft banned emulators from retail Xbox mode in 2023 and has reportedly suspended players for 15 days for circumventing that policy.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Android Authority reports that Google's Pixel 11 series, running the Tensor G6 chip with a new PowerVR CXTP GPU, ships with ANGLE set as the default OpenGL ES implementation as of the September 2026 update. ANGLE translates OpenGL ES calls into Vulkan commands, and the outlet says this layer is causing jank and microstutters in games and emulators like Genshin Impact and Dolphin that didn't affect the Pixel 10.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator, has extended its networked multiplayer feature to its Android version, matching functionality already available on PC. The emulator continues to support Windows, Linux, macOS and Android 5.0+, running GameCube and Wii titles in HD with enhancements like controller support and turbo speed.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-26
Dolphin Emulator has added NetPlay support to its Android build, letting users play GameCube and Wii titles online with others. The update also enables cross-platform NetPlay sessions, so Android players can join matches with people running Dolphin on Windows, Mac, or Steam Deck. The developers say the feature relies on a lockstep syncing method that runs the emulator on a single CPU core to keep gameplay aligned across devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-24
A comparison of the two leading retro emulators finds that Dolphin, which handles GameCube games, is generally considered more accurate and easier to run than PCSX2, the PS2 emulator, despite PCSX2 covering a slightly larger percentage of its console's library. Both are free, open-source tools available on Windows, macOS and Linux, with Dolphin also supporting Android, and neither requires top-end graphics hardware to run games at 4K/60fps.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-07
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