Homebrew News
OpenGamepadUI – v0.42.3
🚀 Open Gamepad UI v0.42.3 is live!
Just a tiny but mighty update—no flashy features, just pure speed boosts:
🔹 DBus performance improved — now holds onto the proxy instance, making system calls faster and smoother.
For retro folks using gamepads to launch homebrew: this means less lag, more play. Your controller’s now talking to the system like it’s got a turbo button. 🕹️💨
Still early dev, but the foundation’s getting real solid. Keep those homebrew launches snappy!
Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG557- v1.2.1
🎮 GammaOS Next v1.2.1 just landed for the Anbernic RG557 — and it’s all about polish!
The big upgrade? Mangmi Air X is now updated to the latest version in the README. That means:
No core updates or major bug fixes this round — but keeping Mangmi Air X current is a huge win for daily usability. If you’re rocking your RG557 with GammaOS, this update makes your homebrew experience feel sleeker and more premium.
💡 Pro tip: Still using the old launcher? Now’s your chance to switch — Mangmi Air X is gorgeous and intuitive.
Keep those cartridges spinning! 🕹️💙
Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG477M- v1.2.1
🚨 GammaOS Next v1.2.1 just dropped for the Anbernic RG477M! 🎮
✅ Fixed Mangmi Air X build reference — now matches your RG477M perfectly (no more wrong configs!).
✅ Stability upgrades — fewer boot glitches, smoother performance during long NDS/PS1 sessions.
✅ Optimized for Ryzen Z1 Elite — 7-inch display? Check. GBA to early PS2 emulation? Double check.
💡 Pro tip: If you’re on Mangmi Air X, double-check your config — this update fixes controller mapping hiccups.
No flashy bells, just quiet, reliable gaming magic. 🕹️💙
Grab it while the pixels are hot!
uLaunch – 1.2.2 – Support update
🔥 uLaunch 1.2.2 just dropped—and it’s a game-changer for your Switch HOME Menu!
Now fully compatible with Atmosphère v1.10.1 (21.1.0)! 🎉
Say goodbye to missing icons and messy metadata—uLaunch now uses new NS commands for clean, native-style icon and NACP support. Your homebrew apps look perfect on the menu, no more manual tweaks needed.
Grid layout? Check.
Custom themes & BGM? Still awesome.
One-click launch to your homebrew library? Absolutely.
Update now and enjoy a smoother, prettier, polished Switch experience. Your home menu just got a major upgrade! 🕹️✨
Goldleaf – 1.2.0 – Support and cool things
🎉 Goldleaf 1.2.0 just dropped—and it’s a beast!
Plus better path handling, key detection fixes, and smoother overall performance.
Your Switch homebrew toolkit just got a whole lot smarter. 🕹️💙
Grab it now: https://github.com/XorTroll/Goldleaf
emuiibo – 1.1.2 – Support update
emuiibo v1.1.2 is live! 🎯
Just dropped a quiet but mighty update—under-the-hood Rust library upgrades mean smoother NFC emulation, fewer crashes, and rock-solid performance across Breath of the Wild, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 3.
No flashy new features, but your virtual Amiibos now run even more reliably—perfect for daily-use saves, UUID randomization, and Mii tweaks.
Pro tip: Still launch emulation before your game for seamless detection. Drop your folders in `/emuiibo/amiibo/`, fire up Tesla (L1 + D-Pad Down + R3), and play like you’ve got a shelf full of figurines.
Keep those SD cards spinning—emuiibo’s still the best way to go Amiibo-free! 💾✨
Retool – v2.4.7
🎉 Retool v2.4.7 just dropped—and it’s a storage win for all of us! 🚀
Now it tells you exactly how much uncompressed space you saved after filtering your ROMs. No more guesswork—finally, hard numbers to brag about! 📦💥
macOS users: Say goodbye to the boring Python Launcher icon—Retool now has its own sweet little logo in the Dock! 🖼️ (Still working on renaming it properly… v2 is coming!)
CLI & GUI both updated with smarter dedup, region/priority filters, and Japanese filename love. Clean your collection like a true retro archivist. 🕹️✨
pkgi PS3 – PKGi PS3 v1.3.0
🚀 PKGi PS3 v1.3.0 just dropped — and it’s a game-changer for PS3 homebrewers!
📦 Multi-part .pkg downloads now happen in the background — grab that big game while you nap.
🌐 Proxy settings are finally respected — corporate firewalls? No problem.
🖼️ Brand-new app icon: sleek, retro-future, and totally iconic.
📜 License upgraded to GPL — open forever, no strings attached.
🌍 Polish translation refreshed + Hungarian added! Now even more of the world can dive in.
Fixes that make life better:
✅ Size units (B/KB/MB/GB) now translate correctly — no more “1024 B” confusion!
📊 Progress bars actually work during resume — no more ghosting downloads.
Drop your `pkgi.txt` or custom DB into `/dev_hdd0/game/NP00PKGI3/USRDIR` and start downloading like a pro. No PC? No problem. 🎮💾
Switchfin – Switchfin 0.8.2
🚨 Switchfin v0.8.2 just dropped — and it’s a smooth, visual, glitch-free upgrade! 🎬
Built on libnx with MPV under the hood — direct play, USB drives, subtitles, and input mapping all still rocking. Movie view & search? Coming soon… 🕹️✨
OpenGamepadUI – v0.42.2
Open Gamepad UI just dropped v0.42.2 🎮✨
Fixed a sneaky launcher bug — now you can inherit the parent environment when launching apps.
Perfect for Homebrew folks running custom setups, env vars, or dev tools — your scripts finally play nice!
No flashy features… just that sweet, quiet “it just works” vibe. 💪
Works on all platforms — update and let it breathe.