Category: Homebrew

WiiUDownloader – v2.68

🚨 WiiUDownloader v2.68 is LIVE! 🎮

Fixed that pesky crash when changing your download path—no more tantrums, just smooth sleuthing through Nintendo’s servers. 🛠️

New & Improved:

• Browse, search, and queue Wii U games, updates, DLCs & demos with ease
• Decrypt files on-the-fly or after download (yes, even encrypted ones!)
• Filter by region & content type—no more digging through junk

New users? 📖 Check out the revamped Usage Guide for pro tips & how to dodge common pitfalls.

And if this tool’s saving your sanity? ☕💙 Drop a coffee on Ko-fi—or hop into the Discord for fresh updates, friendly folks, and zero spam. Let’s keep the retro scene alive!

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WiiUDownloader – v2.69

🚀 WiiUDownloader v2.69 just dropped — and it’s smooth now!

• 🛠️ Dependencies updated for rock-solid stability
• ✅ 99% decryption freeze? GONE. Files finish downloading — no more “is it stuck?” panic
• 🧨 Crashes? Nah. Code’s been tightened up — runs cleaner than a clean ROM
• 🔁 New retry logic for failed downloads — if your connection flinches, it’ll try again (no more lost files!)
• 💻 macOS users: Minimum version now 15 — time to upgrade if you’re still on Big Sur or earlier!

📌 New [Usage Guide](link) + [Discord server](link) live with pro tips, troubleshooting, and community hype.

❤️ Keep the homebrew flame alive — drop a ko-fi if you’re feeling generous! Coffee = more Wii U magic.

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Breeze Beta – beta99s_pr2

Hey retro hackers! 🎮💥

Breeze Beta – beta99s_pr2 just dropped, and it’s a game-changer for cheat creators on Switch!

Now, drop an `anotes.txt` file into your game’s Breeze cheat folder — and boom! 📝

Your custom tips show up right next to each cheat in the menu. No more scratching your head over that weird hex code.

Format’s dead simple:

`[cheat label] note = {your helpful tip here}`

And guess what? Auto-download from URLs? Now it grabs `anotes.txt` too! 🚀

So when you grab a cheat pack from tomvita’s repo, your notes come bundled — no extra steps.

Perfect for sharing hacks with friends, or just remembering what “0x12345678 = infinite lives” actually did last Tuesday. 😎

Stay cheesy, stay hacked!

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RetroDECK – RetroDECK 0.10.0b – RC1

🚨 RetroDECK 0.10.0b (RC1) is LIVE — and it’s a wild ride! 🎮🐧

This isn’t just an update—it’s a full-blown retro revolution. Emulators? Updated to their latest builds as of Dec 26, 2025:

• PCSX2 v2.4.0 — PS2 perfection, finally smooth on Deck
• RPCS3 — fresh commits = better PS3 compatibility (looking at you, Metal Gear Solid 4)
• Dolphin & Cemu — HD texture fixes + performance boosts
• PPSSPP — audio sync fixed (no more laggy Persona 3 battles!)
• MAME & Ryujinx — new ROM support + controller fixes
• Xemu & Vita3K — faster loads, cleaner UI

RetroArch got a full overhaul: new cores, slicker shaders, and way snappier menus.

Steam ROM Manager? Now actually works — no more missing games in your library.

Indie devs, rejoice: Solarus & OpenBOR now come with level editors and tileset tools.

Pico-8, ZDoom, GZDoom? All patched for modern Linux — Deck users, you’re covered.

⚠️ Pro Tips:

• BACKUP YOUR CONFIGS — this is a major leap.
• PortMaster scripts? Probably fine… but test ‘em!
• Flips frontend? Still in “unknown” mode — expect UI weirdness.

This is bleeding-edge retro, not “grandpa-friendly.” Test it. Break it. Report bugs. Help make RetroDECK legendary.

🔗 Full patch notes: https://retrodeck.wiki — because you know you’re curious. 😎

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RetroDECK – RetroDECK 0.10.0b – RC1

🚨 RetroDECK 0.10.0b (RC1) is LIVE — and it’s a FULL REBUILD! 🚨

This isn’t just an update—it’s a revolution under the hood. Here’s what’s new:

🎮 New Emulators In!

• 🐢 XRoar — Tandy CoCo & Dragon 32/64, finally playable!
• 🕹️ Azahar — New default 3DS emulator (faster, more stable than Citra!)
• 🎮 Ryubing — Early but functional Nintendo Switch emulator!
• 🕹️ OpenBOR — Now with a slick RetroDECK launcher for .bor/.openbor games
• 🧩 Flips — Built-in IPS/BPS patcher. No more external tools needed!

📦 Architecture Overhaul

• Modular, sandboxed emulators — cleaner, safer, future-proof
• Built on `org.kde.Platform 6.10` — leaner, faster, Flatpak-powered
• 800MB smaller 🎯 Thanks to a total build pipeline rewrite

📁 Better Organization

• New `retrodeck/storage` folder — all your games, saves & assets in one place
• Folder iconsets! Try the new Lahrs theme (or make your own!)
• Full folder access for Dolphin, PPSSPP, RPCS3, Cemu & Vita3K

🔧 Big Fixes & Upgrades

• ✅ Rewritten first-run setup — no more confusion!
• 🎮 GZDoom: Spaces, symlinks & IWADs now work flawlessly
• 🖥️ Steam ROM Manager fully supports Flatpak Steam!
• RetroArch: Palettr issues fixed, configs cleaned up
• BIOS checker now gives clear instructions — no more guessing!

⚠️ Note: This is a Release Candidate. Bugs may exist. Test it, report issues — but don’t wipe your main setup yet.

Ponzu users: Stay on v0.9.x — this build isn’t compatible.

Your retro library just got a massive power-up. 🕹️✨

Grab it, try Ryubing on your Switch dumps, and enjoy the future of retro gaming.

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Azahar – 2123.4-beta3

🚨 Azahar Emu v2123.4-beta3 just dropped! 🕹️

The big win? Vulkan renderer now correctly reports `MaxTexelBufferElements` — no more GPU hiccups or buffer overflows on Linux & modern rigs. 🎯

✅ What’s new:

• Fixed sneaky type mismatch in Vulkan backend (stability unlocked!)
• Smoother performance on AMD/NVIDIA drivers with strict buffer limits
• Zero UI changes — pure under-the-hood wizardry 🧙‍♂️

💡 Pro tip: If you’ve been battling random crashes or texture glitches on Linux — this is your fix. Beta, but so close to stable.

Keep those 3DS ROMs rolling and your emulators fresh! 🎮🔥

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Lime 3DS Emulator – 2123.4-beta3

🚀 Azahar Emu v2123.4-beta3 just dropped — and while it’s quiet, it’s powerful.

🔧 The big fix? `renderer_vulkan`: Fixed incorrect `MaxTexelBufferElements` return type.

Translation? Fewer crashes on newer GPUs, smoother performance in Vulkan-heavy games. Think of it like tuning the engine under the hood — no flashy new features, but your favorite 3DS titles will run cleaner than ever.

✅ Works on Windows, macOS, Linux (Flatpak/AppImage), and Android

⚠️ Needs OpenGL 4.3 / Vulkan 1.1 + 4GB RAM recommended

🎯 Still beta… but closer to stable than ever

No UI changes. No new games. Just pure, glitch-free pixels. 🎮✨

Keep those ROMs ready — this is the quiet upgrade that makes all the difference.

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DeckSight – r03.1

🚀 DeckSight r03.1 just dropped—and it’s a game-changer for Steam Deck folks!

The new Decky Loader plugin lets you tweak brightness in real-time while gaming in Gamescope—no BIOS mods, no reboots. Just install via “Developer Mode → Install From ZIP” and enjoy smoother, eye-friendly dimming on those late-night retro marathons. 🌙🎮

Also keeps all the goodies:

• ✅ Brightness-wrangler for X11 gamma control
• 🎨 DeckSight.icc for richer SDR colors
• 💡 HDR workarounds that mimic OLED Steam Deck behavior
• 🛠️ EDID files for tinkerers

Pro tip: Make sure Decky’s already installed before adding the plugin!

Perfect for Homebrewers who want pixel-perfect visuals without breaking the system.

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Sys-con – v1.6.2

Great news, retro fans! 🎮

sys-con v1.6.2 is live — and it’s a game-changer for GameCube purists!

• ✅ GameCube Wii Controller (WUP-028) now works flawlessly over USB — no more “why won’t it connect?!” moments
• ⚡ 1–3 GC controllers? Latency slashed — inputs feel snappier than ever
• 🔧 HID controllers: Last button now fully mappable — say goodbye to stuck inputs forever

Whether you’re rocking a GC pad, Xbox controller, or even a racing wheel — your setup just got way more reliable.

Dust off those classics, fire up Smash Bros., and play like it’s 2003. 🕹️💙

Docs, builds, and configs? All updated too — check the repo!

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Retool – v2.4.8

🚀 Retool v2.4.8 just dropped—and it’s a quiet game-changer!

• 🕹️ Satellaview DATs now auto-detect versions with (MM-DD) dates—no more manual timestamp wrestling!
• 🏆 RetroAchievements compilations? If it’s the only variant, Retool picks it for you—no more missed unlocks.
• 🚫 (Demo) tags? Gone from short names! Demos and full versions are now handled silently—cleaner clone lists, happier collectors.

All the power, zero the clutter. Perfect for your ROM tidy-up sessions. 🧹🎮

Grab it now—CLI or GUI, your call!

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