• Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG556 – v1.2

    Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG556 – v1.2

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ GammaOS Next v1.2.0 just dropped for the RG556 โ€” and itโ€™s everything youโ€™ve been waiting for.

    Android 14 / LineageOS 21 under the hood, but the real magic? HDMI Docking Mode โ€” plug into your TV and your screen turns off, resolution auto-adjusts. Pure console vibes.

    ๐ŸŽฎ Global Shader Support โ€” CRT-Simple, LCD3x, and more now work system-wide. Long-press the Shader tile to tweak effects on-the-fly.

    ๐Ÿ”Š GammaEQ UI โ€” Full system-level audio EQ with presets and sliders. No more terminal hacks for sweet sound.

    ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Universal Button Remapping + L2/R2 Fixes โ€” Rebind anything, fix trigger lag, calibrate analog sticks like a pro.

    ๐Ÿ’ก DC Dimming Emulation โ€” Say goodbye to PWM eye strain. Smoother, gentler brightness at low levels.

    ๐Ÿง  Deep Sleep Mode โ€” Cgroups freeze background apps to slash battery drain (some apps may not resume perfectly).

    ๐Ÿš€ Performance Modes โ€” Max, Normal, Power Save โ€” toggle instantly from Quick Settings mid-game.

    ๐ŸชŸ Immersive Mode On by Default โ€” No status bar, no nav bar. Pure immersion. Swipe from edges to peek.

    ๐Ÿงฉ App Drawer in Nav Bar โ€” Jump between emulators without leaving your game.

    ๐Ÿ”Œ Relaxed Scoped Storage โ€” No more SAF prompts. Your ROM folders? Accessible.

    ๐Ÿช„ GammaRGB LED Sync โ€” RGBs now pulse with screen colors and brightness. Yes, really.

    ๐Ÿช› Magisk Root Integrated โ€” Clean, powerful root for modders.

    Two editions:

    • Full = Google Play Store
    • Lite = Lean, no Google

    Flash on Windows only (use 7-Zip to extract .7z.00x files). Backup first โ€” this wipes everything.

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Public release: Feb 9, 2026 โ€” but Patreon folks get it now.

    This isnโ€™t an update. Itโ€™s the RG556 finally becoming the handheld console it was meant to be.

    Go grab it. Play harder. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Greenlight – v2.4.1

    Greenlight – v2.4.1

    ๐Ÿšจ Greenlight v2.4.1 is LIVE! ๐ŸŽฎ

    Fixed a nasty crash when loading ROMs with weird metadataโ€”no more mid-game ghosting! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

    New SNES controller mapping? Check. Now supports those weird USB adapters youโ€™ve been wrestling with.

    Dark mode is HERE ๐ŸŒ™ (finally, your eyes thank you).

    Raspberry Pi 4 users: smoother frames, less stutterโ€”optimizations baked in.

    Still runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. No compatibility changesโ€”just cleaner, more stable retro streaming.

    Grab it before your NES cart starts judging you:

    ๐Ÿ”— https://github.com/unknownskl/greenlight/releases/tag/v2.4.1

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2025-12-11_01.20.54

    Update All MiSTer – UpdateAll_2025-12-11_01.20.54

    ๐Ÿšจ Update All MiSTer v2025-12-11 is live! ๐Ÿšจ

    Say hello to `dont_download2.sh` โ€” your new secret weapon for smart MiSTer updates! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ’พ

    No more wasting bandwidth on cores you donโ€™t need. Just add `SNES`, `Arcade`, or any core name to the ignore list, and itโ€™ll skip downloading โ€” without deleting whatโ€™s already there. Perfect if youโ€™re low on SD space or stuck with slow internet.

    โœจ Whatโ€™s new?

    • ๐Ÿšซ Skip downloads for specific cores โ€” keep your library lean
    • โšก Faster, cleaner update flow with fewer false positives
    • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Fully compatible with all cores: SNES, Genesis, Neo Geo, MAME, you name it
    • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Still auto-updates your whole libraryโ€ฆ unless you say “no thanks”

    ๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Tired of re-downloading that 3GB MAME set every week? Add `MAME` to the ignore list and save hours (and GBs).

    Keep it retro. Keep it clean. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Handheld Daemon – v4.1.4: restore min watts as 4 for go 2

    Handheld Daemon – v4.1.4: restore min watts as 4 for go 2

    ๐ŸŽฎ HHD v4.1.4 just dropped โ€” and itโ€™s a quiet hero for Steam Deck GO 2 owners!

    The big fix? Min watts restored to 4W ๐ŸŽฏ

    After recent tweaks caused aggressive throttling in low-power mode, this update brings back that sweet, energy-sipping 4W baseline โ€” so your GO 2 stays cool, quiet, and battery-smart during those late-night gaming marathons.

    โœ… Works on: Steam Deck GO 2

    โœ… Smoother low-power performance

    โœ… No bloat, no fluff โ€” just pure battery life love

    Shoutout to Antheas for the sharp eye and even sharper fix! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    Perfect for folks who treat every milliwatt like a precious gem. ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Greenlight – v2.4.0

    Greenlight – v2.4.0

    ๐Ÿšจ GreenLight v2.4.0 just dropped! ๐ŸŽฎ

    This open-source xCloud/Xbox streaming client just got a massive retro upgrade โ€” now itโ€™s your ultimate PS1/N64/SNES launcher!

    โœจ Whatโ€™s new:

    • New UI Theme Engine โ€” Dark, CRT glow, or neon vibes? You pick. Looks chefโ€™s kiss on modern TVs.
    • Controller Mapping Overhaul โ€” Plug in any USB or Bluetooth pad. Zero config needed. Just play.
    • Quick-Load Saves โ€” One button, straight to your last save state. No more menu hunting!
    • Smarter ROM Scanning โ€” Detects moved/renamed files without a full rescan. Say goodbye to slow scans.
    • Bug Fixes โ€” macOS/Linux crashes? Gone. N64 audio stuttering? Fixed.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Hold Select + Start at boot to unlock “Classic Mode” โ€” pure 90s nostalgia, no modern clutter.

    Perfect for your SNES-in-a-box or retro cabinet. Grab it now โ€” the ROMs arenโ€™t gonna launch themselves! ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ๐Ÿ’พ

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • EdiZon-SE – 3.8.37a

    EdiZon-SE – 3.8.37a

    ๐Ÿšจ EdiZon-SE 3.8.37a just dropped โ€” and itโ€™s a game-changer for Switch memory hackers!

    โœ… Fully recompiled for Atmosphere 1.10.0+ โ€” no more crashes, just smooth, stable memory sleuthing.

    ๐Ÿš€ Breeze UI updated to latest beta: snappier menus, faster scans, and polished bugs out.

    ๐Ÿ”ง Pro tip: If youโ€™re on Atmosphere 1.10 or later โ€” reinstall this version. Old builds wonโ€™t cut it anymore.

    Still the most powerful tool for pointer chains, dynamic searches, and DMNT cheat conversion โ€” now even more reliable.

    Grab it โ†’ https://github.com/tomvita/EdiZon-SE/releases/latest

    Full docs โ†’ https://github.com/tomvita/EdiZon-SE/wiki

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Mesa Turnip driver – v26.0.0 – Revision 6

    Mesa Turnip driver – v26.0.0 – Revision 6

    ๐Ÿš€ Mesa Turnip v26.0.0 (Rev 6) just dropped!

    Your Adreno 710/720 devices (Pixel 7 Pro, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones) are now running even smoother with Vulkan 1.4.335 support!

    ๐Ÿ”ง Whatโ€™s new:

    • Winlator users: Swap `sysmem` โ†’ `gmem` in `TU_DEBUG` for massive FPS gains.
    • All emulators: Stick with `gmem` โ€” itโ€™s the secret sauce for stable texture rendering.
    • ONE UI glitch? Set `FD_DEV_FEATURES=enable_tp_ubwc_flag_hint=1` to kill those pesky texture artifacts.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: If you need the new autotuner, stick with v25.3.0 โ€” this buildโ€™s optimized for raw performance, not auto-tuning.

    Huge props to Connor Abbott, StevenMXP, Pablo & the Mesa crew โ€” your retro dreams are running on real hardware now. ๐ŸŽฎโœจ

    Your phoneโ€™s GPU just got a retro upgrade.

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG Slide – v1.2

    Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG Slide – v1.2

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ GammaOS Next v1.2.0 for Anbernic RG Slide is LIVE!

    Your RG Slide just got a massive upgrade:

    ๐ŸŽฎ Global BFI (Black Frame Insertion) โ€” Say goodbye to motion blur. Smoother 60fps+ gameplay in fast-paced classics.

    ๐Ÿ”Š GammaEQ UI โ€” System-wide audio EQ with a real visual slider. Boost bass, tweak trebleโ€”no terminal needed.

    ๐Ÿ“บ HDMI Docking Mode โ€” Plug into your TV? Screen auto-switches, resolution adjusts. Console mode unlocked.

    โš™๏ธ Quality-of-Life Wins:

    • Universal button remapping (per-game or global)
    • Analog stick calibration to kill drift & deadzones
    • DC dimming emulation = no more PWM eye strain
    • GammaRGB LED sync now pulses with screen colors ๐ŸŒˆ
    • Deep Sleep Mode โ†’ Cgroups freeze background apps โ†’ better battery life
    • L2/R2 triggers finally work right in PS1 & N64 games
    • Relaxed scoped storage โ†’ ROMs? Access them without permission hell

    ๐Ÿš€ UI & Performance:

    • One-tap Quick Settings: BFI, RGB, perf modes, rotation โ€” all swipeable
    • Immersive mode enabled by default โ†’ pure console vibes
    • App drawer in nav bar โ†’ switch emulators without leaving your game
    • Max/Normal/Power Save modes โ€” toggle mid-session

    ๐Ÿ“ฆ Editions: Full (with Play Store) or Lite (zero Google, lean & mean)

    ๐Ÿ’ก RG Slide-Specific: Smoother frame pacing, better Wi-Fi, improved thermal throttling

    โš ๏ธ Flashing? Windows only. Use 7-Zip on split .7z.00x files. BACKUP FIRST!

    Public drop: Feb 7, 2026 โ€” Patreon Insiders get it now.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.patreon.com/posts/145478083

    Your RG Slide just became a real handheld powerhouse. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Handheld Daemon – v4.1.3: Minor Improvements

    Handheld Daemon – v4.1.3: Minor Improvements

    Big update for retro gamers on handhelds! ๐ŸŽฎโœจ

    • GPD Win 5 now has full button mapping support โ€” finally, your favorite emulators play just right on this sleek little beast.
    • Xbox controller “Extra buttons” wonโ€™t mess with Steam Input anymore โ€” no more phantom inputs or weird mappings.
    • Legion Go 2 is now its own device profile! Proper TDP values applied so your system stays cool and performs like a champ.

    Shoutout to @dkatzdev for their first ever contribution โ€” welcome to the crew! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    All the fixes are live in v4.1.3 โ€” grab it and game on!

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release

  • Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG406H – v1.2

    Gamma Osnext – GammaOS Next – Anbernic RG406H – v1.2

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ GammaOS Next v1.2.0 for RG406H is LIVE! Your handheld just got a serious upgrade.

    • ๐ŸŽฎ Global Shader Support โ€” CRT-Simple & LCD3x filters now work everywhere. Long-press the shader tile to tweak in real-time โ€” pixel-perfect nostalgia, unlocked.
    • ๐Ÿ”Š GammaEQ UI โ€” No more terminal commands! Adjust bass, treble & effects with a tap. Sound has never felt this alive.
    • ๐Ÿ“บ HDMI Docking Mode โ€” Plug into your TV? Screen auto-switches, resolution adjusts. Console mode: ACTIVATED.
    • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Universal Button Remapping โ€” Rebind any button, per-game or global. L2/R2 triggers? Fixed. Finally.
    • ๐ŸŽจ DC Dimming Emulation โ€” PWM eye strain? Gone. Smoother, flicker-free nights spent in the zone.
    • ๐Ÿ’ก GammaRGB LED Sync โ€” LEDs now pulse with screen colors. Yes, itโ€™s that cool.
    • ๐Ÿ˜ด Deep Sleep Mode โ€” Cgroup freeze = less battery drain during marathons. (Just watch app resume quirks.)
    • โšก Performance Modes โ€” Max / Normal / Power Save toggles in Quick Settings. Flip them mid-boss fight with zero lag.
    • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Relaxed Scoped Storage โ€” No more SAF popups. Your ROMs? Accessible. Just drag, drop, play.
    • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ App Drawer in Nav Bar โ€” Jump between emulators & tools without leaving your game. Seamless.
    • ๐Ÿง  Android 14 / LineageOS 21 Base โ€” Faster, leaner, rock-solid. Bloat? Erased.

    Two Editions:

    • Full: Google Play Store included
    • Lite: Pure, clean, no Google โ€” perfect for purists

    Note: Flashing is Windows-only (7-Zip needed for split .7z.00x files). Back up your data first!

    Release: 9th Dec 2025 โ€” Public drop on 7th Feb 2026 ๐ŸŽ‰

    Patreon folks: grab it now. Everyone else? Patienceโ€ฆ or donโ€™t. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Your RG406H just became the ultimate retro pocket beast.

    ๐Ÿ”— View Release