The release of RetroArch 1.10.0 brings a few useful incremental improvements to the retro gaming platform, affecting netplay and Vulkan.
RetroArch is a front-end for emulation systems, game engines, native games and other media playing tools, available on pretty much any platform you can think of. This latest release adds some useful new tweaks and enhancements, but there are no completely new features. Among the highlights you’ll find:
- HDR support for the Vulkan open standard for 3D graphics and computing.
- HDR support for Slang shaders (the first shader with HDR support is crt\crt-sony-pvm-4k-hdr.slangp.)
- Netplay new features: text chat, host ping limiter, client ping counter.
- Improvements to netplay
- Optional hide effect for XMB menu
- VSync swap interval for Direct3D 10 and 11 drivers
Download RetroArch 1.10.0 to get the latest version. Versions are available for Windows 95 and later, Linux, Haiku, Android, iOS and Apple TV, macOS ARM x64, macOS/OSX x64, Xbox Series/One, PSVita, PSP, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, GameCube, Nintendo 3DS/2DS, Steam Link, web browsers, and other smaller systems.
In short, you don’t have an excuse to not use RetroArch!
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
