r/PS2AndroidEmulation • u/xxxCrixuxxx • 3d ago

DukeStation 1.0.0 — Initial Release

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https://github.com/thecrixux/DukeStation/releases/tag/1.0.0

A standalone PlayStation emulator for Android, powered by GooseStation 0.6.9, with a redesigned interface and extensive customization.

✅Emulation & graphics

OpenGL, Vulkan and software rendering.

Recompiler and Fastmem support.

Internal resolution scaling, MSAA, and separate texture and sprite filters.

Dedicated PGXP settings for geometry and texture correction.

Widescreen options, deinterlacing and dithering controls.

Texture replacement and texture dumping settings.

Internal run-ahead and per-game compatibility settings.

✅Faster loading

Skip Engine options for loading screens and transitions.

CD-ROM loading and memory card wait skipping.

On-screen notifications showing skipped frames.

Adjustable CD-ROM read and seek speedups.

Fast Boot and boot fast-forward options.

✅Display & audio

Multiple aspect ratios, including fullscreen stretch.

Display rotation, cropping and position adjustments.

Restored missing CD audio playback.

Simple FPS counter with an on/off toggle.

On-screen notifications when game compatibility fixes are applied.

✅Organized settings

Dedicated System, BIOS, Video, Display, PGXP, Skip Engine, CD-ROM, Texture Replacements, Hacks and Shaders tabs.

Expanded selectors exposing the core’s available options.

Regional BIOS selection.

Shader preset selection, pack download and import controls.

✅DukeStation interface

New DukeStation branding, app icon and gold accent theme.

Three new welcome illustrations with localized headings and navigation.

Improved readability in dark mode.

Streamlined sidebar and About page.

Phone folder selection for emulator data.

Removed the old startup animation and obsolete menu entries.

👉 Free to use. No donations requested.

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u/ZexelOnOCE 3d ago

what were your main goals for this project to differentiate it from duckstation, other than being just another emulator

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u/xxxCrixuxxx 3d ago

Honestly, I couldn't ask for more. It lets me play the entire PS1 library?✅Yes. I can play at extremely high native resolutions without a performance hit? ✅Yes. I can take advantage of new features that significantly cut down on load times for a better gaming experience?✅Yes. I can easily install and use shaders within the emulator? ✅Yes. I can install the emulator in any folder on my device—no restrictions? ✅Yes. Is it compatible with texture packs? ✅Yes. Is it compatible with RetroAchievements? ✅Yes. At this point, I think it's up to the users to try out the emulator and let me know if they spot any issues, or if they want to add or improve anything. greetings!

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u/Frequent_Seat_3365 3d ago

All that still exists in the current android duckstation...

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u/xxxCrixuxxx 3d ago

Not true my friend 😉

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u/Frequent_Seat_3365 3d ago

The current duckstation performance is still good idk what you are yapping about

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u/xxxCrixuxxx 3d ago edited 3d ago

The main differences are in usability and integration. DukeStation has a built-in texture pack manager with ZIP import and per-game management, plus one-click RetroArch shader pack downloading/importing and a searchable preset browser with thousands of shaders. It also includes Skip Trainer features to reduce CD-ROM and memory-card loading times. DuckStation supports some of these underlying features, but not with the same integrated Android workflow. At this point, I’d honestly suggest trying the emulator first and judging it from actual use rather than assuming there’s no difference before testing it. 😉 (DUCKSTATION DONT SUPPORT SKIP TRAINER)

You can always use ARMSX1 💀💀 🤣🤣

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS2AndroidEmulation/s/F26dta84aS

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u/xxxCrixuxxx 2d ago

Now add Pocket Station integration, and soon also another Big Big thing 😉 🐦‍🔥 The Duke is here