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Other download sites
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Package managers
- Chocolatey
choco install ppsspp - Homebrew
brew install ppsspp - Flathub
flatpak install flathub org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
About PPSSPP
PPSSPP runs PlayStation Portable games in full HD or higher on a PC or Android phone. It upscales textures, supports post-processing shaders, and lets you customise on-screen touch controls or use a real controller or keyboard. Save states work anywhere, and saves can be transferred from a real PSP.
It is a high-level emulator, so no BIOS file is required, which removes the usual first obstacle. The core is free and open source under GPL 2.0 or later; a paid PPSSPP Gold build exists as a way to support the project.
Strengths
- No BIOS file required, because it is a high-level emulator
- HD resolutions, texture upscaling and post-processing shaders
- Customisable on-screen touch controls, or an external controller or keyboard
- Transfers saves from a real PSP so you can continue where you left off
- Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS from one project
Limitations
- Compatibility is good but not complete; some games still have graphical issues
- Ad-hoc multiplayer needs relay servers and extra setup
- It supplies no games; obtaining UMD dumps legally is on you
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumThe standard build is free and open source. A paid PPSSPP Gold build exists to support development.
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Developer
- Henrik Rydgård
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Playing PSP games in HD on a phone or a laptop
- Categories
- Emulators
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the TechWalrus downloads catalog (Emulation); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 5 sources on file.
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