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PSP Emulator

PSP Overview
PSP

The PSP is a handheld game console released by Sony in December 2004. It is Sony's first portable game console.

In November 2009, PSP go, a model that allows users to download and purchase games, was released.

Compared to the Nintendo DS, which was released at the same time, the Nintendo DS had more casual games that utilized the two screens and stylus, while the PSP had more full-fledged games that took advantage of its performance.

  • Website:Wikipedia
  • CPU/GPU:PSP CPU MIPS 32-bit R4000/166MHz
  • Resolution:480×272/16 million colors
  • Price:US$249.99
  • Units sold::82 million
  • Number of titles:1,555
PSP Emulator Overview

Although several PSP emulators have been developed, the PPSSPP is the best in terms of functionality and performance; about 80% of games (as of 2023) are playable on the PPSSPP.

PPSSPP runs lightly on integrated graphics.


PSP Emulator list
Feature JPCSP PPSSPP
Save State x x
Gamepad x x
Video Filter x
Fast forward
Netplay
BIOS required no no
Platform WindowsLinuxMac WindowsLinuxMac
Recommended ranking 2nd place 1st place
JPCSP icon JPCSP 2nd place
JPCSP screen

A Java-based PSP emulator that has been updated frequently since its development began in 2008 and has steadily improved in accuracy. The compatibility list shows that it runs over 100 games.

It is developed in Java, so it is slower, but it supports many platforms such as Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Java must be installed for it to work.

PPSSPP icon PPSSPP 1st place
PPSSPP screen

More than 80% of the games are playable as of 2023. It has excellent functionality and accuracy.

If you turn on the setting item [Graphics] > [Level of Upscale], the graphics will be cleaned up each step. When you play this on a PC or TV, it will be more powerful than on the PSP.

It also has functions such as rapid fire, frame advance, rewind, and mouse operation.

In addition to Windows, Linux, and Mac, many platforms such as iOS and Android are supported.