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RPCS3

Open source

RPCS3 is a free, open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD.

GitHub stars
20k
Last commit
today
Repository age
13 years
Version
v0.0.43
Licence
GPL-2.0
Self-hosted
Yes

About RPCS3

RPCS3 is an emulator and debugger for the PlayStation 3 console, written in C++. It lets PS3 software run on a personal computer and gives developers debugging tools to study how that software behaves. It is released under the GPL-2.0 license.

It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD and uses graphics APIs such as Vulkan and OpenGL, with LLVM among the technologies named in the repository topics. Game compatibility information is gathered on the project wiki, and people who want to help without coding are encouraged to test games and file bug reports through the forums and Discord server.

The README asks contributors to disclose any AI involvement in pull requests and to fully understand the code they submit. Development is supported in part through Patreon donations to the lead developers.

Key features

  • PlayStation 3 emulation on desktop computers
  • Built-in debugger
  • Vulkan and OpenGL rendering
  • Windows, Linux, macOS and FreeBSD builds
  • Game compatibility information on a project wiki

Good fit for

  • →Playing PS3 titles on a PC
  • →Testing and reporting game compatibility
Built with
C++
Tags
emulator
playstation-3
ps3
gaming
debugger
vulkan
cpp
retro

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