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11 Best PS3 Emulators for PC and Android

by Team TMT

Emulators have been the best part of a gamer’s life till today. Since it allows the gamers to play games that have not been developed for the OS, it is the best innovation so far.

PS3 emulator facilitates the emulation of game console titles on your phone or PC and provides a very good experience without a need for an actual console connected to a television. 

Sony’s PlayStation 3 was the best console at its time and was the first to use Blu-ray discs to store and load games. While PlayStation 3 is no longer produced due to the release of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with better graphics you can still access it through the means of emulation.

Due to high-end graphics and CPU processing capabilities, emulators can be run on PC systems. PS3 is a high end gaming console and has good hardware and GPU specs. 

Windows and Mac PC can run the PS3 games without any serious issues, whereas on android you may need a smartphone with a good battery and CPU-GPU combo.

Below we have listed down the best PS3 Emulators for PC and Android which can help you play your favourite games efficiently.

Best PS3 Emulators

1. PlayStation Now

In addition to being a gaming emulator, PlayStation Now is a cloud-based gaming subscription service. You can connect a Bluetooth controller to your PC and sync up your PlayStation Now account to access PS3 games on your PC.

Although it is not an actual emulator it gives the best emulation. It is legal to use this emulator. The online streaming services eliminate any complexity because of their emulation architecture.

Link: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-now/ps-now-on-pc/

Features:

  • PlayStation Now has a library of nearly 800 games including PS2, PS3, PS4 and PS5 games.
  • It has no glitches or corrupt saved files and is an efficient service
  • There is a monthly fee for the services

2. RPCS3

RPCS3 is believed to be one of the best emulators to play PS3 games. It is a free open -source in progress video game console emulator for PlayStation 3. To date, this emulator has approximately 1500 games.

It gets the best support through the GPU system. It offers many features like customizable graphics, cheats, save states, etc.

Link: https://rpcs3.net/

Features:

  • It provides faster gameplay, faster updates and faster bug fixes
  • It is easy to use with a simple interface and guide to download
  • At least 4 GB RAM is required to use it efficiently

3. ESX PS3

ESX PS3 is another free PS3 emulator. On this emulator you can access many games you would play on PC. There is a survey that you need to complete before downloading this game.

It is very easy to use and allows you to upload a maximum of 90 MB. ESX PS3 is written in C++ and uses a decompiled PS3 XMB kernel to achieve native emulation of PS3 games.

Link: shorturl.at/bcfxQ

Features:

  • Simple to use and compatible to work with several types of PS3 games
  • 1GB Ram space required to download the game
  • It is limited to run only PS3 exclusive games

4. PPSSPP

PPSSPP is the most popular emulator used by many gamers to play PC games on smartphones. It handles the games very smoothly and efficiently. PPSSPP also offers fast downloading speed, fast installs and the best gaming speed to gamers.

If you are an adventurous gamer this emulator is the best option for you. It has open-source access which makes it convenient to work with different systems.

Link: https://www.ppsspp.org/

Features:

  • PPSSPP is a free emulator but you can also access its gold version for $5.99 to avail yourself of more benefits
  • The emulator has a JIT and file browser offering bug fixes and better performance.

5. Mednafen

Mednafen offers the emulation of several systems from a single software. The emulator developers have made it so accurate that the gamers get an amazing retro experience. Mednafen is customizable with keyword mapping.

Any PS3 game you emulate with Mednafen gives you very close exposure to the real deal and hence it is one of the best PS3 emulators available.

Link: https://mednafen.github.io/

Features:

  • Minimum memory required for this emulator is 6 GB
  • Mednafen can be customized and facilitates to play hardcore games on PC

6. RetroArch

RetroArch is an advanced level emulator which is best for gaming and media functions. It allows the gamer to play games on nearly all old consoles. It is an all-in-one emulator and you can run games on all Nintendo consoles.

The emulator is very easy to use and has open-source access. It consists of all the graphic and emulation options. RetroArch supports the advanced levels of GPU shader.

Link: https://www.retroarch.com/

Features:

  • Several options are available like to save slot, different screen layout, joystick support
  • It has great compatibility and a few pre-loaded games
  • It supports other emulators

7. Snes9X

Snes9X is the most preferred emulator to play PS3 games. It is a development of the Super Nintendo Entertainment and it was first an emulator for PS3 on Windows 7. Snes9X gives additional support in view with Cg shaders and is one of the best in playing different series of PS3 games. It is written in C++ coding.

Link: https://www.snes9x.com/

Features:

  • The emulator is free of charge
  • It consists of a simple interface and is very easy to use

8. PSeMu3

PSeMu3 has been used by many gamers as it is compatible with the original console, PlayStation 1 console and PlayStation 2 console. The emulator is very easy to use and the gamers can play games from Blu-Ray discs or ISO files. The setup process of this emulator is very simple.

However, BIOS files of the console are needed for the emulator to function. Overall, this emulator works excellent and is the best choice for gamers.

Link: shorturl.at/hCV59

Features:

  • The emulator is simple to use and does not require homebrew games
  • It is free of cost, stable and very efficient. 

9. Bizhwak

Bizhwak is a multi-system emulator that supports the best gameplay. Apart from the PS3 emulator, it works great for other consoles like Super Famicom, Super Nintendo, Virtual Boy and many more. Bizhawk is designed for tool-assisted speedruns and hence it is best for speed runs in games.

The best part of this emulator is its save and slow down features, Lua scripting feature and simple user interface.

Link: https://tasvideos.org/BizHawk

Features:

  • It supports hotkey mapping which allows the gamers to customize some controls
  • It supports game recording
  • It is best for speed run in games

10. PS3 Emulator

Sony PS3 Emulator is one of the best ones on the list. It is easy to install and set up this emulator. It has a better capability to render increasing game FPS. Once the setup is finished you can enjoy your favourite game. The interface is simple and user friendly.

Features:

  • It supports multiplayer
  • It facilitates customization of the game controller layout on the screen
  • It has better speed than older devices

11. ANX

ANX is an emulator which is adjusted with the dual based framework for gaming users. The emulator is compatible to work with Windows and Mac OS platforms.

There are no restrictions to using any operating system version, whether they are old or the latest ones. Its user-friendly and simple interface makes it one of the best emulators on the list.

Features:

  • 1GB space is required to download this emulator
  • It is User-friendly and consists of a simple interface.

Conclusion:

The above mentioned are the 11 best PS3 emulators for PC and Android. Hope you like this article. Let us know your favourite PS3 emulator in the comment section. Also if we miss any PS3 emulator that you are using let us know that in the comment section.

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