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{{Infobox emulator
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|image = Ppsspp.png
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|logo = Ppsspp.png
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|first = 0.9.1
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|screenshot = PPSSPP Screenshot.png
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|second = Yes
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|screenshotcaption = PPSSPP 1.12.3 on the Recent section, with three games on it.
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|third = Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, BlackBerry
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|version = {{Version|PPSSPP}}
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|fourth = Henrik Rydgård (a.k.a hrydgard)
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|active = Yes
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|fifth = http://www.ppsspp.org/
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|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android|Android]]<br/>[[Emulators on iOS|iOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Switch]]<br/>[[Emulators on Pandora|Pandora]]<br/>[[Emulators on DragonBox Pyra|Pyra]]<br/>[[Emulators_on_Legacy_systems#Blackberry|Blackberry]]<br/>[[Emulators on Symbian|Symbian]]<br/>[[Emulators_on_Legacy_systems#MeeGo|MeeGo]]<br/>[[Emulators on Xbox One|Xbox One]]<br/>[[Emulators on Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]<br/>[[Emulators on Wii U|Wii U]]
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|sixth = http://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp/}}
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|target = [[PlayStation Portable emulators|PlayStation Portable]]
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'''PPSSPP''' is a PSP emulator written in C++ with the aim of speed and portability. Its development is ongoing and is still in an alpha state, but progress is fast and many games are already playable.
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|developer = Henrik "hrydgard" Rydgård, uknownbrackets, raven02, xsacha, thedax
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|website = [https://www.ppsspp.org/ PPSSPP.org]
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|prog-lang = C++, C
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|support =
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|license = GNU GPLv2+
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|source = [https://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp/ GitHub]
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|bios = [[Emulator_Files#PlayStation_Portable|Optional]]
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}}
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[[PPSSPP]] (an acronym for '''PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably''') is a multi-platform, open-source [[PlayStation Portable emulators|PlayStation Portable]] emulator written in C++ with the aim of speed and portability. Its development is ongoing and is still in a beta state, but progress is fast and most games are already playable. It is also available as a [[libretro]] core for [[RetroArch]].
  
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PPSSPP is an acronym for "''PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably''".
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==Download==
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==Release history==
 
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="float: right;"
 
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! colspan="3" | PPSSPP releases<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ppsspp.org/ |title=PPSSPP: PSP emulator for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOSX, Blackberry, Symbian |publisher=PPSSPP|date= |accessdate=2013-09-10}}</ref>
 
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! Version
 
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! Key feature
 
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! Date
 
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| 1.0.0
 
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| First release
 
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| {{dts|2012|11|01|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
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| 0.31
 
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| Many fixes, more games playable
 
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| {{dts|2012|11|20|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.4
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|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Lin|macOS|APK|iOS|NX}}
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| Graphics improvements, compatibility improvements
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{{Icon|Symbian|MeeGo|BB}}
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| {{dts|2012|12|01|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
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|'''[https://www.ppsspp.org/downloads.html Official Stable builds]'''
 
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| 0.5
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|align=center|{{Icon|Win|APK}}
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| large compatibility improvements, much better audio, many graphics fixes, savegames working in many games, and save states too
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|'''[https://buildbot.orphis.net/ppsspp/ Official Dev builds]'''
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| {{dts|2013|01|04|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.6
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|align=center|{{Icon|APK-big}}
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| has a preliminary ARM JIT which greatly boosts speed on Android and other ARM platforms, and vertex caching which likewise improves performance quite a bit
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|'''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ppsspp.ppsspp Play Store]'''
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| {{dts|2013|01|27|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.7
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| Compatibility has gone up dramatically, speed has increased drastically (especially on mobile) and everything is just better. horizontal tilt control. Some newly playable games are God of War (very slow though, but this will probably be fixed in the near future), Virtua Tennis, Megaman: Maverick Hunter X, Saint Seiya and games like Ace Combat X go in game
 
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| {{dts|2013|03|11|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.7.5
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|align=center|{{Icon|Pandora-big}}
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| Many more games run and some games run faster - the God of War games should now run well on modest PCs and for example the Monster Hunter games are becoming playable on fast phones (although without sound). improved UI - now there's a recent list and game icons in the game selector.
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|'''[https://repo.openpandora.org/?page=detail&app=ppsspp_ptitseb 1.10.3]'''
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| {{dts|2013|04|14|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.7.6
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|align=center|{{Icon|Pyra-big}}
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| Serious bug fixed, languages imprevements
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|'''[https://pyra-handheld.com/repo/apps/31 0.1]'''
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| {{dts|2013|04|14|format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.8
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|colspan="3"|<hr/>
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| *Full video and audio playback in most games (audio requires an optional plugin).<br />
 
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*Huge increases in compatibility! Final Fantasy: Crisis Core is fully playable on fast devices, for example.<br />
 
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*Lots of little things like easy screenshot taking, the beginnings of a cheat feature, etc
 
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| {{dts|2013|06|23||format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.8.1
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|align=center|{{Icon|XB1-big}}
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| Crash fix release, fixing a couple of possible crashes around downloading the Atrac3+ plugin.
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|'''[https://digiex.net/threads/ppsspp-psp-emulator-for-xbox-one-download.15124 Xbox One]'''
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| {{dts|2013|06|26||format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.9
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|align=center|{{Icon|Xbox360-big}}
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| *Much improved control mapping, and autoconfig for a few devices like Shield.<br />
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|'''[https://digiex.net/threads/ppsspp-xbox-360-psp-playstation-portable-emulator.12942 0.91 Alpha]'''
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*Large speed boosts in many games.<br />
 
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*Improved touchscreen control latency, important for rhythm games.<br />
 
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*Huge improvements to the internal PSP debugger.<br />
 
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*A number of new games became compatible, such as Final Fantasy Tactics which just has some audio issues left..<br />
 
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*A completely redesigned user interface, unlike the previous static one this one can grow with the emulator and has keyboard/controller navigation support, for the full lean-back experience.<br />
 
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*Improved frameskipping, increasing playability on slower devices.
 
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| {{dts|2013|08|20||format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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| 0.9.1
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|align=center|{{Icon|WiiU-big}}
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| Bugfixes
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|'''[https://www.resetera.com/threads/homebrew-ppsspp-reaches-wii-u.45383 Alpha]'''
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| {{dts|2013|08|21||format=dmy|abbr=on}}
 
 
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==Review==
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Since its release in 2012, the emulator is currently capable of playing 2599 games perfectly, 553 playable, 257 ingame, 132 menu-intro, and 203 unbootable.<ref name="Compatability List" >https://report.ppsspp.org/games</ref>. It is very active and gets updated frequently. It's also significantly faster than JPCSP due to it being coded in C++ instead of Java. Likewise, it is worth noting that not all these games can be played on mobile devices. These devices, especially older ones, often have very poor OpenGL ES drivers, although the situation is improving<ref name="PPSSPP FAQ">http://www.ppsspp.org/faq.html</ref>.
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==System requirements==
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===Desktop===
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Any reasonably modern CPU will be just fine, and any GPU that can handle OpenGL 2.0 should have no issues. You should make sure to install the latest graphics drivers available though. Windows 7 is minimal requirement, and Windows 8 or later is recommended.
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===[[Android emulators|Android]]===
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At least 1 GHz single-core with OpenGL 2.0 would be the minimum requirement to have any decent performance. A dual or quad-core processor is even more recommended.
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It may run on a 600 MHz core too, but don't even bother doing so as it would most likely run at slideshow frame rates on all but the simplest of games. Some titles namely ''Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus'' and ''DiRT 2'' require a stronger processor, and at least one, i.e. ''Test Drive Unlimited' ', is punishing even on the highest-end models.
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===[[IOS emulators|iOS]]===
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PPSSPP works on jailbroken iPhones and iPads with Cydia installed, running iOS 6 up to 10.x. Note that the JIT does not currently function on 64-bit iOS builds<ref name="PPSSPP FAQ">http://www.ppsspp.org/faq.html</ref> It is possible to install PPSSPP (or any iOS app for that matter) on a non-jailbroken device through Cydia Impactor, however.
  
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==Downloads==
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===BlackBerry 10===
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*[http://buildbot.orphis.net/ppsspp/ PPSSPP Dev Builds for Windows and Android]
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All BlackBerry 10 devices will have adequate speed in all games. Only very high-end games like Tekken 6 or Berserk will not be playable.
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*[http://ppsspp.angelxwind.net/?page/downloads#osx PPSSPP Dev Builds for OS X]
 
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*[http://ppsspp.angelxwind.net/?page/downloads#linux PPSSPP Dev Builds for Linux]
 
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*[http://qtness.com/ppsspp.html PPSSPP Dev Builds for Blackberry, Symbian, and Meeg]
 
  
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==Review==
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===Symbian===
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A new emulator, but it has been making tremendous progress. Compatibility is lower than [[JPCSP]], but it is significantly faster. It is only recommended to use JPCSP if the game does not work in PPSSPP.
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Second-generation devices (Nokia 603, 700, 701, 808) are the minimum requirement for decent performance in 3D games. However, first-generation devices (Nokia N8, C7, E7, E7, X7, ..) will be able to play all the 2D and Mini-games.
  
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==Recommended Specs==
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==Common problems and fixes==
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===Desktop===
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* Weird text?
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Any reasonably modern CPU will be just fine, and any GPU that can handle OpenGL 2.0 should have no issues. You should make sure to install the latest graphics drivers available though. Windows XP or later is required, Windows 7 or 8 is recommended.<ref>http://www.ppsspp.org/faq.html</ref>
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** Download [[Emulator_Files#PlayStation_Portable|the original fonts]] and place them into the /flash0/ folder, confirming overwrites; this may correct corrupted text in games that use the system font, such as punctuation replaced by overscores in '''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'''.
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===Android===
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** Disabling buffered rendering fixed the no text issue with '''Final Fantasy IV''' for some. The forums say this will only fix it on Nvidia cards.
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least 1GHz single-core with OpenGL 2.0 would be minimum requirements to have any decent performance.
 
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It will run with a 600MHz core too but probably not the more complex 3D games.
 
  
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==Common problems and fixes:==
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* DLC works without any plugins. For most games, dropping the files in memstick\PSP\GAME inside folders named with the code of the game (for example, PSP\GAME\ULUS10566 for the US version of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy).
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#The Atrac3+ plugin is very important for decoding audio files in PSP games. Download it under Game Settings > Audio.
 
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#Random VPS drops? Turn Antialiasing off.
 
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#Weird text? Download these fonts - https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38194768/font.rar and place them into the /flash0/ folder. Disabling buffered rendering fixed the no text issue with FF4 for some. The forums say this will only fix it on Nvidia cards.
 
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#DLC seems to work without any plugins, just place them in memstick\PSP\GAME.
 
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#X doesn't work? Turn on/off Buffered Rendering or MipMapping and try again.
 
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#Too slow? Turn on/off Hardware Transform and try again.
 
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#'''Dangan Ronpa. '''Make sure you're using the latest dev build of [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP PPSSPP] and that Buffered Rendering, Read Framebuffers to Memory and FramebufferCPUConvert are enabled (FramebufferCPUConvert is only necessary on AMD I think, I don't need it on Intel/Nvidia and other Intel/Nvidia users seem to be the same).
 
  
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==Compatibility==
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* X doesn't work? Turn on/off Buffered Rendering or MipMapping and try again.
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Currently, more than 800 game are playable, While 140 games go in-game and 79 games only reach menu/intro.
 
  
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===Most notable playable games===
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* Too slow? Turn on/off Hardware Transform and try again.
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{|
 
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*Lumines
 
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*Wipeout Pulse & Pure
 
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*Most of Final Fantasy series
 
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*Ridge Racer
 
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*Tekken 5 & 6
 
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*All PES series
 
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*FIFA street 2
 
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*All Dragon Ball titles
 
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[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 Compatibility List]
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* '''Dangan Ronpa''': Make sure you're using the latest dev build of PPSSPP and that Buffered Rendering, Read Framebuffers to Memory and FramebufferCPUConvert are enabled (FramebufferCPUConvert is only necessary on AMD I think, I don't need it on Intel/Nvidia and other Intel/Nvidia users seem to be the same).
  
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[http://pastebin.com/WHFPSxHd /v/'s compatiblity list as of 30/06/13]
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* Having problems on the [[libretro]] port? Try the standalone versions; the libretro port receives updates, but they tend to be behind the standalone version.
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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[http://forums.ppsspp.org/index.php Forums]
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* [http://forums.ppsspp.org/index.php Official PPSSPP forums]
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* [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 Compatibility list]
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* [https://report.ppsspp.org/games Community Compatibility list]
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<!-- * [http://pastebin.com/WHFPSxHd /v/'s compatibility list as of June 30th, 2013] (Disclaimer: Some findings may be outdated) -->
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* [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=7549 PPSSPP Adhoc Support]
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* [https://np.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/di9xg6/ppsspp_a_psp_emulator_for_android_pc_and_more_ama/ AMA on /r/pcgaming]
  
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
  
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
 
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[[Category:OS X emulation software]]
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[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:Android emulation software]]
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[[Category:PlayStation Portable emulators]]
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[[Category:IOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:Switch emulation software]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 8 February 2024

PPSSPP
Ppsspp.png
PPSSPP Screenshot.png
PPSSPP 1.12.3 on the Recent section, with three games on it.
Developer(s) Henrik "hrydgard" Rydgård, uknownbrackets, raven02, xsacha, thedax
Latest version 1.17.1 [+]
Active Yes
Platform(s) Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iOS
Switch
Pandora
Pyra
Blackberry
Symbian
MeeGo
Xbox One
Xbox 360
Wii U
Emulates PlayStation Portable
Website PPSSPP.org
Programmed in C++, C
License GNU GPLv2+
Source code GitHub
BIOS/Keys Optional

PPSSPP (an acronym for PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably) is a multi-platform, open-source PlayStation Portable emulator written in C++ with the aim of speed and portability. Its development is ongoing and is still in a beta state, but progress is fast and most games are already playable. It is also available as a libretro core for RetroArch.

Download[edit]

Windows Linux macOS Android iOS Switch

Symbian MeeGo BlackBerry

Official Stable builds
Windows Android Official Dev builds
Android Play Store
Pandora 1.10.3
Dragonbox Pyra 0.1
Xbox One Xbox One
Xbox 360 0.91 Alpha
Wii U Alpha

Review[edit]

Since its release in 2012, the emulator is currently capable of playing 2599 games perfectly, 553 playable, 257 ingame, 132 menu-intro, and 203 unbootable.[1]. It is very active and gets updated frequently. It's also significantly faster than JPCSP due to it being coded in C++ instead of Java. Likewise, it is worth noting that not all these games can be played on mobile devices. These devices, especially older ones, often have very poor OpenGL ES drivers, although the situation is improving[2].

System requirements[edit]

Desktop[edit]

Any reasonably modern CPU will be just fine, and any GPU that can handle OpenGL 2.0 should have no issues. You should make sure to install the latest graphics drivers available though. Windows 7 is minimal requirement, and Windows 8 or later is recommended.

Android[edit]

At least 1 GHz single-core with OpenGL 2.0 would be the minimum requirement to have any decent performance. A dual or quad-core processor is even more recommended. It may run on a 600 MHz core too, but don't even bother doing so as it would most likely run at slideshow frame rates on all but the simplest of games. Some titles namely Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus and DiRT 2 require a stronger processor, and at least one, i.e. Test Drive Unlimited' ', is punishing even on the highest-end models.

iOS[edit]

PPSSPP works on jailbroken iPhones and iPads with Cydia installed, running iOS 6 up to 10.x. Note that the JIT does not currently function on 64-bit iOS builds[2] It is possible to install PPSSPP (or any iOS app for that matter) on a non-jailbroken device through Cydia Impactor, however.

BlackBerry 10[edit]

All BlackBerry 10 devices will have adequate speed in all games. Only very high-end games like Tekken 6 or Berserk will not be playable.

Symbian[edit]

Second-generation devices (Nokia 603, 700, 701, 808) are the minimum requirement for decent performance in 3D games. However, first-generation devices (Nokia N8, C7, E7, E7, X7, ..) will be able to play all the 2D and Mini-games.

Common problems and fixes[edit]

  • Weird text?
    • Download the original fonts and place them into the /flash0/ folder, confirming overwrites; this may correct corrupted text in games that use the system font, such as punctuation replaced by overscores in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
    • Disabling buffered rendering fixed the no text issue with Final Fantasy IV for some. The forums say this will only fix it on Nvidia cards.
  • DLC works without any plugins. For most games, dropping the files in memstick\PSP\GAME inside folders named with the code of the game (for example, PSP\GAME\ULUS10566 for the US version of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy).
  • X doesn't work? Turn on/off Buffered Rendering or MipMapping and try again.
  • Too slow? Turn on/off Hardware Transform and try again.
  • Dangan Ronpa: Make sure you're using the latest dev build of PPSSPP and that Buffered Rendering, Read Framebuffers to Memory and FramebufferCPUConvert are enabled (FramebufferCPUConvert is only necessary on AMD I think, I don't need it on Intel/Nvidia and other Intel/Nvidia users seem to be the same).
  • Having problems on the libretro port? Try the standalone versions; the libretro port receives updates, but they tend to be behind the standalone version.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ https://report.ppsspp.org/games
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.ppsspp.org/faq.html
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