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*We '''We discourage recommending outdated hardware[https://www.nvidia.com/download/index.aspx][https://www.amd.com/en/support]''', operating systems, or [[Recommended_emulators|inactive emulators]]'''. Active ::Why? Because active and popular emulators such as Dolphin, Ryujinx, PCSX2 and others[https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/ucit8l/ryujinx_will_officially_drop_support_for_windows/i6btthj/] implements newest frontends , API related stuff and functions from time to time such as "XAudio2 situation[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/15248][https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/PCSX2#Windows_XP.2F7.2F8.1_Compatibility][https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/xaudio2/xaudio2-versions]", "using [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/test/hlk/testref/d82297bd-09ae-47d2-a40e-02977e6fd773 D3D12]", "[https://github.com/qt/qtbase qt6]" "[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/memoryapi/nf-memoryapi-virtualalloc2 VirtualAlloc2]", "[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/memoryapi/nf-memoryapi-mapviewoffile3 mapviewoffile3]" all the time which usually depends on latest Windows 10 operating system versions anyway(considering using binaries provided by official sources, not building software by yourself without some serious patching). There are even some interesting discussions happening recently about dropping SSE4 support from some of the emulators.[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/11382]*We provide Provide only the official system requirements page URL when if available(nothing else), but for emulators '''lacking detailed''' official information, we offer unofficial guidelines/data to help you decide.*Also see [https://www.youtube.com/@natemasterson7274 Nate Masterson's YouTube channel] for benchmarks with emulators using obsolete hardware. [https://github.com/xemu-project/xemu/issues/1492#issuecomment-1646644783 Supported instruction sets for various chips].

===[[Yuzu]]/[[Suyu]]===See [https://web.archive.org/web/20240302185354/https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/#hardware-requirements official requirements page for yuzu]. Also see [https://github.com/MaxLastBreath/TOTK-mods?tab=readme-ov-file#--quick-installation-guide-- TOTK Optimizer recommended specs]. ===[[Ryujinx]]===See [https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Ryujinx-Setup-&-Configuration-Guide#system-requirements official requirements page for Ryujinx].

*Windows: 10 (x64) or later*Linux: Distributions based on 64-bit [https://www.kernel.org/category/releases.html active kernel releases/EOL] (you need to use [[Compatibility_layers|Proton]]. If using [[Wrappers|VKD3D]] with D3D12 backend for Linux giving you uncompatibility incompatibility issues, use Vulkan backend, see [[Xenia#Linux_and_SteamOS.2FSteam_Deck|Xenia Linux and Steam Deck guide]].)*CPU: x86-64 processor with AVX support and at least 4-cores, 4-threads - ''(Intel Core i5-2300 or overclocked AMD FX-4350)''

;Recommended:*CPU: x86-64 processor with AVX2 support and at least 4-cores, 8-threads ''(Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X)''*GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD RX 570*RAM: 6 GB;Using using [[Xbox_360_emulators#Enhancements|enhancements]]:*CPU: '''[https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html Latest]''' lineup of x86-64 processor ] with AVX2 or AVX512[https://github.com/xenia-project/xenia/blob/master/src/xenia/cpu/backend/x64/x64_backend.cc#L29] support and at least 6-cores[https://discord.com/channels/308194948048486401/308194948048486401/1222104538195038228]

*[https://pcsx2.net/docs/usage/setup/requirements/ #system-requirements Official requirements page for PCSX2]

*See [[PCSX2#Windows_XP.2F7.2F8.1_Compatibility|Windows XP/7/8.1 compatibilityCompatibility with obsolete hardware and OSes]] section for running specific PCSX2 build builds with older Windows OSesand hardware.

*RAM: 1.5 GBMinimum amount required by the operating system

*RAM: 3 4 GB or more ;[[Android_emulators|Android]] notesAt least 1 GHz single-core with OpenGL 2.0 would be the absolute minimum requirement to have acceptable performance and it may even run on a 600 MHz core, 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_emulators|iOS]] notesPPSSPP 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. Since 2024-05-15 it is officially available through app store with some cut capabilities<ref name="PPSSPP blogpost about announcment Apple Store approval">https://www.ppsspp.org/news/live-on-app-store/</ref>. ;[[Cellphone_emulators#BlackBerry_OS|BlackBerry 10]] notesAll BlackBerry 10 devices will have adequate speed in all games. Only very high-end games like Tekken 6 or Berserk will not be playable. ;[[Cellphone_emulators#Symbian_and_N-Gage|Symbian]] notesSecond-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.

*CPU: Any SSE4.2 x86-64 hardware and at least 4-cores, 4-threads - ''i5-750 or AMD FX-4100''*GPU: OpenGL 4.5 or Vulkan 1.2 required - ''NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 750 or AMD RX 460''

*GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1650 1660 or AMD RX 570 580 or better

*RAM: 2 GB4GB:*Desktop CPU: Intel Core i5-750 or AMD FX 4350:*Mobile CPU: Any x86-64 or AArch64 processor::''Some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the GameCube and Wii hardware may run on even less powerful hardware such as: Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon II X2 255 CPUs, on top of that there are several performance and hack options such as "VBI Skip" which is a powerful tool for weaker devices, especially in games that struggle. It's obviously not perfect, but the mixture of slowdown and frameskip keeps the game fairly playable[https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2023/02/12/dolphin-progress-report-december-2022-january-2023/#50-18271-video-hack-vbi-skip-by-sam-belliveau].*Desktop GPU: Direct3D 11 / OpenGL 4.4 required.:*Mobile GPU: OpenGL ES 3.0 required

;Notes:*See the [[Dolphin]] page for further recommendations, such as controller setups.*Similar to [[#PCSX2]] situation, some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the GameCube and Wii hardware may run on less powerful hardware such as: Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Athlon II X2 255 CPUs. On the other hand some intensive titles may require Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 3200G level of [https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html single thread performance] for running on full speed.

See [http://web.archive.org/web/20240228020658/https://citra-emu.org/wiki/faq/#can-i-expect-_citra_-to-play-game-at-full-speed official requirements page for Citra].

*RAM: 1 GBMinimum amount required by the operating system