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RPCS3

Name: RPCS3
Author: RPCS3 Developers

Open-source Sony PlayStation 3 Emulator

by RPCS3 Developers

Official site: flathub.org

About RPCS3

RPCS3 is an experimental open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++ for Windows and Linux. RPCS3 started development in May of 2011 by its founders DH and Hykem.

The emulator is currently capable of running over 2500 commercial titles powered by Vulkan and OpenGL.

The goal of this project is to experiment, research, and educate on the topic of PlayStation 3 emulation that can be performed on compatible devices and operating systems.

All information was obtained legally by purchasing PlayStation 3 hardware and software. Additional information was obtained from various sources on the internet that include but is not limited to system hardware and software documentation.

Most of this information can be found on the PlayStation 3 Developer Wiki.

How to install RPCS3

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.rpcs3.RPCS3
Open RPCS3 once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is RPCS3 free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where RPCS3 is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install RPCS3 from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.rpcs3.RPCS3. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is RPCS3 safe?

RPCS3 downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.