RPCS3

Spec sheet

Purpose

RPCS3 is a free, open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger written in C++.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The README says most files are licensed under GNU GPL-2.0-only, while some files may have different licenses listed in their headers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Commercial games

The FAQ says RPCS3 can play hundreds of titles, while many others do not work yet because required features have not been implemented.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Contributions

The README says non-coding contributors can help by testing games and submitting bug reports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Graphics recommendation

The FAQ recommends a modern Vulkan-compatible graphics card and says integrated Intel GPUs may not work correctly and are not supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Issue reports

The FAQ asks issue reporters to include system details such as OS, CPU, and GPU, along with the RPCS3.log file.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Local multiplayer

RPCS3 supports local multiplayer with up to seven concurrent controllers, including mixed keyboard and gamepad input.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Online multiplayer

The FAQ says online multiplayer with real consoles or other RPCS3 users is not currently implemented.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Save transfer

Save data can be imported from a real PlayStation 3 using the standard USB flash drive transfer method, though some saves may need to be resigned.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Setup guide

The project directs users to its Quickstart Guide for setup and instructions for using PS3 games.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support channels

The FAQ directs issue reports to the GitHub issue tracker and general questions and support to the forums.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported systems

The project README lists Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD as supported systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

System requirements

The FAQ lists an x64 CPU, an OpenGL 4.3 capable graphics card, and a 64-bit Windows, Linux, or BSD operating system as minimum requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every RPCS3 plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Emulator Software#29 of 397.4
• Game Console Emulators#29 of 357.4