Avocado vs FPse
Avocado
github.comFPse
fpsece.netSide by side
| Figure | Avocado | FPse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · PlayStation Emulators | 8.2 (#4) | 7.7 (#9) |
| BIOS requirement | Avocado requires a BIOS from a real console, placed in the data/bios directory, and prompts for BIOS selection on first run. | The official FAQ recommends a scph1001.bin BIOS file and says it is not distributed with FPse for copyright reasons. |
| Support | The maintainer directs users to the GitHub issue tracker, Twitter, and a Discord server for questions and bug reports. | The Play listing gives [email protected] as the support email. |
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In their own words
Avocado
Avocado is a free, open-source PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It can load files including .cue, .bin, .img, .chd, .ecm, .exe, .psexe, .psf, and .minipsf by drag and drop. Listed save tools include save states, quick save and load, and rewinding by one second. It supports digital controllers, DualShock, and mouse input, with up to two controllers and no multitap. Audio support includes XA-ADPCM and Red Book, and graphics use OpenGL hardware rendering. The project lists support for Anti-Modchip and LibCrypt protected games; PAL LibCrypt games need additional .SBI or .LSD subchannel information. A BIOS from a real console is required and must be placed in the data/bios directory; BIOS selection is prompted on first run. The project is in early development, so games may not start or may crash soon after. It is single-threaded, and audio synchronized to NTSC 60 Hz can stutter in PAL games.