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OpenEmulator vs PPSSPP

OpenEmulator

openemulator.github.io

PPSSPP

ppsspp.org

Side by side

FigureOpenEmulatorPPSSPP
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
Windows—Yes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Plans published04
Spec score · Emulator Software6.8 (#35)8.9 (#3)
PurposeOpenEmulator aims to be an accurate, portable emulator of legacy computer systems.PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP.

Plans

OpenEmulator

No plans published.

OpenEmulator pricing →

PPSSPP

  • PPSSPPFree
  • PPSSPP FreeFree
  • PPSSPP Gold for Android$4.99, paid once
  • PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOSPriced on request

PPSSPP pricing →

In their own words

OpenEmulator

OpenEmulator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

Visit openemulator.github.io

PPSSPP

PPSSPP is a PSP emulator for running games and other software made for the Sony PlayStation Portable. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with a free plan at free. Games can run at full HD resolution or higher, with texture upscaling and post-processing shaders. Players can use save states and a turbo button, customize touch controls, or connect a controller or keyboard. Save data transferred from a real PSP can continue a game. PPSSPP supports PSP ad hoc and infrastructure multiplayer, including ad hoc play through relay servers, and supports RetroAchievements after account sign-in. It runs PSP software only, not PS1 games or UMD Video discs; users must supply their own PSP game files. Compatibility reports are collected anonymously only when manually enabled. The open-source project is licensed under GPL 2.0 or later. Its official site provides documentation, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and community forums. PPSSPP Gold is available for Android, Windows, macOS and iOS, but not currently for Linux or Steam Deck.

Visit ppsspp.org