PPSSPP vs Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator)
PPSSPP
ppsspp.orgSpike (RISC-V ISA Simulator)
github.comSide by side
| Figure | PPSSPP | Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Emulator Software | 8.9 (#3) | 7.3 (#32) |
| License | PPSSPP is open source under GPL version 2 or any later version. | The repository license permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to stated conditions and disclaimers. |
| Purpose | PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP. | Spike implements a functional model of one or more RISC-V harts. |
| Security | The privacy policy says purchase data is handled by Fastspring and that the site cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information. | GitHub’s repository security page says the project has no SECURITY.md file and no published security advisories. |
| Support | The official site provides documentation, frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and community forums. | The license says the Regents have no obligation to provide maintenance, support, updates, enhancements, or modifications. |
Plans
PPSSPP
- PPSSPPFree
- PPSSPP FreeFree
- PPSSPP Gold for Android$4.99, paid once
- PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOSPriced on request
In their own words
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.
Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator)
Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator) has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.