PPSSPP vs xemu
PPSSPP
ppsspp.orgxemu
xemu.appSide by side
| Figure | PPSSPP | xemu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Emulator Software | 8.9 (#3) | 7.4 (#30) |
| Spec score · Game Console Emulators | 8.9 (#5) | 7.4 (#31) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Purpose | PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP. | xemu emulates the original Microsoft Xbox so people can play original Xbox games on desktop systems. |
| Save states | PPSSPP supports save states, configurable slots and automatic state loading. | Snapshots save or restore the full machine state, including the loaded disc, attached controllers, and hard drive state. |
| Support | The official site provides documentation, frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and community forums. | The project directs users to its Discord community for help running xemu and setting up multiplayer matches. |
| System requirements | The maker says most PCs or Macs from the past decade can run it and Android devices from the past decade are generally supported, with performance variation. | An OpenGL 4.0-compatible GPU is required, and game performance varies with the host system. |
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.