PPSSPP vs Xenia
PPSSPP
ppsspp.orgXenia
xenia.jpSide by side
| Figure | PPSSPP | Xenia |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Console Emulators | 8.9 (#5) | 6.9 (#35) |
| Game files | Users must provide their own PSP game files because PPSSPP does not have the right to distribute them with the app. | The Quickstart says Xenia does not require Xbox 360 system files and cannot play games directly from a disc drive. |
| License | PPSSPP is open source under GPL version 2 or any later version. | The site describes Xenia as open source and says its code and content are covered under a BSD license. |
| Purpose | PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP. | Xenia is an open-source research project for emulating Xbox 360 games on modern PCs. |
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.