PPSSPP

7.0easy start · #12 of 37
in Emulator Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows.

PPSSPP is ranked #12 of 37 in emulator software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

PPSSPP plans and pricing

All plans

PPSSPP Free Free PSP emulator · Available across supported platforms ppsspp.org · 29 Sept 2026

PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOS Not published Choose a contribution level · All price options include permanent download rights for Gold on Windows and macOS ppsspp.org · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes

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The record

Purpose: PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP.
Graphics: It can run PSP games at full HD resolution or higher, upscale textures, and apply post-processing shaders.
Gameplay features: The emulator supports save states, a turbo button, enhanced high-resolution graphics, and texture upscaling.
Controls: Players can customize on-screen touch controls or use an external controller or keyboard.
Save transfer: PPSSPP can continue a game using save data transferred from a real PSP.
Multiplayer: PPSSPP supports PSP ad hoc and infrastructure multiplayer, including ad hoc play through relay servers.
Integration: PPSSPP supports RetroAchievements, which requires users to sign into a RetroAchievements account in the emulator.
Compatibility limit: PPSSPP runs PSP games; it does not run PS1 games or UMD Video discs.
Game files: Users must provide their own PSP game files because PPSSPP does not have the right to distribute them with the app.
Privacy: Compatibility reports are collected only when manually enabled, anonymously, and without collecting or storing personal data.
Security: The privacy policy says purchase data is handled by Fastspring and that the site cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information.
Support: The official site provides documentation, frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and community forums.
Gold limit: PPSSPP Gold is available for Android, Windows, macOS, and iOS, but not currently for Linux or Steam Deck.
License: PPSSPP is an open source project licensed under GPL 2.0 or later.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Emulator Software in 2026#12 of 37
Best Game Console Emulators in 2026#6 of 35
Best PSP Emulators in 2026#3 of 9

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Sources

ppsspp.org/docs/getting-started/introduction/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/docs/reference/whygold/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/docs/multiplayer/quickstart/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/docs/reference/retro-achievements/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/docs/faq/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/privacy/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/docs/intro/· checked 29 Sept 2026
ppsspp.org/buygold/· checked 29 Sept 2026