The most widely used PSP emulator, free and open source across nearly every platform.
PPSSPP is an open-source PlayStation Portable emulator generally considered the standard choice for PSP emulation, and it's genuinely cross-platform — official builds exist for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, all sharing the same core. That consistency means settings and save files behave predictably no matter which device you're on.
On Android and desktop, it's a straightforward install from an app store or the official website. On iOS, like most emulators, it requires sideloading rather than an App Store download. It supports save states, upscaled rendering beyond the PSP's original resolution, and both touch and physical controller input.
PPSSPP shares the same core across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS builds.
Save your progress at almost any point and pick up exactly where you left off.
Use touch controls, keyboard, or a connected gamepad depending on platform.
Configuration carries over the same way no matter which platform you're on.
Download the official PPSSPP build for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android or iOS.
Use your platform's standard install method — installer, package manager, or app store.
Open PPSSPP for the first time and step through any first-run setup.
Set up keyboard, touch, or controller input before you start playing.
Browse to your game file and open it from the file menu.
Yes, the standard PPSSPP is free and open source on every platform it supports.
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS all have official PPSSPP builds sharing the same emulator core.
PPSSPP Gold is a paid Android version that supports the developer directly; the core emulation is the same as the free version.
Yes. PPSSPP is an emulator only — you'll need your own legally owned or backed-up PSP game files.