First PS3 Emulator Lands on Play Store
Android users curious about PS3 gaming have something new to try. A PS3 emulator named aPS3e, created by a developer going by the name aenu, is now up for grabs on the Google Play Store. It’s an ambitious attempt to bring PlayStation 3 games to Android devices, but it hasn’t had the smoothest journey so far.
Earlier this year, aPS3e popped up unexpectedly and sparked a lot of buzz among emulation fans. The app is built mainly on RPCS3’s open-source code and also borrows bits from Vita3K and Termux. While it technically runs, most games either crash or barely load, so don’t expect miracles yet unless you own a super powerful phone.
When the emulator first showed up, its creator didn’t follow the usual open-source etiquette. Even though aPS3e relied on other open projects, the source code was hidden and donations were solicited. The promise was simple: hit a $2000 goal and the code would be shared. This didn’t sit well with the emulation community, who called out the lack of transparency. Not long after, the project’s GitHub vanished without warning.
Fast forward a few months, and it seems the developer wants to make amends. aPS3e has resurfaced on GitHub with its code files available to the public. Some sharp-eyed users noted, though, that the license details are missing from the main repository. While the full source and the required GPLv2 license can be found tucked inside the RPCS3 folder, best practice would be to display licensing info front and center. Without it, there’s still some legal grey area that could cause headaches down the line.
Even with its rocky history, aPS3e’s Play Store release is an interesting milestone for mobile emulation. Right now, you can download it for free and play around with it without any ads. If you’d like to support the project, there’s a $5 paid version that works exactly the same but gives the developer some coffee money.
Just a heads-up: if you’re curious to test PS3 games on your phone, be prepared for lots of bugs and crashes. Think of it as an experiment rather than a polished app for now. Still, seeing PS3 emulation progress on Android is exciting for gamers who love tinkering with retro consoles on modern devices.
Photo by Nikita Kostrykin on Unsplash
(via Android Authority)
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