Don’t expect official Android or iOS versions, though.
The team behind RPCS3 have released an updated version of their emulator that works on ARM64 devices. This update brings support for running PS3 games on ARM-based Windows, Linux, and Mac systems, as well as the Raspberry Pi 5 – albeit with some limitations due to GPU constraints.
For the Raspberry Pi 5, despite overclocking, the Broadcom VideoCore VII GPU was too weak to run PS3 games at its default resolution of 720p. As a result, games are now running at a lower resolution of 273p, which results in less clarity but most titles still manage to reach a playable frame rate of around 30fps.
What does this mean for the long-term preservation of PS3 gaming? According to the team: “Adding arm64 architectural support is a key step to ensure long term preservation of the PlayStation 3 console, as arm64 CPUs make their way into the conventional desktop and laptop market.”
The news also highlights that RPCS3 has no intention of bringing its emulator to mobile platforms like Android or iOS due to “toxic users” who have harassed previous emulator developers and various scams related to mobile PS3 emulators.
Do you plan to try out RPCS3 on an ARM64 device?
I’m hoping to try out Uncharted on my M1 Pro again soon. Hopefully with this it will run better than last time. Last time it was playable but nowhere near a stable 30 FPS