aPS3e is the first PlayStation 3 emulator for Android systems, published on Google Play in recent days. According to the official description: “aPS3e is a native PS3 emulator for Android that can already run many games. However, depending on the performance of your device, most games may not run at full speed.”
Currently, aPS3e has more than 50,000 downloads, a clear sign that such an application has been eagerly awaited by retro gaming enthusiasts.
Requires a Powerful Smartphone
According to Android Authority, aPS3e was created by merging code from RPCS3, Termux, and Vita3K. The developer, known as “aenu,” has made it available as open-source on GitHub, but has not included a license file.
While this may seem minor, the lack of a license file means GitHub automatically applies standard copyright laws, making it illegal to create or share derivative projects based on the source code. It remains to be seen whether aenu, who used code from other emulators to create this one, will address this issue in the future.
Performance and Compatibility Expectations
As mentioned, to run PlayStation 3 games on Android, you need a recent and fairly powerful smartphone. Otherwise, smooth performance should not be expected. It is recommended to use Android 16 on a latest-generation device. The emulator itself is still under development, so expect bugs and various compatibility issues.
You can use the emulator in a free version with ads, or purchase the ad-free version. Remember, you must own an original copy of the games you play on the emulator.
For those interested, here is where you can download aPS3e.
I want see the day mgs 4 is playable on the phone!