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RPCS3 on AYN Odin 3 ARM-based console can reportedly run one of PS3's best games well
Courtesy of the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 SoC, the AYN Odin 3 is among the most powerful ARM-based handheld gaming consoles on the market. This makes the AYN Odin 3 a prime candidate for PS3 emulation us
RPCS3 recommends this Linux distro for best PS3 emulation
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 works the best on Linux, despite having over 90% of its total user base on Windows. However, within the Linux ecosystem, RPCS3 recommends a specific distro.
RPCS3 auf Arm: Mobile PS3-Emulation wird bis zu 60 Prozent schneller
Die Arm-Version des PS3-Emulators RPCS3 hat durch Optimierungen an Leistung gewonnen. Teilweise soll das Plus bis zu 60 Prozent betragen.
RPCS3 Update Boosts PS3 Emulation Performance On Arm-Powered Handhelds
RPCS3 developer Whatcookie reveals new optimizations for Arm processors, which enable average 60% performance and 25% efficiency boosts.
RPCS3 PS3 emulator runs much faster on Linux but users love Windows more
The official RPCS3 account on X has revealed some interesting information regarding the distribution of the PlayStation 3 emulator's user base on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Unsurprisingly, Windows is
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PS3 Emulation Just Got Better! RPCS3 Updates Cant Be Stopped
RPCS3 v0.0.40-19155 Benchmark | 10 PS3 Games | 4K Vulkan | RTX 3090 | i9-12900F
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Which popular PS3 exclusives are still listed as In-Game (not Playable) on RPCS3 right now?
According to the article, The Last of Us, God of War III, and Metal Gear Solid 4 are still listed as In-Game (not Playable) on RPCS3 right now. Answered
75% of PlayStation 3 games can now be fully completed on PC, per RPCS3How many PS3 titles does RPCS3 currently track and how many are marked Playable?
RPCS3 currently tracks 3,559 PS3 games, of which 2,681 are marked "Playable." "Playable" means a game can be finished start to finish with acceptable performance and no game-breaking glitches. Answered
75% of PlayStation 3 games can now be fully completed on PC, per RPCS3Can I remove Sony's official PS3 firmware files now that RPCS3 reimplements cellSysmodule?
No. RPCS3 reimplemented cellSysmodule in open source code, but the emulator still requires official PS3 firmware for other proprietary dependencies, and the setup guide continues to require Sony's firmware files, so you should not delete them. Answered
75% of PlayStation 3 games can now be fully completed on PC, per RPCS3What change did contributor capriots merge regarding cellSysmodule and why does it matter?
Contributor capriots merged a change that reimplements cellSysmodule, the PS3 system component for managing internal libraries, using RPCS3's own high-level emulation instead of relying on Sony's original firmware code. This matters because it replaces proprietary firmware dependency with open source code, edging the emulator closer to the long-term goal of running PS3 games without needing Sony's firmware and aiding preservation of the platform. Answered
75% of PlayStation 3 games can now be fully completed on PC, per RPCS3