pSX AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Emulators

The best Game Emulator alternative to pSX is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to pSX and 12 are Game Emulators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Emulator alternatives to pSX are DuckStation, ePSXe, OpenEmu and Ludo.

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pSX

Game Emulator
Free • Proprietary

PSX is an emulator of the PlayStation video game console for x86-based PC hardware. It is Windows and Linux compatible. The original game CDs can be used to play the games. ISO files are also supported. Graphics quality may...

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pSX alternatives page was last updated Jun 26, 2023

RetroArch
RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.
152 RetroArch alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- iPad
- OpenPandora
- Steam
- Raspberry Pi
- Playstation
- Xbox
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RetroArch Features
1. Multi System Emulator
2. Multiplatform
3. Emulation
4. Controller Support
5. Modular System
6. Gameboy emulation
7. Dark Mode
8. Variety
9. Rewind button
10. Portable
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RetroArch VS pSX
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- RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to pSX.
- RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to pSX.
- RetroArch is Free and Open SourcepSX is Free and Proprietary

DuckStation
DuckStation is an simulator/emulator of the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability.
8 DuckStation alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- AppImageHub
- Flathub
DuckStation Features
Emulation
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- DuckStation is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to pSX.
- DuckStation is Free and Open SourcepSX is Free and Proprietary

ePSXe
ePSXe (enhanced PSX emulator) is an emulator of the PlayStation video game console for x86-based PC hardware. ePSXe makes use of a plugin system to emulate GPU, SPU, and CD drive functions, similar to the model first introduced in PSEmu Pro.
20 ePSXe alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
ePSXe Features
Portable
Playstation
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OpenEmu
Open Emu is an open source project to bring game emulation to OS X as a first class citizen, leveraging modern OS X technologies such as Cocoa, Core Animation and Quartz, and 3rd party libraries like Sparkle for auto-updating.
40 OpenEmu alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
OpenEmu Features
Access the AppStore
Multi System Emulator
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Ludo
Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.
25 Ludo alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Ludo Features
Lightweight
Emulation
Playstation
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Mednafen
Mednafen is a portable, utilizing OpenGL and SDL, argument(command-line)-driven multi-system emulator with many advanced features. The Atari Lynx, GameBoy (Color), GameBoy Advance, NES, PC Engine (TurboGrafx 16), SuperGrafx, Neo Geo Pocket (Color), PC-FX, and WonderSwan (Color)...
30 Mednafen alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Mednafen Features
Portable
Multi System Emulator
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PCSX-Reloaded
PCSX-Reloaded is a PlayStation Emulator based on PCSX-df 1.9, with support for Windows, GNU/Linux and Mac OS X as well as many bugfixes and improvements.
8 PCSX-Reloaded alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PCSX-Reloaded Features
Perspective correct texturing
Emulation
GTE accuracy
Playstation
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RetroX
RetroX is an Android application that will help you organize and play your own Retro Games with the less possible effort. Put your collection in your device and RetroX will take care of the rest.
107 RetroX alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Android
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Ares Emulator
ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.
32 Ares Emulator alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Ares Emulator Features
Emulation
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RetriX
RetriX is an emulator front end for UWP, on all the hardware platforms it supports: it serves the same purpose as RetroArch but is built from the ground up to integrate as well as possible with Windows.
107 RetriX alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Mobile
- Windows Phone
- Xbox
RetriX Features
Windows Compatible
Emulation
Multi System Emulator
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MESS
MESS emulates portable and console gaming systems, computer platforms and calculators. The project strives for accuracy and portability and therefore is not always the fastest emulator for any one particular system.
104 MESS alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
MESS Features
Emulation
Multi System Emulator
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FPse
PSX emulator on Windows Mobile or Windows Phone Device and Android. The name means First PlayStation Emulator.
8 FPse alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Windows Mobile
- Android
FPse Features
Playstation
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Discontinued
no official update to download!
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