First PS3 emulator hits the Play Store, goes open-source

Despite questionable licensing, PS3 emulation has officially arrived on Android.

Jun 13, 2025 - 10:00

First PS3 emulator hits the Play Store, goes open-source

Rayman Origins aps3e PS3 emulator Android

Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority

PS3 emulator aPS3e is now available on the Google Play Store.
From the mysterious Chinese developer aenu, it’s based on the RPCS3 source code.
The project now claims to be open-source, but may not meet all requirements.

Update, June 13, 2025 (3:45 AM ET): A reader has informed Android Authority that while aPS3e doesn’t follow best practice by including a license file in its main GitHub directory, it does include its full source code. It also includes the full GPLv2 license file in the RPCS3 directory.

Original article, June 12, 2025 (6:36 AM ET): It’s been a few months since the first PS3 emulator launched on Android, and what a busy few months it’s been. The sudden appearance (and disappearance) of aPS3e brought forth a renewed interest in PS3 emulation on Android, with one of the original RPCS3 devs now working on a port. Now, aPS3e is available on the Play Store, and it seems to be taking steps toward becoming more legit.