That crazy PS3 emulator for Android is dead, but a replacement is already here

Say hello to RPCSX-UI-Android.

Apr 9, 2025 - 08:57
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That crazy PS3 emulator for Android is dead, but a replacement is already here
The RPCSX UI Android PS3 emulator.
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority
  • The developer behind the impressive RPCS3-Android PS3 emulator has released a replacement app called RPCSX-UI-Android.
  • The replacement app is identical to the old emulator, though.
  • This comes a week after the developer announced they would discontinue RPCS3-Android and join the RPCSX project.

PlayStation 3 emulation on Android phones sounded like a pipe dream for years, but the developer behind the RPCS3 emulator for PC released RPCS3-Android earlier this year. This emulator indeed runs PS3 games and saw numerous improvements in a short period of time. Unfortunately, the developer recently decided to discontinue the app, but they’re back with a familiar-looking replacement today.

The developer behind the RPCS3-Android app has released a replacement app called RPCSX-UI-Android (h/t: r/emulationonandroid). This is a renamed version of RPCS3-Android, featuring an identical UI. Check out the comparison below.