Last Updated: February 24, 2025
The aPS3e emulator created excitement among Android gamers wanting to play PS3 games on mobile. However, its legality and ethics remain unclear, and only a few games worked properly during testing.
Below is a list of compatible games, performance details, and important notes.
Games That Worked on aPS3e
(Tested on high-end Android devices like Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3)
| Game | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terraria | Smooth (30–60 FPS) | Minor graphic glitches, touch controls work well. |
| Limbo | Stable (30 FPS) | Audio stutters sometimes, but graphics run fine. |
| Rayman Origins | Playable (25–40 FPS) | Choppy during heavy action, Vulkan API needed. |
| Castle Crashers | Partially Playable | Crashes often after changing levels, save issues. |
| Flower (PSN) | Experimental | Starts but has major frame pacing issues. |
Games That Didn’t Work
These games failed to boot or run properly due to hardware limitations or incomplete emulation:
❌ The Last of Us
❌ Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
❌ God of War III
❌ Heavy Rain
❌ Most AAA games
Key Findings
✔ Simple 2D Games Work Best – Games like Terraria ran smoothly, but 3D games struggled.
✔ Firmware Needed – Many games required PS3 firmware v4.89 to launch.
✔ Controller Issues – Bluetooth controllers (DualShock 3/4) didn’t always work.
✔ Performance Varies – Even on powerful phones, Vulkan drivers caused issues.
How to Test PS3 Games on aPS3e
⚠ Warning: Downloading unofficial game files can lead to malware or legal trouble. Always use games you own.
📌 Game Format: Use decrypted PS3 ISO or PKG files.
📌 Firmware: Install official PS3 firmware using the emulator’s built-in tool.
User Reports & Community Feedback
Before the GitHub takedown, users on XDA Developers & Reddit shared mixed results:
✔ Demon’s Souls – Opened the menu but crashed during gameplay.
✔ LittleBigPlanet – Ran at 15 FPS, but had major texture issues.
✔ PixelJunk Shooter – Playable at 20 FPS, but suffered from frame drops.
The Bigger Picture
🔴 Ethical Concerns – aPS3e was accused of using stolen RPCS3 code, making it controversial.
🔴 Hardware Limits – Even the best Android phones can’t handle PS3 AAA games yet.
🔴 Better Alternative? – RPCS3 on PC is still the best way to emulate PS3 games.
Final Thoughts
While aPS3e showed potential, its technical issues and ethical concerns overshadowed its success. Until a better, open-source emulator appears, Android users may have to wait for proper PS3 emulation.
Stay Updated: Follow trusted sources like Emulation Wiki or RPCS3’s official channels for future updates.
⚠ Disclaimer:
Emulation is legal only if you own the original game. This post does not promote piracy or illegal emulator use.