ScePSX
ScePSX is a free, MIT-licensed PlayStation 1 emulator written in C#.
What ScePSX is
ScePSX is a free, MIT-licensed PlayStation 1 emulator written in C#. It runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android; Android requires version 5.0 or later, with 9.0 or later recommended. It supports saving and loading progress at any time, multiple save files, cheat codes, memory editing and search, and online multiplayer. Supported disc-image formats include .bin/.cue, .img/.cue, .iso, and .chd. Users can switch among D2D, D3D, OpenGL, and Vulkan renderers. Hardware backends support output up to 4K, while the software backend offers xBR and JINC upscaling. PGXP geometry enhancement works across software and hardware backends and can be adjusted without restarting; ReShade effects work on D3D, OpenGL, and Vulkan. Controllers are described as plug-and-play, and keyboard bindings can be customized. ScePSX does not include BIOS files, so users need to provide one. Optional GameDB and ControllerDB downloads are available, and the project accepts bug reports, suggestions, and contributions through GitHub.
Good
- Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
- Supports four disc-image formats.
- Hardware backends support output up to 4K.
- Includes save states and multiple save-file management.
- Supports online multiplayer and cheat codes.
Watch out
- Does not include BIOS files.
- Android 5.0 or later is required.
- Version 0.2.0.1 save states are incompatible with older versions.
Who it suits
ScePSX suits players looking for a PS1 emulator on desktop or Android, especially those who want multiple graphics backends, save states, or online multiplayer. Android users need version 5.0 or later, and all users must provide a BIOS file.
Verdict
ScePSX combines several graphics options with save states, multiplayer, cheats, and memory tools. A BIOS file must be supplied separately, and users should account for the stated save-state incompatibility when using version 0.2.0.1.
The facts
Each one read from ScePSX's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- BIOS requirement
- The emulator does not include BIOS files; users must provide one.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Platform details
- The project lists Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android support; Android requires version 5.0 or later, with 9.0 or later recommended.checked 3 Oct 2026
What it does
- Compatibility
- The README says the vast majority of mainstream PS1 games are playable and lists NTSC-J, NTSC-U, and PAL support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Controller support
- The README describes controllers as plug-and-play and says no additional setup is required.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Keyboard bindings can be customized in the File menu, and controllers are described as plug and play without extra setup.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Download variants
- The README lists WinUI Lite, WinUI Full, AvaloniaUI, and Android downloads, plus optional GameDB and ControllerDB files.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Game formats
- Listed supported disc image formats are .bin/.cue, .img/.cue, .iso, and .chd.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Graphics
- It supports PGXP geometry enhancement and D2D, D3D, OpenGL, and Vulkan rendering backends.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The project identifies itself as MIT open source.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The emulator does not include BIOS files, which users must provide separately.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Optional downloads
- GameDB is listed as an optional download for automatic game configuration, and ControllerDB as optional support for more controllers.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The emulator includes memory editing and search, cheat codes, online multiplayer, and multiple save-file management.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Performance reference
- The README reports stable 60 FPS on an Intel Celeron 3215U under test conditions without GameDB, ReShade, or PGXP.checked 3 Oct 2026
- PGXP
- PGXP geometry enhancement works on software and hardware backends, and adjustments take effect without restarting.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ScePSX is a lightweight PlayStation 1 emulator written entirely in C#.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Release compatibility
- The v0.2.0.1 release notes say that save states in that version are completely incompatible with older versions.checked 3 Oct 2026
- ReShade
- ReShade post-processing is supported on D3D, OpenGL, and Vulkan; D3D requires manual ReShade installation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Resolution
- Hardware backends support up to 4K output; the software backend supports xBR and JINC upscaling.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Save states
- It supports saving and loading game progress at any time.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to report bugs or suggest features through GitHub Issues and to contribute through pull requests.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support and contributions
- The project invites users to submit bug reports or suggestions through GitHub Issues and contribute through pull requests.checked 3 Oct 2026
- What it does
- ScePSX is a lightweight PlayStation 1 emulator written in C#.checked 4 Oct 2026