DuckStation
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VisitDuckStation vs ScePSX
What both publish
| Fact | DuckStation | ScePSX |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | Its hardware renderer supports D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan, and Metal, with upscaling, texture filtering, and 24-bit color. | It supports PGXP geometry enhancement and D2D, D3D, OpenGL, and Vulkan rendering backends. |
| License | The maker describes the project as distributed under CC-BY-NC-ND terms and says modified versions may not be published. | The project identifies itself as MIT open source. |
| Purpose | DuckStation emulates the Sony PlayStation console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. | ScePSX is a lightweight PlayStation 1 emulator written entirely in C#. |
DuckStation plans
- DuckStationFree
- FreeFree
ScePSX plans
No prices published.
Pick DuckStation if…
DuckStation suits people who want to play their own PlayStation games on a supported desktop or Android device. Users need to provide a compatible BIOS image and game files themselves.
Pick ScePSX if…
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.