DuckStation
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VisitDuckStation vs StarPSX
What both publish
| Fact | DuckStation | StarPSX |
|---|---|---|
| License | The maker describes the project as distributed under CC-BY-NC-ND terms and says modified versions may not be published. | The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | DuckStation emulates the Sony PlayStation console, focusing on playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. | StarPSX is a cross-platform Sony PlayStation 1 emulator written in Rust. |
DuckStation plans
- DuckStationFree
- FreeFree
StarPSX 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 StarPSX if…
StarPSX may suit PlayStation 1 emulation users on Linux, macOS, or Windows who have a BIOS image. Its NTSC-focused compatibility and listed implementation gaps matter to anyone considering it for particular games.