DuckStation
7.3#2 in playstation emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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WiiStation
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| Fact | DuckStation | WiiStation |
|---|---|---|
| Controllers | It supports digital and analog controllers, rumble, GunCon and Justifier lightguns simulated with a mouse, and up to eight devices through multitap. | It supports HID controllers, and the README describes emulating Namco GunCon and Konami Justifier lightguns with Wiimotes. |
| Graphics | Its hardware renderer supports D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan, and Metal, with upscaling, texture filtering, and 24-bit color. | Users can choose between a P.E.Op.S.-based GPU plugin described as slightly faster and a gpulib plus DFXVideo plugin described as more compatible. |
| License | The maker describes the project as distributed under CC-BY-NC-ND terms and says modified versions may not be published.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. | WiiStation is a Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Nintendo Wii and Wii U. |
DuckStation plans
- DuckStationFree
- FreeFree
WiiStation 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 WiiStation if…
It suits Wii and Wii U users who want to run PlayStation 1 software with varied disc-image, controller, display, and multiplayer options. It also fits users seeking an open-source emulator.