PPSSPP

Name: PPSSPP
Author: Henrik Rydgård

v1.20.4Open sourceReleased 16 May 2026

Fast, lightweight PSP emulator for PC and phones. By Henrik Rydgård

Windows
macOS
Android
iOS

Official sourceNo bundles

By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 16 May 2026How we check

Quick answer

PPSSPP is open source software for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS from Henrik Rydgård. Fast, lightweight PSP emulator for PC and phones. Download it only from ppsspp.org. The latest version we track is 1.20.4 (16 May 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 1.20.4 (16 May 2026)
Publisher:: Henrik Rydgård
Official site:: ppsspp.org
Licence:: Open source — GPL-2.0-or-later (paid PPSSPP Gold supports development)
Requirements:: Windows (version not stated on the download page)

Our verdict

PPSSPP plays most PSP games smoothly even on modest laptops, with HD rendering and save states, and the same emulator runs on Android and iPhone. The free version is fully functional; PPSSPP Gold is a paid build that simply supports the developer. Use your own game backups.

Key features

HD upscaling and texture filtering
Save states and controller support
Ad hoc multiplayer support
Installer, ZIP, ARM64 and UWP builds for Windows

Pros

Pro: Very light on resources
Pro: Free version is not limited
Pro: Available on Android and iOS too

Cons

Con: You must provide your own game dumps
Con: Desktop interface is basic

What's new in 1.20.4

See what changed in 1.20.4 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 1.20.4Latest
16 May 2026
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Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Windows (version not stated on the download page)
Architecture: 64-bit, ARM64

Licence

Type: Open source
Licence: GPL-2.0-or-later (paid PPSSPP Gold supports development)
Publisher: ppsspp.org

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

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