A PS3 emulator called aPS3e has been released on the Google Play Store for Android devices, marking a significant step in emulation development.
The emulator is still under active development and may not work well with all games, as reported by users who experienced crashes, bugs, and unreliable frame rates.
aPS3e is designed for high-end Android devices with the latest processors and requires around 12 GB of RAM for optimal performance.
The app offers on-screen controls and limited Bluetooth controller support.
It's not the only PS3 emulator for Android, but it's the first listed on the Play Store, sparking controversy over code origins.
Criticism arose regarding code similarities with other projects, but the developer has made aPS3e open-source on Github.
The app is currently free without ads, with a premium version available for $5 to support the developer.
aPS3e has surpassed 10,000 downloads since its release.
Overall, the emulator represents progress in running PS3 games on Android devices, despite existing performance challenges.