Best PlayStation Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: Avocado is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Gamma and DuckStation. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Gamma. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ReARM at $75/mo.
PlayStation emulators differ in their setup requirements, supported platforms and play-related features. This ranking compares whether a BIOS is required, supported disc-image formats, cheat support, netplay and RetroAchievements, along with free plans, license models and listed starting prices. QuackStation and DuckStation appear among the first entries, with Gamma also near the start. Compare the criteria that matter for your setup, whether you are checking format support, looking for multiplayer features or considering achievements. The listed platform and license details can also help distinguish the options as you move through the ranking.
25 PlayStation emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Avocado Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, AndroidBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: .cue, .bin, .img, .chd, .ecm
- 2 Gamma iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Supported platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOSDisc-image formats: BIN/CUE, CHD, PBP, ISO, MDS
- 3 DuckStation Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 4 QuackStation Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, AndroidBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: CD, BIN/CUE, raw BIN/IMG, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, unencrypted PBP
- 5 ScePSX Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, AndroidBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: .bin/.cue, .img/.cue, .iso, .chd
- 6 FPse Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Supported platforms: Android, Windows MobileBIOS required: NoDisc-image formats: .img, .iso, .bin, .cue, .nrg, .mdf, .pbp, .Z, .bz, .zip, .rar, .7z, .ecm, .ape
- 7 XEBRA Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Supported platforms: AndroidDisc-image formats: CloneCD, SUB
- 8 Jam Pad Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 9 Vita3K Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 10 PCSX-Redux No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOSBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: iso, bin/cue
- 11 ReARM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$75/mo
- 12 HopStation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOSBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: BIN/CUE
- 13 psxe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: Windows, Ubuntu, macOSBIOS required: Yes
- 14 StarPSX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Supported platforms: Linux, Windows, macOSBIOS required: Yes
- 15 Gameboy by raphamorim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: x86 desktop; macOS ArmBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: .cue, .bin
- 16 NeoGeo CD Redux No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo WiiBIOS required: NoDisc-image formats: .bin/.cue, .img, .iso
- 17 no$psx No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3Free Supported platforms: WindowsBIOS required: NoDisc-image formats: CCD+IMG, CDI, CUE+BIN, MDS+MDF, CHD, NRG, ISO
- 18 pctation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Windows, LinuxBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: .iso, .bin
- 19 ProjectPSX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Supported platforms: Windows, LinuxBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: BIN, CUE
- 20 WasmPSX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: webDisc-image formats: .bin
- 21 WiiStation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: Nintendo Wii; Nintendo Wii UDisc-image formats: BIN+CUE; ISO; IMG; eboot PBP; CHD v1-v5
- 22 ZoniStation One No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Supported platforms: LinuxBIOS required: YesDisc-image formats: .bin, .bin.ecm
- 23 PSeudo JS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Supported platforms: webBIOS required: Yes
- 24 mkpsxiso No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 25 p1e No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which PlayStation emulator is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Avocado is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.8. Gamma is second and DuckStation third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ReARM has the lowest first paid tier we found: $75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.