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RPCS3 makes 80% of the PlayStation 3 library playable on PC

The open-source PlayStation 3 emulator has crossed the 80% compatibility threshold after new accuracy updates to its CPU, GPU, and PS Move code.
Rob 23 Oct 2026
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Updated PS5 emulators add PS2 and PS3 disc playback and ripping

New updates to PS5SX2 and RPCS3-5 let jailbroken PS5 consoles boot and dump physical PS2 DVDs and PS3 Blu-rays directly from the internal drive.
Rob 20 Oct 2026
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RPCS3's Summer 2026 update fixes God of War III and Twisted Metal

The latest progress report for the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator brings major performance uplifts, ARM64 optimizations, and ATI TeraScale GPU support.
Rob 24 Sep 2026
Three different models of the PlayStation 3 console standing upright

RPCS3 now syncs your PlayStation 3 trophies online

The open-source PS3 emulator just added full online trophy support through its custom RPCN network.
Rob 25 Aug 2026
Screenshot demonstrating in-game trophy sorting options in the RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator overlay menu

RPCS3 adds in-game trophy sorting to its PlayStation 3 emulator

The open-source PS3 emulator now lets you press Triangle to organize your achievements by grade, date earned, or completion status.
Rob 15 Aug 2026
Photo from @rpcs3's tweet

RPCS3 updates its shader interpreter to stop visual stuttering

Lead graphics developer kd-11 has upgraded RPCS3's shader interpreter, reducing visual artifacts while the emulator compiles shaders in the background.
Rob 12 Aug 2026
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RPCS3 explains how PS3 emulation got much faster on arm64

Developer Whatcookie breaks down six months of CELL architecture optimizations for Apple Silicon and Snapdragon hardware.
Rob 05 Aug 2026

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