How to Play PSP Games on PC — PPSSPP Emulator Guide (2026)

The PlayStation Portable had an incredible library — God of War, GTA, Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy, Persona. Thanks to PPSSPP, you can play every PSP game on your PC at higher resolution, with save states, and controller support. PPSSPP is the gold standard of emulation — fast, accurate, and completely free.

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1. Go to the official site: ppsspp.org
2. Download the Windows version (64-bit recommended)
3. Extract the ZIP anywhere — PPSSPP is portable, no installation needed
4. Run PPSSPPWindows64.exe

PPSSPP is also available on Android (Google Play), iOS, macOS, and Linux.

You need PSP game files in ISO or CSO format. You can create these by dumping your own UMD discs using a PSP with custom firmware. Place the ISO files in a folder on your PC (e.g., D:PSP Games).

• Rendering Backend: Vulkan (fastest) or OpenGL (most compatible)
• Rendering Resolution: 5x PSP (2560x1440) for sharp visuals — or higher if your GPU handles it
• Frameskip: Off (unless you have a weak PC)
• Texture Filtering: Auto or Anisotropic 16x
• Hack Settings → Lower Resolution for Effects: Enable if particles cause slowdown

• ⚔️ God of War: Chains of Olympus / Ghost of Sparta — action-adventure masterpieces
• 🏙️ GTA: Vice City Stories / Liberty City Stories — full GTA games on the go (now on your PC at 4K)
• 🐉 Monster Hunter Freedom Unite — hundreds of hours of hunting
• 🎭 Persona 3 Portable — one of the best JRPGs ever made
• ⚽ FIFA / PES series — classic portable football
• 🗡️ Final Fantasy: Crisis Core — prequel to FF7

• Save states — press F2 to save, F4 to load. Save anywhere, anytime.
• Fast forward — hold Tab to speed through cutscenes or grinding at 3-6x speed.
• Controller — plug in any Xbox/PS controller. PPSSPP detects it automatically. See our Controller Setup Guide.
• Cheats — PPSSPP supports CWCheat codes. Download cheat databases from PPSSPP Forums.

• 🎮 Play PS2 Games on PC (PCSX2)
• 🎮 Play PS3 Games on PC (RPCS3)
• 🎮 Play PS4 Games on PC (ShadPS4)
• 🎮 PS5 Emulation Status
• 🎮 Controller on PC Guide
• 🖥️ GTA Vice City Cheats | GTA SA Cheats