EPSXe

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ePSXe
Original author(s) calb, _Demo_, Galtor
Developer(s) ePSXe Software S.L. [1]
Initial releaseOctober 14, 2000;23 years ago (2000-10-14)
Stable release
2.0.5 (PC) / 2.0.15 (Android) / June 23, 2016;8 years ago (2016-06-23) (PC) [2] / June 19, 2021;3 years ago (2021-06-19) (Android) [3]
Operating system Microsoft Windows, Linux, Android, macOS
Available in Multilingual
Type Video game console emulator
License Proprietary
Website www.epsxe.com

ePSXe (enhanced PSX emulator) is a PlayStation video game console emulator for x86-based PC hardware with Microsoft Windows and Linux, as well as devices running Android. It was written by three authors, using the aliases calb, _Demo_ and Galtor. ePSXe is closed source with the exception of the application programming interface (API) for its plug-ins.

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Development

For half a year, ePSXe was developed in private, with part of this initial development being carried out by _Demo_, previously known for his work on the Super Nintendo emulator ZSNES. [4] When released on October 14, 2000, ePSXe was a revolution in the PlayStation emulation scene, boasting higher compatibility and performance than other emulators of the system at the time. [5]

After ePSXe 1.6.0 was released on August 5, 2003, [6] its development seemed to halt, with speculation that the source code had been lost due to a hard disk failure. However, on April 5, 2008, the developers of ePSXe made a public statement revealing that in the summer of 2007, they had decided to continue development of the emulator, due to encouragement from users. On May 24, 2008, ePSXe version 1.7.0 was released. [7]

After another hiatus, the developers came back on August 30, 2012, announcing the release of ePSXe for Android, [1] as well as stating that ePSXe for Windows was in testing of version 1.8.0. This version was released on November 9, 2012., [8] being followed by 1.9.0 in 2013 [9] and ePSXe 1.9.25 in 2015. [10]

Features

ePSXe was one of the early emulators to make use of plug-ins to emulate GPU, SPU (sound), and CD-ROM drive functions, a model first established in PSEmu Pro. Games can be loaded from the computer's CD drive or from one of many types of CD images directly from the user's hard drive.

A patching feature allows the user to apply game patches. Games that do not necessarily run properly, or even start at all, can be fixed and played via the use of ePSXe patch files in .ppf format. Not all games prone to bugs have ppf patches written for them.

Until version 1.9.25, ePSXe could only function with an image of an official Sony PlayStation BIOS. Since the various PlayStation BIOS images are copyrighted by Sony, it is illegal to distribute them. For this reason, ePSXe does not come bundled with any of the PlayStation BIOS images, requiring the user to provide one for the emulator. [11] Version 1.9.25 added HLE BIOS support, allowing it to mimic the effect of the PlayStation's BIOS, although compatibility is currently lower than an official BIOS. [10]

Plug-ins

Compatibility

ePSXe is able to run most PlayStation games somewhat accurately. Few games run flawlessly without extensive configuration and trial by error testing. In the case that a game does not run successfully, patches written for the game in question can be used, though few games have patches available. [13]

Releases

For PC

ePSXe releases for PC [14]
VersionKey featureDate
1.0.0First releaseOct 14, 2000 [5]
1.2.0SaveState SupportMar 9, 2001 [15]
1.4.0 Setup assistant Jun 26, 2001 [16]
1.5.0Native support for PPF patchesJan 27, 2002 [17]
1.6.0Improved CD ROM emulationAug 5, 2003 [6]
1.7.0Rewritten MDEC decoderMay 24, 2008 [7]
1.8.0Cheat codes supportNov 9, 2012 [8]
1.9.0Bug fixesAug 3, 2013 [9]
1.9.25Added HLE BIOS supportJan 27, 2015 [10]
2.0Added support for Konami Justifier gunFeb 17, 2016 [18]
2.0.2Added support to overclock the PSX CPUApr 14, 2016 [19]
2.0.2-1Crash fix in Russian languageApr 16, 2016 [20]
2.0.5Fixed the >2GB PBP roms supportJun 24, 2016 [21]

For Android

ePSXe releases for Android [22]
VersionKey featureDate
1.7.5First Android versionAug 30, 2012 [1]
1.7.10New hardware rendererOct 3, 2012
1.7.11 Gameshark cheat codesOct 16, 2012
1.8.0Peopsxgl OpenGL plugin supportNov 9, 2012
1.8.1Analog input on touchscreenDec 14, 2012
1.8.4Support for Intel x86 devicesJan 5, 2013
1.9.0Support BluezIME gamepadsMay 31, 2013
1.9.6-10Improved gamepad mappingOct 28, 2013
1.9.15 Android 4.0 Holo interfaceJan 28, 2014
1.9.40Initial netplay supportNov 24, 2015
2.0.0shaders and filters supportFeb 17, 2016
2.0.5multi-platform netplayMay 27, 2016
2.0.8additional plugins supportJun 16, 2017
2.0.1464bit app, Android 9 support [23] Dec 21, 2019 [23]
2.0.15Image overlay supportJul 6, 2021 [24]

Reception

Retro Gamer called ePSXe "the best free PlayStation emulator". [25] Techtree stated "ePSXe is the best free PlayStation emulator". [26]

Pcnexus says "the easiest PS1 emulator for android with downloadable cheat codes and great game compatibilty with PS1 roms".

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