RPCS3 is “closer than ever” to full PS3 game playability – with over 90 games becoming “playable” within a month

Over 90 games have become “playable” on RPCS3 over the past month

Last month, we reported that over 70% of PS3 games are now “playable” on the RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator. Since then, 93 new games have been classified as playable on the emulator, with over 73% of PS3 games being compatible with the emulator today. The RPCS3 team now says that they are “closer than ever” to having all PS3 games boot and reach “ingame” status with the emulator.

This weekend, 39 Singstar series games reached playability status. This is thanks to RPCS3’s newly added direct-access USB microphone support and new video decoding fixes from Florin9doi and DaniElectra. These changes have reduced RPCS3’s “Intro” list from 101 games to 62 games. Previously, these games couldn’t progress past their initial menus. They are now fully playable on RPCS3.

Of the remaining 62 “Intro” games, 46 are PlayStation Move titles. This suggests that improvements to PlayStation Move support in RPCS3 could reduce the list to 16 games.

And more information for those interested:

The Intro compatibility status includes games that can boot and display image output but cannot be played, either because they don't get past the intro/menu screens or because they crash immediately after loading.

— RPCS3 (@rpcs3) February 15, 2026

Huge progress from the RPCS3 team

RPCS3’s team has been steadily improving its performance and compatibility. Their dedicated team of contributors has transformed the world of PlayStation 3 emulation. Over the past few years, game compatibility has increased significantly. Furthermore, the emulator now supports Windows (x86), Windows (ARM), Linux, macOS (Apple Silicon), and FreeBSD.

Today, many PlayStation 3 games are now playable on Valve’s Steam Deck PC handheld. Given how underpowered this device is compared with most modern gaming PCs, it is fair to say that PlayStation 3 emulation is very accessible these days.

(RPCS3 game compatibility list – February 15th 2026)

Later this year, the PlayStation 3 will celebrate its 20th birthday. While PS3 consoles remain readily available, it is only a matter of time before official hardware becomes scarce. RPCS3 is a vital tool for preserving the PlayStation 3’s legacy. Additionally, thanks to the emulator’s resolution and framerate options, many PS3 games are now best played through RPCS3.

Sony’s PlayStation 3 console is arguably the company’s most complex console. The system’s Cell architecture is difficult to understand and even harder to replicate on PCs through emulation. The team behind RPCS3 has done a great job getting this far with their emulator. To the RPCS3 team, thank you for your continued efforts, and well done.

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