PCSX5 is an experimental PS5 emulator project for PC desktop.
This is the first and the only legit emulator which allows you to play PS5 games on both PC & Mac.
This guide explains how to install PCSX5 emulator on PC compatibles with Windows OS.
Index
- Software requirements
- System requirements
- Install emulator
- Install firmware
- Install games
- Emulator update
- Games update
- License
- FAQ
Software requirements
You can find all required data for your device from the link buttons below:
The software requirements for running this application must be met in order for the software to function at all.
System requirements
The hardware requirements for running the application vary depending on your current configuration.
Recommended requirements
| OS | Windows 10 (or higher) |
| CPU | x64 Octa core (or higher) |
| RAM | 12 GB (or more) |
| GPU | Vulcan 1.0 (or newer) |
| Storage | SSD or HDD 5 GB (or more) |
For the best experience, users should be running within the recommended requirements.
Minimum requirements
| OS | Windows 7 (or higher) |
| CPU | x86 Quad core (or higher) |
| RAM | 8 GB (or more) |
| GPU | Vulcan 1.0 (or newer) |
| Storage | SSD or HDD 5 GB (or more) |
We cannot guarantee the performance of system specifications lower the recommended requirements but you’re always welcome to experiment.
Install emulator
- Download the .zip archive
- Extract the .zip archive on a folder
- Select the folder containing the extracted file
- Open the file .exe as administrator
- Press install button
- Launch the software
Some DirectX files may be missing in your system.
Make sure you have DirectX 11.1 platform update KB2670838-x64 installed in your system.
Path to Savedata folder is hardcoded and can’t be configured.
System parameters (language, date format, etc.) are also hardcoded.
Install firmware
Due to legal reasons, we cannot distribute official Play Station 5 firmware files; you must download the latest Play Station 5 firmware update file from the link above for use with PCSX5 emulator.
Once downloaded, you must install the firmware using the built in firmware installer found under File > Install Firmware.
Install games
.pkg files must be extracted using the built-in package installer found under File > Install .pkg (or simply drag and drop .pkg to the main emulator window)
.pkg files will be automatically installed to \dev_hdd0\game\
Blu-ray disc title data can be placed in \dev_hdd0\disc\ or anywhere else except for \dev_hdd0\game\ and can be booted from File > Boot Game if not present on the game list.
PSN title data must be placed in \dev_hdd0\game\
PSN .rap files must be placed in \dev_hdd0\home\00000001\exdata\ (or simply drag and drop them to the main emulator window)
Save data files can be managed in \dev_hdd0\home\00000001\savedata\
PCSX5 emulator is capable of running most commercial games at full speed, provided you meet the necessary hardware requirements.
Emulator update
PCSX5 emulator features an auto-updater which will prompt you if you want to update after loading the emulator.
You can either accept, deny or disable updates all together if you wish, though it is not recommended due to the volume of fixes that roll out each day.
In the instance that you need to update this application manually, you can follow the following instructions:
- Download the latest build of emulator
- Drag and drop all files into the root directory
- Replacing all files when prompted
Games update
Title updates are handled the same as PSN .pkg files.
The. pkg update file must be installed using the built-in package installer found under File > Install .pkg
The update will be placed in the title folder that corresponds to the correct region ID.
Please note that title updates must be the same region in order to work.
Cross-mixing title regions may create irreversible damage to the title.
License
PCSX5 emulator is licensed under the MIT license.
- Play Station is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
PCSX5 emulator is not made for illegal activities and we have a strict policy about piracy.
All resources are obtained via reverse engineering of legally owned devices, games and information present on the internet.
The main objective of this project is to enhance the gaming experience, research, and provide education about the core concepts of device emulation.
FAQ
This guide/tutorial answers the following questions:
- How to install PCSX5 emulator on PC?
- How do I install PCSX5 emulator on Windows 10?
- Is there a PS5 emulator for PC?
- How do I download PCSX5 emulator?
- How can I play PS5 games on Windows?