Download PCSX4

Download the latest beta release of PCSX4 – PS4 Emulator for Windows & macOS.

Please note that .net framework 3.5 and VC++2015 is required to run the executable on Windows.

Check the FAQ section for system requirements. This project is still in beta so expect lots of glitches and bugs.

Updates can be performed withing the application through:

Misc. > Update > Check for updates

You can also enable automatic updates by checking

Misc. > Update > Auto update > On.

For older versions and ChangeLog check the link below.
Version History

Credits: CTurt for userland code execution, Fire30 for PoC code execution, AlexAltea for Orbital virtualization engine.

Important: Please avoid downloading PCSX4 from other sources as they may contain miscellaneous files which may harm your system.

Want to contribute to development?

Fork PCSX4 libraries on GitHub.

File size: 58.64 MB
Downloads: 260354
Last beta update: 08/24/2021
File name: pcsx4_1.4.1r4_setup.zip
SHA1: 9be94acf2634648bb06a32716c24cf97
Download for Windows
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File size: 68.64 MB
Downloads: 120354
Last beta update: 08/24/2021
File name: pcsx4_1.4.1r4_setup.dmg
SHA1: 2063562686db95a02e8c119614206b04
Download for macOS
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QuickStart Guide

Extract .zip file and install PCSX4

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Open PCSX4 and "Run as Admin" if required.

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Extract and copy .pdix to the PCSX4 folder.

Click here to know how to extract .pdix. After extraction copy .pdix file from your flash drive to directory: pcsx4 > _pdix

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Create PCSX4 account withing the emulator by clicking >PCSX4 menu > Manage PCSC4 account > “Register” and then "Log-in" and link your PDIX to the account.

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PDIX validator will check the integrity of your .pdix and link it to your account if it turns out to be valid.

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Validated .pdix will show up in My account > My devices.

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Insert PS4 game disc into your drive.

Install game cache from > Emulation > Install game cache form BD-ROM, Select disk drive, cache folder and click on “Install game cache”. This will take a while. Make sure that you have enough free disk space on your PC to save the cache.

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Start your game by clicking “Emulation > Open saved cache” and select one of your previously saved game Image.

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You may need to configure graphics, audio, controller config. etc. according to your hardware.​