Download PCSX4

Download the latest release of PCSX4 – PS4 Emulator for Windows, macOS, and Android.

Please note that Windows 10 (x64) and later is supported, and .NET Framework 3.5 and VC++ 2015 are required to run the executable on Windows.
macOS 11 and later is supported on Macs.
Android 10 or later is required for running the APK on Android.

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

Updates can be performed within 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 changelogs, check the link below.

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

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

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File size: 58.64 MB
Downloads: 270424
Last nightly build: 10/19/2024
File name: pcsx4_1.6.1r3.zip
SHA1: 9be94acf2634648bb06a32716c24cf97
Download for Windows
Windows x86-64
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File size: 68.64 MB
Downloads: 124890
Last nightly build: 10/19/2024
File name: pcsx4_1.6.1r3.dmg
SHA1: 2063562686db95a02e8c119614206b
Download for macOS
Universal - Apple Silicon (arm64) & Intel
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File size: 32.14 MB
Downloads: 8562
Last nightly build: 10/19/2024
File name: pcsx4_1.6.1r3-arm64.apk
SHA1: a1b2c3d4e5f67890abcdef1234567890
Download .apk for Android
Early build for arm64. It may not work as expected.
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System Requirements

PC - Minimum

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 or higher, Intel Core i5 or higher

With at least 4 cores and supports SSE-4.2 and AVX instruction sets

GPU: AMD Radeon 7870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or higher.

AMD GCN architecture, NVIDIA Kepler architecture or newer with at least Direct 3D 11.1 and Pixel Shader 5.0

RAM: 4 GB of RAM or more

4 GB is the absolute minimum requirement

Storage: HDD storage

At least 5 GB of free space for emulator cache

PC -Recommended

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 or higher, Intel Core i7 or higher

AMD Zen 2 architecture or newer, Intel Coffee Lake architecture or newer

GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or higher

AMD RDNA architecture, NVIDIA Pascal architecture or newer

RAM: 8 GB of RAM or more

Memory in dual-channel mode is recommended

Storage: SSD storage

At least 10 GB of free space for emulator cache

Mac

MacBook Air: Late-2020 (M1) or newer

MacBook Pro: Late-2016 or newer with a dedicated GPU

Mac Pro: Late-2013 or newer

iMac Pro: Late-2017 or newer

iMac: Mid-2017 or newer

Android

Devices with Android 10 or newer, minimum 4GB RAM with Snapdragon 845 equivalent or higher processor.

QuickStart Guide

We encourage you to keep an eye on the latest updates, as we continue to work towards delivering a stable and user-friendly interface for the PS4 emulator. With each update, we hope to bring gamers one step closer to good gaming performance, and we're excited to see what the future holds for this emulator and the gaming community as a whole.

Extract the.zip file and install PCSX4
Extract the .zip file and install PCSX4 on your computer by following the provided instructions.
run-and-extract-pcsx4
Open PCSX4 and "Run as Admin" if required.
Open PCSX4 and ensure to Run as Admin if your system requires it for the correct installation process.
pcsx4-gui
Extract and copy .pdix to the PCSX4 folder.
Extract and copy the .pdix file from your flash drive to the PCSX4 directory. Follow the instructions for correct file placement.
extract-pdix
Create a PCSX4 account and link your PDIX
Create a PCSX4 account using the emulator interface i.e: PCSX4 > Manage PCSX4 account > Register, then, link your PDIX to your account for validation and to start using the emulator.
link-pdix-account
Start your game and configure the settings
Start your game by clicking Emulation > Open saved cache and select your previously saved game cache image (GCI). You may need to adjust graphics, audio, and controller configurations based on your PC's hardware.
configuration-pcsx4