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APS3e APK: PS3 Emulator Released on Android (Direct Link)

An unexpected novelty has caught the attention of the mobile community: a PlayStation 3 emulator has been released for Android. Named aPS3e, the application promises to run Sony console games directly on smartphones, without relying on solutions like Winlator.

This is the first REAL PS3 emulator for Android. After several past controversies with multiple fake APKs, this one is functional and already capable of running games.

PS3 Emulation on Android: A Bold Promise?

The arrival of aPS3e comes at a time when Android devices are becoming increasingly powerful, capable of running demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2. Thus, the idea of bringing seventh-generation console games to mobile devices seems less far-fetched than in the past. However, the new app already raises some doubts among players.

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Unlike RPCS3, one of the most respected PS3 emulators for PC — whose developer has explicitly stated they have no interest in porting it to Android — aPS3e is the work of an anonymous developer. Known only as “Aenu”, the creator of the emulator presents himself as a Chinese programmer with an unknown background, raising questions about the project’s reliability.

Where to Download and Potential Risks

Initially, aPS3e was available on GitHub. The emulator is not available on the Google Play Store, meaning users need to resort to external download sources. The download links and project page are below.

Limited Functionality and Emulation Issues

Although the novelty has excited emulation fans, the initial tests were not very promising. Users managed to run lighter titles, such as The Simpsons: The Game, but with noticeable performance issues. Additionally, aPS3e still lacks support for physical controllers and does not offer as many features as RPCS3 via Winlator.

Given these limitations and the lack of information about the developer, many players are skeptical about the emulator’s future. Will aPS3e evolve into a viable alternative, or will it fade into obscurity like so many other failed attempts at emulation on Android? Time will tell.

Project link: https://github.com/aenu/aps3e?tab=readme-ov-file

APK Link

For more information and tests, check out Linguição’s channel! Very interesting!

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Dario Coutinho

O "Gamer de Celular" Original. Criou um dos primeiros sites sobre jogos para celular em 2007, que viria a se tornar o Mobile Gamer Brasil em 2009. Formado em Ciência da Computação, escreve sobre tecnologia há mais de 16 anos. Com passagem por revistas de games (EGW, Arkade) e sites renomados como Techtudo. E-mail para contato: dario@mobilegamer.com.br

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