Sick of Sony killing physical games? Relive the glory days with a PlayStation 3 emulator that can play discs through your PC
While Sony kills physical games, these modders will help you play PS3 game discs on almost any PC — or a Linux PS5 if you have one.
The RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator has been updated to play physical PS3 discs on a wider range of computers, including Macs, Linux and FreeBSD, as Sony continues to phase out physical game media. This development comes from the RPCS3 team, who have made it possible for users to play PS3 discs on modded consoles as well.
To achieve this, users will need a compatible disc drive, a decent PC with an Nvidia GTX 400 series or newer GPU, and the RPCS3 emulator installed. Additional steps include downloading PS3 system software to the PC and obtaining a decryption key to read discs on the fly. The RPCS3 Quickstart guide provides instructions on setting up the necessary components.
This update is significant in an era where companies like Sony are embracing anti-physical gaming measures, emphasizing the importance of preserving gaming history and access to classic PS3 titles. The RPCS3 emulator allows users to relive the glory days of physical gaming on their own hardware, ensuring that classic games remain accessible for years to come.
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