PSP emulator released for Windows
It looks like we are getting closer to having the ability to play PSP games on computers with the release of a new PSP emulator last week. The emulator, which is currently being developed for Windows, would potentially allow you to download PSP ROMs (or ISOs) directly off the internet and play them on your computer.
While such software is usually shunned by game developers, especially this early in a console’s life, a PSP emulator does have some benefits for the community. For one thing, an open-source application based on PSP firmware allows a new medium for homebrew developers to play with. It also creates some balance in the market, urging game companies to charge realistic prices for titles.
The main features of Potemkin (the PSP emulator)
- Plays Puzzle Bobble Pocket JAP
- Starts AI Go
- Runs numerous demos from the PSP SDK
Technical issues
- Badly simulated PSP kernel
- Mounts ISOs and CSOs (no DAX!)
- Mounts Windows directories (no good UI yet for this)
Unfortunately, the creator doesn’t have the time to pursue the project any further. However, since he has released it under an open-source license, anyone may step in to perfect the application.
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