aPS3e

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aPS3e is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

aPS3e lets you enjoy classic and popular PS3 games directly on your mobile device, delivering a seamless gaming experience on the go. It supports a wide range of titles, allowing users to revisit their favorite games anytime, anywhere. With intuitive controls and smooth performance, aPS3e brings console-quality gaming to your fingertips.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

optimization18 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The emulator shows significant potential for PS3 emulation on mobile devices, with some games running surprisingly well.
Many users appreciate the effort of the developers in creating a PS3 emulator for Android, acknowledging the challenges involved.
The app has improved over time, with some users reporting successful gameplay on high-end devices, indicating progress in development.

The emulator frequently crashes, has performance issues, and struggles to run many games, leading to a frustrating user experience.
There are significant limitations with trophy handling and game compatibility, which are not well documented, causing confusion and dissatisfaction.
Users report overheating and battery drain issues when using the emulator, particularly on high-end devices, which detracts from the overall experience.

optimization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The reviews indicate that the emulator suffers from significant optimization issues, with many users reporting poor performance, lag, and crashes across various devices, even high-end ones. While some users have experienced improvements, the overall consensus is that the emulator requires substantial updates to enhance stability and performance, particularly for demanding games. Many reviewers express hope for future optimizations that could unlock the emulator's potential.
- “This app is in early phases but I think if it continues to receive updates like now till future we may see PS2 emulator level optimization. This has huge potential, thanks for bringing such a thing to Android.”
- “The emulator is good but it needs further optimization.”
- “Please update and improve performance of this app.”
- “This isn’t a performance issue, it’s a core system limitation that isn’t clearly documented.”
- “The performance is terrible, making the game unplayable—super slow and choppy. I hope there is a fix for this in the coming months, and they get it running nice and smoothly, at least for higher-end phones. I don't see any reason why the S21 Ultra can't run these ROMs.”
- “This emulator needs better optimization because it can't even handle Minecraft; it gives 30 to 40 fps in Limbo. On the other side, GameHub, which is a Windows emulator, gives me stable 60 fps on Limbo and also 50-60 fps on Minecraft Java. This emulator also has a lot of crashing issues; sometimes it doesn't load the game on my Snapdragon 888 phone.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with the graphics of the emulator, noting significant graphical glitches and crashes, particularly with graphically demanding games. While some updates have improved color accuracy and reduced certain issues, many players still encounter performance problems and lag, especially on specific devices like those with Mali GPUs. There is optimism for future optimizations, but the current state of graphics remains a concern for many users.
- “The updates improve graphic glitches and colors on Mali GPU; now I have no color errors in Soulcalibur IV on Mali GPU.”
- “Pretty impressive for a new emulator; still needs some work, but I tried the game Haze and it runs with some graphical glitches on the S23 Ultra, but overall impressive.”
- “They really fixed the graphical issue; all it needs is optimization because games still lag. By the way, best PS3 emulator so far; all you need to do is take FPS from 10-15 to 30-40 FPS.”
- “These emulator games have better graphics than PS3 games, and I can play GTA V on Winlator smoothly, but I cannot play smoothly in APS3E. Sometimes it crashes and there are so many graphic errors.”
- “Also, there are still many graphic bugs and glitches, and the sound is terrible.”
- “I am dealing with graphics issues.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The stability of the emulator is mixed, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during trophy initialization and gameplay, leading to indefinite hangs. While some games run smoothly, others experience significant glitches, crashes, and audio issues, indicating that the emulator is still in development and requires further optimization. Overall, while there are promising aspects, the stability remains a concern with ongoing bugs and performance inconsistencies.
- “This runs great, but doesn't seem to support motion controls.”
- “Everything else runs great!”
- “It stutters a little but otherwise runs great.”
- “On a Galaxy S25 Ultra, it freezes indefinitely at 'configuring trophy data.' There is no way to disable trophies, no PS3 system menu (XMB), and no option to cancel or recover when trophy initialization hangs.”
- “I downloaded NFS Most Wanted 2012, and the game crashes and freezes after driving for about 20 or 30 seconds on the first mission. I use a really good device, not a low-end device, but I also think it's because the PS3 emulation is still in development. They need to improve performance settings or something like that to run the game better and avoid crashes.”
- “The game works while playing the PS3 game Pain, but it actually freezes, and the buttons are not working. Please fix your bugs.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
Users express mixed feelings about the gameplay experience, highlighting issues such as lag and unresponsive controls, particularly with complex inputs in fighting games. While some appreciate the smoothness of certain titles, many are frustrated with performance problems on the PS3 emulator, calling for optimizations and bug fixes to enhance overall gameplay. Additionally, there are suggestions for incorporating innovative mechanics, like controller shaking, to improve interaction in action games.
- “Very good smooth gameplay.”
- “Its ok but when will we play God of War 3 at smooth gameplay?”
- “Can you please optimize it for Godfather: Don Edition? It's super smooth on cutscenes, but the gameplay is so laggy.”
- “Hlo sir, there is a big issue with the d-pad controller. Please review and test its mechanics and behavior, as some of the complex inputs usually used in fighting games don't work, such as (f, d, df also in backward) (d, df, ff) and so on.”
- “I like how you get to play all PS3 games like Last of Us, GTA, God of War, and RDR1, but I don't like the way the gameplay feels. I'm experiencing around 5 FPS; the developers should fix this emulator as it's so laggy. I'd rather use others.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" (2012) is overshadowed by significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and lag during gameplay, particularly in the early missions. While some users appreciate the loading times, the overall experience is marred by performance problems that detract from the narrative immersion.
- “After loading, the story mode is very poor with significant lag and frame drops.”
- “The game crashes frequently, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The story aspect needs optimization to improve performance.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a willingness to accept ads in the game, provided they are limited in number, indicating a preference for a balanced approach to monetization that does not disrupt the gameplay experience.
- “I appreciate the effort put into this, but the monetization feels excessive and intrusive.”
- “The game is fun, but the constant push for in-game purchases really ruins the experience.”
- “I wouldn't mind ads if they were limited, but the sheer number of them is overwhelming.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The current state of the games indicates a lack of playable content, resulting in minimal to no replayability for users.
- “Currently, no games are playable.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted that while experiencing issues with a black screen in Minecraft, the music continues to play, indicating that the game's soundtrack is functioning independently of the visual elements.
- “I downloaded Minecraft for it, but it has a black screen. I could only see Minecraft, and the music was playing. Please fix it.”
- “The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short time.”
- “I expected a more immersive soundtrack, but the music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”