JPCSP emulator for Mac OS
Description
JPCSP is the most advanced Play Station Portable emulator, allowing you to play your PSP games on a Mac (see also Android and iOS version).
Jpcsp has been started in July 2008 and is developed by a small but active team.
Even though JPCSP is written in Java, it can already reach 100% PSP speed on a lot of commercial games and the emulator performance is constantly increasing.
Features
Jpcsp takes full advantage of dual-core processors, matching the PSP dual-core architecture.
Even a quad-core can give a small performance improvement by leaving free CPU cores for the Java JIT Compiler and the graphics cache.
NVIDIA graphic cards are fully supported and Jpcsp can take advantage of powerful GPUs.
Problems have been reported with ATI/AMD graphic cards: keep you Catalyst driver up-to-date as new releases might fix issues.
The project is still a beta release, but currently more than 600 games are already playable.
Video and Atrac3 sound are supported.
Atrac3+ sound is not directly supported as there is currently no free codec available for this format.
However, Atrac3+ can be decoded automatically on Windows when installing SonicStage.
System requirements may vary depending on your hardware configuration.
For the best experience, users should be running within the recommended system requirements.
We cannot guarantee the performance of system specifications below the minimum requirements, but you’re always welcome to experiment.
Do not expect stable performance or consistent compatibility as changes are always being made to the codebase.
System requirements
In order to run the application correctly, it is necessary to meet the minimum requirements given in the table below.
OS version | Mac OS X – 10.14 or above |
Device | N.D. |
RAM | 2 GB (4 GB recommended) |
Disk space | 70 MB |
It is still possible to install the app on devices not mentioned above, but we cannot guarantee its proper functioning.
We recommend backing up the device on which the app will be installed before performing any installation of third-party apps not from the official app Store.
Update
•Added support for an external software rendering engine
•Added a Java implementation for the audio decoding (Atrac3, Atrac3+, MP3 and AAC) which is improving the compatibility and makes the use of an external audio decoder obsolete
•Added network configuration settings
•A ProOnline server is now built-in within Jpcsp. It can be used to play in a local network
•Added support for the loading of demo games (large encrypted EBOOT.PBP)
•Several improvements in networking support: Compatibility of ProOnline network. Auto-detection of port shifting for running 2 Jpcsp on the same computer
•Added an experimental xBRZ plugin for improved 2D texture scaling
•Added support of kernel module so that many chinese patched game are worked
•Complete rewrite of the video modules (sceMpeg, scePsmfPlayer) for improved compatibility
•Added support to run the PSP original VSH interface
•Experimental support to run the original PSP complete boot process using Low Level Emulation (LLE). This method is able to run the official PSP 6.61 EBOOT.PBP and from there, the CFW PROC-C for 6.61
Install
- Download .tar file
- Click on the file to start installation
- Click on setup icon
- Click Open to proceed with the installation
- Select the destination folder
- Run the application
License
We are not affiliated with any software house company.
All patents and trademarks are owned by their respective holders.
- Play Station is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment
- macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
All the apps and games are property and trademark of their respective developer or publisher and for home or personal use only.
All resources are obtained via reverse engineering of legally owned devices, games, and information present on the internet.
FAQ
- Does this emulator supports multiplayer functionality?
- Yes, this console emulator offer multiplayer support, allowing you to play games with friends online.
- What system requirements are needed to run console emulator smoothly?
- System requirements vary depending on the emulator and the console being emulated. Generally, a modern device with a decent CPU and GPU is recommended.
- Are ROMs and game files included with emulator, or do I need to find them separately?
- Emulators typically do not come with ROMs or game files due to copyright restrictions. You’ll need to source these files separately.
- Can I use original game controllers with this console emulator?
- Yes, the emulator supports original game controllers. You may need to configure the emulator settings to use the specific controller.
- Are there any legal considerations when using console emulators and ROMs?
- Yes, the legality of using emulators and ROMs can vary by country and jurisdiction. It’s important to ensure you have the legal right to use the games you’re emulating.