Is PS3 Emulation Possible on PS5? Tech Experts Find Fascinating Results
Digital Foundry has conducted an experiment on PS3 emulation using PS5 hardware through a Linux hack. The results indicate that while some launch era PS3 games perform well, others that heavily relied on the PS3's SPUs struggle on the PS5. Experts suggest that future consoles may be better suited for effective PS3 emulation.
- ▪Digital Foundry tested PS3 emulation on PS5 using the RPCS3 emulator.
- ▪Launch era games like Ridge Racer 7 and Resistance: Fall of Man performed well, achieving high resolutions and frame rates.
- ▪Later titles that relied on SPUs, such as Killzone 3, showed mixed results, indicating the need for more powerful hardware for consistent emulation.
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NewsSonyPS5PS3Emulation Is PS3 Emulation Possible on PS5? Tech Experts Find Fascinating Results Mixed results by Sammy Barker20 mins ago Share: Image: Push SquareThe ever-industrious Digital Foundry has run a fascinating experiment, testing PS3 emulation running on base PS5 hardware. It’s achieved this via the recent Linux hack, which has allowed it to install emulator RPCS3 on Sony’s contemporary console. The results themselves are remarkable, though they perhaps underline why we haven’t seen an official emulator from PlayStation yet.
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