DuckStation

DuckStation is a PlayStation 1 emulator focused on speed, accuracy, and ease of use. It runs original PlayStation disc images on modern hardware, allowing users to revisit the PS1 library with sharper visuals and modern conveniences while staying close to the behavior of the real console.

The emulator is free and open-source, developed by Stenzek together with community contributors. Its source code is published openly and builds are provided for every supported platform, so users can review the project or compile it themselves.

DuckStation offers extensive features, including fast CPU recompilers, hardware renderers for Direct3D, OpenGL, Vulkan, and Metal, internal resolution upscaling, PGXP geometry correction, save states, rewind, memory card management, controller support, and RetroAchievements integration.

The emulator runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, supporting a wide range of disc image formats. It does not include games or a PlayStation BIOS; users must provide their own legally obtained files, and no personal data is collected during play.