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How To Install PS3 Emulator RPCS3 in Ubuntu 17.04

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To Install PS3 Emulator RPCS3 in Ubuntu 17.04

RPCS3 is an open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator built using C++ programming language and is used as a debugger. It is available for windows and Linux platforms and currently supports modern Vulkan, Direct3D 12 and OpenGL graphic APIs. With the PS3 Emulator RPCS3, it’ s possible to boot and play even hundreds of commercial games. It is really simple to install PS3 Emulator RPCS3 in Ubuntu 17.04, and this article covers the ground on the same installation process.

Installing PS3 Emulator RPCS3

Before you begin anything to do with the installation, you need to download the PS3 Emulator RPCS3installation package and for that, you should run the following command. 

 root@linuxhelp11:~# wget https://rpcs3.net/cdn/builds/rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage
--2017-12-11 16:29:25--  https://rpcs3.net/cdn/builds/rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage
Resolving rpcs3.net (rpcs3.net)... 104.24.24.51, 104.24.25.51
Connecting to rpcs3.net (rpcs3.net)|104.24.24.51|:443... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: unspecified
Saving to: ‘ rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage’ 

rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-1     [      < =>            ]  43.20M  1.10MB/s    in 42s     

2017-12-11 16:30:08 (1.04 MB/s) - ‘ rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage’  saved [45295288]


Once the file is downloaded, you need to give the execute permission to it. 

root@linuxhelp11:~# chmod +x rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage


Now, you shall proceed with the installation of the package by running the following command which opens the app as well. 

root@linuxhelp11:~# ./rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage 
QStandardPaths: XDG_RUNTIME_DIR not set, defaulting to ' /tmp/runtime-root'

The application is now open. Click on the continue button.
Open

Your emulator will resemble the one displayed on the following image.
Emulator

You can also know more about your newly installed PS3 Emulator RPCS3.
PS3

With this, the installation of PS3 Emulator RPCS3 in Ubuntu 17.04 comes to an end.


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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

Purpose of using the PS3 emulator?

A

PCS3 is an open-source Sony PlayStation 3 emulator built using C++ programming language and is used as a debugger. It is available for windows and Linux platforms and currently supports moder

Q

Why do you work on game X instead of game Y?

A

We don't work on developing a game X or Y emulator, we work on developing a PlayStation 3 emulator.
Improvements to the emulator apply to all games that use the updated functionality, as our

Q

How can I get started using RPCS3 on my PC?

A

Please refer to the Quickstart Guide or visit the newcomers section on the forums for more detailed information on how to get started.

Q

What is RPCS3 licensed under?

A

RPCS3 uses the GNU General Public License Version 2 (June 1991). According to the license, you are welcome to use RPCS3 and its source code for any purpose, but distributing RPCS3 requires that the source code be released and attribution is given.

Q

How to Install PS3 Emulator RPCS3 in Ubuntu?

A

Execute the following command:
# wget https://rpcs3.net/cdn/builds/rpcs3-v0.0.4-2017-11-26-1344f15-8959_linux64.AppImage

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