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Emulation software that allows Playstation 1 games to be played on a computer

Emulation software that allows Playstation 1 games to be played on a computer

Vote: (98 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Emurayden

Version: 2.21

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(98 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Emurayden

2.21

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Plays PS1 games on a computer
  • Supports both discs and images
  • Freeware

Cons

  • Each game generally requires unique settings

Emurayden PSX Emulator is a PlayStation console emulator for Windows that allows games for the original PlayStation console by Sony to be played in a PC environment.

The original PlayStation console by Sony is often referred to as the PS, PS One, PS1 and PSX to differentiate from later versions, such as the PS2, PS3 and PS4. Note that PlayStation games only support the original console they were developed for. Therefore, PSX games only work on a PSX console or emulator, and a PSX console or emulator will not support PS2, PS3 and PS4 games.

The advantage of an emulator like Emurayden is that it provides gamers access to their game library even after the console is no longer made. Sony no longer makes the PSX, and the console is becoming increasingly rare and expensive. When the average gamer’s PSX fails, the Emurayden PSX Emulator is a much more practical solution than repairing or replacing the hardware.

A prevalent issue with emulation is that it requires a significant amount of computing power. A computer that runs Emurayden to emulate a PSX game must be many times more powerful than the original console. Therefore, one of this emulator's best features is the Emurayden PSX Tester, which will actually analyze the computer and a particular game, determine if the computer can handle it and, if not, inform you about what additional resources are needed.

This emulator also includes a powerful feature called Emurayden PSX AutoLauncher. What this does is access PSX discs directly through a standard CD-ROM. Many PSX emulators cannot do this and instead require the user to rip the disc into an image that is stored on the hard drive. The problem with that method is that the discs are copyrighted, the process for copying them is complex and this can pose a significant hurdle for new users. With Emurayden PSX Emulator, you simply put the disk in and play.

That is not to say that Emurayden PSX Emulator is a completely hands-off experience. Few console emulators are. Each game is unique and will likely require unique settings to run optimally. This process can be a bit overwhelming for the newbie, and learning what all the different settings do can require a substantial amount of time. Fortunately, Emurayden PSX Emulator includes optimal settings for many of the most popular games, and the emulator is popular, which means that you can usually find good settings online with little effort.

Pros

  • Plays PS1 games on a computer
  • Supports both discs and images
  • Freeware

Cons

  • Each game generally requires unique settings