TechPhonesYes, you can play PS1 games on an iPhone, here’s howEmulators are hitting iOS big timeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesYes, you can play PS1 games on an iPhone, here’s howEmulators are hitting iOS big timeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Emulators are hitting iOS big time
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Quick SummaryThe floodgates have seemingly opened now that Apple has started to allow emulation software on iOS.The latest, Gamma, enables emulation of PlayStation 1 games on the iPhone.
The floodgates have seemingly opened now that Apple has started to allow emulation software on iOS.The latest, Gamma, enables emulation of PlayStation 1 games on the iPhone.
The floodgates have seemingly opened now that Apple has started to allow emulation software on iOS.The latest, Gamma, enables emulation of PlayStation 1 games on the iPhone.
The floodgates have seemingly opened now that Apple has started to allow emulation software on iOS.
The latest, Gamma, enables emulation of PlayStation 1 games on the iPhone.
Ever sinceApplepublicly loosened its rules around game emulation on the App Store, there’s been a trickle of successful emulator additions to the platform.
After the major spike of interest inDelta, an emulator that can handle a range of games from older systems, there’s another hit emulator climbing the charts this week – Gamma.
The Greek alphabet naming coincidence is an odd one, but the real point is that Gamma is specifically aimed atPlayStation1 emulation, meaning a whole host of classic games are now playable on youriPhone.
The likes ofFinal Fantasy VII,Resident Evil 2,Metal Gear Solid,Silent Hilland many more graced the original PlayStation, and it seems like they’ll all run really nicely on recent iPhone models using Gamma.
Of course, this also brings the most complicated step into focus - you can only legally play emulated versions of games you already own officially. So, for titles that applies to, you just have to convert them to a ROM file.
Connecting your iPhone to a computer should let you drop a folder of game files into the Gamma app’s storage, although getting your file-sharing permissions right can take a little bit of fiddling.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Usefully, though, YouTube is already filling up with video guides to the process, including this one, which is nice and exhaustive.
Gamma works with a bunch of Bluetooth controller options, although it has full touch controls as default - these work well enough, although they’re not the most satisfying to use in the long run.
Since the PS1 was also one of the last mainstream consoles to release without analogue sticks on its controller, it’s also one of the last with games that feel genuinely simple to play without an external controller, after all.
Today’s best iPhone 15 deals$729View$729View$729.99ViewShow More DealsWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best iPhone 15 deals$729View$729View$729.99ViewShow More DealsWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best iPhone 15 deals
$729View$729View$729.99View
$729View
$729View
$729View
$729
$729
$729View
$729View
$729View
$729
$729
$729.99View
$729.99View
$729.99View
$729.99
$729.99
Show More Deals
Show More Deals
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
TOPICSiphone
TOPICS
One of iPhone’s upcoming new features is subtle but very welcomeiOS 18 will bring one of our favourite Mac features to help personalise your iPhone
iOS 18 will bring one of our favourite Mac features to help personalise your iPhone
Apple iPhone 8 Pro revealed to feature an OLED display upgradeThe CEO of Sharp has announced Apple’s next big move for the iPhone Pro
The CEO of Sharp has announced Apple’s next big move for the iPhone Pro
iPhone: what does the future hold for Apple’s phone?Ahead of the iPhone 6S reveal, T3 gazes into its crystal ball
Ahead of the iPhone 6S reveal, T3 gazes into its crystal ball
My most anticipated Apple TV+ show gets another tantalising teaserThe Studio gets a minute tease
The Studio gets a minute tease
Build bigger arms in just 30 minutes with this 5-move dumbbell-only workoutIt’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
It’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
A new Apple TV 4K box is reportedly coming, it’s just a matter of whenWhat will it offer though and will it change design?
What will it offer though and will it change design?
Apple’s affordable iPad set for major speed boost and Apple IntelligenceIt’s exciting times ahead for the entry-level tablet
It’s exciting times ahead for the entry-level tablet
Apple already sells a device thinner than the rumoured iPhone 17 AirThe slimming world of Apple
The slimming world of Apple
I’m finally playing a game that makes my PS5 Pro feel worth itKingdom Come: Deliverance II is a visual powerhouse
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a visual powerhouse
How to watch the new Xbox Games Showcase – Developer_Direct returnsXbox will host a new Developer_Direct soon, where we’ll get deep dives on forthcoming games – here’s how to watch it live
Xbox will host a new Developer_Direct soon, where we’ll get deep dives on forthcoming games – here’s how to watch it live
Apple MacBook Pro set for its biggest upgrade in many yearsIt’s great news for Apple fans
It’s great news for Apple fans
YouTube is getting a killer security upgrade for iPhone usersIt puts extra protections on your privacy
It puts extra protections on your privacy
Gaming laptops that actually last? Nvidia’s new cards promise a lotThe GeForce RTX 50 series is here
The GeForce RTX 50 series is here
