Andre Yoskowitz
26 Jul 2010 23:28
Developer ZodTTD has added the first ever PS1 (PSX) emulator for the Android Market today, charging $6 for the app that will allow gamers to relive memories of the classic console.
Tested by the boys at Phandroid, it appears the emulator will run best on new Android devices, especially those using 1Ghz processors, as it lags on older devices.
"[Well], it's not the smoothest on all devices - you're definitely going to need a recent high-end handset to make the most out of the experience - but it's definitely more than we could [have] imagined at this point," says the site.
"[Still], I can't help but [think] this won't be the most elegant experience on a mobile phone: there are just not enough physical buttons on a phone to emulate the original analog stick-equipped DualShock, and the screen real-estate needed to implement a software-based solution might not be the best for everyone."
Dubbed Psx4droid, the emulator's features include:
Support for WiiMote.
Multiple save states.
Support for various file types.
Trackball used as d-pad.
And remember folks, you'll need a PS BIOS file and ROMs in order to use the emulator.