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TL;DR
- The RPCS3-Android emulator has now been up to date with Bluetooth controller assist.
- This lets you play PS3 video games in your Android system utilizing a cell controller, Xbox gamepad, and extra.
- This new replace additionally provides preliminary assist for recreation folders and fixes a number of points.
The RPCS3-Android emulator was launched roughly a month in the past, and it achieved the wonderful feat of working PlayStation 3 video games on a smartphone. It’s nonetheless in early improvement, however issues have been shifting in a short time. Now, the developer has added Bluetooth controller assist to the app.
RPCS3-Android model alpha 6 was launched on the developer’s GitHub web page yesterday (March 24), and essentially the most notable addition is Bluetooth controller assist. The app had some assist for USB-C gamepads and apparently supported some PlayStation controllers, however this opens the door to all kinds of cell and console controllers.
I can verify that my Xbox One S controller labored simply effective when taking part in Afterburner Climax, with all of the buttons routinely mapped. Nevertheless, it seems to be like there’s no technique to remap these keys or disable the digital gamepad overlay proper now. However once more, the app has solely been round for roughly a month, and it’s wonderful that any video games run in any respect.
This newest model additionally lays the groundwork for recreation folder assist, improves the digital pad, and fixes varied points (together with a black display after video games are put in). It additionally comes after a serious replace final week introduced a settings menu to the app. This menu helps you to tweak every little thing from decision and body restrict to audio settings and extra.
Both manner, we’re anticipating lots extra options to come back to the emulator within the coming months. However you shouldn’t maintain your breath for those who’re hoping to run Metallic Gear Stable 4 in your previous finances telephone, as PS3 emulation is fairly demanding proper now.
