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ePSXe for Android
Version 2.0.14 · epsxe software s.l. · com.epsxe.ePSXe

A Sony PlayStation 1 emulator for Android phones and tablets. Over 99% game compatibility, BIOS support, configurable touch and hardware gamepad controls, save and load state, plus four-player multiplayer on a single device.

What is ePSXe

ePSXe for Android is a direct port of the long-running PC emulator ePSXe, rebuilt by epsxe software s.l. for ARM phones and Android TV. It reproduces original PlayStation hardware (PSX and PSOne) on Android, so games designed for a 1995 console run on a modern handset. The same project has shipped on Windows, Linux, and macOS for over two decades.

The emulator is a legal utility. The Google Play release is a paid title from the same developer, priced at $3.75. The build covered here is that paid variant repackaged as a free APK by third parties for users in regions where the paid tier is unavailable or priced beyond local norms.

The emulator does not ship with games. The app reads ISO and BIN/CUE images from local storage and needs a PS1 BIOS file to boot most titles. Sourcing those is the user’s responsibility.

Key features

99%+ compatibility
Covers nearly the full retail PS1 library. Heavy 3D titles run stable on mid-range chips.
Audio-accurate
Sound matches the original SPU on most titles. CDDA tracks play in sync; XA audio decodes without dropouts.
Gamepad and touch input
On-screen pad plus Xbox, DualShock, Moga, WiiMote, and Ipega controllers over Bluetooth or USB OTG.
Save and load state
Snapshot any moment, restore in a second. Memory cards use the standard PSX format, portable across desktop and mobile builds.
Four-player multitap
Hook up four gamepads on one device for split-screen and multitap titles from the late-90s PS1 catalog.
OpenGL high-res
Optional hardware-accelerated renderer upscales the native 320x240 framebuffer to crisp 4K-class output on capable GPUs.

What the screen looks like

ePSXe gameplay screenshot - on-screen gamepad over a PS1 title ePSXe settings screen - touch-pad layout and renderer options ePSXe game library list with PlayStation 1 ROM tiles

App info

Publisher
epsxe software s.l.
Package ID
com.epsxe.ePSXe
Version
2.0.14
Updated
May 2026
Size
~10.5 MB
Android floor
Android 4.0 and above
Architecture
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86
Permissions
Storage, network, audio
Category
Arcade (Emulator)
Play Store price
$3.75 (paid)

What this build offers

The Google Play release of ePSXe is a paid app at $3.75. The community-built APK redistributes the same emulator binary without the paywall, for users in markets where the $3.75 charge is not available or not practical. The emulator itself is identical - the install is the same software the paid Play Store users run.

  • Same emulator core as the paid release.

    Compatibility, audio, save states, OpenGL renderer - all match the Google Play build. The community APK does not patch the engine.

  • Free access without the $3.75 paywall.

    Useful in regions where the paid tier is unavailable or priced steep against local app norms.

  • Full controller support intact.

    Bluetooth and USB OTG gamepad pairing, on-screen pad, analog sticks. The input stack matches the paid build.

  • OpenGL high-res renderer included.

    The optional hardware-accelerated mode is present.

  • Four-player multitap support.

    Pair up to four gamepads on one device for split-screen titles.

  • No bundled games.

    You supply your own PS1 BIOS file and ISO or BIN/CUE images. Sourcing those is the user’s responsibility, outside the app.

How to install

Standard Android sideload flow. The APK is small (around 10.5 MB) so the install finishes in seconds on a normal connection.

  1. Download the APK file

    Tap the download button on this page. The file lands in your default Downloads folder.

  2. Allow installs from this source

    Open Settings, search for Install unknown apps, find your file manager or browser, and toggle the permission on.

  3. Open the downloaded APK

    Tap the file in Downloads. Android’s package installer opens and shows the requested permissions.

  4. Tap Install

    Confirm the install. Wait for the progress bar to finish, then tap Open to launch the emulator.

  5. Place your BIOS and ROMs

    Copy your PlayStation BIOS file (a .bin from a console you own) into the emulator’s configured folder, then point the emulator at the folder holding your ISO or BIN/CUE images.

  6. First boot

    Open the emulator, run the BIOS test, then pick a title from the list. Configure the on-screen pad layout under Options if the default is too small.

What’s new in version 2.0.14

  • Compatibility refresh for newer Android and 64-bit-only devices.
  • OpenGL renderer fixes for Adreno and Mali drivers on Android 14 and 15.
  • Updated default touch-pad layouts for tall 20:9 and 21:9 handsets.
  • Bluetooth controller pairing improvements for DualShock 4 and Xbox Series gamepads.
  • Memory-card and save-state stability fixes.

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Dolphin Emulator
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PS Remote Play
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FAQ

Is ePSXe legal to use?
The emulator itself is legal. The BIOS and game images require care: you can legally dump a BIOS from a PS1 you own and rip ISOs from discs you own. Downloading either from the internet is a separate question that falls on the user.
Do I need a BIOS to run games?
Yes. Almost every PS1 title needs a BIOS file (scph1001.bin or similar). The emulator ships without one. Most users dump a BIOS from a PS1 they own using a PC tool.
What is the difference between the paid Play Store app and this APK?
The emulator engine is identical. The Play Store version costs $3.75 and supports the developer. The community APK is the same software repackaged for free, useful where the paid tier is unavailable or priced beyond local norms.
What Android version do I need?
ePSXe 2.0.14 runs on Android 4.0 and above. The OpenGL renderer benefits from a recent GPU; the software renderer works on much older silicon.
Will my saves move between the paid and the community build?
Yes. The package ID and the memory-card and save-state file formats are identical. Copy your save folder between installs and the games pick up where they left off.
How big is the download?
The ePSXe 2.0.14 APK is around 10.5 MB. The bulk of the storage you will use sits in BIOS and ISO files you supply yourself.