If you’ve followed any of my guides to getting Switch games or PS2 games running on Steam Deck, you know how everything starts: Let’s boot into Desktop Mode.īoot up the Steam Deck as normal, then when it’s loaded, hold down the Power Button until the menu shown above pops up. With that out the way, here’s how I got PS3 games running on the Steam Deck.
It’s best to find that out now rather than after you’ve got everything set up. I’d recommend having a look at the RPCS3 compatibility page before doing anything to make sure the games you want to play are in fact playable. Don’t expect killer performance and 100 percent compatibility, but a decent whack of games are playable from start to finish. But there is good news: RCPS3 is currently in much better shape than the Xbox 360 emulator on Steam Deck. The PS3 is a difficult console to both code for and emulate. What File Types Are Supported in RPCS3?.Step 4: Install the PS3 Firmware in RPCS3.Step 2: Install EmuDeck or the RPCS3 Standalone.
