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PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS written in C++

Install with winget
winget install --id shadps4-emu.shadPS4
Upgrade
winget upgrade --id shadps4-emu.shadPS4
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id shadps4-emu.shadPS4

About shadPS4

PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS written in C++

What's new in 0.16.0

shadPS4 v0.16.0 Released The shadPS4 team is excited to announce the release of shadPS4 v0.16.0, our largest update to date. This release delivers major improvements across emulation accuracy, graphics, audio, input handling, user experience, platform support, and developer infrastructure. With hundreds of changes from dozens of contributors, v0.16.0 represents another significant step toward broader game compatibility and a more complete PlayStation 4 emulation experience. Highlights New Configuration System v0.16.0 introduces the foundation of a new configuration architecture. This modernized system simplifies settings management, improves game-specific configuration handling, and lays the groundwork for future features. The migration also includes save and trophy migration support to help users transition smoothly from previous versions. Initial OpenAL Audio Backend A major milestone for the project is the introduction of an OpenAL-based audio backend. This work establishes a more flexible and portable audio foundation for future improvements while continuing to expand compatibility with PS4 audio functionality. Camera Support Begins Initial camera emulation support has landed, bringing us closer to supporting titles and applications that rely on PlayStation Camera functionality. Local Multiplayer Support One of the most requested features is finally here. Multiple users can now enjoy supported games together through the new local multiplayer infrastructure, further expanding gameplay possibilities within the emulator. Big Picture Mode A brand-new Big Picture Mode provid...

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0.16.0 Unknown shadPS4 v0.16.0 Released The shadPS4 team is excited to announce the release of shadPS4 v0.16.0, our largest update to date. This release delivers major improvements across emulation accuracy, graphics, audio, input hand...
0.15.0 Unknown Greetings, fellow users, testers, devs. Missed us already? Here is a brand new shadPS4 release for you out there. A lot of new features is here to improve compatibility and general user experience as well. It is recommen...
0.14.0 Unknown Greeting fellow users , testers , devs. Here is a brand new release from shadPS4 , It took as some time but some nice features are here so we wanted to share them with all of you out there . This new release brings some...
0.13.0 Unknown Here we are again with an early Christmas present. Santa might not have reached your home yet, but shadPS4 will. This release brings the long-awaited Bloodborne speedup fix, along with a lot of AJM fixes from our great R...