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PS3 Android Emulator Now Has Bluetooth Controller Support

PS3 Android Emulator Now Has Bluetooth Controller Support

Android owners have been revelling in the chance of having PS3 games running (to various degrees of success) on their phones since the RPCS3 emulator arrived on the system earlier this year. The newest version takes things to the next level by adding Bluetooth controller support into the mix too, essentially making things much easier when hooking your phone up to your TV or playing on the go.

The developer for the emulator is seriously firing on all cylinders when it comes getting it up and running for users, and having the ability to hook up your favourite go-to Bluetooth controller is a very nice touch, especially with auto-button mapping on some controllers.

It's exciting to see the speed that this emulator is coming together, and thanks to Android Authority, we know that the newest update has paved the way for game folder support and made the virtual pad better as well as squashing bugs. Power is key when it comes to emulating PS3 games, so you'll need to be using the latest smartphones if you want to get bigger titles running smoothly on your device. Unfortunately, if you're an Apple user but have an old Android phone in a drawer from 6 years ago, then it's not going to cut the mustard.

Head to the developer's GitHub page to find out more!

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Sebastian Santabarbara profile image Sebastian Santabarbara
Sebastian is fuelled by a lifelong passion for Zelda, Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong, and all things retro. He uses his misspent youth with retro consoles to create content for readers around the world.