PS3 RPCS3 Emulator on Mac setup Guide 2024

[@jaestreets751]

just got yourself a sub. this video is VERY descriptive. i like how you literally broke eveerything down to the T. now i got ps2 & 3 games running on my MBA M1

[@zakterp3360]

Extremely helpful. Super clear and to the point. Thanks man!

[@donsumpter5135]

Thanks bro this video was super helpful!

[@Gumball.Productions]

I can’t put in my games it says software not found

[@Russ-b7p]

Install Ps3 firmware

[@jessisehra9134]

@@Russ-b7p You know what to do if the firmware does not load, mine keeps saying crash when it completely loads up

[@MichalForReal]

I’m late but, simply mount the iso file, create a New folder Copy PS3_GAME PS3_UPDATE and PS3_DISC, then add that folder this worked for me!

[@mauricarreno]

how do you manage to convert .iso files in folder format for RPCS3 on mac?

[@MichalForReal]

For anyone that say “software not found” simply mount the iso file, create a New folder Copy PS3_GAME PS3_UPDATE and PS3_DISC, then add that folder this worked for me!

[@benjaminstrout6270]

For more detailed instructions, basically, go to your .iso file, right click on the .iso file, move your mouse to "Open With", select "DiskImageMounter", an icon will appear on your desk top, double click the icon, you will see files named "PS3_DISC.SFB, PS3_GAME, and PS3_UPDATE", move those files to the folder you were storing your .iso file, now open RPCS3, go to File, pick "Add Games", and find your folder. Hope this helps

[@Mosey78]

Can you tell me how to do this on a mac catalina? I've been trying for years I can't get it too work.

[@blaat1982]

My GT5 XL doesnt start on my M2 MacBook Air 😢

[@MusicMan75636]

But where do you find the downloads for the ps3 games???

[@vibin7027]

Vimms lair is good

[@johnreynalddamias9708]

Can mac download in there and run in rcps3​@@vibin7027?

[@dlunn23]

Thanks for the guide, very useful.

[@budtovindigo]

Bro, I have Mac mini M2 8gb ram, pls show graphic config in Shadow Of The Colossus 🙏 I don’t know how make good settings

[@jessisehra9134]

I was not able to get this to work. It kept crashing when downloading the firmware

[@vvpire]

did you find out

[@vvpire]

"RPCS3 has abnormally terminated." anyone know how to fix?

[@ztw2002]

how does the NBA Street run like????

[@ThomasIstLiebeGamingLove]

Thank you so much :) It works!

[@briscardlebriscard8579]

my ps5 controller makes some games crash

[@кекчебурек-ц8ы]

hi, can i connect xbox controller on this emulator ?

[@NileshParmar]

if you want to add the internet, how do you do that please. The network section will not allow it.

[@JonPlays2490]

very nice tutorial. only problem..games can't/wo'nt/don't want to be added to my collection/list. just says 'could not find any new software'. before you say...I've done the firmware update

[@madeleinebramson337]

please let me know if you manage to solve this I'm having the same issue

[@JonPlays2490]

@@madeleinebramson337 hi, I did manage to do this. See if I remember how. Wherever you're keeping your game files, make a new folder for a game. For the file you downloaded, open it so it mounts in the finder folder. Click on that and there should be 3 files. Copy them into the new folder. With rspc3, press open and search for the new folder. It should be added

[@madeleinebramson337]

@@JonPlays2490 omg it worked!! thank you SO much you’re a legend

[@JonPlays2490]

@@madeleinebramson337 excellent. Glad I could help :)

[@YMC6]

Worked also for me thanks 👍

[@IsThatMartian]

Everytime I update it doesn’t even update and the same update screen pops up when I reopen

[@iwasthefirstnotabot]

For the firmware, what do you do if “Download Linked File” is not an option when you right click?

[@steviejandjoseline776]

did you find a fix for this?

[@joshrogers.5734]

Also looking for an answer on this

[@kill2survive106]

just click on "save the link" and download it at a desired location

[@ddramos956]

Are these steps similar if we want to use windows?

[@calvinchau6873]

I think you forgot to enable online play in the video. There should be two drop boxes to play online.

[@JustinMjumba]

How do I do it on android?

[@Bingus9900]

Could my 8core m1 imac with 8g’s of ram run bo2 thru this? Integrated chip is weird spec-wise, not sure how it benchmarks comparatively. Edit: it runs, just having graphical issues out the wazoo, currently messing around w setting

[@Adi-mk2lq]

can it handle god of war 3? i have a m1 pro

[@Poobaya]

when i try to add my gamefolder it keeps saying could not find any new software. ??

[@draco7012]

Same any luck?

[@Poobaya]

It is verry random I noticed. Some games come trough but allot of games not.

[@AlwaysNaomi]

Same. Online it say we need to convert iso to PKG file but for the life of me I can’t figure out how

[@oz4553]

@@AlwaysNaomi double click the iso, it will be mounted as a disk drive, then go to the drive and copy its contents into a new folder, then boot the game from that folder

[@broseph3487]

@@oz4553 this worked for me thanks bro

[@oscarjimenez428]

Where I can find games?

[@Mister-Wabbit]

bro im trying to add the games but it keeps telling me it cant read the games i mean i extracted them and they are ISO files

[@u_a.04]

double click the file and copy&paste the files into a new folder. then in rpcs3, go to file > boot game > the new folder containing game files

[@garrydemba2060]

​@@u_a.04hey brodie help us out. The game launch but then it's a black screen

[@garrydemba2060]

​u_a.04pplz answer

[@Vizzedbaby]

Im using MAC and i have no idea how to download these games. I have found the sites but the IOS wont let me download links

[@leo-ed6qd]

my rpcs3 wont load any files, it just says that it has successfully downloaded it into the rpcs3, but there isn't anything. Thank you if you respond..

[@zohioyagi]

press view at thew top and there click game files or view

[@kidneutron]

Unavailable

[@javierbriones2695]

It won't let me open any game, it shows me this message:Booting failed: No bootable content was found. For information on setting up the emulator and dumping your PS3 games, read the quickstart guide.

[@themanwiththeplan3094]

still need help?

[@RUTSG]

@@themanwiththeplan3094 YES BRO

[@ty_619]

Why is rpcs3 unavailable for Mac

[@dallionaire8947]

It’s available, but runs very poorly. I don’t know why they don’t fix it for Mac.

[@mattia6839]

you gotta go to the previous versions, that new one isnt supported yet

[@luckypat9402]

hey I’m struggle to play the amazing Superman on the Mac it’s works but gives me a werid colors while playing

[@Franz4939]

Hey thanks for the help setting it up. I'm having trouble getting metal gear guns of the patriots to play on my MacBook M2 chip though. It keeps freezing once the first cutscenes attempts to play.

[@jacontent]

might want to look for a compatibility list, im sure some games are impossible to play :/ as of now

[@einfachyoshi3580]

Idk where to download the pkg and rap files

[@stevenfrost85]

I have this issue too and I would like to know if that's the only files you'd need. Sighs

[@ThatKidFromYuba]

having an error downloading patches, any solutions??

[@tomaspolyak6130]

same

[@jassin6393]

same idk why that is running so ass on m3

[@dallionaire8947]

Man when I play my ps3 emulator - ratchet and clank versions - the lag is unreal. Is that cuz I have an m1? Does m3 fix that? Thanks

[@affenkunst]

No i struggle myself with My m3pro on ratchet and Clank… dont know why

[@dallionaire8947]

Thanks for letting me know. You saved me a lot of money and time.

[@moazzamaarshad2487]

Hey man!!! I could really use some help, I'm using a M1 mac from 2020, I'm trying to play Don bradman cricket 14, Whenever I open the game, it shows the first screen then it freezes and I get a notification top left corner and it says "The PS3 application has likely crashed, you can close it" would greatly appreciate some help

[@MegaStaxx82]

yea mine keeps freezing at the first screen too

[@MegaStaxx82]

don't see a video for the ps3 tutorial on the patreon

[@lilshadid799]

Spu cache error on Mac

[@Ksimba718]

Can we use a ps4 controller?

[@nicholenichole3302]

Yes

[@1brianescobar]

Does your mac not get hot? As soon as I open up a game the temp rises fast

[@UrCasualGamer]

I haven't had any issues what are you using

[@1brianescobar]

@@UrCasualGamer M2 Air. Playing Deadpool. Laptop is too weak for this

[@AbdiNafri]

Hey will it run gta 5 ?

[@theperson4913]

Adding a dec.iso game, or its enclosing folders results in an error "Could not find any software", any pointers on what I should do next

[@phantomxyz2235]

yea I'm havign this same issue

[@theperson4913]

@phantomxyz2235 yes so i’ve found out that theres an easy way to open it, dont know why people dont mention it. 1. Open the dec.iso file and move all its contents to a local folder. 2. Open the folder from rpcs3 and enjoy

[@dicksmith1269]

so you have to look for locations looks like a drive with an eject button in ur finder folder on the left ad. then copy the 3 files in there and create a new file with those alone in there for the game and put that file in the one with all ur games

[@magnusflugeim1056]

@@theperson4913 I cant "open" the .iso file... do you have any idea why?

[@glouieII]

@@theperson4913 this worked like a charm!!!

[@ClaraBill-n7s]

Bradtke Dam

[@perezident7631]

Is dolphin compatible with mac m2 chip?

[@UrCasualGamer]

Yes, guide with Dolphin bar coming soon

[@perezident7631]

@@UrCasualGamer ty bro

[@stevenfrost85]

I Wish I could get my games to play or even get those safe games.

[@KHKH-co6he]

Can m2 run god of war 3?

[@UrCasualGamer]

Yes

[@Mod1]

@@UrCasualGamerwell it lag?

[@SMimoveisriopreto]

link to download games ?

[@dallionaire8947]

Idk man - rsps3 sucks on Mac. So much glitch

[@RobertThorn-i9x]

Maurine Lodge

[@Smallboithami]

WSG

[@UrCasualGamer]

Great 👍

[@BeardBurgess-u6v]

Upton Rue

[@HelenLangworthy-j2t]

Lincoln Light

[@HumphreyEmily-x4v]

Daniel Meadow

[@BusyCuppa-o2f]

Mueller Road

[@LarryWhite-d1w]

Elva Island

[@EdithSchott-b7o]

Block Dale

[@The1andOnlyShrek...]

Dad?

[@stevenfrost85]

Could I get some help please? @urcasualgamer. Please.

[@Doggy_Mation]

I have this problem that when you open the rpcs3 files, I open the app but it won't let me cuz it shows a cross x