The impossible PS3 emulator for Android now supports Bluetooth controllers

The RPCS3-Android emulator was launched roughly a month in the past, and it achieved the superb feat of operating PlayStation 3 video games on a smartphone. It’s nonetheless in early improvement, however issues have been transferring in a short time. Now, the developer has added Bluetooth controller assist to the app.

RPCS3-Android model alpha 6 was launched on the developer’s GitHub web page yesterday (March 24), and essentially the most notable addition is Bluetooth controller assist. The app had some assist for USB-C gamepads and apparently supported some PlayStation controllers, however this opens the door to all kinds of cell and console controllers.

I can affirm that my Xbox One S controller labored simply effective when enjoying Afterburner Climax, with all of the buttons mechanically mapped. Nevertheless, it appears like there’s no option to remap these keys or disable the digital gamepad overlay proper now. However once more, the app has solely been round for roughly a month, and it’s superb that any video games run in any respect.

This newest model additionally lays the groundwork for recreation folder assist, improves the digital pad, and fixes numerous points (together with a black display after video games are put in). It additionally comes after a serious replace final week introduced a settings menu to the app. This menu allows you to tweak all the things from decision and body restrict to audio settings and extra.

Both means, we’re anticipating loads extra options to come back to the emulator within the coming months. However you shouldn’t maintain your breath should you’re hoping to run Steel Gear Strong 4 in your previous price range telephone, as PS3 emulation is fairly demanding proper now.