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How to Install PSP Emulator PPSSPP in Ubuntu 20.04 | 22.04

Last updated: January 16, 2024

This simple tutorial shows how to install PPSSPP for playing PSP games on Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and their based systems, e.g, Linux Mint 20/21 and Zorin OS 17.

PPSSPP is a free open-source PSP emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices including iPhone, Android, Nintendo WiiU, Nintendo Switch, BlackBerry 10, MeeGo, Pandora, Xbox and more.

The software keeps updating with new features and bug-fixes. And, now the latest is v1.16.x, that features:

  • RetroAchievements support
  • New JIT backends: RISC-V, based on IR, and x86 JIT based on IR.
  • And many other changes. See the News page for details.

How to Install PPSSPP Emulator in Ubuntu:

The game emulator offers official binary packages at the links below:

Download PPSSPP

For Ubuntu Linux, only third-party Flatpak and Ubuntu PPA packages are available at the moment. And here you may choose one method that you prefer.

Option 1: Install PPSSPP via Flatpak:

Flatpak is an universal Linux package format runs in sandbox. It comes with most dependency libraries bundled, and takes a few hundred MB more disk space than native .deb package from Ubuntu PPA.

The PPSSPP Flatpak supports both modern 64-bit AMD/Intel PC and AArch64 processor, such as Raspberry Pi and Apple Silicon. And the package is maintained and updated timely by the community, consists of Linux developers.

1.) Install Flatpak daemon in Ubuntu:

If you’re first time installing a Flatpak package in Ubuntu, open “terminal” from start menu and run command to install the daemon:

sudo apt install flatpak

NOTE Ubuntu 18.04 users have to add this PPA before installing the daemon.

2.) Add the Flathub repository:

Flathub is the de facto standard for getting Flatpak packages. To add the repository, simply run command:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

3.) Install PPSSPP Flatpak

After installed the daemon and added the repository, run command to install PPSSPP:

flatpak install flathub org.ppsspp.PPSSPP

Like normal apps, you can finally open PPSSPP by searching from the overview screen. Though, you may need to log out and back in if app icon not visible.

And, to update the Flatpak package, just run command:

flatpak update org.ppsspp.PPSSPP
4.) How to Remove PPSSPP Flatpak package (Optional)

For any reason, you can easily remove the package by running command in terminal:

flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.ppsspp.PPSSPP

And remove unused runtime to free up space via flatpak uninstall --unused.

Option 2: How to Install PPSSPP via Ubuntu PPA

There’s an unofficial PPA that so far contains the latest deb packages for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04 (dropped), and Linux Mint 21/20.

The PPA package now also supports for 64-bit PC/laptop, and arm64/armhf devices, such as Raspberry Pi.

1.) Open terminal either by searching from activities overview or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When terminal opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:xuzhen666/ppsspp

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2.) Then refresh system package cache and install PPSSPP via command:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install ppsspp

You may also install the SDL version via sudo apt install ppsspp-sdl.

Uninstall PPSSPP PPA package:

To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates > Other Software, or run command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:xuzhen666/ppsspp

To remove the Sony PSP emulator, run command:

sudo apt remove ppsspp ppsspp-sdl
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PPSSPP PSP emulator 1.7 Released with Stability and Bugfixes

Last updated: October 29, 2018

PPSSPP Sony PSP emulator 1.7 was released a few days ago with a large number of compatibility and bugfixes. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10, Ubuntu 16.04, and Ubuntu 14.04.

PPSSPP 1.7 release highlights:

  • Fix for insta-crash on Galaxy Note 9, some Xiaomi devices, and the new nVidia Shield
  • Vertex range culling on most platforms, fixes DTM: Race Driver and similar
  • Major speed boost in some Gundam and Earth Defense Force games
  • Fix for issues with post processing shaders in GL 3+
  • Fixes to sound output switching on Windows (WASAPI)
  • Detects DirectInput devices when running
  • Simple Discord integration
  • New debugging APIs
  • Task switching made a lot more robust (fixes GPD XD problems)
  • Texture decoding optimizations
  • Tons and tons of miscellaneous bugfixes and compatibility fixes

How to Install PPSSPP 1.7 in Ubuntu:

Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for ‘terminal’ from software launcher. When it opens, do following steps one by one to install PPSSPP in all current Ubuntu releases.

1. Copy and paste the command and hit run to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppsspp/stable

Type your user password (no asterisks feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. Then refresh system package cache and install the latest PPSSPP via commands:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install ppsspp

Replace ppsspp with ppsspp-sdl in the code for the SDL version.

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software or run command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ppsspp/stable

To remove PPSSPP, either use your system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove ppsspp ppsspp-sdl ppsspp-common
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PPSSPP 1.6.3 Available to Install via its Official PPA

Last updated: September 15, 2018

Finally PPSSPP stable PPA built the latest 1.6.3 packages of the Sony PSP emulator for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 16.04, and Ubuntu 14.04.

PPSSPP reached the new major 1.6 series more than 4 months ago with following changes:

  • OpenGL backend now properly multithreaded, giving a good speed boost.
  • Various Vulkan performance improvements and memory allocation fixes.
  • GPU command interpreter performance improvements
  • Various fixes for app switching and widgets on Android
  • Bugfixes and some performance improvements in the ARM64 JIT compiler and IR interpreter
  • Shader cache enabled for Vulkan
  • Multiple iOS fixes, including JIT and file browser.
  • Improved compatibility on Mac
  • Texture replacement ID bugfix (note: some textures from 1.5.4 may become incompatible)
  • Adhoc multiplayer fixes
  • Vulkan support on Linux/SDL
  • Retroarch support

How to Install PPSSPP 1.6.3 in Ubuntu:

Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by searching for ‘terminal’ from software launcher. When it opens, do following steps to install PPSSPP in all current Ubuntu releases.

1. Copy and paste the command and hit run to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppsspp/stable

Type your password (no asterisks feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2. Then refresh your system cache and install the latest PPSSPP via commands:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install ppsspp

Replace ppsspp with ppsspp-sdl in the code for the SDL version.

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software or run command:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ppsspp/stable

To remove PPSSPP, either use your system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove ppsspp ppsspp-sdl ppsspp-common
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How to Install PSP Emulator PPSSPP 1.6.3 in Ubuntu 18.04

Last updated: September 15, 2018

Sony PSP emulator PPSSPP 1.6 stable was released a few months ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04 while the PPSSPP stable PPA still has v1.5.4 packages.

PPSSPP 1.6 release highlights:

  • OpenGL backend now properly multithreaded, giving a good speed boost.
  • Various Vulkan performance improvements and memory allocation fixes.
  • GPU command interpreter performance improvements
  • Various fixes for app switching and widgets on Android
  • Bugfixes and some performance improvements in the ARM64 JIT compiler and IR interpreter
  • Shader cache enabled for Vulkan
  • Multiple iOS fixes, including JIT and file browser.
  • Improved compatibility on Mac
  • Texture replacement ID bugfix (note: some textures from 1.5.4 may become incompatible)
  • Adhoc multiplayer fixes
  • Vulkan support on Linux/SDL
  • Retroarch support

The RetroGames PPA contains the latest release of PPSSPP (1.6.3 so far) for Ubuntu 18.04 and Linux Mint 19.

1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppsspp/stable

Type your password (no asterisks feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter.

2. Then you can install PPSSPP via command in Ubuntu 18.04:

sudo apt-get install ppsspp

For sdl version, replace ppsspp with ppsspp-sdl in the last command.

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, open Software & Updates and navigate to Other Software tab.

To remove PPSSPP, run command in terminal:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove ppsspp ppsspp-*

In addition, for those who care about the versioning issue, I’ve re-uploaded PPSSPP 1.6.3 (based on RetroGames PPA package) into my personal PPA for Ubuntu 18.04 with the issue fixed.

You need to remove previous PPA and PPSSPP packages before installing the new one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/apps

sudo apt-get install ppsspp

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Install PSP Emulator ‘PPSSPP’ 1.4 in Ubuntu 16.04 / 16.10

Last updated: April 3, 2017

PPSSPP, a free and open-source Sony PSP emulator, has reached the 1.4 release a few days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 16.10, and Ubuntu 17.04.

PPSSPP can run your PSP games on your PC in full HD resolution. It can even upscale textures that would otherwise be too blurry as they were made for the small screen of the original PSP.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners. The emulator is for educational and development purposes only and it may not be used to play games you do not legally own.

The latest PPSSPP 1.4 was released on March 31 that features:

  • Support Direct3D 11 (performs better than OpenGL or D3D9 on most hardware)
  • Audio quality improvement (linear interpolation)
  • Hardware spline/bezier tesselation in OpenGL, D3D11 and Vulkan (…)
  • Post-processing shaders in D3D11
  • Prescale UV setting removed, now the default (improves perf)
  • High DPI display fixes
  • Various fixes for UMD switching for multi-UMD games
  • New audio setting to improve compatibility with Bluetooth headsets
  • Various desktop gamepad compatibility fixes
  • Workaround for mipmap issue, fixing fonts in Tactics Ogre Japanese
  • Assorted minor compatibility fixes, code cleanup and performance improvements

How to Install PPSSPP 1.4 in Ubuntu via PPA:

The software has an official PPA for current Ubuntu releases and derivatives. Follow the steps below one by one to add it and install PPSSPP:

1. Open terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or searching for “Terminal” from start menu. When it opens, run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppsspp/stable

Type in your password (no visual feedback due to security reason) and hit Enter.

2. After adding the PPA, you can either search for install ppsspp via Synaptic Package Manager, or run following commands to update package index and install ppsspp:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install ppsspp

Uninstall:

To remove the PPA, launch Software & Updates utility and navigate to Other Software tab. The PPSSPP package can be removed either via Synaptic Package Manager or by running command:

sudo apt-get remove ppsspp && sudo apt-get autoremove
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How to Play Your PSP Games in Ubuntu 14.04/14.10

Last updated: August 24, 2014

This simple tutorial is going to show you how to play your PSP games in Ubuntu desktop with ppsspp Sony PSP emulator.

Install PPSSPP psp emulator:

PPSSPP can run your PSP games on your PC in full HD resolution. It can even upscale textures that would otherwise be too blurry as they were made for the small screen of the original PSP.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners. The emulator is for educational and development purposes only and it may not be used to play games you do not legally own.

PPSSPP is available in its official PPA for Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 14.04 and their derivatives. To install it, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below one by one:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ppsspp/stable

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install ppsspp-qt

Replace the last command if you want to install the sdl version:

sudo apt-get install ppsspp-sdl

Load psp game via the emulator:

Start the psp emulator, under Games tab navigate to the folder that saves your PSP games (.iso files).

Use arrow keys to choose and hit enter to load the game:

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