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September 25, 2026

ARMSX3 PS3 emulator can finally run games at playable frame rates with new update

The ARMSX3 PS3 emulator update brings major improvements, including support for PS3 themes as library backgrounds, fixes for issues with several games, support for SIXAXIS motion on motion-enabled controllers, and touch-control features.

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September 8, 2026

One of the best PS3 emulators on Android fixes heating issues, uncapped speeds, and more

The ARMSX3 PS3 emulator update (version 0.9.7) fixes CPU overheating issues by resolving the root cause of excessive CPU resource consumption when idle. Additionally, the update introduces a new GPU device to improve the shutdown process, allowing users to exit the emulator smoothly.

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August 22, 2026

PlayStation 3 Emulator on Android Gets Network Play Support and Other Improvements

The ARMSX3 emulator has been updated to version 0.9.4, which introduces network play via RPCN, the ability to import saves, USB keyboard emulation, and access to virtual PS3 system settings. Game compatibility has been enhanced, with improvements in titles like Borderlands 2 and Assassin's Creed. The update also addresses freezes during gameplay and introduces graphics pipeline caching for improved performance.

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August 22, 2026

The best PS3 emulator on Android just got online play

ARMSX3, the latest PS3 emulator on Android, has been receiving updates that bring major improvements. The latest update, ARMSX3 v0.9.3, now supports online play in PS3 games using the RPCN framework for matchmaking. Other recent updates include the ability to import save data, access PS3 console settings, and emulate a USB keyboard. Compatibility improvements have also been made, fixing bugs in games like Borderlands 2 and Bleach: Soul Resurrección.

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August 15, 2026

PlayStation 3 Emulation on Android Gains Momentum – ARMSX3 Receives Seven Updates in a Week

- ARMSX3 emulator has been improved and expanded with seven updates, reaching version 0.7.2 - New features include recognizing games in unzipped folders, installing digital editions in PKG format, trophies, save states, and ANGLE support - Improvements to firmware installation, pause functionality, and automatic shader cache deletion - Utilizes Oboe audio system and optimizations for mobile graphics accelerators - List of supported games has grown, with titles like Armored Core: For Answer and Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 achieving playable status - Other games like Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Sonic Unleashed, and God of War III demo have made progress in loading and gameplay - Latest version of ARMSX3 available for free download on GitHub

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August 15, 2026

PS3 emulation on Android keeps getting better with new ARMSX3 updates

Recent ARMSX3 updates have brought improved compatibility and performance. Armored Core: For Answer, Sonic The Hedgehog, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary, Sonic Unleashed, and the God Of War 3 demo are now playable. 1942 Joint Strike is also confirmed to be playable on AYANEO Pocket S Mini.