Open source · Written in C# · GPL-2.0
The open PS5 emulator project.
SharpEmu is an experimental PlayStation 5 emulator written from scratch in C# — built in the open, for research and education, on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Compatibility right now
8,708 PS5 titles tracked, ready for their first reports.
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Submit the first reportAbout the project
SharpEmu is developed purely for research and educational purposes — we enjoy learning about system architecture and reverse engineering. There are no commercial goals.
The emulator loads the eboot.bin of real games, executes native CPU instructions, and partially handles kernel functionality. The current focus is accuracy and infrastructure rather than game-specific fixes — the first games have reached the video-output stage.
It ships as a desktop app: point the library at your dump folders and launch, with a log console and settings alongside. Video output uses Vulkan, and MoltenVK on macOS.
SharpEmu focuses exclusively on the PlayStation 5. For PS4 emulation, check out the excellent shadPS4 project.
How games are rated
- PlayableCompletable with minor or no issues.
- IngameReaches gameplay with major issues.
- Reaches interactive menus.
- BootsShows splash or intro output, no further.
- NothingCrashes or shows no output.
- Not testedNo compatibility report yet. Submit the first report.