Besides Nintendo DS, the PSP (Play Station Portable) also made a huge impact in my life. This led me to share unconditional love for multiple consoles at the same time. With the iPhone and iPad being improved overtimes, portable gaming consoles like the PSP couldn’t survive in such a competitive market.
If you missed playing games on your PSP, there is still a way to get that on your smartphone, specifically iOS devices. With a dedicated PSP emulator like PPSSPP, playing your favorite PSP games on the iPhone is a piece of cake.
If for some reason PPSSPP doesn’t work on your iOS device, you will have two more options to choose from. We will include those extra all-in-one emulators afterward.
1. PPSSPP
PPSSPP (an acronym for 'PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably') is a free and open-source PSP emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10 and Symbian with an increased focus on speed and portability.
Don’t tell me this is your first time hearing such title. PPSSPP isn’t just for iOS; it’s a cross-compatible software that brings the PSP emulator to Windows, Android, and other modern OS.
Features:
Run on multiple operating systems
Provide full HD resolution
Touch controls are customizable
Transfer savegames from a real PSP to the emulator
And many more.
How to Install PPSSPP on iOS 9 and below
Launch Cydia and go to Sources
Add the following repository: http://cydia.ppsspp.org/
Download and Install the official PPSSPP from there.
After that, you should be able to see the app on your home screen.
PPSSPP emulator is now available for iOS 10
Did I surprise you with that? Yeah, I was stoked too. If your device is now running iOS 10 or higher, you can still install this emulator without jailbreaking it.
Download fifa 16 iso file for ppsspp. Also, install the latest PPSSPP emulator here (if you don’t have it yet). Click on this link to download FIFA 2020 ISO to your Android phone. Extract the FIFA 2020 ISO file using ZArchiver Pro. To do that, click on the ISO and select to open with ZArchiver Pro, then click on extract. Ensure to extract the ISO to PPSSPP PSP Game on your. Aug 06, 2019 How to Download and Install FIFA 19 ISO PPSSPP. Download ISO File here. Enter “gamernafzyoutube” when prompted for a password. Unzip the FIFA 19 ISO for PPSSPP you downloaded with a ZIP manager. Locate the ISO file and extract with your ZIP or file manager.
To get started, visit this page to download the .IPA file. Then, follow this tutorial on how to sideload the .IPA file onto your iPhone or iPad. After that, you should be able to open PPSSPP on your iOS 10 device.
2. RetroArch
Unlike PPSSPP, RetroArch isn’t your average PSP emulator. This application is more complex and will provide multiple emulators for your iPhone or iPad. Recently, the developer put out some changes to the software, it now works much better and has new features as well.
These includes:
Real-time rewinding
A built-in GUI/OSD system
Multi-pass shaders
Remote networked sound support
Please note that RetroArch can only be run on jailbroken iOS devices. It will take you awhile to install RetroArch since we can’t find a stable repo that has this package. Therefore, you will have to do it on your own.
On your computer go here
Select the right iOS version and download the .deb
Follow this post on how to install it on your device
Give it a try, if fails, take a look at the alternative below.
3. Happy Chick
Oh, man, who doesn’t love a picture of a happy chicken. Well, this little dude right here will give you an opportunity to get some of the most popular emulators on your iOS, without jailbreak.
Happy Chick is the home to many different emulators such as Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, PSP, N64, and you name it. To get started, read these instructions and it will guide you through the process or click here.
Review
By Neil Hughes Sunday, December 22, 2013, 11:45 am PT (02:45 pm ET)
Renowned accessory maker Logitech's first stab at an official Made for iPhone gaming controller features solid construction, but that's about where the positives end for this overpriced, disappointing accessory.
Logitech provided AppleInsider with the PowerShell Controller + Battery for the purposes of this review. The accessory retails for $99.99, and connects to the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, and fifth-generation iPod touch. It carries the same price as the Moga Ace Power, which we previously reviewed and felt wasn't worth $100 for most consumers. Unfortunately, Logitech's first attempt at a Made for iPhone controller falls short of Moga's product in a number of ways.
Design and feel
The left face of the Logitech Powershell features a D-pad and a 'switch' that, when tugged at, moves a physical part that will press a connected iPhone's lock button. On the right side are four face buttons, named 'A,' 'B,' X' and 'Y,' as well as a pause button. The top of the Powershell has two shoulder buttons identified as 'L' and 'R,' while the bottom has a micro USB port for recharging the integrated battery. On the left side is a switch that enables the battery, while the right side features a space where a rather large headphone adapter can be used.
Let's take a moment to talk about the headphone adapter, because we're pretty amazed that a company like Logitech opted for this approach. The blue, elbow-shaped part reaches into the controller to access an iPhone's headphone port, and without it, users will be unable to use headphones with the accessory. This is different from Moga's controller, which passes audio through the Lightning connector to a dedicated headphone jack on the bottom of that controller.
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Frankly, we feel like the adapter is a cheap way to address the issue, and most users are likely to either lose the part, or simply forget to bring it with them when they pack up the accessory. For a $100 accessory, this is unacceptable. Inside the controller is a Lightning connector that bends outward to allow an iPhone to be inserted. There's also a hole in the back which allows the camera to be used, and also serves as a space where users can push their iPhone out of the case. The Moga controller does not allow for the camera to be used, but frankly we doubt most users will be interested in taking pictures while a big, bulky controller is connected to their handset.
The construction of the Logitech Powershell is great, and we feel like the device is durable and will last for years to come. That's more than we can say for the Moga Ace Power, which feels loose before an iPhone is inserted in the case. That's about where the advantages for the Logitech Powershell over the Moga Ace Power end. Most importantly, Moga's controller features two joysticks and four shoulder buttons, making it a great option for modern 3D games and first-person shooters. Logitech's D-pad and two shoulder buttons mean it's ideal for classic, side-scrolling type games. We really enjoyed the feel of the face and shoulder buttons on the Logitech Powershell, but the mushy D-pad is sub-par and not ideal. Still, using the Powershell with compatible games was a vastly superior option than touchscreen-only controls, particularly with complex titles like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The integrated battery is also welcome, and adds some thickness to the controller which makes it feel comfortable in your hands. Still, like Moga's controller, the elongated case-style design of the Powershell is awkward and bulky. And while Moga's controller collapses for portability, the rigid and solid construction of the Logitech Powershell means it's a bit more of a hassle to carry.
Usage and games
Though it lacks dual sticks, users can still play first-person shooters by using the D-pad and placing their right thumb on the screen. Unfortunately, with buttons in the way, this means users will need to reach across the controller to touch the display, or awkwardly hold below the controller to reach the screen. Anyone looking to play games that offer camera control should stick with Moga's controller. Strangely, we found that the Powershell's D-pad is analog, which is different from most digital-only controller D-pads. This means a user can lightly press the D-pad, and in a game like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, their character will walk instead of running. We find this to be a strange choice, since D-pads are usually better suited for classic two-dimensional games rather than complex 3D titles. In addition, softly pressing a D-pad is actually difficult when compared to a joystick, which can be pushed forward as much or as little as the user desires.
Games are indeed better with the Logitech controller, if only by default. Unless a game is specifically made for touch displays, titles that shoehorn touchscreen controls onto a classic-style game are often a frustrating affair. One great title to play with the Logitech Powershell was Asphalt 8: Airborne, which strangely we could not get to work with Moga's offering. Users could control the game with physical buttons and the D-pad, or use some combination of tilt controls with the buttons. As we mentioned in our Moga Ace Power review, it's confusing that we can't find out which title is going to be compatible with a specific controller, or even that Made for iPhone games are specified on the App Store. To us, these issues fall squarely on Apple.
Without a dedicated section in the App Store identifying Made for iPhone controller-compatible games, it's impossible to know for sure what works. And even then, a title may be compatible with a controller other than the one you own. At the moment, it's too confusing. That is to say that the experience so far is decidedly un-Apple. It's not intuitive or easy to figure out, and casual gamers will come away especially frustrated.
Conclusion
The Logitech Powershell's biggest issue remains its price. At $100, lacking dual joysticks and an additional two shoulder buttons is unacceptable. Throw in the ridiculous headphone elbow adapter, and the product gets even worse. In comparison, we found the Moga Ace Power at a discounted price of $80 at Best Buy, and we felt that even at that price it wasn't worth the investment for users. The Powershell's lack of input that modern gamers have come to expect is unacceptable.
This controller does make gameplay on the iPhone better. Compatible titles were greatly enhanced by the inclusion of physical controls. And the included battery is great. The construction is also fantastic. This is a solid product. But unfortunately, the price remains.
While the Moga Ace Power was hard to recommend at a $100 price tag, it's impossible for us to suggest that anyone buy the Logitech Powershell over Moga's offering. Hardcore iPhone gamers who need a controller should choose the Moga Ace Power.
Pros
Compatible games are better with the controller's physical input
The integrated battery means you can keep playing on the go
Rigid design feels far more sturdy than Moga's controller
Cons
$100 price tag makes this accessory way too expensive
The mushy D-pad is not great
Elbow-shaped headphone adapter is ridiculous and likely to be lost or forgotten when needed
Apple needs to identify controller-compatible games on the App Store
Where to buy
The Logitech Powershell retails for $99.99, and is available direct though Logitech, and is also available through resellers such as Amazon.