The PlayStation 1 (PS1) is the cult console that launched legendary franchises like Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Tekken, Metal Gear Solid, etc.
Want to relive this legendary era in 2025 , on your PC , Android smartphone , or even your iPhone ? Here are the best PS1 emulators , iconic ROMs , and a hassle-free solution to enjoy them quickly.
🕹️ The best PS1 emulator in 2025: DuckStation
DuckStation is the most stable and powerful PS1 emulator available today. It has largely replaced ePSXe for the majority of gamers.
✅ Advantages of DuckStation:
- HD/4K resolution
- Smooth rendering even on modest machines
- Quick saves (save states)
- Controller support
- Available on PC , Android , iOS (via AltStore or Sideloadly)
📱 Another option: ePSXe
Still popular, but less updated and not open source . Less recommended today.
📘 iPhone (iOS) Compatibility
Even if the emulator is not on the App Store , you can install it on your iPhone via:
- AltStore
- Sideloadly
👉 No jailbreak required , and our solution includes a complete guide for a clean install.
🗃️ Top 10 PS1 ROMs to (re)discover in 2025
These classics run perfectly on DuckStation :
- Final Fantasy VII
- Metal Gear Solid
- Tekken 3
- Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
- Gran Turismo 2
- Resident Evil 2
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Spyro the Dragon
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
- Tomb Raider II
⚠️ What you risk if you do it alone…
- ❌ Corrupted or incomplete ROMs
- ❌ Virus or adware hidden in files
- ❌ BIOS not found (essential for playing)
- ❌ Unstable backups
- ❌ Hours wasted looking for the right settings
✅ The turnkey solution: PS1 Retroxmania Pack
🎮 Do you want to play without hassle, without viruses, without headaches ?
You win:
- Time : everything is ready
- Reliability : tested and working games
- Simplicity : A clear step-by-step guide
🎯 Conclusion
The PS1 is the history of modern video games.
Today, you can replay its best titles in HD , on your favorite screen.
👉 And with the PS1 Retroxmania Pack , you launch and play . It's simple, fast and secure.