RPCS3 gets a revamped UI for handhelds like the Steam Deck, making PS3 easier to use

RPCS3 receives a revamped interface for handhelds like the Steam Deck, featuring an in-game overlay, useful shortcuts, and performance adjustments without needing to restart the game.

New interface aimed at handhelds

RPCS3, known for handling one of the most complex consoles, has gained an interface designed for use on portable devices like the Steam Deck. The new overlay facilitates quick access to options without interrupting gameplay.

How to use the new overlay

The overlay can be triggered by pressing Start + Select, providing shortcuts to take screenshots, save states, and restart the game, in addition to opening a settings menu.

Among the options, simple graphics adjustments such as resolution scaling and the framerate limiter stand out, all accessible without exiting the game.

More flexibility without reboots

There are also advanced settings that may require tips for desktop use, but most can be changed without restarting. Even the rendering resolution can be adjusted without a reboot, making it easier to fine-tune performance on devices like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally.

Performance and recent updates

The team behind RPCS3 continues to advance in quality-of-life and performance. Recently, they added the option on desktop to create a Steam shortcut for each game, integrating it into the library.

An advancement in the Cell CPU emulator was also introduced: new SPU usage patterns allow for generating more optimized PC code, resulting in performance gains in games with high SPU usage. In titles like Twisted Metal, FPS can improve by an average of 5% to 7%.

Looking to the future

Even with this, Valve is still talking about a Steam Machine that could be a great chassis for PS3 emulation, provided the hardware is sufficient.

Call to action: We want to know your opinion: have you already tested RPCS3 on the Steam Deck or another handheld? What settings do you use to achieve the best performance in your games?

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