: PPSSPP itself is legal (open-source emulator), but downloading game ROMs you don't own is copyright infringement in most countries.

Got an old phone sitting in a drawer? Version 0.9.8 is widely known for its compatibility with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and above. While the latest PPSSPP builds on sites like

Before diving into old versions, let's clarify the product. PPSSPP (an acronym for "PlayStation Portable Simulator Suitable for Playing Portably") is an open-source emulator developed by Henrik Rydgård. It allows Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices to run PSP ISO/CSO games.