A Sony PlayStation Emulator for the PC.
Publisher’s description
What is ePSXe?
ePSXe by ePSXe Team is free Windows software in the emulators category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.4 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bin and .iso. Similar programs include PCSX2, BizHawk and SameBoy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: ePSXe is a free emulator tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ePSXe safe to download?
- The file is served by epsxe.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
46E1A7AD3DC9C75763440C153465CDCCC9A3BA367E3158542953ECE4BCDB7B4F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.5Latest | June 23, 2016 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ePSXe.ePSXe -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ePSXe Team
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.5
- Released
- June 23, 2016
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- epsxe.com
- winget ID
- ePSXe.ePSXe
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ePSXe free?
Yes. ePSXe is free to use.
Is ePSXe safe to download?
The download comes from epsxe.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ePSXe with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ePSXe run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ePSXe without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ePSXe?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, bsnes and Cemu. The alternatives page compares them.
