# RPCS3 says 75% of PlayStation 3 games are now playable on PC

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-16 13:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.35

## Executive Summary
RPCS3 emulator makes 75% of PlayStation 3 games playable on PC

## Intelligence Brief
The RPCS3 emulator has achieved a milestone, with 75% of PlayStation 3 games now reportedly playable on PC.


Coverage from GamingOnLinux, Tom's Hardware, and VideoCardz.com emphasizes this development, highlighting the progress of the open-source emulator.


The emulator's progress comes as Sony plans to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita, although a specific date for this shutdown is not provided in the coverage.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What percentage of PlayStation 3 games are now playable on PC via RPCS3?
75%

### Which outlets are covering the RPCS3 milestone?
GamingOnLinux, Tom's Hardware, VideoCardz.com

### What else is happening with Sony's PlayStation stores?
Sony plans to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita, according to coverage

### What type of emulator is RPCS3?
RPCS3 is an open-source emulator

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
PlayStation, PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita, RPCS3, PS1 and PS2, Best PS Vita Games, Get Before the PSN Store Shuts Down, PS3

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz.com | RPCS3 moves closer to running PS3 games without Sony firmware | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPSUpzRzJsWXh0ZDFIZ3VZU2l5UUhyR3h4ZDBpMllxUVpTRDlDdl9vNUJZdl9nNENPb0VvYzBieFhnVDdjVk1DTUZuQ25ZbF90dEVPQkJNMWhSOFlaYm5FYTdyNkV5elRqczJfN3pVZVgtbHd5MFZKMms0LTZqSUFwVC1LaElLYVRpUjJqOTlBb1BoNms?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | The 12 rarest PS1 and PS2 games you can still buy before they're gone forever | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE8zcmVkUEtuM2laM1JGN2liR1NLdUlpUXprYm1wMDFIeUN0dk9uZGZYSmtyRm5SSUxhTUZwTTNFekhVSVkwdndRVEdReFl4RDc5NjJGZE1oLUltYnNJQXprQTBKMHoxdUJaZUdYSWZ5Yw?oc=5) |
| DualShockers | 10 Best PS Vita Games to Get Before the PSN Store Shuts Down | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxOdmVaM1dMenBhbHc3TWFVR0ItNGMxRHJLdnk5Qk12VXZuZ0s3dGRXdFFpb2xUOWphUm1hQWlQUlRQd1VzYVE1YVlrTV9Bcy1jZUxjU1RTS0NZRkxPcnJxNUo3djdJZUowN3BRT3VIaDlSX1hSZG4tNXRTY0RUU2JiYTJZUVVBZV9MUU5SOHhHWlk?oc=5) |
| GamingOnLinux | PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 gets 75% of all games playable on PC | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxOM1FFdU5weVRLUUJ1aFV3WnpBWHJGNHl1eHBmaTAyVmpGZ3JCYmxnX1NVUkpDWkZOaDhXcUZlYVFPVGZGQm1IZ3lMRHBZWm9yRFFnT29EQmdHWG9SNXVqOTlOaGFsdGoySDcwWnI0MjRMRWswMzdvdklFZWg1RlQtdFdZUmVvSGpxN1QyNElqajVaTFNNUmNKQTJyaHFQbXVEQUVqcTdmaG12d2cxMXVObQ?oc=5) |
| Tom's Hardware | 75% of all PS3 games reportedly now run on PC via open-source emulator RPCS3 — announcement comes weeks after Sony's plan to shutter the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita by | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihANBVV95cUxQdGdVVlFiZEl4ZC1wWGpYS0JsemNpNmMzbl8xNEJsUlRNR29EVVgtdHJQSkJZdkpUWTlLbXkwWU5zQ282TEZNNGJzaVZyOGpJcFZkWnVlQ083RzluYmhsNVZ3VmFnTzBIeXQyMDhZSHlQa1h3QlFjd05BR0NaNDhTRnVudHNySjhwRE00Nms0SXduTHIySnZaUEhMdFd6Y3ZwczJWSlcyb055bHlrX1ZaVk9JOU4yaENxM2hndV9EYjdKQWF4bnU3a19xSU54ZTB0azU4Nnk3dEZERGN6em9VMGpUQWp1Y25qVkJkeHV1a045TE9hZW5hRGwyTnBWUmNGaFNocnlNMXhFaVgyM2JXNzZyZjlOaWtkT3lRbU9KVFFLMGJwZjNmcXpfVFp2OHV6RnkweGt1bEJNblRTdUFqcmlSemo0MXpQcUdXa0V4bktaSmEza21) |
| VideoCardz.com | RPCS3 says 75% of PlayStation 3 games are now playable on PC | 2026-07-15 15:53 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQNkMxRWpiZ0xRdE5xejQ4cVpjNU9vSERyajZxTHlnVFVpcFBnMHlMV0trZzdfRm5KVFJUUE1WWUw0N1VYTnNGeGw1TXpmTU1UbTBXeWY4ZGlHOXdWVFhiaVI0U3IwVzZwa2F4WTJrUEtTX005STUzY090OXdiaVlWZVpzdnVGYl9tSGdqQnJtank?oc=5) |

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