# PS1 PSX Emulator - PicoStation

> Play classic games with PicoStation, the fast and simple PS1 / PSX emulator.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emulationonline.picostation1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emulationonline.picostation1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.emulationonline.picostation1`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Emulation Online
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 329
- **Rating:** 3.11 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2026-01-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulationonline.picostation1)
- **Website:** [https://emulationonline.com/support/](https://emulationonline.com/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://emulationonline.com/privacy-policy/](https://emulationonline.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PicoStation – Fast PS1 Emulator for Android<br><br>PicoStation is a fast, accurate PS1 emulator and PSX emulator for Android. Play your legally owned PlayStation 1 (PS1 / PSX / PSOne) games with smooth performance, accurate emulation, and responsive controls.<br><br>🚀 Fast PS1 Emulation<br><br>Enjoy smooth gameplay, stable frame rates, accurate emulation, and up to 60 FPS on supported Android devices.<br><br>💾 Save States<br><br>PicoStation automatically saves your game state when you exit, so you can quickly continue where you left off. The emulated PlayStation also supports its original memory cards.<br><br>🎮 Bluetooth &amp; USB Controllers<br><br>Connect popular Bluetooth or USB gamepads for an authentic PS1 gaming experience on your phone or tablet.<br><br>📱 Touchscreen Controls<br><br>Play without a controller using responsive on-screen controls designed for PS1 games.<br><br>📦 CHD &amp; ZIP Support<br><br>Load your legally owned PS1 game backups from your device storage, including supported CHD and ZIP files.<br><br>🔊 Low-Latency Audio<br><br>Enjoy clear, responsive audio while playing your favorite PSX games.<br><br>📴 Play Offline<br><br>PicoStation does not require an internet connection to play your PS1 games.<br><br>How to Use<br><br>1. Transfer your legally owned PS1 game backups (CHD or ZIP files) to your Android device.<br>2. Open PicoStation and select your game folder.<br>3. Choose a game and start playing.<br><br>PicoStation is an independent PS1 emulator project and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.<br><br>No games are included with PicoStation. Users must provide their own legally owned game files.<br><br>PicoStation uses GPLv3-licensed code from pcsx_rearmed. Source code and the full license are available on GitHub.<br><br>Play classic PlayStation 1 games on Android with PicoStation, a fast PS1 and PSX emulator.<br><br>-----<br><br>Game used in screenshots: Magic Castle by TeamKAIGA - http://netyaroze.com/Media/Magic-Castle?q=magiccastle<br><br>PicoStation uses GPLv3 licensed code from pcsx_rearmed. Source code and full license are available on Github: https://github.com/EmulationOnline/pcsx_rearmed

## Rankings

- #1,525,073 — Overall
- #14 — Game action (Paid)
- #144 — Game (Paid)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.MANAGE_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.emulationonline.picostation1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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