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The PS1 is the trickiest upscaling target in emulation. One setting matters more than resolution, and a large part of the library looks worse sharpened. Here is the honest map.

The Deck runs PS1 at full speed without trying. The real work is making it look right, so this guide is about PGXP, upscaling, and shaders rather than performance.

PS1 is the easiest big system to emulate, and a $50 handheld can do it. Here is which device to buy at every budget, and what more money actually buys you.

How to set up DuckStation, the best standalone PlayStation 1 emulator, on your retro handheld. BIOS, upscaling, and the settings that make PS1 games look great.