DuckStation

DuckStation is a PlayStation/PSX/PS1 emulator for Windows 10 (although it can also run on Windows 8), which aims to offer an experience that's as close as possible to the original titles. This means you'll be able to enjoy some of the most important classics from the 32-bit era, on your desktop or laptop.

The first thing you'll need to do before you can properly enjoy the emulator, is extract or download the ROM of the PlayStation BIOS. This isn't a difficult process; in fact, you'll be able to find plenty of tutorials on how to do it, but it is absolutely necessary in order to be able to play any of the PSOne titles. Once you've loaded the BIOS, the fun can begin.

Before loading any game it's a good idea to take a look at the configuration options DuckStation has to offer. You'll find more than twenty different settings to adjust, enable or disable to make your games look better or worse. By default, all games will look exactly the same as on the Sony console. However, all it takes is a few little tweaks to improve the resolution or activate post-processing effects. Changing the resolution can be especially useful on large monitors.

It's also important to take a look at the control options. By default, the controls are the basic "WASD" and the numeric keypad, but of course, you can change it to suit your personal preferences. You'll be able to continue using the keyboard, but with other keys; or even use your PlayStation or Xbox controller. Ultimately, the most important thing is that you're comfortable while playing.

DuckStation is an excellent PlayStation emulator for Windows, that makes it possible to play some of the best video games in history. Although at first glance, the sheer number of options available may seem overwhelming, the truth is that it's not really necessary to touch practically any of the options to be able to start playing and enjoying some of the great gems from the late 90s and early 2000s.