To play legally, you need to "dump" your original PS3 game discs using a real PS3 console with custom firmware (like Evilnat or Rebug) or a compatible Blu-ray drive. Tools like PS3 Disc Dumper will extract the game into an ISO or folder structure.
RPCS3 is an open-source project that started in 2011. It is written in C++ and uses Vulkan for graphics rendering. Today, RPCS3 can run over 65% of the PS3 library as "playable" (from start to finish without major glitches). Another 25% are "ingame" (bootable but with issues). Download PS3 Emulator 1.9.6.rar 3.49 MB
Load the game folder ( File > Boot Game ). Download the latest from Nvidia or AMD. In RPCS3 settings, set: To play legally, you need to "dump" your