The Cell processor beast. PS3 emulation is desktop-only territory for now.
| Device | Brand | Price | Chipset | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Valve | $399 | AMD APU (Zen 2 + RDNA 2) | Good | View → |
The PS3's exotic Cell processor makes it one of the hardest systems to emulate. RPCS3 has made remarkable progress on desktop, but no retro handheld has the raw power needed for PS3 emulation. This remains firmly in desktop/laptop territory.