ShadPS4

ShadPS4 is a multiplatform PlayStation 4 emulator that will let you run a good part of the Sony console's catalog on your Mac. In order to work correctly, the emulator requires that you have installed Visual Studio Code. If you don't meet this basic requirement, you won't be able to play any PS4 title no matter how powerful your Mac is, as the emulator simply won't start.

Configure this emulator in just a few minutes

It is very easy to configure ShadPS4. After opening the emulator for the first time, it will generate a "User" directory in the same directory where you unzipped it. Inside this directory you will find a file called "config.toml". When you open this file with the notepad you will have access to a wide range of parameters that you can toggle between True and False. Among them is the ability to view the emulator in full screen or use the native resolution of your Mac. Each new version of the emulator adds more and more features.

Growing compatibility list

Game compatibility is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of any emulator. ShadPS4 is capable of running more than a dozen different video games, some of them fully playable. Among the biggest playable titles is Bloodborne, one of the console's great exclusives and, according to critics and the public, one of the best video games in history. An ever-growing list of compatible titles can be found on the developer's official website. Please note, however, that many titles are compatible, but cannot be played from start to finish.

Learn how to manage ROMs in PKG format

Unlike emulators for the previous generation of consoles, ShadPS4 does not work with classic ROMs. What you will have to do is to install the PKG files of the video games you want to play, using your Mac. This process is much simpler than it sounds. In the File tab of the emulator you will find the quick access where you can install PKG files. Just choose the one you want to install and wait a few seconds for the process to finish. Sometimes the waiting time can be up to several minutes, depending on the size of the video game you are installing.

An excellent PS4 emulator for Mac

Download ShadPS4 if you want to emulate PS4 on your Mac. Thanks to this app you will be able to enjoy some of the best titles of this console, from the comfort of your Mac. In addition, although by default the emulator will allow you to use the keyboard to play, you will also be able to configure your own PlayStation 4 or Xbox controller.