PS3 emulation is notoriously CPU-intensive. Even with a repack, you’ll need a solid rig to maintain stable frame rates:
option (for supported hardware).
Note: Uncharted 3 is the most demanding. RPCS3 requires strong single-core performance. uncharted trilogy (+rpcs3) [gnarly repacks]
Unlike standard ROMs, this repack functions more like a typical PC game installer:
: Launch the internal rpcs3.exe file, navigate to File -> Install Firmware , and process the PS3UPDAT.PUP file to compile essential PPU system modules. PS3 emulation is notoriously CPU-intensive
Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the multi-part compressed files. Running the first part should automatically detect the others.
💡 First launch may take longer due to PPU compilation – this is normal. RPCS3 requires strong single-core performance
For a constant 30 FPS, you generally need a high-end CPU (e.g., Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 equivalents). Users with midrange cards like the RTX 3060 can often achieve "playable" frame rates, though some dips are expected. Game Stability: Uncharted 1: Generally the most stable and easiest to run.
: Contains Uncharted: Drake's Fortune , Uncharted 2: Among Thieves , and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception compressed from their original Blu-ray formats.