[GUIDE] Emulating PS4 games with fpPS4 and LaunchBox

[michaelg2482]

GUIDE: How to run PS4 games using fpPS4 and Launchbox.
Disclaimer: fpPS4 has 102 playable titles, however the emulator is relatively new so don't expect AAA games like BloodBorne to work anytime soon.

Resources:
fpPS4 emulator (https://github.com/red-prig/fpPS4)
You'll download the .zip file located in "Releases"
Note: You may also visit their website to view a list of compatible games.
https://fpps4.net/ 

LaunchBox

A PS4 Game
Whatever method you use to get your game on PC is up to you. However if you are unsure how to dump your PS4 title on PC here is a video.
Note: If your game is in a .pkg file you will need to unpack it using a program. Here is a PDF for unpacking .pkg files courtesy of red_prig (HERE)

Step 1: Adding fpPS4 to LaunchBox
Start Launchbox and select emulators.

Name your emulator I named mine fpPS4.
Next click Add... and find where you extracted your fpPS4 zip contents.
Select "fpPS4"
IMPORTANT: In order for your game to run make sure to type -e under "Default Command-Line Parameters"

Step 2: Adding PS4 Game to LaunchBox
Whichever method you found to get your PS4 title on pc, within it's directory (wherever you placed it) you should have eboot.bin

If you have this file add it to LaunchBox.
Import as ROM File -> Sony Playstation 4 -> [your emulator name] mine is fpPS4.
You will need to rename the game once added in order for metadata to show correct images.
Once added you may click PLAY and enjoy.

Ending Statement:
fpPS4 has made great progress in emulating the Playstation 4. Please support their efforts either on Github or Discord. Even if you just play games you can contribute by reporting your experience with PS4 titles for compatibility. Thank you for reading ;) 

Edited February 21 by michaelg2482

[adriklus]

On 2/21/2024 at 12:31 PM, michaelg2482 said:

GUIDE: How to run PS4 games using fpPS4 and Launchbox.
Disclaimer: fpPS4 has 102 playable titles, however the emulator is relatively new so don't expect AAA games like BloodBorne to work anytime soon.

Resources:
fpPS4 emulator (https://github.com/red-prig/fpPS4)
You'll download the .zip file located in "Releases"
Note: You may also visit their website to view a list of compatible games.
https://fpps4.net/ 

LaunchBox

A PS4 Game
Whatever method you use to get your game on PC is up to you. However if you are unsure how to dump your PS4 title on PC here is a video.
Note: If your game is in a .pkg file you will need to unpack it using a program. Here is a PDF for unpacking .pkg files courtesy of red_prig (HERE)

Step 1: Adding fpPS4 to LaunchBox
Start Launchbox and select emulators.

Name your emulator I named mine fpPS4.
Next click Add... and find where you extracted your fpPS4 zip contents.
Select "fpPS4"
IMPORTANT: In order for your game to run make sure to type -e under "Default Command-Line Parameters"

Step 2: Adding PS4 Game to LaunchBox
Whichever method you found to get your PS4 title on pc, within it's directory (wherever you placed it) you should have eboot.bin

If you have this file add it to LaunchBox.
Import as ROM File -> Sony Playstation 4 -> [your emulator name] mine is fpPS4.
You will need to rename the game once added in order for metadata to show correct images.
Once added you may click PLAY and enjoy.

Ending Statement:
fpPS4 has made great progress in emulating the Playstation 4. Please support their efforts either on Github or Discord. Even if you just play games you can contribute by reporting your experience with PS4 titles for compatibility. Thank you for reading ;) 

I've already done it but I try a game like sonic mania and the game doesn't start

[Mr. Shizzy]

Thank you.  What would I need to add to make it launch fullscreen?