13 How to ask for Support
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Welcome to RPCS3, the world's first open-source PlayStation 3 emulator.

Before starting your support request:

  • Read the Quickstart Guide.
    • Watching video tutorials or reading guides elsewhere doesn't count, as the majority of those provide incorrect instructions and quickly get outdated.
  • Check if your system matches RPCS3's requirements.
  • Make sure you're using the latest RPCS3 build.
    • No support is provided for outdated or custom RPCS3 builds.
  • Check if your drivers are up-to-date.
    • Always make sure your GPU drivers are up-to-date before proceeding.
  • Pack up your log file.
    • DO NOT copy paste or screenshot from the emulator's log window.
    • Use a compressing tool such as 7-Zip to compress the RPCS3.log file to a .7z file after closing the emulator.
      • On Windows it will be in the log folder inside your RPCS3 folder.
      • On Linux (yes, that includes SteamOS) it will be in ~/.cache/rpcs3/.
      • On macOS it will be in ~/Library/Caches/rpcs3/.

Submitting your support request:

  • Choose a place to ask for support:
  • Upload your support request files to your forum post or to the discord chat:
    • Logs: Include the compressed archive with the log
    • Screenshots: Include screenshots if you believe they help clarifying your problem.