Gamma PS1 Emulator For IOS Gets Better Audio And Multitap Support

The Gamma PS1 emulator has received several new upgrades since it launched as one of the first console emulators for iPhones in May. Recent upgrades added a new “Enhance Audio” feature and better multiplayer support, joining other updates over the last few weeks.

According to Benjamin Stark (aka ZodTTD), the Enhance Audio feature in the most recent update improves audio “using reverb and interpolation effects.” He also told The Verge that “added Multitap emulation” for games that leveraged Sony’s adapter that expanded the PS1’s controller port count from two to four.

In other recent updates, Stark added analog stick support for games that used the Sony Dual Shock controller and the ability to switch discs without going back to the main menu for multidisc games such as Metal Gear Solid. He also brought a new “Pro” upgrade that removes ads completely.

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Gamma PS1 Emulator For iPhone Users

Earlier this year, Apple finally allowed emulators on its App Store. The Delta app for classic Nintendo consoles sent ripples at the time of launch, but now there’s a PS1 emulator ready for iPhone users to enjoy.

Gamma is a full-blown PS1 emulator on the App Store for the iPhone and iPad, allowing users to play a lot of games that were first released on Sony’s first console. The new emulator comes from an experienced iOS app developer Benjamin Stark.

The new app is based on the Delta emulator’s codebase, but Delta developer Riley Testut confirmed that Stark was allowed to make use of the codebase.
 
 

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How To Set Up Gamma For PS1

Getting started with the emulator is pretty easy, as users are prompted to hit the “plus” icon to import ROMs from the Files app or iTunes/Finder. However, players could struggle to get files off Google Drive, which Safari could download files to iCloud by default. But these hiccups aren’t on Gamma's side.

Once users manage to get their ROMs loaded into the app, they will see the games listed on the home screen, full of automatically retrieved cover art. The developer doesn’t explicitly note supported file types, but Redditors say that it doesn’t support the .chd file format. 

The app doesn’t specifically need a PS1 BIOS to fire up games, although the developer does offer an option to import one to improve compatibility. So players might want to grab a BIOS from their console if they are facing trouble running specific titles.