Sakura!

Sakura!

Lite Gaming Station

10 ratings
10 reviews
$1.99 $0.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 10, 2026
  • August 31, 2026

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This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation One games on your iPhone or iPad. It offers extensive customization for controls, graphics, and performance, providing a console-like experience.

PlayStation One emulation on iOS
Customizable on-screen controls
Physical gamepad support
Extensive graphics and performance tuning
Support for various game disc formats
Recursive folder scanning for games
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What's New in Sakura!

0.0.3

August 31, 2026

One library for two systems! Library • PSP games game now be played in sakura • The system switch in the library bar picks the settings and what Boot starts. PICTURE & accuracy improvements • Libretro Shaders. • PlayStation is Metal only now. The software renderer is gone. • Flat and raw-texture polygons no longer dither. Big flat surfaces stop speckling. • Graphics failures get reported instead of vanishing. IN GAME • Remap moved into Quick Actions. The game stays paused while you do it. • Tap-to-close hints and controller prompts on every panel. • The volume HUD stopped stealing the audio session mid-game. • Controller focus scrolls instead of running off the panel. LIBRARY • Covers and media thumbnails are cached. The second launch is quick. • Achievements bar, with friends and per-game progress. • Per-game folders key on the game ID, so nothing lands under the wrong game. • New guided tour. SOUND • Twelve-band EQ for app and menu music. The game equalizer is still its own. FIXES • Save and Load were mistranslated in about twenty languages. • Three labels showed a raw key name instead of words. • Portrait popups sit on the right floor. • Filter chains survive an update. • Announcements stopped retrying a dead feed. • Four volume bar styles that were missing from Themes.

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This app dropped -10 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on September 13, 2026.

User reviews

Next level of retro gaming

Update feedback: looks great on the phone, but especially on the iPad Mini. Only issue with the iPad is scrolling through titles is very clunky if you have more than a half dozen titles. Not smooth like the iPhone and actually hesitates to move at all. You have to be a little aggressive with the scrolling movement then. Otherwise, UI is great now with tablets. Thanks Dylan. Great job as usual.

I know you have Discord for issues, but your server requires a phone number so I hope this option for feedback is okay.

Older update:
Sure, there are other options for PS1 emulation, some are even free. But this is an all inclusive package of features you cannot find with those other options. $2 is a steal. What the heck can you buy for two bucks these days? A candy bar?

We always complain about the lack of well thought out, quality retro emulation in the App Store. Well, now we have it and the price of admission is practically nothing.
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Excellent

Excellent app

Bom

Coloquem opção de analógico e tirar algumas coisas do topo do jogo, tem muitas opções lá, deixem só um botão para entrar no menu de personalizar durante as jogatinas

Can actually change graphics settings, 11/10

Most emulator apps only offer to degrade the image for that authentic retro feeling. But you know what’s also degraded in the past 25 years? My eyes.

Cranking up the saturation and sharpness does more to make the game look ‘authentic’ to how I remember than all the CRT filters in the world. Thank you. Easily worth a couple of bucks.
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crashes on iPhone, good for iPad

I can’t get this app to boot-up on my iPhone. it immediately crashes every time i just try to run the app.

For my iPad, it runs really smooth, and is a great experience. I love that it’s Metal renderer but i don’t like how there’s no way to change per game settings. if i need to turn down settings for a game, all settings must be turned down. this is the one thing really holding back the app once it actually opens.

All-in-all, because it’s metal, for my iPad, this will be my go to, even with the drawbacks, i unfortunately can’t use it on my iPhone if i wanted to.

Update: lately this app has been opening and once it opens it runs smooth. back to 4 stars. if there was individual game settings i think id be 5 stars.
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FAQ

What is Sakura PSX?

Sakura PSX is a PlayStation One emulator frontend for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to play your own PSX game backups using a Beetle PSX core.

Does Sakura PSX come with games?

No, Sakura PSX does not include games, a PlayStation BIOS, firmware, or any other copyrighted material. Users are responsible for providing their own legally owned game backups and BIOS files.

What game formats does Sakura PSX support?

Sakura PSX supports a wide range of formats including CUE/BIN, CHD, PBP, M3U, ISO/IMG, MDS/MDF, NRG, CDI, ECM, and CSO/ZSO.

Can I use a physical controller with Sakura PSX?

Yes, Sakura PSX fully supports MFi and Bluetooth gamepads. Buttons are remappable, and haptics/rumble are supported where available.

How much does Sakura PSX cost?

Sakura PSX is a paid application, priced at $0.99. It is available for iPhone and iPad.

Is Sakura PSX suitable for all ages?

Sakura PSX has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. However, users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to use the games and BIOS files they import.

How often is Sakura PSX updated?

The latest version, 0.0.2, was released on May 13, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically bring performance improvements and new features.

Does Sakura PSX have ads?

No, Sakura PSX is not ad-supported. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted gaming experience without advertisements.