Gamma is a PlayStation 1 emulator for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, with touch and gamepad controls, save states, screenshots, game importing, and support for multiple-disc games. The App Store listing describes enhanced resolution up to 8× and widescreen options for 3D games. Gamma supports disc images in CUE+BIN, CHD, PBP, ISO, and MDS formats, plus 7zip, ZIP, RAR, and ECM archives. Optional Gamma Sync can use Google Drive or Dropbox to store and retrieve selected emulator data. Games, BIOS files, memory cards, save states, and controller skins ordinarily stay on the device unless a feature transmits them, such as Sync or a community submission. Gamma does not include commercial PlayStation games or proprietary PlayStation BIOS files, so users are responsible for using content they have a legal right to use. The app is free to download and use, and the free version may show ads through Appodeal and its partners. Gamma Pro – Remove Ads is listed for $4.99.
Who it is for
Gamma suits people looking to play PlayStation 1 games on iOS, iPadOS, or macOS who can provide their own legally usable game and BIOS files. It also offers options for users who want gamepad controls or cloud storage for selected emulator data.
What is good
- Supports touch and gamepad controls
- Includes save states and screenshots
- Offers multiple-disc game support
- Optional Sync connects Google Drive or Dropbox
- Supports enhanced resolution up to 8×
What to know first
- Does not include commercial PlayStation games or proprietary BIOS files
- Free version may show ads
- Some data can be transmitted through selected features
Verdict
Gamma provides a broad set of PlayStation 1 emulation features across Apple platforms. Plan for ads on the free version and supply your own legally usable games and BIOS files.
Gamma plans and pricing
All plansCompared on PlayStation emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS
- Disc-image formats
- BIN/CUE, CHD, PBP, ISO, MDS
- RetroAchievements
- Yes
- Cheat support
- Yes
- License model
- freeware