PlayStation 4
P.T.
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Yes. P.T. runs at 60fps most of the time on shadPS4: in tests cited by DSOGaming, v0.18.0 on an Intel Arc B580 held 60fps most of the time (with a texture mod), and the v0.11.1 dev build on an RTX 4060 also hit 60fps with only minor graphics issues. The official list's Linux report (v0.19.0) rates it in-game.
Settings & known issues
- The v0.10.0 release notes specifically mention improved P.T. compatibility.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.18.0 | Playable | 60fps most of the time · Intel Arc B580 / Ryzen 5 7500F · DSOGaming citing Christo Gevedjov's video; a texture mod was used | dsogaming.com 2026-08-19 |
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.11.1 WIP | Playable | 60fps, close to the PS4 original · i5-12400F / RTX 4060 · A few graphics issues | dsogaming.com 2025-10-23 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.19.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA01127 | github.com 2026-10-03 |
Game info
- Developer
- Kojima Productions
- Released
- 2014-08-12
- Genre
- Horror
- Title ID
- CUSA01127
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play P.T. on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with shadPS4, 60fps most of the time (report from 2026-08-19). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play P.T. on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for P.T. on Mac yet.
Can I play P.T. on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for P.T. on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play P.T. on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for P.T. on Android yet.
Where can I find the P.T. game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA01127. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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