Turn Android into a PSP/PS3-style dashboard with an XMB launcher
50+ downloads
About playlauncher
playlauncher is a tools app developed by 8byte.
Download Statistics
playlauncher has been downloaded 54 times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 12 times.
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App Information
playlauncher costs $3.49 to download. The APK download size is 14.31 MB. The latest version available is 0.14. The last update was on May 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2026.
Description
PlayLauncher transforms your Android device into an interface inspired by the PlayStation XrossMediaBar, offering an elegant, organized, and nostalgic visual experience.
It is not an emulator: it’s an advanced launcher that organizes apps, media content, and game collections in a PSP/PS3-style menu, with support for launching ROMs through installed emulators like RetroArch and other compatible apps.
With PlayLauncher you can:
manage apps, games, music, videos, and photos in a smooth and customizable XMB-style interface launch ROMs with configurable emulators, including integration with RetroArch and its cores organize games by console and automatically update your library from configured folders download cover art and enrich your collection with images and metadata customize themes, colors, backgrounds, waves, layout, and the overall look of the launcher use dedicated settings for language, clock, status bar, audio, and interface behavior browse and use media content directly from the launcher enjoy an experience designed for both touchscreen devices and living room/TV setups
PlayLauncher is designed for those who want a refined frontend for retro gaming and for anyone looking for a unique, visually striking, and highly customizable launcher that combines console-style aesthetics with Android practicality.
Important note: PlayLauncher does not include games or emulators. To run ROMs, you must install and configure compatible emulators separately.
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I love how this app almost perfectly recreates the feel of the PSP/PS3 home screen. My only problem with the app is I can't change the category icons at all. It's a bummer because I wanted to change them to the icons used on the PS3 XMB
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