The short version
Meridian is a free, open-source PlayStation 5 emulator for Windows PC, distributed via our official Windows installer. Own the games you already have: use it strictly with titles you legally own. Meridian is not affiliated with Sony Interactive Entertainment.
01Scope
These terms govern your use of ps5emulatorwindows.com and the official Windows installer of Meridian. Meridian’s source code is licensed under its respective open-source license; for source code contributions and distribution, that license takes precedence.
02Own the games you already have
Meridian is an emulator designed to run software on your Windows PC. Meridian does not include, distribute, or link to any copyrighted games, disc images, or proprietary packages. Own the games you already have: use Meridian only with software you have legally obtained, in compliance with applicable copyright laws.
03Not affiliated with Sony
Meridian is an independent open-source project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. and are used herein solely to describe the console hardware being emulated. Game titles mentioned on this site are trademarks of their respective copyright holders and appear solely for compatibility reporting.
04Development preview
PlayStation 5 emulation is in active development. Compatibility varies by title and build: the Windows launcher holds 400+ titles, most of which currently run stable, while the rest are in Beta or Test. Builds may crash, encounter graphical artifacts, or alter local save states. Keep regular backups of your game progress.
Status words (Stable, Beta, Test) represent observed behavior on tested hardware, as detailed in our method documentation. They do not constitute guarantees of performance or commercial completion.
05Using the website and installer
You may download the Windows installer for personal, non-commercial use. Do not attempt to disrupt the service, launch denial-of-service attacks, or bypass access restrictions. Automated tools must follow robots.txt.
06No warranty
Meridian, the Windows installer, and ps5emulatorwindows.com are provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
07Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the maintainers of ps5emulatorwindows.com nor Meridian’s contributors shall be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this software or website.