How to Set Up ePSXe Emulator for Tekken 3 on Android

If you want to play Tekken 3 on your Android phone, the ePSXe emulator is one of the best ways to do it. This guide shows you exactly how to download, install, and set up everything step by step.

What You’ll Need

ePSXe APK (Android emulator for PS1)
Tekken 3 ISO file (.bin or .iso)
PS1 BIOS file (scph1001.bin)

Step 1: Install the ePSXe Emulator

Go to the Play Store and search for ePSXe Emulator.
Download and install the app on your phone.
Open the app and allow storage permissions.

Step 2: Add the BIOS File

Download the BIOS file called scph1001.bin.
Create a folder on your phone named /PSX/BIOS/.
Move the BIOS file into that folder.
In the ePSXe app, go to Preferences > BIOS and select the file.

Without this file, the emulator can’t run any games.

Step 3: Download and Place the Tekken 3 ISO

Download the Tekken 3 ISO file (.bin or .iso format).
Create a folder called /PSX/Games/ or similar.
Move the Tekken 3 file into this folder.

Make sure the file isn’t inside a ZIP. If it is, extract it first.

Step 4: Load the Game

Open the ePSXe app.
Tap on “Run Game”.
Locate your Tekken 3 file and tap it.
The game should start right away.

Step 5: Set Up Controls and Graphics

Touch Controls:

Go to Preferences > Touchscreen Controls.
Adjust the button layout and size to fit your screen.

Gamepad (If using one):

Connect your controller via Bluetooth.
Go to Preferences > Gamepad Settings to map the buttons.

Graphics Settings:

If the game lags, lower the resolution or enable Frame Skip.
For better visuals, try switching to OpenGL under Video Renderer (if your device supports it).

Step 6: Save and Resume Your Progress

To save the game, tap the menu button > Save State.
To resume later, go to Load State from the same menu.

This is faster and more reliable than using in-game save files.

Quick Recap

Task	Done?
Installed ePSXe	✅
Added BIOS File	✅
Downloaded Tekken 3 ISO	✅
Loaded the Game	✅
Configured Controls	✅
Optimized Graphics	✅

You’re Ready to Play

Once you’ve followed all the steps, Tekken 3 will run smoothly on your Android phone. You can now enjoy arcade-style fights, unlock characters, and try every move, just like on the original PlayStation.