To play games on PPSSPP legally, you must own the physical UMD disc or purchase the game digitally (via the PlayStation Store) and "dump" the ISO file yourself. Downloading copyrighted ISOs from "hot download" sites is illegal and unsafe.
This article is for informational purposes only. We do not condone piracy or downloading copyrighted material without permission. Always emulate responsibly and own original copies of games. To play games on PPSSPP legally, you must
Yes. The emulator is open-source and legal. Downloading copyrighted PSP games (ROMs) is illegal in most jurisdictions unless you own the original disc. To play games on PPSSPP legally