Minecraft Shader Pack

PSX Shader by serbernus

Simple shader, the goal is to imitate the look of the PSX Games.

Downloads: 216334 · Followers: 207 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: z6WyqZok

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About PSX Shader

PSX Shader is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by serbernus. Simple shader, the goal is to imitate the look of the PSX Games.

On the technical side, PSX Shader ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

PSX Shader maintains compatibility with 8 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20 up to Minecraft 1.21. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, PSX Shader is categorized as Cartoon, Cursed, and Potato. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: PSX Shader has been downloaded 216.3k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that serbernus is actively maintaining PSX Shader.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (8): 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20

Categories: Cartoon, Cursed, Potato

How to install PSX Shader

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check PSX Shader appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about PSX Shader

Which Minecraft versions does PSX Shader support?

PSX Shader lists support for 8 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run PSX Shader?

PSX Shader publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping PSX Shader into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does PSX Shader need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

PSX Shader is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add PSX Shader.

Who created PSX Shader?

PSX Shader is published on Modrinth by serbernus. The project was first published 775 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and serbernus's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is PSX Shader still being updated?

Yes — PSX Shader was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from serbernus generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is PSX Shader safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that serbernus uploads for PSX Shader. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading PSX Shader directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is PSX Shader?

PSX Shader has been downloaded 216,334 times (216.3k) on Modrinth and has 207 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.

What license does PSX Shader use?

PSX Shader is distributed under the MIT — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling PSX Shader into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

PSX Shader is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from serbernus before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MIT — permissive open source license (MIT).

Freshness signal: PSX Shader was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit serbernus's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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