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PCSX2 - PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux.

November 13th, 2007 | by Randy |


PCSX2

PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux, started by the same team that brought you PCSX (a Sony PlayStation 1 emulator).

  • Size: 6.84MB
  • OS: Win 9x/ME/NT/2K/XP/Linux

The PCSX2 project attempts to allow PS2 code to be executed on your computer, thus meaning you can put a PS2 DVD or CD into your computers drive, and boot it up!

The project has been running for a little over four years now, and since it’s initial release has grown in compatibility. From initially just being able to run a few public domain demos, it’s current state enables many games to boot and actually go in game, such as the ‘famous’ Final Fantasy X or Devil May Cry 3.

PCSX2 is a complex program, but thanks to it’s plugin system and GUI, not impossible to use, even if you are relatively new to emulation. PCSX2 does however require a real PS2 BIOS to run. However, you must obtain this from your own PS2, as the BIOS binary is SONY and cannot be distributed with PCSX2 as this would be highly illegal. This is perhaps the only technical thing you will have to do to get PCSX2 running games, but there are guides and tools out there to help you do this (see the downloads section for tools).

It is the aim of the development team to eventually make PCSX2 compatible with all PS2 games, and all PS2 features (including the backwards support for PS1 games).

Whilst PCSX2 is capable of playing ‘backups’, it is not the intention of the authors to provide a means to play illegaly copied games. It is however the intention of the authors to let you play (once hardware is capable) PS2 games on your PC’s, with the enhancements emulation allows, such as save-states, high resolution graphics, infinte memory cards, cross-region support etc.
PCSX2 is a ‘free’ program, that is made simply because the developers enjoy it as a hobby, and as a technical challenge. You are extremely lucky they let you play around with the WIP releases, and whilst we love feedback, and suggestions, the team owe you nothing, so don’t whine for a new release, ask illegal questions (such as “Where can I find an ISO or BIOS?”), and don’t complain if X or Y game doesn’t work. This emulator is in the early stages of development, and is far from complete.

If you use PCSX2 and have success with a game, please share screenshots, and what you did in the official forums. We’re always pleased to see results from this emulator, and the team hope you find it fun and interesting to use.

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Final Fantasy X
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Metal Gear Solid 2

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  1. One Response to “PCSX2 - PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux.”

  2. By Randy on Feb 25, 2008 | Reply

    You can still download the file directly from the direct download links.

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