PCSX2 Emulator

Complete Game Compatibility

PCSX2 Emulator Can run almost all PS2 console games smoothly and stably. PCSX2 has compatibility with up to tens of thousands of supported games and is continuously added and updated if there are bugs in the games run on the PCSX2 Emulator.

Graphics & Resolution Enhancement

PCSX2 Emulator Has a graphic processing feature to create a better resolution in games than those on the PS2 console. Features in PCSX2 Emulator such as internal resolution scaling, anti-aliasing, and texture filtering can make games look sharper, clearer, and more detailed on your device's screen.

Save State Feature

Just like other popular emulators, PCSX2 has a Save State feature that allows you to save your game progress without having to restart from the beginning. This feature is also useful for continuing difficult mission parts of the game and can replay the scene if you want.

Flexible Control Configuration

PCSX2 supports a variety of external hardware input devices, such as keyboards and mice, as well as modern gamepad controllers. You can also configure each controller's button functions to your preferences, and it also supports vibration.

Virtual Memory Card Support

To save game data, PCSX2 uses virtual memory cards that function like real memory cards found in Playstation 2 consoles. You can also create multiple virtual memory cards, manage save files, and transfer them between other devices.

Cheat Code Support

PCSX2 also supports cheat codes for games that support the PNACH format. These cheat codes can make things easier for you, such as providing unlimited ammo, invulnerability, or unlocking hidden content. You can add and manage them in the PCSX2 emulator settings.

Customizable Performance Settings

PCSX2 offers a variety of features to optimize PS2 emulation performance, tailored to your hardware specifications. Features like VU Cycle Stealing, EE Cyclerate, emulation presets, and advanced graphics settings allow you to fine-tune performance to match your game and hardware.

Support for Various Game Formats

PCSX2 emulator supports various game disc formats such as ISO, DVD and compressed formats such as CSO.

Video Recording & Screenshot Capture

PCSX2 Emulator provides tools to record screen or take screenshots with third-party applications in games, providing high-quality images or videos.

Cross-Platform Availability

PCSX2 supports almost all desktop operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, provided the architecture used must be x86. This provides broad OS support for users to be able to play PS2 games on various desktop platforms.

Open Source & Free

PCSX2 is an open-source project, with its source code publicly accessible and open to development. PCSX2 is free to use and easily downloaded. You can report bugs in the PCSX2 github repo.

Custom Shader Support

You can enable the post-processing shader feature to improve the game's graphics appearance beyond the original. This feature can improve effects like color, image sharpening, CRT simulation (scanlines), and many other features, allowing you to customize the game's visual quality.

Fast Forward / Turbo Feature

The Fast Forward feature speeds up gameplay, which is especially useful for skipping long cutscenes or repetitive, grinding sections. You can also adjust the turbo speed to suit your needs.

Extensive Plugin Support

PCSX2 features a plugin-based architecture that can manage many emulation components such as graphics plugins (GS), sound plugins (SPU2), and control plugins (PAD). This feature gives the PCSX2 emulator a unique advantage over other emulators, providing advanced optimization. With this feature, developers or the community can add plugins for additional features.

Individual Game Settings (GameINI/GameDB)

PCSX2 uses an internal data repository (called GameINI or GameDB) that stores both game data and custom saves. PCSX2 can also automatically select the best configuration for a particular game when running, making things easier for novice users.

Support for Special PlayStation Input Devices

PCSX2 also supports custom external PlayStation 2 hardware inputs other than keyboard/mouse, such as the DualShock 2 with vibration and analog buttons, the GunCon (mouse-enabled), the Dance Pad for DDR, the Buzz! controller, the SingStar microphone, and a racing wheel with force feedback. PCSX2 supports these through input plugins, so you can play like you would on a real PS2 console.

Overclocking and Underclocking Virtual CPU (Emotion Engine)

PCSX2 also features a Virtual CPU Overclocking/Underclocking feature (Emotion Engine) that adjusts the EE speed. Overclocking can improve performance in demanding games, but requires a high-end PC and carries the risk of bugs. Underclocking reduces the workload, making it suitable for lower-end PCs or for overclocked games. You can enable this feature in Settings → Emulation Settings → EE Cycle Rate.

Network Support (DEV9)

PCSX2 has a plugin called DEV9 that provides network connectivity, simulating a PS2 network connection. While most games don't support this feature, the PCSX2 emulator at least supports games that require an internet connection, utilizing a configurable LAN connection.

Game-Specific Fixes & Modding

The PCSX2 developers and community often provide patches or custom tools to improve performance and fix issues in certain games. PCSX2 also supports modding, such as changing textures, skin definitions, colors, and more.

To use PCSX2 Emulator you need PS2 BIOS because it is a core component to run PS2 ISO games in PCSX2 emulator. PS2 BIOS functions to connect hardware to PS2 System before running ISO games, meaning emulators like PCSX2 run PS2 BIOS with hardware with some tweaking features available in the emulator.

God Of War I

God of War I tells the world of Kratos, a Spartan warrior haunted by his past and determined to take revenge on Ares (the god of war). Released by Sony on the PS2, the game gave fans a deeper gaming experience for the hack-and-slash genre with brutal combat, clever puzzles, and adventure inspired by Greek mythology. Now, pcsx2 provides a solution for fans by playing old games on the PS2. To run this PS2 game smoothly, you need a PS2 BIOS file that we provide in various versions ported from the PS2 console.

God Of War II

God of War II continues the storyline of Kratos in GOW I, This game is very popular on PCSX2. After Kratos defeated Ares and became the God of War In GOW 1, Kratos Continues his adventure to challenge the Titans and defeat the strongest god, Zeus. The game has improvements in various aspects of God of War I with more massive battles, more majestic strong enemies, and more complicated journey puzzles. This is perfect for those of you who want to be nostalgic for PS2 console users or even if you want to play for the first time. PCSX2 emulator supports God of War II smoothly and Make sure you download PS2 BIOS to play this game.

Bully

Bully is one of the games made by Rockstar Games with an action-adventure genre that is very popular on PCSX2. This game tells the story of Jimmy, a naughty school student who is set at Bullworth Academy. In this game you will be given a mission to attend classes to fight thugs at school, this game offers a good graphic and control experience. Like this classic open-world game, it is perfect for those of you who want to reminisce with the PS2 console by using an emulator like PCSX2 on your PC.

Final Fantasy XII

Final Fantasy XII is one of the popular pcsx2 games, you will be taken to the magnificent world of Ivalice. This is set in a country torn by political war between kingdoms. With the innovative "Active Dimension Battle" fighting action and the "Gambit" feature to automate user commands to characters, this game offers an epic RPG experience in the old PS2 era. With a wide background, this game is one of the popular games on PCSX2 in the current era. To play this game, make sure you have downloaded the PS2 BIOS.

Downhill Domination

Downhill Domination is a very bike mountain bike racing game on the PCSX2 emulator. You will ride a racing bike while throwing bottles, hitting opponents, and doing your own special tricks to become the number 1 racer to the finish. Nostalgia PS2 Game for bike racing with various tricks, you can also use cheat codes using the pcsx2 emulator. To play it on pcsx2, you must have the PS2 BIOS file that we provide.

Basara Heroes 2

Sengoku Basara Heroes 2 is the most popular hack-and-slash game made in Japanese, this makes it unique because most popular games are in English. This will present a game that controls the hero to defeat the soldiers to the last king with combo moves and you can even change moves, items and skins according to your fighting imagination. Although this game is in Japanese, it is very popular on the PCSX2 emulator and make sure you have downloaded the PS2 BIOS to play it on the emulator.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the most popular PS2 game on PCSX2 released by Rockstar Games in 2004. This game tells the life of Carl "CJ" Johnson in a fictional country made by Rockstar. You will be presented with an open-word game, which means the contents of this game are like everyday life. This game offers real-life freedom from gang wars, driving vehicles to character customization. Gta Sa can now be played on your PC with PCSX2 and make sure you have downloaded the PS2 BIOS.

How To Install PCSX2 Emulator

We have created an article for you on how to install PCSX2 emulator on Android, Windows, Linux and Mac platforms in detail along with the steps.

PCSX2 documentation in Indonesian

Also read the documentation that we have provided about the PCSX2 emulator in Indonesian, there will be explained about the PCSX2 emulator in detail in Indonesian.

ArmSX2 Emulator

The ArmSX2 Emulator is a PS2 emulator for ARM-based devices like Android and iOS. It's a new solution to replace the old AetherSX2 emulator, which is no longer in development. The ArmSX2 Emulator is based on the PCSX2 Emulator, offering high performance and comprehensive features.