Download PCSX2
An useful and easy to use PS2 emulator
Written by Elena Opris on March 12th, 2012
A lot of users all over the world are familiarized with Playstation 2 and many of them spend countless hours playing a wide range of games on this platform. PCSX2 is a simple program that allows users to load their Playstation 2 games on the desktop PC, and let them fully enjoy their favorite titles.
PCSX2 is the kind of freeware that all hardcore gamers are looking for (especially when certain games are launched only for Playstation 2 but not for PCs). So this emulator grants them the opportunity of playing Playstation 2 games on the computer.
The installation process take a little while to complete, so let the freeware do its job. When you initiate the PCSX2, you can opt for one language out of several, and configure it accordingly.
In first-time configuration window you have the possibility to select resolution, renderer, interlacing, aspect ratio, D3D enhancements, texture filtering, gameplay controls, and many, many others (just make sure you thoroughly analyze each section when configuring it to ensure smooth software functioning).
One thing the needs to be mentioned is that in order to use PCSX2 you need to load the original BIOS of your Playstation, as it is illegal to use pirated copies in order to play games. If a genuine BIOS is not detected, the software does not get installed.
Once all the settings are correctly set up, you can take a break from your work or studies, and play an older game using this emulation software, while also benefiting from high speeds (if your computer supports it, of course).
PCSX2 description
Requirements:
An useful and easy to use PS2 emulator
Written by Elena Opris on March 12th, 2012
A lot of users all over the world are familiarized with Playstation 2 and many of them spend countless hours playing a wide range of games on this platform. PCSX2 is a simple program that allows users to load their Playstation 2 games on the desktop PC, and let them fully enjoy their favorite titles.
PCSX2 is the kind of freeware that all hardcore gamers are looking for (especially when certain games are launched only for Playstation 2 but not for PCs). So this emulator grants them the opportunity of playing Playstation 2 games on the computer.
The installation process take a little while to complete, so let the freeware do its job. When you initiate the PCSX2, you can opt for one language out of several, and configure it accordingly.
In first-time configuration window you have the possibility to select resolution, renderer, interlacing, aspect ratio, D3D enhancements, texture filtering, gameplay controls, and many, many others (just make sure you thoroughly analyze each section when configuring it to ensure smooth software functioning).
One thing the needs to be mentioned is that in order to use PCSX2 you need to load the original BIOS of your Playstation, as it is illegal to use pirated copies in order to play games. If a genuine BIOS is not detected, the software does not get installed.
Once all the settings are correctly set up, you can take a break from your work or studies, and play an older game using this emulation software, while also benefiting from high speeds (if your computer supports it, of course).
PCSX2 description
Requirements:
- PS2 ROM
- Core:
- microVU fixes for Dreamworks games, later Tony Hawks games, Evil Dead and others
- Fixes to New GIF unit to solve regressions
- microVU bugs fixed (affecting Extreme-G Racing and others)
- CDVD fixes (Impossible Mission now boots)
- Path 3 arbitration and timing refinements
- MFIFO fixes for DDR games
- Huge DMAC bug fix solving most of the problematic videos. (Baldurs Gate 2, Katamari Damacy and more)
- Memory card support improved in many games, now supports PSX memory cards also Multitap support improved greatly
- Many game fixes for COP2 problems inherent with emulation. (Ace Combat, Forbidden Siren and others)
- VIF Unpack optimizations
- VU Delays added to fix the graphics of Snowblind engine games (Champions of Norrath, Baldurs Gate 2)
- Various other game specific fixes in GameDB
- NVM file creation (if one doesn't exist) now fills in iLink ident. (Age of Empires 2)
- SPU2-X:
- Improved DMA system
- Fixes to reverb
- Improved time-stretcher recovery on extreme speed changes.
- Portaudio (providing WASA...
- Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system
- Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system
- Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully