PlayStation 2 emulators

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The PlayStation 2 console

The PlayStation 2 (PS2) is a 6th generation console released by Sony in 2000. It became the highest selling console of all time with over 155 million units sold.

Emulators

PC
Name Operating System(s) Latest Version Active Recommended
PCSX2 Windows, Linux, OS X Git
Play! Windows, OS X, Android x86-64 Git
Connectix Ps2emu Windows N/A
Mobile
Name Operating System(s) Latest Version Active Recommended
Play! Android, iOS Git

Comparisons

  • PCSX2 is the only PS2 emulator currently worth using. That said, it is very underwhelming in the accuracy department, with thousands of bugs and graphical glitches. However, since version 1.4, the emulator is capable of playing 2455 games without any major glitches (regardless of speed), and playing 56 game at a non-playable speed or with major graphical or accuracy glitches. Check the Game Problems FAQ for the most difficult titles.
  • Play! can run quite a few commercial games, but is still pretty far behind PCSX2.
  • Connectix Ps2emu is an unreleased PS2 emulator that is created by a guy named Roor and can allegedly boot most commercial games. There are a few videos from a closed beta version of the emulator here.

Resources

  • PCSX2 Wiki - For checking if your games work and any fixes, tweaks, or settings you should know beforehand. The wiki is very outdated and unfinished, so personal testing is usually a must.
  • PlayStation 2 DataCenter - Tons of PS2 related things. Emulator files like plugins, game manuals, game configurations, and many tutorials are just some of things you'll find here.