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! scope="col"|[[#Hardware_variationsPSX|PSX DVR]]! scope="col"|[[#Arcade_Hardware_variations|<small>Arcade Hardware<br/>variations</small>]]

! colspan="1011"|Desktop

|''[https://pcsx2.net/compat/ 99%<br/><small>2667 out of 2690 reported titles</small>]''<ref group=N name=SX2Compatibility>Playable state in the PCSX2 compatibility list purposely doesn't include '''minor''' performance and graphical issues both with SW and HW renderers. '''While the compatibility list categorizes majority games as playable, some users may encounter issues that impact their individual experience and consider them unplayable'''.</ref>

|[https://github.com/jpd002/Play-Compatibility/issues 3942%<br/><small>993 1083 out of 2518 2575 reported titles</small>]

! colspan="1011"|Mobile / ARM

| [https://github.com/Trixarian/NetherSX2-patch NetherSX2 Patch]<br/>[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.aethersx2.android {{AetherSX2Ver}}]<br/>[https://www.aethersx2.com/archive/?dir=android latest/alpha]<br/>[https://github.com/AetherSX2-backup/AetherSX2-builds 1.5-3668] (no ads)<br/>[https://github.com/Trixarian/NetherSX2-patch NetherSX2 Patch]| {{✗}}

|[https://github.com/jpd002/Play-Compatibility/issues 3942%<br/><small>993 1076 out of 2518 2571 reported titles</small>]

| {{✗}} [[DamonPS2#Code_Stealing|*]](stolen PCSX2)

! colspan="1011"|Console

|''[https://pcsx2.net/compat/ 99%<br/><small>2667 out of 2690 reported titles</small>]''<ref group=N name=SX2Compatibility></ref>

|[https://github.com/jpd002/Play-Compatibility/issues 3942%<br/><small>993 1076 out of 2518 2571 reported titles</small>]

| [https://buildbotwww.libretroretroarch.com/stable/1.15.0/windows-msvc2019-uwp/x64/RetroArch-msvc2019-UWP_x64.msixbundle UWP ?page=platforms libretro core]| {{✗}}

;[[PCSX2]] <small class="plainlinks" style="font-weight:normal;">([https://pcsx2.net/compat/ compatibility[History_of_emulation#PlayStation_2|Started sometime in mid 2001]]) ([https://forums, with its first release on March 23, 2002.pcsx2.net/Thread-PSX-Mode-Unofficial-Compatibility-List PlayStation 1 mode compatibility])</small>:The It was the first Playstation 2 PS2 emulatorto boot games on Dec 19, 2002. Succeeding their earlier PCSX [[Emulation_accuracyPlayStation_emulators|AccuracyPlayStation emulator]] , PCSX2 dedicated its development to faithfully replicating the PS2 experience. The years haven't dimmed its shine thanks to the continuous improvements in accuracy, compatibility, and performance has continuously improved during [https://github.com/In the last years, PCSX2/pcsx2/tags nightly builds]. The emulator is capable boast a sleek, modern QT GUI and a pluginless design, eliminating the headaches of playing most titles without any major glitches however [https://wikiplugin configuration and making all features readily available.pcsx2.net/Category:Software_rendering_only_games some titles needs software rendering] Just grab the original system firmware and you're ready to run without any major graphical issuesrelive your PS2 memories. Beyond this [[PCSX2]] supports also has lots of new modern [[#Enhancements|enhancements]]built-in (one of the best emulators when it comes to enhancement capabilities, similar to Dolphin, Flycast, BigPEmu, also PPSSPP and DuckStation) and supports some of the [[#Hardware_Features_and_AccessoriesHardware_features_and_accessories|hardware features and accessories, peripherals]] for of the PlayStation 2.::For checking if your games work and any fixes, tweaks, or settings you should know beforehand. For more information regarding playability check these sources;:::*[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/master/bin/resources/GameIndex.yaml PCSX2 GameDB] (GameIndex):::*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net/index.php/Main_Page PCSX2 Wiki] (Note that the wiki can contain outdated information. It is encouraged to do personal testing and contribute to the wiki):::*[https://pcsx2.net/compat/ Official Compatibility List]:::*[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues PCSX2 github issues]

:PCSX2 has great compatibility, and it is capable of playing most titles without any major glitches however [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:Software_rendering_only_games some titles still need software rendering] to run without any major graphical issues. For checking if your games work and any fixes, tweaks, or settings, check these sources;::*[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/master/bin/resources/GameIndex.yaml PCSX2 GameDB] (GameIndex)::*[AetherSX2]]http:A closed-source freeware emulator partially forked from //wiki.pcsx2.net/index.php/Main_Page PCSX2Wiki] (Note that the wiki can contain outdated information. It's designed is encouraged to do personal testing and contribute to be optimal for ARM-based platforms, primarily those running Androidthe wiki)::*[https://pcsx2. net/compat/ Official Compatibility List]::*[https:It has multiple versions; The latest google play version which contains ads while an ad free Alpha version can be downloaded directly from the AetherSX2 website. Development was stopped due to various dramas//github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues PCSX2 github issues]

:;[[Play!AetherSX2]] <small class="plainlinks" style="font:A closed-weight:normal;">([https://githubsource freeware emulator partially forked from PCSX2.com/jpd002/PlayIt's designed to be optimal for ARM-Compatibility/issues compatibility]based platforms, [httpsprimarily those running Android. ://purei.org/ compatibility#2])</small>:Development is almost all done by It has multiple versions; The latest google play version which contains ads while an ad free Alpha version can be downloaded directly from the single maintainer jpd002AetherSX2 website. Also unlike PCSX2 it's supports [https://wwwDevelopment was stopped due to various dramas.youtube.com/@emugamer2610/search?query=246%2F256 Namco System 2x6] variations and it has a playable Android and iOS portUsing NetherSX2 patches heavily recommended.

;[https[Play!]]://githubDevelopment is almost all done by the single maintainer jpd002.com/PSI-Rockin/DobieStation/ DobieStation] <small class="plainlinks" style="font-weight:normal;">Also, unlike PCSX2 it's supports [https://docswww.googleyoutube.com/spreadsheets/d/1kPLMTBSB2xZ8Rar140jiLWNRqsLX9vlCx12PJS2H5aw@emugamer2610/edit#gidsearch?query=0 (compatibility)246%2F256 Namco System 2x6]</small>:Many titles can go ingame, focused on [[Emulation_accuracy|accuracy]], variations and it has a playable Android and therefore inherently slower than Play! or PCSX2iOS port.

;[[sourceforge:projects/hpsx64/|HPS2x64]] <small class="plainlinks" style="font-weight:normal;">([https://docs.googlegithub.com/spreadsheetsPSI-Rockin/dDobieStation/18OtsWyo9pTJ7swAhUXa8c_J3qX0G_b4px24dFXeLPlw/ compatibilityDobieStation])</small>:Can also run quite a few commercial gamesMany titles can go ingame, but probably less sofocused on [[Emulation_accuracy|accuracy]], and at therefore inherently slower speeds than Play!. It also emulates and focuses more on [[PlayStation emulators|PlayStation]] emulation. There is also a [https://github.com/Zero3K/hpsx64 mirror] that has fixes done to itor PCSX2.

;[[sourceforge:projects/hpsx64/|HPS2x64]]:Can also run quite a few commercial games, but probably less so, and at slower speeds than Play!. It also emulates and focuses more on [[PlayStation emulators|PlayStation]] emulation. There is also a [https://github.com/Zero3K/hpsx64 mirror] that has fixes done to it. ;[[DamonPS2]]:Closed-source payware/malware emulator only for Android, illegally based on [[PCSX2]], [[Play!]] and [[PPSSPP]]. '''It can hardly run any games''' and behaves very much like virus software. '''It is the worst PS2 emulator and as such, it is NOT recommended to use this emulatorunder any circumstance'''. DamonPS2 uses unnecessary DRM, making the emulator useless without an internet connection.

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| rowspan=4 6 | Graphics

| [[Texture_Packs#Playstation_2PlayStation_2|Texture Replacement]]

| {{~}}<ref group=N3 name=HDports>[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/927750-playstation-3/69863918 No PS2 game has trophy support or enhancements for PS3 backwards compatibility] but [https[Wikipedia://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_remasters_for_PlayStation_consoles#PlayStation_3 |PS2 games that received HD ports]], do.</ref>

| Ray-tracing<br/><small>([https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/announcing-microsoft-directx-raytracing/ DXR], [https://www.khronos.org/blog/ray-tracing-in-vulkan VRT] and [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/metal/metal_sample_code_library/accelerating_ray_tracing_using_metal MRT])</small>| colspan=4 | <small>Implementing ray-tracing in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>However you can try "[[Shaders_and_filters#Notable_ReShade_shaders|Screen-Space Ray Traced Global Illumination]]" shader using ReShade.[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Release-SSAO-and-raytracing-support-in-PCSX2][https://reshade.me/forum/general-discussion/5442-release-misc-emulators-with-depth-buffer-access#34388]</small>|-| [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/rtx-remix/wiki RTX Remix]| colspan=4 | <small>Implementing RTX Remix technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future[https://discord.com/channels/309643527816609793/350645867876712449/1211429722857148417].<br/>Besides, PCSX2 already supports most of RTX Remix features such as texture replacement etc.<br/>On top of that you can use ReShade for post-processing effects.</small>|-| rowspan=2 5 | Performance

| {{?}}

| Preload [[Wikipedia:Template:Disk_images|optical disc image]] to RAM<br/><small>For users with sluggish multi-platter HDDs or plagued by horrible seek times, this enhancement '''might''' offer smoother experience, potentially reduced power consumption; it also shines when disc images reside on a network drive.<br/>Although keep in mind that preloading image would take some time, and it will require additional amount of RAM capacity.</small>| {{N}}[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/10137 *]| {{?}}| {{?}}| {{✗}}|-| [https://blurbusters.com/frame-generation-essentials-interpolation-extrapolation-and-reprojection/ Frame generation technologies]<br/><small>([https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ LSFG], [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/Streamline/blob/main/docs/ProgrammingGuideDLSS_G.md DLSS-G], [https://www.techpowerup.com/316835/extrass-framework-paper-details-intels-take-on-frame-generation ExtraSS] and [https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fluid-motion-frames-is-out-now-on-amd-radeon-rx-7000-series/ba-p/634372 AFMF])</small>| colspan=4 | <small>Implementing frame generation technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future, however post-processing techniques such as [[Wikipedia:Motion_interpolation|motion interpolation]] is quite possible. [[Input_lag|Input latency]] will be a crucial factor, but its impact likely varies depending on the specific technique employed, it's recommended to use '''after applying the "Internal Framerate Hack"'''.<br/>While '''[https://youtu.be/vyFYt2Ym7nU?t=553 AFMF]''' or '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMxnhXsFnyM LSFG]''' can be used with PCSX2, please be aware that some visual glitches and artifacts may occur at this time.|-| Rendering latency reduction technologies<br/><small>([https://github.com/ishitatsuyuki/LatencyFleX LatencyFleX], [https://developer.nvidia.com/performance-rendering-tools/reflex Reflex] and [https://www.amd.com/en/products/software/adrenalin/radeon-software-anti-lag.html Anti-Lag'''+'''])| colspan=4 | <small>While most emulators offer frame pacing or framebuffer latency control options, implementing rendering latency reduction technologies isn't currently feasible. This is '''likely''' doesn't offer enough benefit to justify the development effort.</small>|-| rowspan=4 6 | Post-Processing

| [[Wikipedia:Comparison_gallery_of_image_scaling_algorithms|Post-rendering scaling]]<br/><small>(Sharp bilinear, Lanczos and [[Wikipedia:GPUOpen#FidelityFX_Super_Resolution|FSR 1]])</small>

| rowspan=6 9 | Quality of life

| colspanrowspan=2 4 | Misc| [https://retroachievements.org/gameList.php?c=21 RetroAchievements]

| ?{{Y}}

| [[Virtual_reality#VR_game_room_simulations|EmuVR support]]| colspan=2 4 | Exclusive to [https://www.emuvr.net/wiki/Installation_Guide#Downloads libretro cores] at the moment.|-| Free Look<br/><small>Free Look is a enhancement feature that allows manipulation of the in-game camera.</small>

| colspan=2 | [[Wikipedia:Category:Debugging|Debug Features]]| {{Y}}<ref group=N3>[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues?q=is%3Aopen%2Bclosed+label%3ADebugger+ Pull requests] for PCSX2 debug features.</ref>

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| colspan=2 | [[Wikipedia:List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2#PlayStation_Backwards_Compatibility|<abbr title="PlayStation 1 Backwards Compatibility">PlayStation</abbr>]]<br/>and<br/>[[Wikipedia:PocketStation#Compatible_games|PocketStation]]| {{~}}[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PSX-Mode-Unofficial-Compatibility-List *]| {{✗}}[https://github.com/jpd002/Play-/issues/327 *]| {{~}}[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PSX-Mode-Unofficial-Compatibility-List *]| {{Y}}<ref group|-| rowspan=N2 name=ps_emu>PlayStation 3's 5 | Communication| [[Official_emulators#PlayStation_2PocketStation_communication|ps2_emuPocketStation communication]] firmware used for PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility and [[Official_emulators#PlayStation| {{~}}| {{✗}}|ps1_emu]] for PlayStation backwards compatibility. Also [[PocketStation_emulators{{~}}|PocketStation]] communication with PlayStation 3 system is possible with a "memory card adaptor for PlayStation 3". On top of that <abbr title="Should not be confused with PSP-PlayStation 3 direct communication.">[https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PS2_Emulation#Peripheral_support PSP<->ps2_emu] communication is possible.</abbr></ref>{{Y}}

| colspan=2 [[#PSP_communication| [https://old.reddit.com/r/ps2/comments/atwi34/list_of_ps2_games_with_psp_connectivity/ PSP communication]| {{✗}}[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/3527 *]

| colspan=2 | [[Wikipedia:PlayStation_MultitapEarly_Online_Services#Supported_gamesNetwork_Adaptor_.28PS2.29|MultitapLAN]]<br/><small>(Slim models)</small>| {{y✓}}<ref group=N2>Additional Memory Card slots must be enabled in the .ini file.</ref>

| colspan=2 | [[#i.LINK|i.LINK]]

| colspanrowspan=2 3 | Inputs| [[#Network AdapterPressure_Sensitive_Buttons|Network AdapterPressure Sensitive Buttons]]| {{~}}<brref group=N2>'''DualShock 2''' can be used only with adaptes emulating DualShock 3. [https://bliss-box.net/integration/ Bliss-Box API] is not supported. '''DualShock 3''' can be used only with [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3#Wired_connection_-_unofficial_drivers DsHidMini community driver] and [https://github.com/><small><abbr title="Offline multiplayer gaming on the PS2 home console over PCSX2/pcsx2/wiki/Pressure-sensitive-buttons-with-DS3 a LAN (local area network) multiplayer custom XInput proxy DLL]. Support for [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3#Wired_connection_-_official_drivers official Sony driver] has been [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/4918#issuecomment-1422483345 dropped] after moving from Wx to Qt environment. Althrough old [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/releases/tag/v1.7.3771 v1.7.3771 Wx build] still allows to run games, just with Official Sony driver support or you can wait for this pull request: [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/9138 native DualShock 3 support for Qt builds in Windows using official Sony driver]. Other controllers with pressure-sensitive buttons like System Link for XBOX systems'''Xbox controller''' are not supported.">(incl[https://github. LAN tunneling)<com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/abbr>8480 This pull request] completely replaces all pad code for Qt.</smallref>| {{✗}}| ?

|-| Rumble| {{✓}}| {{✓}}| {{TBD✓}}| {{~✓}}|- | Motion control (Tilt sensor)<ref group=N2>Not happening on Android, AetherSX2 does [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_2#SplitFish_Motion_FX_Adapter SplitFish Motion FX Adapter] attached to DualShock 2 and [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Fanatec_Zero_G_Controller#Games_with_motion_control_support Fanatec Zero G Controller] are controllers with implemented accelerometer support the networking adapter emulation (which is needed for XLink Kai offline multiplayer gaming over a LAN multiplayer games as well) only for Windows/Linux. They are allowing remap motion controls to right or left stick helping with camera control or steering vehicles by tilting controller left or right.</ref>| {{✗}}| {{✗}}| {{✗}}

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| rowspan=6 11 | Controller|-| [[Wikipedia:PlayStation_Multitap#Supported_games|Multitap]]| {{y}}<ref group=N2>Additional Memory Card slots must be enabled in the .ini file.</ref>| {{TBD}}| {{TBD}}| {{✓}}|-

| rowspan=2 3 | Storage

| {{Y}}[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/tree/master/pcsx2/DEV9/ATA *]

Initial Program Loader (IPL) of the PlayStation 2 and its top level interface, allowing the player to load discs, change settings, and manage up to two memory cards at once. Use [[#DVD_player|these dump files]] which will affect [https://github.com/F0bes/biosdrain/issues/5 IPL’s console model number recognition positively] when used with latest PCSX2 builds. ===PlayStation Backwards Compatibility===[[Wikipedia:List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2]]*PCSX2: [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PSX-Mode-Unofficial-Compatibility-List Partially compatible]. '''Only PS2 BIOSes from original fat PS2's will be able to run PSX games'''. Due to the IOP changes Sony made on the slims, they simply won't run PSX games in PCSX2 right now.*Play!: Play has [https://github.com/jpd002/Play-/issues/327 no support for backwards compatibility].*[[Official_emulators#Sony|<abbr title="ps2_emu for PlayStation 3.">Official Sony emulators</abbr>]]: PlayStation 3's [[Official_emulators#PlayStation_2|ps2_emu]] firmware used for PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility and [[Official_emulators#PlayStation|ps1_emu]] for PlayStation backwards compatibility. See [[Official_emulators]] for more information. ===PocketStation communication===[[Wikipedia:PocketStation#Compatible_games]]*PCSX2: [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-PSX-Mode-Unofficial-Compatibility-List PSX memory cards will appear in the PS2 BIOS as Pocketstation devices]. This is due to a hack that was required for some Pocketstation compatible games to detect memory cards, and is strictly a visual side-effect with no performance or compatibility issues.*[[Official_emulators#Sony|<abbr title="ps2_emu for PlayStation 3.">Official Sony emulators</abbr>]]: [[PocketStation_emulators|PocketStation]] communication with PlayStation 3 system is possible with a "memory card adaptor for PlayStation 3". ===PSP communication===[https://old.reddit.com/r/ps2/comments/atwi34/list_of_ps2_games_with_psp_connectivity/ List of PlayStation 2 games with PSP connectivity] *PCSX2 [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/3527 has no support for PSP communication at the moment].*[[Official_emulators#Sony|<abbr title="ps2_emu for PlayStation 3.">Official Sony emulators</abbr>]]: PlayStation 3's [[Official_emulators#PlayStation_2|ps2_emu]] firmware supports [https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PS2_Emulation#Peripheral_support PSP<->ps2_emu] communication. This feature shouldn't be confused with PSP-PlayStation 3 direct communication.

[[File:PCSX2_MagicGate_fork_-_DVD-Video_menu_demonstration.jpeg|thumb|298px|PCSX2 MagicGate fork - DVD-Video menu demonstration]]PS2's DVD player was a versatile and powerful feature for its time, it supports PlayStation2 format DVD-ROM, PlayStation 2 and [https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/91HAP/what-disc-types-are-compactible-with-ps2 PlayStation 1 format CD-ROM] and offering great playback compatibility for the most common disc formats. While it lacked official support for DVD Audio and VCD, its ability to play DVD Video and Audio CDs, along with additional options like progressive scan and upscaling, made it a compelling choice for entertainment and multimedia playback. Also [[Home_Media_Player#Interactive_media|Interactive film/movie]] formats like DVDi and DVDPG supported. Lastly, PlayStation 2 supports both DVD5 (single-layer, 4.7 GB) and DVD9 (dual-layer, 8.5 GB) DVD-ROM discs. However, some users report encountering issues with DVD9 discs, particularly on older PS2 FAT models.[https://old.reddit.com/r/ps2/comments/xc04yl/can_the_fat_ps2_play_dvd9_discs/].

*PCSX2 has CD-ROM and DVD-ROM support so you can boot your game directly from your physical discs([https://youtu.be/DJkl4FrDgLw demonstration]), however there are no DVD-Video and Audio CD support at the moment. See [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/1981 DVD-Video compatibility] and [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/4880 CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, Audio CD support] at the momentfeature request pages for more information.:*DVD-Video, [[Home_Media_Player#Interactive_media|DVDi]] and even FreeDVDBoot works in PCSX2's [[#Konami_Python_2.2FKonami_Benami_Python_2|987123879113]] fork but only with it's '''[https://github.com/987123879113/pcsx2/issues/13#issuecomment-1752939271 MagicGate branch]'''.::*[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/6719 Requires a complete BIOS dump] ('''4MB''' ROM0 + '''4MB''' ROM1 + NVRAM), use [https://github.com/F0bes/biosdrain this dumper tool] for ROM0, ROM1, ROM2, NVM and MEC files.::*Requires MagicGate key files (civ.bin, cks.bin, eks.bin, and kek.bin).::*Keep in mind that [https://github.com/987123879113/pcsx2/issues/13#issuecomment-2016567467 there will be no audio during DVD-Video playback]. Some remaining issues are described in https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/1981*PlayStation 3 has no PlayStation 2 DVD player interface support because; : no emulation process needed to handle DVD movies for -Video. PlayStation 3 due to already featuring features a slot-loading 2× speed Blu-ray Disc drive for gamesBD-ROM, PlayStation2 format DVD-ROM, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 1 format CD-ROM, Blu-ray moviesDisc Video, DVDsDVD-Video, and Audio CDs. Having said that there is no support for Video CDs & VCDs for PlayStation 3 just like PlayStation 2.::*See [[Home_Media_Player#Emulators|this dedicated page]] for more information about home media playback support for emulation softwares.*See [[Ripping_games]]. ===LAN tunelling===:Offline multiplayer gaming on the PS2 home console over a LAN (local area network) multiplayer games, just like System Link for [[Microsoft|XBOX systems]]. Over time, most [[Preservation_projects#Private_Game_Servers|game servers have been shut down]]. However, [[Preservation_projects#LAN_Tunneling_Programs|computer programs such as XBSlink, SVDL and XLink Kai]] allow users to play multiplayer for LAN supported PS2 games by using a network configuration that simulates a worldwide LAN.:*[https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/wiki/PCSX2_XLink_Kai_Setup PCSX2 XLink Kai Setup].::*[https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/wiki/Supported_Games#Sony_Playstation_2 XLink Kai: PlayStation 2 supported games]::*[[Wikipedia:List_of_PlayStation_2_online_games#LAN_Games|PlayStation 2 LAN titles can be played online using the XLink Kai service. Some games only had LAN play available in specific regions]].::*[[Online PS2 games|LAN tunelling compatible PS2 games]]

As stated in the [[Early_Online_Services#Network_AdapterNetwork_Adaptor_.28PS2.29|Network Adapter]] section, slim models comes with Ethernet functionality of the Network Adaptor has been integrated onto the motherboard, because of this slim models have no Hard Drive support.

The [[wikipedia:EyeToy|EyeToy]] is a device similar to a camera or a webcam. It's an accessory developed by Sony and manufactured by Logitech. It is used in some PS2 games to interact physically through motion detection. The EyeToy device can be used on PC emulated with [https://web.archive.org/web/20070327192750/http://eyetoy8057.sourceforge.net/cms/ unofficial drivers[PCSX2]] or you can emulate it with PCSX2. It also works natively with the [[PlayStation_3_emulators|PlayStation 3]].

==Arcade Hardware variations== ===[https://www.system16.com/base.php#1 Arcadevariations]===

====[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=586 Konami Python 1]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=977 Konami Benami Python 1]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=585 Konami Python Satellite Terminal]====

====[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=976 Konami Python 2]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=831 Konami Benami Python 2]====

:A [https://github.com/987123879113/pcsx2/wiki#builds fork] of PCSX2 (987123879113)] supports the emulation of the Konami Python 2 ([https://github.com/987123879113/pcsx2/wiki/Setup#required-setup Guide]). This fork requires MagicGate key files into the bios folder (civ.bin, cks.bin, eks.bin, and kek.bin) and you must use <abbr title="SHA-1: 0ea98a25a32145dda514de2f0d4bfbbd806bd00c"> "ps2-0190j-20030822.bin" BIOS</abbr>.

====[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=802 Namco System 246 #1]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=543 Namco System 246 #2]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=676 Namco System 246 #3]====

====O.R.B.S (Over Reality Booster System)====----Placeholder text for a VR cabinet that never made it pass testing. ===[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=546 Namco System 256 #1]/[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=922 Namco System 256 #2]====

====[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=872 Namco System Super 256]====

====[https://www.system16.com/hardware.php?id=981 Namco System 147]====

===[[Wikipedia:PSX_(digital_video_recorder)|PSX]]===

Twitter user @DiscoStarslayer claims to be [https://nittertwitter.netcom/DiscoStarslayer/status/1570428063502012417 working on bypassing the HDD encryption of the PSX], which could result in this hardware being emulated, and it would allow for replacing the HDD in those consoles. This user also encourages dumping the content of the HDD of your PSX using a [https://nittertwitter.netcom/DiscoStarslayer/status/1592187362947526657 guide] made by a PCSX2 contributor called [https://nittertwitter.netcom/_987123879113 987123879113] See [[Home_Media_Player]].

To conclude the problems with PlayStation 2 emulation, we come to hardware rendering. The PlayStation 2’s graphics pipeline acts very differently from modern GPU cards, and emulating it in HW mode with any degree of accuracy is difficult. This is due in part to the versatility of the PlayStation 2, the fact that it doesn’t use fixed shaders, or that even the games themselves do not use a consistent formula to achieve different graphical effects. Various emulation enhancements like display resolution scaling lead to the typical “black lines glitch” because of the use of a non-integer resolution. While the [https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/tree/master/pcsx2/GS/Renderers Vulkan and OpenGL hardware renderer backends on PCSX2] greatly improved on many of these issues, [https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:Software_rendering_only_games lots there are considerable amount of games still require “software rendering”] to fix many common glitches, which is [[PCSX2#System_requirements|significantly increases CPU ST performance requirement]] for the emulation and eliminating visual enhancement options. Always try Vulkan or OpenGL backends first because D3D backends blending levels is quite problematic compared to other backends.<ref>[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/9952 PCSX2 devs comment about HW backends]</ref>

* [https://archive.fosdem.org/2021/schedule/event/pcsx2/ FOSDEM 2021 - The PlayStation 2: From Emotion to Emulation - , Celebrating 20 Years of Reverse Engineering]

* [https://www.implicitconversions.com/2023/08/01/implicit-conversions-the-origin-story/ Implicit Conversions: The Origin Story - From Self-Taught Developer to Emulation Expert]* PCSX2: [https://pcsx2.net/blog Blog], [https://discord.gg/K2AZqKJDB2 PCSX2 Discord server] (For general and development discussions on PlayStation 2 emulation, especially for PCSX2)

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