PlayStation 2 emulators

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Comparisons

PCSX2 (compatibility) (PS1 Mode compatibility) (servers)
The first Playstation 2 emulator. Accuracy has continuously improved during dev builds. The emulator is capable of playing most titles without any major glitches. Check the Game Problems FAQ or the Official Compatibility List for information regarding playability.
AetherSX2
A closed-source freeware emulator partially forked from PCSX2. It's designed to be optimal for ARM-based platforms, primarily those running Android newer versions contains ads.
Play! (compatibility, compatibility#2)
Development is almost all done by the single maintainer jpd002. 864 (35%) out of 2442 tested titles are reported playable and unlike PCSX2 namco System 2x6 supported. Also has a playable Android and iOS port.
DobieStation
Many titles can go ingame, focused on accuracy, and therefore inherently slower than Play! or PCSX2. A compatibility list is provided here.
HPS2x64 (compatibility)
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 emulation. There is also a 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 best NOT to use this emulator. DamonPS2 uses unnecessary DRM, making the emulator useless without an internet connection.