PCSX2
A free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for PC
PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that replicates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters, recompilers, and a virtual machine. It supports a large portion of the PS2 game library at full speed, including popular titles. The emulator adds enhancements such as custom resolutions, upscaling, save-states, virtual memory cards, and an internal lossless recorder.
PCSX2 emulates the PS2's hardware using MIPS CPU interpreters and recompilers within a virtual machine that manages hardware states and system memory, allowing PS2 game discs or ISOs to run on a PC
PC gamers and retro gaming enthusiasts who want to play PlayStation 2 games on their computer
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
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