If you run into any framerate issues running PCSX 2 on its own, plugins can solve some issues on certain games such as using speedhacks. However, beware that 1080p and higher upscaling can get very resource intensive on even the most hearty PCs. PCSX 2 can support HD upscaling to 720p, 1080p, even 4k resolutions. Lastly is setting up video configurations. DirectInput can be used in lieu of XInput if you use a Dualshock 4 or DualSense controller from a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 respectively. XInput is the most popular option and what powers Microsoft Xbox controllers and a large majority of 3rd party gamepads out there. The best default option is either DirectInput or XInput. How To Emulate PS2 – ControllerĪfter installing the BIOS files, you will then need to set up your controller. Refer to instructions on how to clone a legal BIOS from a console here under “How to dump your PS2 BIOS.” Alternatively, you can download a BIOS ROM if you do some diligent searching, but be sure to scan any files you download for viruses in case you do not trust the sources you obtain files from. This can be done one of two ways: Manually downloading and ripping the BIOS from a real PlayStation 2 console, or downloading a ROM from the internet. On the next page you will need to use a PlayStation 2 BIOS ROM to configure the emulator. Most people will want to just use the default options and click “Next.” These are hardware drivers and usually recommended for advanced users to manipulate only. The latter is very useful if you intend to install PCSX2 on a portable device such as the Steam Deck.Īfter starting PCSX 2 for the first time, you will be greeted by a “First Time Configuration Screen” with options for various components and drivers for the emulator.

You can either use it as if you were installing it as a program on your PC, or if you select the “Portable Installation” option the emulator will be installed into a self-contained folder that can be transported around on portable storage like an external hard drive or SD card.

You can obtain the PCSX 2 emulator from the developer’s own website and then unpack the folder into your installation destination. How To Use the PCSX 2 Emulator How to Emulate PS2

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