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PCSX2

No phone app

6.2No. 19 of 37
in Emulator Software
  • Recognised40% of the score20
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score77
  • Free plan14% of the score100
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Linux, Mac, Windows
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Summary

PCSX2 is ranked #19 of 37 in emulator software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

PCSX2 plans and pricing

All plans
PCSX2 Free Free and open-source PS2 emulator · Requires a PS2 BIOS dumped from a console you own pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on emulator software

Free plan
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Facts

What it does
PCSX2 is a free, open-source emulator that lets users play PlayStation 2 games on a PC.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Visual features
PCSX2 supports custom resolutions and upscaling.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Saving
PCSX2 supports virtual and shareable memory cards and save states.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Recording and patches
PCSX2 includes a patching system and an internal recorder for lossless quality at full speed.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Supported systems
The system requirements page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux, with requirements varying by performance tier.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
BIOS requirement
PCSX2 cannot play games without a BIOS, and the project says users must dump the proprietary BIOS from their own console.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The project provides a searchable compatibility database with game title, serial, CRC, status, and latest testing fields.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Graphics APIs
The documentation lists Vulkan, OpenGL, Direct3D 12, and Direct3D 11 hardware rendering options, plus CPU software rendering.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Controller support
SDL is the recommended cross-platform input source and supports automatic mapping for most controllers and operating systems.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Memory card limits
PCSX2 currently does not support multitapped memory cards.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Save state limitation
Save states are not guaranteed to work across different PCSX2 versions, and the documentation recommends memory cards for long-term saves.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Security limitation
The project warns that PCSX2 is not a sandbox and cannot protect a computer from malicious software run inside it.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its Discord server and forums for questions and troubleshooting.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026
Licensing
Unless otherwise stated, PCSX2 emulator components are licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or later.pcsx2.net · 5 Oct 2026

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