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PCSX2

Open source

Play PlayStation 2 games on PC, Mac, and Linux from the official PS2 emulator

Best for emulator · ps2 · playstation

Toolora score92/100

Our own editorial score, not public reviews.

Strengths

  • PS2 compatibility list
  • Windows, Linux, macOS

Skip if

you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA

PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator. Load a disc dump you own and play PS2 titles on desktop with upscaling — a lobby, not a clip dump.

Key features

  • PS2 compatibility list
  • Windows, Linux, macOS
  • Upscaling
  • Stable and nightly builds

Why it is on Toolora

We list PCSX2 for people who need emulator · ps2 · playstation. Skip it if you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA.

Closest alternatives on Toolora: RPCS3, Dolphin Emulator, PPSSPP.

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PCSX2

Free / open source

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