PCSX2

PCSX2
Original author(s)Linuzappz, George Moralis (AKA Shadow), Refraction, Saqib, Gabest, Gregory, GovanifY, Stenzek, lightningterror, fobes
Developer(s)PCSX2 Team
Initial releaseMarch 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)
Stable release
2.2.0 / October 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)
Repositorygithub.com/PCSX2/pcsx2
Written inC++
Operating systemWindows, Linux, macOS
Platformx86-64
Size
Available in14 languages
TypeVideo game console emulator
LicenseSince 0.9.7: GPL-3.0-or-later
Until 0.9.6: GPL-2.0-or-later
Websitepcsx2.net

PCSX2 is a free and open-source emulator of the PlayStation 2 for x86 computers. It supports most PlayStation 2 video games with a high level of compatibility and functionality, and also supports a number of improvements over gameplay on a traditional PlayStation 2, such as the ability to use higher resolutions than native, anti-aliasing and texture filtering. It has been released for Windows, Linux, and macOS.