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PCSX2 becomes compatible with over 99% of PlayStation 2 games

PCSX2 can now emulate more than 99% of PlayStation 2 games (Image source: Overclock3d)
PCSX2 can now emulate more than 99% of PlayStation 2 games (Image source: Overclock3d)
The developers of PCSX2, an open-source and free PlayStation 2 emulator, have announced that it is currently compatible with over 99% of PS2 games. Specifically, 1.23% of the games now have a “Perfect” rating, while 97.92% are classified as “Playable.”

PCSX2 has come a long way. Initially launched back in 2002, the PlayStation 2 emulator received multiple updates throughout the years. At the current stage, the open-source software can run more than 99% of PS2 games.

To be specific, among all the PlayStation 2 games, PCSX2 can now emulate 1.23% of them perfectly. On the other hand, 97.92% of the games currently holds the “Playable” rating. For those wondering, games with the “Perfect” rating on the emulator run like they would on the original console. You can check out the complete list of the games with different ratings on this link.

Besides, developers are getting ready to release the “completely stable” version of PCSX2, aiming to make the PS2 emulator offer an entirely bug-free experience. When it reaches that state, all the available PlayStation 2 game ROMs should run without any issues.

You can download the latest stable version of PCSX2 on this link. The developers have also come up with an official guideline for beginners, which makes it easier to get started. You can give it a read here.

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Abid Ahsan Shanto, 2023-12-11 (Update: 2023-12-14)