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How to use PCSX2 the Playstation 2 Emulator
Posted by Reaper-X Aug 3 2006 12:09 pm
Now im going to put some guide on how to configure PCSX2 to try out the PS2 Emulator. And since few people are asking is their system can play ps2, then the answer is no. You can’t actually play ps2 games on your pc right now (dunno for a real high end system which is using Dual Core Processor, SLI Graphics Card, etc, but to most users just wait for it), but if you want to help the PCSX2 team, you can do it by testing out PCSX2 and reporting any bugs you found to them.
First you must have PS2 Bios in order to try out the PCSX2 (you can find it easily on the internet) ;) and dont forget to put it into Bios Directory in your PCSX2 Directory
and the next step would be running the PCSX2 Executable and configure it like this (maybe different depending on your computer configuration, especially to those who are using SSE2 Enabled Processor, such as Pentium 4, Athlon64, etc)
1. Configuration Screen of PCSX2
2. Graphic Plugin Configuration Screen
3. Controller Configuration (since i dont own a joystick, im using Keyboard)
4. CDVD Plugin Configuration
Note: if you don’t have ASPI installed on your system use Win2k/XP IOCTL SCSI Command and set it into your DVD Rom Drive (if you’re not using ISO Image)
5. The next step would be putting your PS2 Games on your DVD ROM and choose to Run CD from File Menu … and pray hope it’ll work :P and in my case i was running Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi PAL Version
And that’s it … you’re finished ;)
Note: If you got an error message saying error opening gs plugin or something like that, most likely you’re trying to use ZeroGS Plugin and your vga card is not a Pixel Shader 2.0 Capable Card (ZeroGS require Pixel Shader 2.0 ++ Capable Card) .. and the only solution is using GSDX Plugin as the graphic plugin or get a new graphic card
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Hey there. I’m a bit new to the PS2 emulator. I have experience in PSX and lower grade nintendo Emulators (like N64, SNES NES and Gameboy) but this PS2 emulator is a bit confusing for me. If anyone could give me some help on how to configure the Emulator that would be great. and maybe a location in which to get the Bios and plugins. Aswell as any other pointers on working it that would be great. Just e-mail me the info at DameonZenaku@hotmail.com thanks for you time.
my emulator is working but the game is being pretty slow…but i dont know if it is because of my computer because i have pretty good configurations…is there maybe a way to configure the emulator to make is run faster?
can u send me a link to download the same emulator with same plugins you’re showing on your post?
thanks a lot
You can get ps2 games via torrents or by making .iso of your own game discs. The bios’ can also be found via torrents. 2 utilities handy to have just in case you get .NRG or .PBP game files are NRG2ISO and POPSTATION GUI, both can convert these files to .ISO so PCSX2 can read them. The setting you will use will vary based on machine as well as what game you are playing. The recommended requirements are 3.2Ghz CPU, 1-2 GB RAM, and a fairly decent video card.Keep in mind that some games will still play realy slow even on top notch PCs.
in what site can i get a ps2 games and how can i play it into my ps2 emulator????pls….
I can’t run my pcsx2 0.96 version. It needs the bios directory,but i already download some from the website and still can’t work. So, Mr. Reaper plz3 help me. 1 more… The 1 that i wan 2 play is WWE Smackdonw vs Raw2006 PS2. Thanks!
if u got any emulator speed information please tell me at harshclarke@yahoo.com
can u please help me that how should emulator speed will go fast when i m plying the game its going very slow ..
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Can you send me the bios files for the PCSX2 emulator becuase i cant find them anywhere email is zeke1674@yahoo.com
ho un emulatore pcsx2 ma n riesco a configurarlo a causa del bios cm px fare x rimediare questo problema e ha far si ke configuri l’emulatore? rispondetemi vi prego grazie…..
I have the game and the emulator and i dont think there is anything wrong with it, but i dont know what file needs to be chosen when i go to run a CD, It shows related files, but when i choose them, it starts the PS2 emulator but goes to the screen you get when there is no game in. Help?