How To Run Ps2 Games On Pc

This guide has been translated into Spanish by legatosama. Guia para novatos, como correr el emulador de PS2 perfectamente! VelocidadMaxima.com -----------------------------------------about: This guide will show you how to run the emulator and get the best results. The guide explains everything you have to do! If you follow all the directions, the game should work. The speed depends on your PC. Note: Before asking questions, check the compatibility list to see if the game you want to run is supported! PCSX2.net - Compatibility Also, please note that some games have recently become playable but have not yet been added to the compatibility list; and in some rare cases, games that were once playable, have been broken. This is the case with every new release. If a game dosn't work that was once playable, you can always revert back to an older version of PCSX2. Note 2: To get a general idea of how the game would run on your PC, look in the screenshots thread for the game you want to play, and then look at the PC specs and FPS the user got with the game and compare it to your system. Post your PCSX2 0.9.4 Screenshots Here! -----------------------------------------Recommended System: (Will run optimized games at full speed or close to full speed; ie. games like FFX, FFXII, Disgaea 2) 3.0 Ghz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo or Quad-Core 8600 GT or higher 1GB Ram (2GB if using Vista) Optimum System: 4.0 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or Quad-Core 8800 GT or higher 2GB Ram NOTE 1: PCSX2 needs a very powerful computer to run games at full speed. If you have a single core processor, you will not get full speed. If you have an old graphics card, you will not get full speed. NOTE 2: PCSX2 is more CPU dependant than GPU dependant. Most of the time, it will be that your CPU is too weak to run games at full speed. NOTE 3: Don't use a Laptop!!! only the most expensive laptops can run pcsx2 at normal speeds. They also will get really HOT!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE GUIDE: -----------------------------------------* Step 1: Get PCSX2 -----------------------------------------1) Download PCSX2 9.4 Binary PCSX2.net - Downloads 2) Download PCSX2 BETA (optional, and not supported in forums)

PCSX2.net - Downloads ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 2: Download latest Plugins -----------------------------------------Graphics Plugins: (Be sure to update these plugins) GSdx GSdx ZeroGs (latest version included with pcsx2 download) ZeroGS - New GS Plugin -----------------------------------------Sound Plugins: Peops SPU2 (Most compatible) Included with pcsx2 download ZeroSPU2 (If problems with peops, try this) Included with pcsx2 download SPU2ghz (Beta, not stable) SPU2ghz Releases -----------------------------------------Pad Plugins: LilyPad (my favorite, very compatible; lots of options) LilyPad - new pad plugin with a lame name MegaPad MegaPad Plugin !!! TwinPad TwinPad Keyboard plugin? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 3: Get the Bios -----------------------------------------NOTE: Get your OWN bios from YOUR ps2!!! (We don't support pirating here on the forums, if you download a PS2 bios it is ILLEGAL; even if you own a ps2, you must dump your OWN bios) Heres how to dump the bios from you ps2: Via LAN RF's Guide to Dumping Your PS2 Bios over LAN Via USB Guide to dump bios through USB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 4: (optional) Create an ISO image of your game. -----------------------------------------*Here are some programs that let you make ISOs* DVD Decryptor (Recommended because its Free)

DVD Decrypter Alcohol 120% (Trial Version) CD and DVD Burning Software - Alcohol 120% - Alcohol 52% and Alcohol 52% Free Magic ISO (Trial Version) Using MagicISO to create ISO image files ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 5: Running PCSX2 For the first time -----------------------------------------(NOTE: you must have administrative privileges. if using vista, right click pcsx2.exe and select "Run as Administrator") 1) when you run PCSX2.exe for the first time it will ask you to log on and off to get access to memory. 2) select "yes" to message 3) system logs off 4) log back in windows as the same User 5) Run PCSX2.exe again, and it should start up; this time it won't have any messages. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 6: Configure PCSX2 (CPU config) -----------------------------------------1) Start up pcsx2.exe 2) goto Config/ CPU 3) select "Multi Threaded GS Mode" and "Dual Core Mode" CheckBoxes (Must be using a multi-cored processor; ie. AMD X2, AMD Phenom, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel QuadCore) 4) under framelimiting, select Limit and type "75" (this limits emulation speed to 75fps which is nice for RPGs, you can also select 60fps if you want it running at normal speed) 5) select ok 6) you will now have to restart pcsx2.exe, so exit and start it again ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 7: Configure PCSX2 (Plugins) -----------------------------------------1) If you havn't already, you must put all the plugins you downloaded in PCSX2's plugins folder NOTE 1: the latest GSdx requires you to update to the latest DirectX found here (if you don't download this, it will crash!!!!!) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en (older GSdx versions require you to put the d3d9_36.dll and d3d10_36.dll in the main pcsx2 directory, but this isn't needed with the latest GSdx.) NOTE 2: If you get an error using PEOPS plugin, download the Required MS VC DLL's from the link below PCSX2.net - Downloads 2) Run PCSX2.exe and goto Config/ Configure 3) you will now be able to select all your plugins Configuring Graphics Plugin: (See Step 2 for download links) 1) If using an Intel Core 2 Duo or Quad-Core select "GSdx (MSVC 15.00, SSSE3)0.1.8" or If using an AMD X2, or any other processor select "GSdx (MSVC 15.00, SSE2)0.1.8" NOTE: If using the latest Intel CPUs (45nm Yorkfield and newer), then you have the option of running the SSE4 build of GSdx. If you don't know if your CPU supports

SSE4, then most-likely you don't have the latest CPU, and should not use SSE4. 2) Select "Configure" 3) Select your Monitor's Resolution (ie. 1024x768) 4) If Using Vista and have a DX10 Graphics Card select "Direct3D10 (HardWare)" or If Using XP select "Direct3D9 (HardWare)" 5) Select Pixel Shader 3.0 (if available) or Select Pixel Shader 2.0 NOTE 1: skip this step is using DirectX10; it automatically uses the latest pixel shaders and makes the selection box empty. NOTE 2: if you get a blank list and can't select anything in DirectX9 mode, then you have too old of a graphics card and need to upgrade. 6) Under Interlacing, select None (depends on game, more on this later) 7) Select the Aspect Ratio, If using a normal computer monitor select 4:3, if using an HDTV select 16:9, if using a widescreen PC Monitor you can select Stretched or 16:9 8) Under D3d Internal, If using a weak graphics card Click the "Native" checkbox or if using a powerful graphics card, set the internal resolution to the same as your monitor's resolution (ie. 1024x768) 9) Click the "NLOOP Hack" checkbox until it turns grey (not black) 10) Click "Texture Filtering" checkbox and make it black, (NOTE: only if you have a good graphics card, if not then leave this unchecked) 11) Click "Logarithmic Z" checkbox, make it black 12) Click "Alpha Correction" checkbox, make it black 13) Click "OK" -----------------------------------------Configuring Sound Plugin: 1) Select either Peops SPU2 or ZeroSPU2 (i recommend peops) 2) Select configure * if using Peops SPU2 * 3) select volume (i put it on loud) 4) select "No Reverb" 5) select either "Gaussian interpolation" or "Cubic Interpolation" (i put it on Cubic Interpolation cuz it sounds better) 6) leave all other checkboxes unchecked 7) select "OK" * if using ZeroSPU2 * 3) select "Time Scaling" checkbox 4) leave other checkboxes unchecked 5) select "OK" -----------------------------------------Configuring PADS: 1) select lilypad plugin (For both First Controller and Second Controller, even if you only have one controller) and click configure 2) Under Pad Options/Pad 1, select "Start in analog mode" 3) click the "Pad 1" tab on top 4) configure your gamepad by pressing the appropiate buttons for "Square, Triangle, etc.."

5) if when you press "UP/LEFT/DOWN/RIGHT" nothing happens, Use "Vert Axis" and "Horiz Axis" instead. 6) if your gamepad has Forced Feedback select Gamepad Motor 1 (1) -> "Constant", then select "Big Motor" next select Gamepad Motor 1 (2) -> "Sine", then select small motor 7) Click "OK" -----------------------------------------Configuring CDROM: * If running an ISO: * 1) select linuzapps iso 2) thats it, you don't need to configure it * If running from a cd/dvd drive * 1) select peops CDVD Driver 2) if using XP select W2K/XP commands 3) select the drive letter that you have your PS2 disc in 4) select Thread read 5) click "Use additional 4 Mbyte data cache" 6) leave everything else at their default states 7) Click "ok" -----------------------------------------Configuring Other Plugins: 1) leave all other plugins at the default null drivers -----------------------------------------Selecting the Bios: 1) you should have dumped your bios (see step 3) and put it in the pcsx2 bios folder 2) select the bios you dumped from the drop down menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 8: Setting Up Memory Cards -----------------------------------------1) Run PCSX2.exe and goto Config/Memcards 2) Make sure that Memory Card 1 is set to the file Mcd001.ps2 and Memory Card 2 is set to file Mcd002.ps2 are set (this is done by default, so you don't have to do anything) *We now need to format the Memory Cards, just like with the real PS2!* 3) Go back to the plugins config menu and set your CD Plugin to "CDVDnull Driver 0.6.0" (you don't need to configure anything) 4) Now goto File/ Run CD/DVD 5) Now PCSX2 will run the Playstation 2 bios 6) While in the PS2 Bios, goto Browser 7) Select memory card 1 and it will ask to format it, select "yes" 8) Select memory card 2 and it will ask to format it, select "yes" 9) Now exit PCSX2, (if running in fullscreen, press ESC then alt-F4 to exit) 10) Restart PCSX2.exe and set you CD plugin back to what it was before. 11) You will now be able to use your memory cards in games. NOTE 1: Some games have problems detecting/saving to the memory cards. If you followed the directions in this guide, and the memory cards don't work in the

game, then the only way you can save is by using the "Quick Save" function (F1 = Quick Save to Current Slot, F3 = Quick Load to Current Slot, F2 = Switch Current Slot) NOTE 2: When available, its always better to save to the memory card instead of using the quick save function. Sometimes PCSX2 will have problems loading quick saves. So if you can, save your game regularly using the save function provided in the game to avoid problems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Step 9: Running the game -----------------------------------------1) select File/ Run CD/DVD * if using Linuzapps * 2) locate your iso 3) click "OPEN" 4) the game should play * if using peops CDVD plugin * 2) the game just runs by itself from the drive you selected -----------------------------------------AND THATS IT!!!!!!!! if you followed all the directions, everything should work!!! Have fun! -----------------------------------------* Troubleshooting: If you have problems, try these things. -----------------------------------------Common Errors: - If using an AMD X2 processor, make sure you have the Dual-Core hotfix AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Utilities and Updates - If using the latest PCSX2 betas, turn off speed hacks and see if the problem goes away. - Make sure your processor supports SSE2. - Make sure your graphics card supports Pixel Shaders 2.0 or higher. - If you're not using an Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad, then don't use SSSE3 GSdx. - Check if the game is "playable" in compatability list; also make sure the correct version is playable (PAL/NTSC) - If PCSX2 hangs when you try to exit, press ESC then alt-F4 to exit. -----------------------------------------Graphic Errors: - If the screen is shaking in GSdx, press "F5" key to switch to a different interlace mode. - Try toggleing "Logarithmic Z" on/off in GSdx's config menu. - Try turning off "Texture Filtering" - Try running the game with the "native" checkbox checked. - Try using ZeroGS; if both GSdx and ZeroGS have the same problem, then most likely its a PCSX2 problem. -----------------------------------------Sound Errors:

- Try using ZeroSPU2 - If both Peops and ZeroSPU2 have "popping" or bad sound, its probably because the game is running too slow and the sound plugin can't get enough packets to output the sound correctly. - Don't use "Tighter SPU2 Sync" hack when using PeopsSPU2, only use it with ZeroSPU2.