How to Play Playstation 2 (PS2) Games on PC

Iskandar Blogger 7:27 AM
Hello Friends, Many users who loves PS2 (Playstation 2) Games, but can't afford for a PS2 can now play ps2 games on PC. So, Today i will tell you how to play playstation 2 games on pc.

Play Playstation 2 (PS2) Games on PC

System Requirements:

  • CPU: Intel Core2Duo @ 2.8 GHz or higher
  • Graphics: 8500GT or higher
  • RAM: 2GB or higher
  • OS: Linux/WinXP/Vista/Win7
  • Optional: DVDROM Drive (to play your PS2 disc), USB PS2 type controller

How to Play Playstation 2 Games on PC ?

  • First Go to PCSX2.NET & Download the Latest PCSX2 Standalone Installer.
  • After downloading the pcsx2, right-click on the setup file and click on "Run as Administrator" 
  • Proceed with the Step-By-Step Wizard Installation
  • You do not need to download additional BIOS files & other drivers because PCSX2 Standalone is packed and it is ready to use.
  • You can download pcsx2 tools from here (Plugins,Bios,Trainers,Cheats,Frontends etc.)

How to Run a PS2 ISO Game File in PCSX2 ?

  • First Download a PS2 Game ISO (You can download ps2 games iso from Emuparadise | CoolRoom | The ISO Zone )
  • Run the Installed PCSX2 on your PC
  • Click "CDDVD" and Select "ISO Selector"
  • Browse the Game ISO File that you want to play (Supported file type includes ISO,mdf,nrg,bin,img & dump)
  • Select the Game File & Click "Open"
  • Click "System" > "Boot CDDVD (Fast)"
  • Wait for the Game to boot up and Enjoy !

How to Run a PS2 Game Disc in PCSX2 ?

  • Run the Installed PCSX2 on your PC
  • Insert a PS2 game disc on your DVD-ROM Drive
  • Click "CDDVD" and Select Plugin
  • Click "Config" > "Plugin/BIOS Selector"
  • Select "CDDVDGigaherz (r4488) 0.8.0 [cddvdGigaherz]"
  • Click "Configure" and Select "X" (Source Drive "(Where "X" is the letter of your DVD-ROM drive)
  • Click "OK"
  • Click "System" > "Boot CDDVD (Fast)"
  • Wait the game to boot up and enjoy !

Tips,Tricks & Warnings:

  • You can manually configure the control key by going to "Config" > "Controllers (PAD)" > "Plugin Settings."
  • You can fully customize the controls keys. It is best to use a USB PS2 game controller for a better gaming experience.
  • You may experience lags, especially when playing heavy 3-D graphics game. It would be helpful to upgrade your video card and follow the system requirements above.