PlayStation 2 (PS2) Emulator on RetroArch: PCSX2 Core (Install guide: setup / config / tutorial)

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Hi all, in this video I go over the best Playstation 2 (PS2) Emulator using RetroArch on PC. PCSX2 is an incredible core, and is only getting better.
Included in this video is a tutorial / installation guide with the settings that I use/recommend in order to get your games up and running great!
Please note that most PC setups vary in some way, shape or form, so your settings may differ slightly from mine.
RetroArch: www.retroarch....
PS2 BIOS Files (for reference only): emulation.game...
PCSX2 Binaries: pcsx2.net/down...
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Minimum (most games will be unplayable slow)
Windows/Linux OS
CPU: Any that supports SSE2 (Pentium 4 and up, Athlon64 and up)
GPU: Any that supports Pixel Shader model 2.0, except Nvidia FX series (broken SM2.0, too slow anyway)
512MB RAM (note that Windows Vista needs at least 2GB to run reliably)
Recommended
Windows Vista / Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) with the latest DirectX
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 3.2 GHz or better OR i3/i5/i7 @ 2,8 GHz or better OR AMD Phenom II @ 3,2 GHz or better
GPU: 8800gt or better (for Direct3D10 support)
RAM: 1GB on Linux/Windows XP, 2GB or more on Vista / Windows 7
PCSX2 is a Playstation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux. It was started by the team behind PCSX (an emulator for the original PlayStation) back in 2002, and as of late 2013 development is still active. The emulator achieved playable speeds only by mid-2007 and subsequent versions have improved speed and compatibility making it both the ultimate solution for PS2 emulation and the instrument to keep and preserve the PS2 legacy in the modern world. Though not yet perfect the program can successfully emulate most commercial PS2 games at playable speeds and good visuals (often better than the original PS2).
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@MrSujano 3 года назад

RetroArch or PCSX2 Standalone program? What's your preference?

@chaosdromanah8620 3 года назад

RetroArch

@XxX_NoVa_KiD_5904_XxX 3 года назад

Is there one for android

@rocknflip66 3 года назад

@@chaosdromanah8620 retroarch runs better than stand alone pcsx2?

@robinhayman3866 3 года назад

Standalone, because I had better performance with it compared to the retroarch core.

@eddy45186 3 года назад

Could you help me out here ive set mine ups as you have.... gta3 runds perfect... however.. the getaway loads then retroarch shuts down... only 2 games ive tried... im running rtx3070 with ryzen 7

@KingNin64 3 года назад

When I saw the "small" number of views and less than 100k subs, I gotta admit, I didn't expect a high quality video. Nothing against people without good mics or video quality n such (I feel the struggle), but I just wanted to point out that the quality of this video was enough to make me want to compliment you.

@MrSujano 3 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

@haydeneisenstein1092 3 года назад

@@MrSujano yes, I completely agree

@ousoonthebeat6927 3 года назад

This is his update video

@MineKat 3 года назад

@Rick Astley just google ps2 roms lol

@RetroComplex 2 года назад

that the issue that people only look at numbers rather than just check the video and judge from themselves, this has happen to me a lot in my channel people go thinking since I'm so small it most be trash without giving an opportunity

@Furn427 2 года назад

I followed this tutorial and installed retroarch solely for the bing bar ! I am saved. Thank you.

@merciless41582 2 года назад

Update guys: I finally got it to work!!!!! When you move your PCSX2 files into your RetroArch system directory, DO NOT I repeat DO NOT move the PCSX2.exe file into the RetroArch system folder with the rest of the PCSX2 files. This will work trust me. Now RetroArch launches smoothly without any problems!! I've done everything you explained in this video step by step. I've downloaded PCSX2 2, loaded the bios files in PCSX2, dragged the PCSX2 folder to the RetroArch system folder, downloaded the PCSX2 core in RetroArch, etc and PCSX2 will not load in RetroArch. What happens is, when I hit start core RetroArch loads with a white screen and closes immediately. I've even tried different video drivers glcore, d3d11, etc. It won't work!! What am I doing wrong? My bios files are in the correct folder as well.

@aspidiske 2 года назад

I did this and it still doesn't work

@TheLaughingjack117 2 года назад

im confused on where im supposed to get the bios files

@kevina6921 2 года назад

@@TheLaughingjack117 you ain’t the only one bro

@tyler-xo3rb 2 года назад

@@TheLaughingjack117 the link in the description bruh

@kitgames08 3 года назад

dude....i can't even begin to express how happy i am after watching your video. It was horribly laggy in psx2, but in this one it runs beautifully and on higher resolution. I don't understand why, but i know that I'm ecstatic it's finally working. Thank you so much! update: never mind. still messing up -_- I got a little passed the beginning sequence of the game and it started doing it again. I've officially given up. Until I get a newer graphics card I'm just gonna stick with other stuff.

@yoonvsaechao 2 года назад

I was going crazy figuring out how to get this to work. Was following ETA primes tutorial and kept getting a crash (nothing against him, still love his content). I watch your tutorial and it just worked. Thank you for a clear, straight to the point video! You earned a sub 👍

@jerbo3489 2 года назад

where do u download games

@yoonvsaechao 2 года назад

@@jerbo3489 CD romance

@TheAverageTourist 3 года назад

This is such a comprehensive tutorial! Thanks for the set-up guide 👌

@TheAverageTourist 3 года назад

Ha - the blooper at the end!!

@JoeGess Год назад

*THE PCSX2 CORE DOWNLOADED IN RETROARCH WAS RENAMED TO "LRPS2"*

@Rock-xk8ns Год назад

BLESS YOU CHILD!! 🙏🏽🤎

@RetroComplex 2 года назад

jesus my hero! been trying to figure out this for 3 days and could not find any info on it you have been the only one who had it lol

@imterribleatnames7914 Год назад

I searched for so long trying to find a way to setup and install a PS2 emulator to play all my childhood games, but then i was able to find your video. Thank you so much even if it sounds cheesy I really appreciate this upload and your straight foreward tutorial.

@alfaboy1554 3 года назад

Absolutely perfect step by step tutorial. A pleasure to watch. Subscribed.

@muratsevgil5124 2 года назад

You helped me a lot..You saved my day.I was frantically searching how to play ps2 games on retroarch..Your video is great and explained every thing for me.Thank you very much....

@icetraydemartini3963 Год назад

Excellent video. Fixed my problem. Ill use your channel again and recommend it.

@Pete1Ape Год назад

I'm apparently a little too far behind because the official website's Binary Codes download doesn't exist anymore. (at 3:00)

@Frostbitei1 3 года назад

A crashing problem I ran into and solved. If anyone is having their Retroarch crash when they try to change the version to an USA version, I simply removed the scph10000 bin file. For some reason Retroarch always crashed whenever I tried to change any settings through the menu while the BIOS was running. Now when I start the Core for PCSX2 it asks me for a language and time zone. From there I was able to finally load Gran Turismo 3/simply start up Gran Turismo 3 without first loading the core then loading the content. It freezes when I attempt to go full screen mode, otherwise it works perfectly

@TonyRoda 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, mate!! Good job!!! I use PCSX2 emulator because I think is better for the graphics configuration. I love your videos. Thanks a lot!

@justinsamuel1831 3 года назад

Thanks so much man. I'm new to retroarch so i had no clue what to do. This helped me all through the way so thanks man!

@Nequial 2 года назад

This is exactly what I needed, well explained tutorial, thanks!!

@MoreTechSir 3 года назад

Awesome video dude great howto/walk through 👌🏻

@brandonorton3192 Год назад

I have no idea how everybody is able to get it to work, I did everything in the video and downloaded everything and put it where it belongs but when I go to retroarch, click load core, then click the Sony PlayStation 2 one, and press start core, nothing happens and it closes everything

@OGMageFire Год назад

Things must have changed since this video was made. The binary link is no longer valid. my only option seems to be downloading the installer.

@shadowlaw809 3 года назад

Thanks alott man! great video!

@ino579 3 года назад

Followed the instructions and Retroarch just crashes when I hit Start Core. I looked online and all I found was a guy who grappled with it for 5 months only for the mods to close the thread with no solution.

@ThisisOwenBernard 3 года назад

same

@ino579 3 года назад

Update, I fiddled around and found out the folder placement is VERY important. Make sure the PCSX2 folder is directly in the game folder and, less intuitively, put the video game isos in your personal user drive, like Documents or Downloads.

@DavePlaysGaming 3 года назад

@@ino579 What exactly do you mean by putting it in the game folder? Isn't it meant to be put in "System"?

@jonnydent825 3 года назад

I had this same issue. I copied the PSCX2 folder over like he states, but Arch would just crash anytime I tried to load the core. When I looked in the folder though, all the contents of the BIOS folder were missing for some reason. After copying the contents of that folder and pasting them, I was able to load the core and content for it. Not sure if that will be your case or not, but I hope it helps.

@skmetal7 3 года назад

i had the same problem. make sure you are using d3d11 and not vulkan or something else.

@garfield9409 Год назад

Thank you so much, I had no clue how to play ps2 games on retro arch

@pimpwiththis8885 3 года назад

Right on, worked like a charm brother... Thanks...

@MartinTedder 2 года назад

Oh my god! You even mentioned unselecting the Bing bar! You are DeVine!

@morbingussy335 2 года назад

great video love how no one other than 5 people got this working

@beauryan101 2 года назад

RetroArch with this method has fixed some of the games I play while leaving some still looking weird texture wise but I have no issue using both when one emulator is not getting the job done with one game

@FathersOfDeception 2 года назад

Can someone link the pcsx2 binaries? the link is broken.

@sabertoys9835 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this guide, thanks to this I was able to play one of my beloved childhood games!

@jackwithahat8601 3 года назад

I've been having a problem. When I boot the core with no game, it works perfect. I can interact with the PS2 title screen and everything. But when I try to boot a game, it says "failed to load content". I've tried installing redist like people said, and it still gives me the same error.

@clintrodriguez9858 2 года назад

i too am having this issue any solutions?

@quantumrobin4627 2 года назад

Great tutorial!

@eyadelhefney7168 3 года назад

Legend ❤♥️

@dr.koupop880 2 года назад

The link to the binaries is invalid, and the new site layout doesn't seem t have them anywhere or rather anywhere where i can see them.

@ryansgale22 2 года назад

Great video!

@tehsparton 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks

@Banjo-Oz 2 года назад

A year later and PCSX2 has changed a *lot* since this tutorial. Simple question: if we are doing this now (Sept 2022 onwards), do we still use the old 1.6 stable version for RetroArch's core or should we use the download for the more recent nightly "Qt" versions? I already use the Qt version as a standalone, but what about with RetroArch?

@helixxx2889 Год назад

Do you know how to download bios binaries

@Banjo-Oz Год назад

@@helixxx2889 Yup, no problem there.

@redhood1994 3 года назад

Retro would force close on me every time I loaded content.

@wonderinghost2355 3 года назад

I think it has to do with the DVD encoder

@ousoonthebeat6927 3 года назад

I can't get any input and none of my settings save, the pcsx2 works just fine though

@wonderinghost2355 3 года назад

@@ousoonthebeat6927 could you figure out how to get the DVD software to work, because I apparently don't have the file for it, so it means that I can run the core and be in the old ps2 home screen but I can't load games without the driver

@sovietfrog8982 3 года назад

@@wonderinghost2355 Any idea what happens? It crashes when I load content

@wonderinghost2355 3 года назад

@@sovietfrog8982 no, apparently the DVD software is useless, you just launch the iso file once you get the bios software

@12roundz78 2 года назад

Seems like you skipped a small step in extracting the bios files. I’m lost as to where all those ps2 files came up

@Room-vc1us 2 года назад

Same for me :(

@edwingonzalez48 2 года назад

They're the binary files he mentioned.

@alexlemus2559 Год назад

Yo I enjoy your time and video first Time in my life super pump have not felt like this since I was a kid PS2 was for the win the PS3 was to much money we day 1 came out also it was hard to make games halo was best days

@play-staitionrangermk7402 3 года назад

Ok, so I followed the instructions, just like you said, and I've run into a snag. Every time I tried to boot up the PCSX2 Core, RetroArch would close down entirely. Please let me know if there is a way to remove this problem.

@SrBlue-qp2ux 3 года назад

Try to use the window option ( not the Full screen one )

@woqey43 2 года назад

@@SrBlue-qp2ux i did that but it still closes down

@joestewart3647 3 года назад

I've gotten to the ps2 main screen. When I try to load the game it black screens. Any ideas??

@UnNamed0 3 года назад

For people who can't find the Ps2 core, the core is only available for the PC (as "alpha") to test or try out how the core works there, it will probably take a while before the ps2 core is also available for Android and for the other devices (except PC of course). But I think retroarch (and retroarch plus) is really great. I've played my old childhood games so far (on ps1, gamecube, Nintendo ds, etc.) and everything is working fine so far. Looking forward to playing with the ps2 core 👍

@aaronthehef7725 3 года назад

nice guide thanks

@franklittlefield6927 3 года назад

Great tutorial, very informative. What system and graphics card do you own? I've tweaked the core settings exactly as you did, but when I try playing Champions Return to Arms or even Risk audio and graphics are still choppy.

@memesdz441 2 года назад

thank you it's working

@cameronsmith5395 Год назад

Binarys link no longer works

@STStillwell 3 года назад

you lost me when you selected a bios rom. There is not a bios option there and there are like a thousand files in that bios folder we downloaded so Im not sure which one it is.

@edwingonzalez48 2 года назад

Whichever american one

@wafflman64 Год назад

So I have retroarch on the latest version on my switch, but pcsx2 doesn’t show up in the core downloader, only pcsx for the PlayStation 1. Any way I can get pcsx2?

@Chuckinator_85 2 года назад

Just use the standalone pcsx2 emulator for pc. It's way easier to setup and it rarely ever crashes. Good luck trying to run electronic arts games on the retroarch version. Many other games crash too. Honestly more games crash than don't crash on it. I was going to give up on ps2 emulation because I tried retroarch first. I never tried the emulator by itself. I was deleting my iso files. Tried the standalone program and it was perfect. I don't use retroarch for anything more powerful than n64 or ps1.

@birdgangnaj Год назад

This. Retroarch is a pain in the ass if you just want to pick up and play, espcially for ps2 games

@rgdesenvolvimento 2 года назад

Thank you!

@IndependenteMarxista 2 года назад

THANKS!

@shuny11r23 3 года назад

I followed every step. But when I click on “start core”. It completely crashes for me

@katrinp6030 3 года назад

+ me too

@shuny11r23 3 года назад

@@katrinp6030 I managed to fix it. I DK what I had done wrong. But I did it again and it works now

@supercasual4950 3 года назад

same here ive deleted everything and tried agian 3 times to no avail

@shuny11r23 3 года назад

@@supercasual4950 I managed to get it working.

@Mr.Scott86 3 года назад

@@shuny11r23 do you know how? I'm having the same problem but no one is saying HOW they fixed it

@CleverGirlAAH Год назад

Dang. Still not working. And the binary page is down now as well. Bless you for the video regardless! It's a noble cause.

@mobileplayers5008 3 года назад

You forgot to mentioned that you need to go to video settings on RetroArch first and turn on that graphics enhanced options. As you can see your gameplay characters have so much pixelated on it. Because you didn't turn it on. By default RetroArch won't turn on. That's why people said why my dang graphics looks so pixelated. Then they start delete RetroArch and find an alternative emulators.

@monkeyskater105 3 года назад

Can you elaborate on the graphics enhancement options.

@jesusv1226 2 года назад

YOU ARE MACHINE THANK MAN!!!!

@bobross7469 Год назад

after putting the PCSX file into retroarch, it won't load anything, the core for PCSX is now known as LRPS2, which retroarch says is the same, but after loading it, nothing happens, HELP!!

@Deep-Sarcasm 2 года назад

Would be easy to follow but when I download the same things I get different results. No files to unzip

@YOOBEAR 2 года назад

No matter what I do it just crashes after I try to load the core, at this point I just give up with emulators I can never get them to work even when I follow the instructions

@cyz-es6zl 2 года назад

dont give up, my brother, its just that retroarch sucks

@YOOBEAR 2 года назад

@@cyz-es6zl I have tried PCSX2 still no luck

@Retro_Gamer_89 2 года назад

Try the standalone version

@chairez449 2 года назад

Awesome video ! Question if it doesn't load after clicking start core does that mean my laptop is not compatible? It just kicks me out of retro arch

@InterpolatedGaming 3 года назад

I wonder how RetroArch on Steam would play PS2 using a Steam Deck

@bayonettafangirl 2 года назад

the link for the ps2 binaries does not work

@Leikjarinn 2 года назад

thank you sur, now i can play dragon quest 8 for 50 hours.

@JerryFlowersIII 3 года назад

I can't change the settings in RetroArch the only way to get them to stick is for me to open PCSX2 and changing the settings there. Then when I go to Retro the settings are changed.

@edwingonzalez48 2 года назад

Having the same issue. Might just run the games directly in the pcsx2 instead.

@SKtheGREAT 2 года назад

i try to load the pcsx2 core and my retroarch just crashes altogether

@fenilli 3 года назад

It does not want to change the core from Japanese, I change it to USA, and after I close and open, or restart the core, It goes back to japanese.

@mimikyu5989 3 года назад

Same, did you fix?

@cowardlycountryboy5270 3 года назад

Hey Mr. Sujano, very detailed video, so thank you. Could u put a timestamp on where what happens? That would be great for just a little bit of oomph.

@telaneyshay9578 3 года назад

I couldn't get this working in retroarch , downloaded the standalone pcsx got it working no problem

@adamKalista_ 2 года назад

Hello Mr. Sujano, i watch this video and go exactly like what you did and your explanation was quite simple and easy to follow. But i have face with some problems its about my controller didnt work on Digimon Rumble Arena 2. Why is that Mr. Sujano?

@Alexander_2877 3 года назад

i did everything correct but when i exit out of the application and go back on everything is reset for some reason, can i get some help.

@KevinCadoganFilms 2 года назад

I've tried everything mentioned in the video and comments but it still crashes every time I try to start the core. If anyone can help id really appreciate it

@onyxswordsman10 2 года назад

For some reason every time I try to emulate a ps2 game it just crashes. Is there a way to fix this?

@HaxHaunter 2 года назад

frameskipping improves the performance for the game im trying out (Okage Shadow King), but it leaves a ghost image of the last thing shown in the game before enabling frameskipping, which makes it hard to see the game when there is a transparent double image behind. when restarting, it instead leaves a transparent black image, which makes the game look a lot darker than usual. in short, it makes me unable to use frameskipping for that game, and i need it since certain scenes and battles slows the game down up to 40fps or less when lots of models are in the same place.

@RGM501 2 года назад

Seems like you skipped a small step,you did not show us or tell us we need down load PCSX2 to RetroArch...

@apacavelithadon96 2 года назад

Mine keeps crashing on Xbox Series X using Retroarch app every time i load up a ps2 rom it crashes then goes back to home screen very annoying.

@k20gh48 2 года назад

Hi I am from Ghana 🇬🇭 and I love your videos

@MrSujano 2 года назад

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

@alfaboy1554 3 года назад

One point. If I load the file from within retroarch as you do, it works. However if I try to load the game from imported content on the bottom left of the main menu it will only boot to playstation title screen with no game loaded or will not work at all...

@FreakAnator_ 2 года назад

thank you soo much i tried to play klonoa 2 through pcsx2 didnt work missing sounds once through retroarch it all normal and playable

@Tr0w1 3 года назад

I can't get PCSX2 to use the USA bios. It just keeps loading the japanese version when I start the core.

@MrSujano 3 года назад

Remove the other bios files and that should help

@Tr0w1 3 года назад

@@MrSujano Okay, it took me a minute to figure out their file naming convention, but I kept the files "ps2-0230a-20080220.bin" and "ps2-0230a-20080220.nvm" and now it loads up using USA v02.30. Thanks.

@andrealiberati1061 2 года назад

hello Mr Sujano! thanks for the guide! I followed all your instructions but I'm having a problem, everything works correctly except the square, triangle and round cross buttons, as well as their functions (jump shoot etc.) when pressed they move the camera in different directions making it impossible to play! I have checked several times in the settings and with more controllers of different types but the problem is the same! if instead I launch the game directly with pcsx2 without retroarch I don't have this problem so I'm sure the problem is retroarch! do you have any advice for me?

@skmetal7 3 года назад

the only issue i have is games will crash when accessing the retroarch menu in game.

@antwon8354 2 года назад

I followed your steps, but it says my DVD drive is not setup, and I cannot play any games

@chaosdromanah8620 3 года назад

Nice vid

@zukethegooch Год назад

So now what since the PS2 BIOS page is no longer available? Great video though!

@theinevitable__ 2 года назад

Is anyone know if you can play champions of norrath with this strategy?

@balhazmi89 2 года назад

Can you include pcsx2 in the list with others cores like swanstation, GameCube and dreamcast?

@mimikyu5989 3 года назад

As soon as I try to run the pcsx it crashes , I did everything in the video

@Looking_For_That_Blessed_Hope7 2 года назад

best place to get ps2 roms nowadays?

@technya 2 года назад

the binary link no longer works

@josehopczakpolskawarrior2768 3 года назад

GRACIAS BARBUDO

@ThanhTran-rs7is Год назад

thanks

@Retro_Gamer_89 2 года назад

Games stop working when i was using my 4 TB hardive and only works using my USB stick any reasons why it stopped working on my 4 TB hardive?

@eaglehigh-h3e 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for this video. I would to find out from you. Can I use this software to program a gamepad button to do few functions with one press? thank you.

@williamwade2674 2 года назад

my ps2 games work fine in retroarch except when i quit the game i loose all my progress like it never saves to the memory card what do i do

@danielciardi7307 2 года назад

binary link doesnt work

@Deltastar21 2 года назад

What do I do if I followed everything precisely and it still doesn't even open

@JonnyRoboto 2 года назад

that controller input port 1 bs messed up my controller and now i cant choose anything i can only move down and for some reason i can't reset to defaults