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PCSX2

PCSX2 is a free and open-source emulator of the PlayStation 2 for x86 computers. It supports most PlayStation 2 video games with a high level of compatibility and functionality, and also supports a number of improvements over gameplay on a traditional PlayStation 2, such as the ability to use higher resolutions than native, anti-aliasing and texture…

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Available in
14 languages
Developer
PCSX2 Team
License
Since 0.9.7: GPL-3.0-or-later Until 0.9.6: GPL-2.0-or-later
Operating system
Windows, Linux, macOS
Original authors
Linuzappz, George Moralis (AKA Shadow), Refraction, Saqib, Gabest, Gregory, GovanifY, Stenzek, lightningterror, fobes
Platform
x86-64

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PCSX2

Nodes48
Edges47
Triples90
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.041667
Components1

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PCSX2

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related to Development · 21
PCSX2 → BIOS, Development, From, GUI, In July, It, July, Linux, Linuzappz, May, Netplay, Other, PCSX-Reloaded, PlayStation, PS2, Qt GUI, Shadow, The, Version, Vulkan API
related to background · 17
PCSX2 → Additionally, Although, CD/DVD, Different, Emotion Engine, FireWire, LINK, PC, PCSX, PlayStation, PS2, PS2 BIOS, PSEmu Pro, Since September, The, These, USB
related to Reception · 17
PCSX2 → Alex Garnett, Although David Hayward, Best Emulators, Best PlayStation Emulators, Brandon Widder, Digital Trends, Geek, In, John Corpuz, Matthew Humphries, Micro Mart, PC World, PCs, PlayStation, Sriram Gurunathan, Tom's Guide, When
related to Hardware requirements · 9
PCSX2 → As, CPU, Due, GPU, Hardware, In, Some, The, This
related to Features · 7
PCSX2 → Cheat, Full HD, JIT, Options, PNACH, RetroAchievements, There
Size · 3
PCSX2 → Linux: 56.5 MB, macOS: 98.7 MB, Windows: 42.7 MB
Available in · 1
PCSX2 → 14 languages
Developer · 1
PCSX2 → PCSX2 Team
License · 1
PCSX2 → Since 0.9.7: GPL-3.0-or-later Until 0.9.6: GPL-2.0-or-later
Operating system · 1
PCSX2 → Windows, Linux, macOS

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playstation emulator also games hardware video windows linux use released game macos may performance emulation emulators compatibility development team operating

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
PCSX2Available in14 languages1.00infobox
PCSX2DeveloperPCSX2 Team1.00infobox
PCSX2LicenseSince 0.9.7: GPL-3.0-or-later Until 0.9.6: GPL-2.0-or-later1.00infobox
PCSX2Operating systemWindows, Linux, macOS1.00infobox
PCSX2Original authorsLinuzappz, George Moralis (AKA Shadow), Refraction, Saqib, Gabest, Gregory, GovanifY, Stenzek, lightningterror, fobes1.00infobox
PCSX2Platformx86-641.00infobox
PCSX2ReleaseMarch 23, 2002; 24 years ago (2002-03-23)1.00infobox
PCSX2Repositorygithub.com/PCSX2/pcsx21.00infobox
PCSX2SizeWindows: 42.7 MB1.00infobox
PCSX2SizeLinux: 56.5 MB1.00infobox
PCSX2SizemacOS: 98.7 MB1.00infobox
PCSX2Stable release2.6.3 / 28 January 2026; 6 months ago (28 January 2026)1.00infobox
PCSX2TypeVideo game console emulator1.00infobox
PCSX2Websitepcsx2.net1.00infobox
PCSX2Written inC++1.00infobox
PCSX2is afree and open-source emulator of the PlayStation 2 for x86 computers0.90text

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