PCSX2 Guide
PCSX2 Guide
Here is a simple guide to play your favorite PS2 games on your PC (Windows).
Requirements :
PS2 BIOS dump.
intel core2duo 2.9 GHz or equivalent : (most importent , higher your GHz better your performance. C2D e7500(2.93 GHz) give better fps than i7 (2.3GHz) as i tested on both)
1 GB or higher ram
A descent GPU (at least , 8800 gt or better)
Windows XP sp2 or Higher (Window 7 will be better, as it has Directx 10)
You have to download
* Directx jun 2010 redistributable
Download Link:http://linksredirect.com/?pub_id=54CL36&url=http%3A//www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/DirectX-9.0c-Redistributable.shtml
* Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable SP1 > provided with pcsx 2 setup
* Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable
Download Link:http://linksredirect.com/?pub_id=54CL36&url=http%3A//www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/Components-Libraries/Microsoft-Visual-C-Redistributable-Package.shtml
* PCSX2 setup
Download Link:http://linksredirect.com/?pub_id=54CL36&url=http%3A//www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Miscellaneous/PCSX2.shtml
* latest svn (download and extract)
Download Link:http://linksredirect.com/?pub_id=54CL36&url=http%3A//buildbot.orphis.net/pcsx2/
Installing and Configuration
Install Directx jun 2010 redistributable , Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable SP1 ,Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable.
make a folder Named BIOS and paste all BIOS files in it.
Now install PCSX2. No you are not going to launch Launch it from desktop shortcut.
Go to your latest svn. Its a 7z file extract is using winrar or 7zip.
In folder click pcsx2.exe.
You will see a window for selection of language. Leave it as "system default". Click Next.
Here s PCSX2 First time Configuration Window.
GS : select "gsdx sse4"
PAD : "select LILYPAD"
SPU2 : leave as it is
CDVD : choose "LINUZ ISO" if using iso file of game
or choose "CDVD Gigaherz" if running game from dvd directly(will cause slowdowns)
Leave other options for now and click Next.
You will see a window asking for BIOS ROM. Remove tick from "use default setting" then Browse your bios folder. Select your appropriate bios from list above and finish.
now you'll see pcsx2 and a console with it.
Go to "Misc Menu" to hide console.
Assigning Controls
you can use Keyboard for controls, but i recommend you to use a game contoller (dualshock or xbox360 controller). Go to Config > controller(pad) >plugin setting.
Select PAD1 tab and click buttons on right hand panel then press key you want to assign. Assign all key and click OK.
Graphics Setting
Go to Config > Emulation Setting.
select GS window tab and go to aspect ratio drop list and select "fit to window" , click ok.
Now go to Config > video GS > plugin setting.
Renderer : direct3d9 hardware [for window xp] , direct3d10 hardware[for window vista and 7]
"Tick" native box : (this will make run your game at native ps2 resolution. If you enable this you will also be able to use speedhacks to increase fps. If you have very powerful processor then you may set custom internal resolution.)
leave other options as it is. click ok.
Running Game
On the base of your selected option (plugin) there are 2 ways 2 run a game.
but for better performance i would recommend to use an ISO image of game.
(i) For ISO image
Go to CDVD menu and there are three options ]
ISO , PLUGIN , NULL.
select iso
Then to CDVD menu > iso selector ,and browse your game.
(ii) For DVD
Go to CDVD menu and there are three options ]
ISO , PLUGIN , NULL.
Select Plugin option.
And to CDVD menu > plugin setting , browse your drive and click ok.
Basically you are now.
Select your game and click on System menu> Boot CDVD(fast)
Play..........
Speed Hacks
Config> Emulation Setting > speed Hacks.
This is the thing to increase fps in some game (Specially God Of War 1 & 2). These have different effect on different games . Though in some games they may reduce performance. Discuss Here for any game , and there are not so many options there , cycle through them and see yourself what is the best settings for a particular game.
And if you have 2+ cores then don't forget to tick "MTVU (multi threaded micro VU1) ".
Ingame Setting to improve visuals
most game support progressive scan or progressive video mode. This greatly improve clarity and visuals.
Go to ingame setting/options > display setting > video mode.
This is normal by default change it to Progressive.
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