Why is ps2 emulation so hard

The ps2 has a complex architecture that makes it very difficult to emulate Sony may have done that on purpose after what happened with bleem , so right now even powerful computers cannot emulate it that effectively. EssoAir Well-Known Member. Is this thread a joke? Because a while ago I made q thread with the exact same title, it just said "Gamecube" instead of "PS2". No it's not a joke, did you read the post rather than just the title? Joined Oct 19, Messages 1, Website www. Last edited by a moderator: Apr 24, Sorry monstercameron, your A comes nowhere even remotely close to a 17W Ivy Bridge i7 in the single-threaded performance crucial for performance for PCSX2.

It probably won't even come remotely close to the Trinity you mentioned. There were a number of PS2 titles converted to it which were fairly close to the original ones this being said the PSP is way less powerful, 3d wise, than the PS2, and it shows. PS2 emulation on portable hardware, not before another years, and I may be optimistic still. Exophase said:.

I'm going to be straight up with you.. I've talked to a ton of people over the years who wanted to prove to me that emulator X runs "good enough" or "playable" on platform Y. This is totally subjective and can mean anything, everyone is going to have some different opinion on this, and it could pretty much extend to the very slowest emulation you can imagine.

It's just not worth talking about. If you want to, knock yourself out. Seriously though don't let me get in the way of you mentioning Temash in every post you ever make. Please explain to me how you feel I was being combative. Unless it's that Temash comment.

Which I put a smiley at the end of. But seriously, you do promote Temash a LOT. This isn't the first time you've been like this. And I hope you realize that when you start judging my intentions towards you it's you who is making things personal. Are you trying to guilt me into never again saying anything contrary to what you post?

Because that's not happening. I suggest you get some thicker skin. Franko Active Member. I stole Binky's keys when he was asleep and now I'm sheriff So lets see some shaking of hands and acknowledgment that Exo has a big brain and that Cameron respects that but just wants to learn and have a pleasant dialogue and exchange with Exo. Sort of like colleagues, but without the annoying Christmas parties and phone calls Exo, just be YOU.

Don't ever change. Not that a few thousand Pandora owners and fans aren't thinking the same thing - don't overtax that guy's mind. Bless you, Exophase. Thanks for your personal sacrifices and efforts and love towards this project. You improve and continue to improve a device that awes me. What a great community we have. Franko said:. Press ESC to cancel. Social studies.

Ben Davis February 21, Can my computer run PS2 emulator? Do you need a powerful PC for PS2 emulator? What specs do I need to run PS2 emulator? Why is PS2 emulation so hard? Why does PS2 emulator run slow? How can I speed up my PS2 emulator? How can I speed up my emulator? Can rpcs3 run PS2 games? Deleted member user requested account closure Banned. Nov 4, 3, PCSX2 is one of the most frustrating and annoying emulator I've ever worked with, and frankly I've just completely given up on PS2 emulation.

I will say I don't have the best PC, but even with that, the games I have played on it were just a pain in the ass. The constant F9'ing to avoid visual glitches during pivotal moments, and needing to constantly fiddle around with the setting it just annoying as all hell. Oct 26, 40, Shadow One Winged Slayer Member. Oct 28, 2, Detect the game and then apply it. That way you might just have to change a setting or two. Wracu Banned. Oct 25, 2, God yes, at least for the games I still play.

Ashok Member. Jan 24, What on earth is wrong with PCSX2? If there were any graphical errors, they were so minor I never even noticed. Oct 27, PCSX2 just got an update a few weeks ago after years without one. Gitaroo Member. Nov 3, 4, Siren 2 still doesn't work properly. Damn Sony also refuse to release it as a Ps2 classics on ps4.

BadWolf Member. Oct 25, 11, It's good enough for me, I'm not anal about needing everything to be perfect. Oct 27, 11, PNW.

Ashok said:. Click to expand LazyLain Member. Jan 17, 4, PCSX2 is great for some games, but it definitely leaves me wanting in many cases. Bradford terminus est Member. Aug 12, 5, Pretty much, yes. For graphical issues, I just switch to the software renderer, and since I play on a CRT, it's totally fine looking.

Squarealex Member. Nov 11, Never liked PCSX Field rendering is bad emulated, sound glitch or sttutering for no reason is really frustating. The original code is very messy Some people says, dev they never going to a x64 version.

The Pet of the Month Avenger. Oct 26, 3, Amalthea. PCSX2 has come a long way but it still feels like it was hacked together to only run Kingdom Hearts 2. Some of my games are playable but some like Driver 3 are not, so no I cannot forego PS2 hardware yet.

Which also concerns me—at some point working PS2s will be hard to come by, will Sony offer a solution with the PS5? I hope so. Oct 26, 13, My PS2 play is divided between shmups and rhythm games. PCSX2 is near spot on for most shmups. Dineren The Fallen. I have yet to play a game that is handled perfectly, but most have been close enough to work for me. It's unlikely I'll ever bother hooking my PS2 back up at this point. Oct 25, 8, Melbourne, Australia.

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