ps2

PCSX2 is the best PS2 emulator there is, and it is x86 only. Here is the full setup, the settings that actually matter, and the upscaling trade nobody explains.

The PS2 games that push emulators hardest, the ones that run on almost anything, and how to use both lists to pick the right handheld and settings.

PS2 runs great on the Steam Deck through PCSX2. Here is how to set it up with EmuDeck, add your BIOS and games, and tune it for smooth performance.

The PS2 games that actually run well on retro handhelds in 2026. Tested on Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 6, and Steam Deck — with performance notes for each.

Step by step guide to setting up AetherSX2 for PS2 emulation on Android retro handhelds like the Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 6, and other Snapdragon devices.

The best handhelds for PS2 emulation in 2026 — which devices can actually run God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, and your PS2 library at full speed.

AetherSX2 vs NetherSX2 vs PCSX2, plus which handhelds actually run PS2 well and how to set them up.