# PCSX2

A free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for Mac, with native Apple Silicon support and most of the PS2 library considered playable.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free, open source
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://pcsx2.net/
- **Available via:** Direct, GitHub
- **Requirements:** macOS on Apple Silicon or Intel; specific minimum version varies by release, per the developer’s download page.
- **Maker:** PCSX2 Team

## Kitsmith's take

Nearly 20 years of continuous development have taken PCSX2 from running a handful of tech demos to emulating the large majority of the PS2’s roughly 2,600-game library at full speed, including titles like Final Fantasy X. Custom resolutions and upscaling go well beyond the PS2’s original output, alongside save states and shareable virtual memory cards. Requires game backups and, for best results, a copy of the PS2 BIOS you own.

## Features

- **Upscaling:** Renders PS2 games at resolutions well beyond the console’s native output.
- **Virtual memory cards:** Save data lives in shareable, virtual memory cards instead of physical ones.
- **Save states:** Save and resume from any point, not just in-game checkpoints.
- **Internal recorder:** Captures lossless-quality video at full emulation speed.

## FAQ

**Is PCSX2 free?**

Yes — free and open source.

**Does PCSX2 run on Apple Silicon?**

Yes, native Apple Silicon builds are available alongside Intel builds.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/pcsx2/