You can get the BIOS using this tool labeled "BIOS Dumper".
I will NOT show you how to get BIOS file(s) from the internet. If you are on a Mac, I recommend setting up Boot Camp as a Virtual Machine will NOT work well IF you want to upscale the resolution of the emulation, or in this case, use hardware render. Any tech related posts not in there will be removed.īefore I start telling you how to successfully emulate a PS2, I do need to note some things. Rule 7: posts must be within the weekly megathreadĪll tech related posts must be posted inside the tech posts megathread. Post that are vague like "Help Me" or "Troubleshooting" will be removed with no warning. Your post title should let the user know what your post is about. Rule 6: Post titles must have accurate descriptions and be properly tagged. This includes linking to your let's play channels. Exceptions to self promotion will only be made if you contact the mods, get approval, and follow reddits 10:1 post ratio.
No advertising, selling, buying, trading, asking for free or self promotion. Rule 5: No advertising, selling, buying, trading, self promotion or asking for free stuff.
Any spoiler and NSFW posts not properly marked will be removed. What is reddiquette? Link Be nice to your fellow humans. Spoilers and NSFW must be properly marked. Posts must be related to PlayStation 2 and link directly to the source.Īll posts and comments must be related to PlayStation 2 and link directly to the source. (Optional) Uninstall PCSX2 via Software Center, or by running below command: sudo apt-get remove pcsx2 sudo apt-get autoremoveĪnd remove the PPA by launching Software & Updates, and navigate to Other Software tab.Rule 1. See this forum thread.įinally start the emulator, follow the first time configuration wizard, and enjoy!Ĥ. To be able to run the emulator, you have to dump the BIOS file from your Playstation 2 console, which is not included with PCSX2 due to Sony copyright.
Or upgrade it via Software Updater if you have a previous release installed.ģ.
After that, run below commands one to install the program: sudo apt-get update Type in your password (no visual feedback just type in mind) when it asks, and hit enter to continue.Ģ. When it opens, paste below command and hit run: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gregory-hainaut/
Open terminal from Unity Dash, Application Launcher, or via Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key. To get the latest version, you may use the official PCSX2 PPA, available for Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04, and derivatives. The program has been made into official Ubuntu repositories since Ubuntu 15.10 Wily, but Canonical does not provide future update for this program.