Pcsx2
Pcsx2 is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. PCSX2 - The Playstation 2 Emulator. It has 15,936 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at PCSX2/pcsx2.
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About Pcsx2
PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS2's hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU Interpreters>), Recompilers and a Virtual Machine which manages hardware states and PS2 system memory. This allows you to play PS2 games on your PC, with many additional features and benefits.
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Is Pcsx2 free and open source?
Yes. Pcsx2's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Pcsx2?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.8.2) or the project website.
Is Pcsx2 still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.