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Android Authority
02-07-2025
- Android Authority
Emulating split-screen PS2 games (and more) just got a lot easier
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the PCSX2 emulator for PCs brings a new capability called RT in RT support. This feature fixes several games with split-screen multiplayer, some games with broken effects, and more titles. The update also offers a custom real-time clock on a per-game basis, better upscaling, and other improvements. The PCSX2 emulator has been the go-to PS2 emulator on PCs for years now, offering fantastic compatibility and plenty of tweaks. However, the latest update has just delivered major fixes to some games. The development team announced the availability of PCSX2 2.4.0 in a blog post earlier this week. This update brings so-called 'RT in RT support.' This feature effectively addresses games that only render part of an image, such as the right half. So what does that mean for actual improvements? Well, the team says this capability 'brings massive fixes to a huge variety of games.' It says RT in RT support fixes a few PS2 games with split-screen multiplayer (specifically pointing to Jak X: Combat Racing). Check out the team's Jak X comparison below. Before After In addition to Jak X, the team notes that the feature fixes split-screen games like Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, Sniper Elite, and SWAT: Global Strike Team. Furthermore, RT in RT support also fixes some games that needed a hack to run properly, some games with broken effects, and a variety of games that only worked via software rendering. These games include Hitman Contracts, Battlefield 2, Drakengard, Peter Jackson's King Kong, Suikoden III, Tomb Raider: Legend, Sniper Elite, and more. This isn't the only improvement to PCSX2, either. Other improvements include a custom real-time clock on a per-game basis, a faster Direct3D11 renderer (handy for older PCs), and improved upscaling. There's no word on whether RT in RT support will come to the NetherSX2 emulator on Android, although the question has been raised in the app's GitHub project. We hope it comes to Android in some capacity, as it could potentially fix or improve a variety of titles. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
17-06-2025
- Android Authority
PS2 emulation on Android just got a big update, but be careful which version you install
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR PS2 emulator NetherSX2 dropped its first major update of the year. There are two versions, Classic (3668) and standard (4248), with performance differences. Both versions have an updated GameDB conversion script for improved performance. PS2 emulation on Android has been advancing slowly since AetherSX2 shuttered its doors, but things have been picking up once again now that developer Trixarian has been actively improving the NetherSX2 fork. The first big update of the year dropped earlier today, and if you can navigate the confusing two-pronged release, it offers significant upgrades. Version 2.0 of NetherSX2 (build 4248) has several significant changes in appearance and performance. Starting with the former, it has a completely revamped touch control scheme, with more buttons across the top for rewind, save states, macros, and more. Check out the screenshot below for a preview. Nick Fernandez / Android Authority In terms of performance, the conversion script for GameDB has been updated, which should improve performance for many games. It now uses the latest settings and fixes from the main PCSX2 emulator, swapping in a few Android-specific overrides for better compatibility. The result should give the best of both worlds: excellent stability and improved performance. There are a few other minor changes, such as updated widescreen and no-interlacing patches, improved Russian translations, and larger covers on the main game list. However, the patch notes list that NASCAR and Colin McRae Rally games have graphical issues, and there may be issues with older Mali devices when using the Vulkan renderer. NetherSX2 Classic is based on an older build, and may perform better on certain devices. That's where the second version, NetherSX2 Classic (build 3668) comes in. The Classic version is based on an older, more stable version of AetherSX2, and may offer better support for certain games on certain devices. It has also been updated to version 2.0, with the same list of upgrades. Unfortunately, you cannot have both versions of NetherSX2 installed on the same device. Additionally, save states are not compatible between standard and Classic, so make sure you create hard saves before switching from one to the other. For most modern devices, you're better off starting with the standard release and switching to Classic if you're having issues. Check out the patch notes and find download links for NetherSX2 2.0 and NetherSX2 Classic 2.0 on their official GitHub pages. Note that you must provide your own, legally acquired BIOS and ROMs. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
