pcsx2 ☆
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Description:
Playstation 2 Emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.8.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @PCSX2  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator playstation gaming retro console
Install: brew install --cask pcsx2
About:
PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It allows users to play PS2 games on modern PCs by translating the console's Emotion Engine instructions into native code. The software supports high-resolution rendering, save states, and extensive controller customization.
Key Features:
  • High-fidelity upscaling (up to 8K)
  • Save states and slowdown modes
  • Broad controller support including DualShock
  • Widescreen and No-Interlacing patches
Use Cases:
  • Playing archived PS2 game titles on modern hardware
  • Game development and testing for PS2 architecture
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – Multi-system frontend that uses the PCSX2 core for PS2 emulation
  • Play! – Alternative emulator with lower system requirements but less mature compatibility
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 5, 2026 1:53am 2.8.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e4240faa
Sep 2, 2026 10:08pm 2.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d0212b0
Jan 28, 2026 7:30pm 2.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2bfcb718
Jan 11, 2026 10:16pm 2.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 4bf4b7a0
Jan 6, 2026 1:51am 2.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 11077588
Jan 4, 2026 10:11pm 2.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5bae5b6d
Sep 17, 2025 5:53pm 2.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ee654b4e
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