purei-play
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Description:
PlayStation 2 emulator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.72@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: emulator playstation2 retro-gaming c++ open-source
Install: brew install --cask purei-play
About:
Play! is a cross-platform open-source PlayStation 2 emulator written in C++. It focuses on high compatibility and performance, allowing users to play PS2 games on modern hardware. Its primary value is providing a faithful emulation experience on platforms like Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux.
Key Features:
  • High compatibility with a wide range of PS2 titles
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)
  • High-resolution rendering upscaling
  • Controller support for modern gamepads
Use Cases:
  • Playing archived PlayStation 2 game titles on a modern computer
  • Game preservation and research
  • Retro gaming on mobile devices (Android)
Alternatives:
  • PCSX2 – The most mature and feature-rich PS2 emulator, primarily for PC platforms.
  • DuckStation – A highly accurate and fast PlayStation 1 (PS1) emulator.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 23, 2026 4:58pm 0.72 0 VERSION_BUMP f7deee03
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 0.70 0 VERSION_BUMP 761a08f7
Jul 31, 2024 3:47pm 2024-07-29,06517ef0 0 VERSION_BUMP e45fa2be
Jul 27, 2024 12:55am 2024-07-26,922caaad 0 VERSION_BUMP 22d5c005
Jul 22, 2024 3:44pm 2024-07-22,aa1bc3ed 0 VERSION_BUMP 795a019e
Jun 27, 2024 7:53pm 2024-06-26,6a6ff95b 0 VERSION_BUMP d4af55f8