PCSX2 2.0 has made its debut with significant improvements over the last stable release of the PlayStation 2 emulator.

PCSX2 2.0 is here, and it brings some improvements. The free and open source PlayStation 2 emulator can now run more than 99% of PS2 libraryWith the majority rated as “playable” and 1.23% as “perfect,” you’ll be able to enjoy almost all of the best-selling console games on your gaming PC.

However, the most important feature of PCSX2 2.0 is the performance improvements. As for the latest stable release, it is PCSX2 1.6The new version brings an updated user interface, automatic game fixes, and improved visual and audio support. In some cases, the performance increase can be more than 10 times over the last stable release.

Thanks to improvements in mixing, the emulator can also Play PlayStation 2 games Which was previously difficult to emulate. Improvement in mixing also comes with Fastmem, and this does not require any manual configuration changes.

Another feature of PCSX2 2.0 is Big Picture Mode. It allows players to navigate the PlayStation 2 emulator using a controller, making it easier to play PS2 games on the big screen (the VIZIO VQP75C-84 4K TV is currently $798 at Amazon). It even makes it easier to start games.

While this all sounds good, keep in mind that the emulator requires a PS2 BIOS to work. If you own the console, getting the BIOS should be pretty easy. Developers Confirms The fact is that PCX2 is not a hacking tool. It is, instead, a game preservation tool. Therefore, users are expected to run the emulator only with the games they own.