Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Today, I revisit PS2 emulation by testing out the newest version of PCSX2 & pit it against real PS2 hardware to see how far emulation has come & what results you can expect when using 4K resolution!

See the results for yourself!

(Note - All games tested are PAL versions! This Used V1.7.5928)

Main Channel - youtube.com/@TheAffroShowGameplay

PCSX2 Emulation Vs Real PS2 Hardware (2025 Edition) - youtube.com/watch?v=7eDvDqiuDnA

AetherSX2 Emulation - youtu.be/IYK-xzD3MxM

PCSX2 On Steam Deck - youtu.be/CPI6Ca41ONQ

PCSX2 Software Rendering Vs Real PS2 Hardware - youtube.com/watch?v=lHEVDygC2eg

Chapters -

0:00 - Start
0:09 - PCSX2 Revisit, Settings Used & Real Hardware Output
1:21 - Gran Turismo 4 (576i)
2:38 - Valkyrie Profile 2 (576i)
3:56 - Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix (480p)
5:09 - Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner (576i)
6:03 - Colin McRae Rally 04 (576i)
6:50 - DBZ Budokai 3 (576i)
7:32 - Need For Speed: Most Wanted (576i)
8:48 - Tekken 3 Via Tekken 5 (480i)
9:39 - Tekken 4 (480p)
10:19 - WRC 3 (576i)
11:21 - Soulcalibur II (480p)
12:00 - Soulcalibur III (480i)
12:45 - Outro & Conclusion



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