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How to Run PS2 Games on a Laptop

Laptop systems are quickly advancing to become just as powerful as their desktop counterparts. With some systems having powerful built-in video chips, these laptops can play the latest PC titles at exceptional frame rates. Some of these games have graphics that look far better than some of the classic PS2 games. And emulation has made it possible to run PS2 games on laptop systems.

Things You'll Need

Pentium 4 or better laptop with any Windows or Linux operating system
GPU (graphics card) supporting Pixel Shader 2.0
DVD drive recommended
PS2 DVD or image
PCSX2 emulator
PS2 BIOS

Instructions

- 1
  Obtain a copy of the PCSX2 emulator by visiting the PCSX2 homepage at pcsx2.net and heading to the download page. From there, you can pick which version you wish to install depending on the operating system you are running. Install the emulator and load it up from the "Start" menu. Linux users will need to follow the instructions laid out in the checkout section and then type "sh build.sh all" to compile the plug-ins. Place the PS2 BIOS file in the "bios" folder in the installed or unpacked folder.
- 2
  Set the various options indicated in the configuration panel that opens when you launch the emulator for the first time. Configure the first controller by clicking "Configure" under "First Controller" and start mapping out keys or gamepad buttons if you decide to use one. Repeat the step with the second controller if you plan to play with someone else. Also configure the Cdvdrom if you are going to play the PS2 game by inserting a game DVD. Click the "Configure" button under Cdvdrom and set the drive letter where you want the game to be placed. Ensure that the BIOS dropdown menu has the BIOS that you acquired as it is needed to play any game. Click the "OK" button to proceed to the main screen.
- 3
  Insert the game DVD to the drive where you set it. Click the "Run" menu in the menu bar and select "Execute" to play the game.

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