This project is a cross-platform emulator designed to execute software originally developed for the PlayStation 2 console on modern computing hardware. By replicating the original processor and graphics architecture, it allows users to run legacy game discs and digital backups within a virtual environment on contemporary desktop and laptop systems.
The software distinguishes itself through advanced graphics enhancement engineering, which enables users to adjust rendering resolutions, apply texture filtering, and utilize community-created patches to improve visual fidelity beyond original hardware limitations. It also provides a modular architecture that supports extensive configuration of system settings, input mapping, and audio output, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of hardware configurations.
Beyond core emulation, the project includes tools for game preservation, such as the ability to convert physical optical media into digital image files and manage virtual memory cards for persistent data storage. It also offers debugging and observability features, including the ability to inspect virtual machine states and analyze graphical data streams to diagnose rendering performance.
The software supports automated execution through command-line arguments, facilitating integration with external launchers and custom scripts. Users can capture and restore the entire memory and processor state of a running session to pause and resume gameplay at any time.
