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==Requirements== | ==Requirements== | ||
{{Tip|Because of the complex nature of emulation, even if you meet the recommended requirements there will be games that will '''NOT''' run at full speed due to emulation imperfection, floating point emulation differences, issues with emulator itself or other problems.}} | |||
===BIOS=== | ===BIOS=== | ||
You will need the BIOS files from '''''your own''''' PlayStation®2 console. They are not included with PCSX2 since they are copyrighted by Sony. Without them you won't be able to use the emulator at all, since PCSX2 requires these binaries to work. You'll find more information on how to dump/download the BIOS from your PS2 console [[#BIOS|later in this guide]]. | You will need the BIOS files from '''''your own''''' PlayStation®2 console. They are not included with PCSX2 since they are copyrighted by Sony. Without them you won't be able to use the emulator at all, since PCSX2 requires these binaries to work. You'll find more information on how to dump/download the BIOS from your PS2 console [[#BIOS|later in this guide]]. | ||
===Minimum requirements=== | ===Minimum requirements=== | ||
These are the minimum system requirements to run PCSX2. Bear in mind, however, that most games will be slow or even unplayable with these specs: | These are the minimum system requirements to run PCSX2. Bear in mind, however, that most games will be slow or even unplayable with these specs: | ||
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:* 8 GB of DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5 memory | :* 8 GB of DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5 memory | ||
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==Getting PCSX2== | ==Getting PCSX2== | ||