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'''[[PCSX2]]''' is a complex system and in it's not so user-friendly some of its parts. You must have some basic computer knowledge to be able to set it up correctly. If you are an advanced user please skip the following paragraph. As of now there are two versions of an emulator we can focus our attention on. The version with the '''old GUI''' and the version with the '''new GUI'''. Each version is ultimately the same PCSX2 but in a different envelope. The programs with '''new GUI''' are newer and might be more compatible. Before you continue futher you must determine your version of PCSX2. The easiest way to determine your version is to run PCSX2 and go to the '''config'''-'''configure''' or '''config'''-'''general settings''' menu. If you will see some pretty icons like this [[Image:GuideRel_1.png]] or [[Image:GuideRel_2.png]] in the upper panel you're definitely using the new GUI version. In the old GUI on the other hand there won't be either icons or upper panel (only the plugin selection).
'''[[PCSX2]]''' is a complex system and in it's not so user-friendly some of its parts. You must have some basic computer knowledge to be able to set it up correctly. If you are an advanced user please skip the following paragraph. As of now there are two versions of an emulator we can focus our attention on. The version with the '''old GUI''' and the version with the '''new GUI'''. Each version is ultimately the same PCSX2 but in a different envelope. The programs with '''new GUI''' are newer and might be more compatible. Before you continue futher you must determine your version of PCSX2. The easiest way to determine your version is to run PCSX2 and go to the '''config'''-'''configure''' or '''config'''-'''general settings''' menu. If you will see some pretty icons like this [[Image:GuideRel_1.png]] or [[Image:GuideRel_2.png]] in the upper panel you're definitely using the new GUI version. In the old GUI on the other hand there won't be either icons or upper panel (only the plugin selection).


It's also interesting to know the '''version''' of your emulator. Some of your games may work with some versions and may be totaly broken with the others. Although the newer the version you'll get the less problems is should contain you must note that some special cases (games) may work a lot better with some older versions. This is because the emulator still is far from being complete and each change in it can lead to the correct emulations for some games yet broke the others. You'll need to use PCSX2 forums, search engine or this wiki (if it contains your game) to find the best version needed if your game refuses to run. See some additional information about versioning [[PCSX2#Versions timeline|here]].
It's also interesting to know the '''version''' of your emulator. Some of your games may work with some versions and may be totaly broken with the others. Although the newer the version you'll get the less problems is should contain you must note that some special cases (games) may work a lot better with some older versions. This is because the emulator still is far from being complete and each change in it can lead to the correct emulations for some games yet break the others. You'll need to use PCSX2 forums, search engine or this wiki (if it contains your game) to find the best version needed if your game refuses to run. See some additional information about versioning [[PCSX2#Versions timeline|here]].


Note that at the time of writing of this article the '''new GUI''' version still lacks some features from the '''old GUI''' so it's recommended that you wait until the '''new GUI''' version will be aged enough for you to use.
Note that at the time of writing of this article the '''new GUI''' version still lacks some features from the '''old GUI''' so it's recommended that you wait until the '''new GUI''' version will be aged enough for you to use.
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==Basic PCSX2 knowledge==
==Basic PCSX2 knowledge==


'''PCSX2''' is a plugin
'''PCSX2''' is a plugin oriented program. You may download it for free from many site on the Internet. The archive may contain an installer or may be just some zipped files. It's pretty much recommended that you start with the installer version (try downloading the newest official from [http://forums.pcsx2.net/thread-3716.html here]). This will help you to avoid a lot of troubles with archiver. However in the case you downloaded archived version of PCSX2 you'll need to manually unzip the files from the archive (try using [http://www.7-zip.org this archiver]) and place them in any folder of your choice (adding a link to your desktop from the main executable '''pcsx2.exe''' will also help you to run your emulator quicker).
 
'''Be warned''' not to erase you emulator folder when you're trying to install the newer version. This folder contains all your ini-files (your settings), your quick saves and your mem cards. If you will accidentally erase the whole folder you may be needed to begin playing some of your games anew! So if you're gonna update the emulator with the new version of executable it's better just download the archive and extract the executable (and maybe plugins) into your the main program folder (some executables main be named like '''pcsx2-r1736.exe''' so you'll need to rename them into pcsx2.exe or update your desktop link).
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