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{{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.}} | {{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.}} | ||
=Getting PCSX2= | ==Getting PCSX2== | ||
There are two versions of PCSX2 1.6.0 available for download which can be found [https://pcsx2.net/download/releases/windows.html here]: standalone installer and Windows binaries. There are also nightly builds (1.7.x) which can be found [https://pcsx2.github.io/downloads.html here]. | |||
===Standalone Installer=== | ===Standalone Installer=== | ||
This is the default option for most users. The installer will contain the latest stable version of PCSX2. After opening it, you will be able to select the installation options. | This is the default option for most stable build users. The installer will contain the latest stable version of PCSX2. After opening it, you will be able to select the installation options. | ||
First | First, you will be asked to provide the location for PCSX2 to install. The following image illustrates the default installation path: | ||
[[image:PCSX2 Installer 2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | [[image:PCSX2 Installer 2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | ||
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On its first run the emulator is going to create the previously mentioned folders. | On its first run the emulator is going to create the previously mentioned folders. | ||
=== | ===Nightly builds=== | ||
These "bleeding edge" builds are considered unstable but are perfect for those who wish to try out new PCSX2 features before they are released in an official stable build. | These "bleeding edge" builds are considered unstable but are perfect for those who wish to try out new PCSX2 features before they are released in an official stable build. Nightly builds can be downloaded [https://pcsx2.github.io/downloads.html here] | ||
=Running PCSX2 for the first time= | ==Running PCSX2 for the first time== | ||
PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you downloaded the binary version. | PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you downloaded the binary version. | ||
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[[File:NewGUI.png]] | [[File:NewGUI.png]] | ||
From ''Config'' menu using ''Plugin/BIOS'' item, you can review and change the above settings or plugins used by PCSX2 at any time. More information about plugins will be given in the following section of the guide. | From ''Config'' menu using ''Plugin/BIOS'' item, you can review and change the above settings or plugins used by PCSX2 at any time. More information about plugins will be given in the following section of the guide. | ||
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[[File:ConfigMenu.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge.]] | [[File:ConfigMenu.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge.]] | ||
PCSX2 is a plugin oriented program. Your ''pcsx2.exe'' is the main processor that can emulate the real PS2 on the PC but it does not work alone. It needs a graphics plugin to display the game graphics and a sound plugin to play the game sounds and music, and it also needs a pad plugin to allow you to play using your keyboard, mouse or gamepad. Moreover there may be more than one plugin of each type so you can choose the one which is better suited for a particular game. All plugins are stored (by default) in the ''plugins'' folder of your main PCSX2 folder. Some plugins like ''GSdx'' for example can be updated quite often so you may want update only a chosen plugin from time to time. In order to do it you'll need to download the updated version and extract it by using the archiver into your plugins folder. Selecting your new plugin and changing its configuration may also be required. | PCSX2 1.6.0 is a plugin-oriented program. Your ''pcsx2.exe'' is the main processor that can emulate the real PS2 on the PC but it does not work alone. It needs a graphics plugin to display the game graphics and a sound plugin to play the game sounds and music, and it also needs a pad plugin to allow you to play using your keyboard, mouse or gamepad. Moreover there may be more than one plugin of each type so you can choose the one which is better suited for a particular game. All plugins are stored (by default) in the ''plugins'' folder of your main PCSX2 folder. Some plugins like ''GSdx'' for example can be updated quite often so you may want update only a chosen plugin from time to time. In order to do it you'll need to download the updated version and extract it by using the archiver into your plugins folder. Selecting your new plugin and changing its configuration may also be required. | ||
'''Warning: If you select a plugin you will not be able to configure it until you press ''apply'' button!'''<br/> | '''Warning: If you select a plugin you will not be able to configure it until you press ''apply'' button!'''<br/> | ||
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*'''Debug menu''': This item will only appear in case you're using debug build. It will allow developers to use built-in debugger to trace code and see the contents of emulated PS2 registers and memory. It has little to no use for the ordinary users. | *'''Debug menu''': This item will only appear in case you're using debug build. It will allow developers to use built-in debugger to trace code and see the contents of emulated PS2 registers and memory. It has little to no use for the ordinary users. | ||
==Shortcuts/hotkeys== | |||
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For a full list of currently supported keyboard shortcuts, you can refer to [[Hotkeys|this article]] or check page 4 of the PCSX2 readme. | For a full list of currently supported keyboard shortcuts, you can refer to [[Hotkeys|this article]] or check page 4 of the PCSX2 readme. | ||
PCSX2 also supports overriding the hotkeys set by using a custom made ini file (''PCSX2_keys.ini''). For instructions on how to create it please also refer to [[Hotkeys#Editing Keyboard shortcuts|this article]]. | PCSX2 also supports overriding the hotkeys set by using a custom made ini file (''PCSX2_keys.ini''). For instructions on how to create it please also refer to [[Hotkeys#Editing Keyboard shortcuts|this article]]. | ||
=Further reading, links and credits= | =Further reading, links and credits= | ||