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PCSX2 v2.9.138 Addresses 2GB ELF File Size Check Limitation

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.9.138 today. This update specifically targets an issue concerning the handling of large ELF files. The release notes indicate a fix for the "2GB E...

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PCSX2 v2.9.134 Adds Discord Rich Presence for Game Titles

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.9.134. This update primarily introduces support for Discord Rich Presence, allowing the emulator to display the title of the game current...

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PCSX2 2.9.66 Updates OpenGL Backend with GLAD DSA Fallback

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.9.66 today. The update introduces a fallback mechanism for GLAD_GL_EXT_direct_state_access within its OpenGL graphics backend. This change, detail...

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PCSX2 v2.9.58 Updates DX12 Backend to Shader Model 6.5

PCSX2 has released version 2.9.58 today, bringing an update to its DirectX 12 graphics backend. This latest release enables the emulator's DirectX 12 renderer to compile shaders to Shader Model 6.5. T...

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PCSX2 v2.9.48 Integrates Fullscreen UI Media Capture & Recording

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version 2.9.48. This update, available today, integrates media capture settings and a recording toggle directly into the emulator's Fullscreen UI. The n...

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PCSX2 v2.9.46 Introduces Shader Baking for GS/HW Graphics Backend

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.9.46 today. This update allows for baking shaders into the executable specifically for the GS/HW graphics backend. This enhancement, derived from ...

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PCSX2 v2.9.39 Enables Direct3D 12 Backend for Intel Haswell/Broadwell iGPUs

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version 2.9.39 today. This update introduces support for its Direct3D 12 (DX12) graphics backend on Intel Haswell and Broadwell integrated GPUs. Previou...

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PCSX2 v2.9.36 Adds New Advanced Frame Display Setting to Counters

The PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 today released version 2.9.36. This update primarily integrates a "new Advanced Frame Display setting" into the application's existing counters functionality. This add...

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PCSX2 v2.8.2 Brings MoltenVK Fixes for Older GPUs, Achievement Deadlock Resolution

The PCSX2 project recently released version 2.8.2 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update focuses on several key enhancements, including improved compatibility for older GPUs when leveraging Molt...

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PCSX2 v2.9.9 Addresses BGCOLOR Output When Display Circuits Disabled

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.9.9 today. This update primarily addresses a specific graphics rendering bug concerning background color output. The change, documente...

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PCSX2 v2.8.1 Released, Optimizing Vulkan Backend and Enhancing Performance

The PCSX2 development team has released version 2.8.1 of their PlayStation 2 emulator, bringing substantial performance improvements and broader game compatibility. This update, made available yesterd...

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PCSX2 v2.8.0 Released, Features First Immutable Release

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.8.0 today, August 29, 2026. This new iteration is notable for being the project's "first immutable release," as stated by the develope...

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PCSX2 v2.7.523 Released, Improves SPU2 Emulation with 64-bit IOP Cycle Count

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, today released version 2.7.523. The primary update in this version focuses on an enhancement to SPU2 emulation, specifically by implementing the passing of the IOP c...

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PCSX2 v2.7.520 Fixes ELF Loading via Relative Paths on EE/IOP

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.7.520 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update specifically addresses an issue where executable ELF files were not correctly loaded through rela...

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PCSX2 v2.7.518 Fixes Graphics Subsystem Vertex Buffer Growth

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version 2.7.518 recently. This update primarily addresses a specific issue within its Graphics Subsystem (GS) related to "Vertex Buffer Growth." The cha...

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PCSX2 v2.7.513 Enhances Input Navigation and Controller Icon Support

The PCSX2 development team recently released version 2.7.513 of the PlayStation 2 emulator. This update primarily addresses improvements within the Input and FullscreenUI components. A key fix targets...

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PCSX2 v2.7.508 Addresses Fullscreen UI Game List Display Bug

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, has recently released version 2.7.508. This update primarily focuses on a stability improvement within the emulator's fullscreen user interface. The new version addr...

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PCSX2 v2.7.502 Released, Fixes VM Reset Logic for Disc Changes in Qt

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.7.502 today, July 28, 2026. This update primarily addresses an issue related to the emulator's virtual machine state. Specifically, the release fi...

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PCSX2 v2.7.492 Fixes Qt Optimal Frame Pacing Global Inheritance

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.7.492 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update primarily addresses an issue where the "Optimal Frame Pacing" setting within the Qt-based user in...

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PCSX2 v2.7.453 Released with Fullscreen UI QoL and Achievement Nav Fixes

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.7.453. This update primarily focuses on enhancements to the Fullscreen User Interface (UI). It includes "Quality of Life tweaks and achie...

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PCSX2 v2.7.463 Adds Launcher Creation Option to Qt Setup Wizard

The PCSX2 project recently released version 2.7.463 of its PlayStation 2 emulator. This update integrates a new feature into its Qt-based setup wizard, providing users with an option to create a PCSX2...

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PCSX2 v2.7.450 Updates to SDL3 3.4.12, Enhancing Cross-Platform Graphics/Input

The PCSX2 project recently released version 2.7.450 of its PlayStation 2 emulator, which includes an update to its SDL3 dependency. This new version now utilizes SDL3 3.4.12. SDL3, the Simple DirectMe...

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PCSX2 v2.7.443 Expands DX12 Framebuffer Optimization Backported from GL/DX11

PCSX2 v2.7.443 was recently released, featuring an expanded framebuffer optimization for its DirectX 12 Graphics Synthesizer (GS) backend. This update integrates a change previously present in the Ope...

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PCSX2 v2.7.435 Improves Qt Grid View with Full Game Title Display

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.7.435 today. This update primarily focuses on enhancing the user interface for game library management. A key improvement is the addition of funct...

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PCSX2 v2.7.437 Adds GPU Pipeline Stats to On-Screen Display

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.7.437 today. The primary new feature is the integration of GPU pipeline statistics directly into the emulator's on-screen display (OSD). This enha...

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PCSX2 Dev Builds Integrate ROV Support, Expand Framebuffer Copy Fallbacks

PCSX2 has seen multiple development releases this week, from v2.7.382 through v2.7.393, introducing several graphics and settings enhancements. A key feature is the integration of Raster Order Views (...

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PCSX2 v2.7.367 Released with GS/HW Offset Draw Vertex/Rect Rendering Fixes

The PCSX2 development team released version 2.7.367 yesterday, May 29, 2026. This update addresses specific graphics rendering issues within the emulator's GS/HW (Graphics Synthesizer/Hardware) compon...

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PCSX2 v2.7.353 Updates Vulkan Renderer with Descriptor Layout Fix

The PCSX2 project, known for its PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version v2.7.353 today. This latest update targets enhancements within the emulator's Vulkan graphics subsystem. A key change, des...

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PCSX2 v2.7.192 Enhances PS2 Graphics Emulation with Depth Feedback Loops

The PCSX2 development team recently released version 2.7.192 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update introduces significant enhancements to graphics rendering accuracy for emulated titles. A prim...

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PCSX2 v2.7.182 Released With Paddington Bear Game Display Fix

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version v2.7.182. This update includes a specific fix addressing a display issue within the game Paddington Bear. The project's GameDB ...

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PCSX2 2.7.148 Improves DirectX 11 and OpenGL Shader State Copy Performance

The PCSX2 development team recently released version 2.7.148 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update, made available today, March 02, 2026, primarily focuses on graphics performance improvements....

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PCSX2 v2.7.137 Updates GameDB, Fixes Guitar Hero Text Display

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.7.137 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update specifically targets the GameDB, resolving a text display issue for Guitar Hero Smash Hits and Gu...

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PCSX2 v2.7.132 Enhances GS Anti-Blur Handling for PS2 Emulation

The PCSX2 project recently released version 2.7.132 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update, made available on February 21, 2026, primarily focuses on graphical improvements. A key change highlig...

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PCSX2 v2.7.126 Adds Turbo, Unlimited CLI Parameters for QT Frontend

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, recently released version 2.7.126, introducing new command-line parameters for its QT frontend. This update adds "-turbo" and "-unlimited" options, allowing users to...

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Linux 7.0 Merges HID Subsystem Changes: Rock Band 4 Guitars, Laptop Quirks

The HID subsystem changes were merged into the Linux 7.0 kernel this week, marking an expansion in supported human interface devices. This update brings official support for Rock Band 4 guitars from b...

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PCSX2 v2.7.75 Emulates SPU Voice Decode Buffers for Enhanced Audio

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, today released version 2.7.75. This update focuses on audio emulation, specifically introducing support for SPU voice decode buffers. As noted in the rel...

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PCSX2 v2.7.73 Addresses DX12 Vsync Setting Bug in PlayStation 2 Emulator

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, has released version 2.7.73 today. This update focuses on resolving a specific rendering issue encountered by users. The primary change in this release a...

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PCSX2 v2.7.64 Refines Memory Card Automatic Save Management

The PCSX2 development team has released version 2.7.64 of the PlayStation 2 emulator today. This update focuses on internal memory card handling, specifically by "purging automatic save management." T...

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PCSX2 v2.7.30 Released with GS PCRTC Offset and Deinterlacing Improvements

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.7.30 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update focuses on graphics improvements, specifically enhancing the emulation of the GS (Graphics Synthes...

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PCSX2 v2.6.0 Released, Advancing PlayStation 2 Emulation on Linux

The PCSX2 development team today released version 2.6.0 of the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. This new version signifies continued advancement in PlayStation 2 game compatibility, performance, an...

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PCSX2 v2.5.401 Released With Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior GameDB Fixes

The PlayStation 2 emulator PCSX2 released version 2.5.401 yesterday. This update primarily includes specific compatibility enhancements for the game Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior. The release incorpo...

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PCSX2 2.5.402 Enhances DX12 Renderer with Feedback Read Barrier

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.402 today, December 25, 2025. This update includes a targeted improvement for the emulator's DirectX 12 (DX12) graphics renderer. The primary ch...

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PCSX2 v2.5.399 Released With rcheevos 12.2.0 Update

PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.399 today. This update primarily integrates rcheevos 12.2.0, an updated version of the RetroAchievements library. The rcheevos compo...

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