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# PCSX2 - General Guide
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<img src="../../../wiki_images/logos/pcsx2-logo.png" width="180">
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### PCSX2 Links:
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[PCSX2 Documentation](https://pcsx2.net/docs/)
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[PCSX2 Website](https://pcsx2.net/)
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[PCSX2 Github](https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2)
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[PCSX2 Compability List](https://pcsx2.net/compat/)
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## Where to put the games
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Playstation 2 games should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/ps2/` directory.
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## What file formats are supported?
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```
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.iso
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.bin
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.chd
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```
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## Does PCSX2 require BIOS or Firmware?
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Yes check the:
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[PCSX2 - BIOS Guide](https://pcsx2.net/docs/setup/bios/)
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### Where to put the PSX BIOS?
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Directly into the folder
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`retrodeck/bios/`
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**Example:**
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`retrodeck/bios/Scph1001.bin`
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## How to enable/disable Multitap?
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Multitap is a way to have up to 8 players on the Playstation 2, by hooking 4 players in each controller port.
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Most games do not support this feature and some might not even work with it enabled.
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RetroDECK has this disabled by default.
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1. Open the Configurator and open `PCSX2`.
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2. Go to `Settings` -> `Controllers` -> `Controller Multitap`
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3. Enable/disable Multitap by clicking the checkbox for either Port 1, Port 2 or both.
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4. Several new controllers called 1A to 1D and 2A to 2D will be enabled to map.
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## Configure language
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### PCSX2 Interface
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Normally it should follow your system locale if supported by PCSX2
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1. Open the Configurator and open `PCSX2`.
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2. Go to `Settings` -> `Interface` -> `Interface`
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3. Under `Preferences` you can change the language from the drop-down menu.
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4. Close `PCSX2`.
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### For the BIOS / Games
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1. Open the Configurator and open `PCSX2`.
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2. Go to `Settings` -> `BIOS`
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3. Under `Options and Patches` uncheck `Fast Boot` and close the menu.
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4. Go to `System` -> `Start BIOS` to open the BIOS.
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5. Within the BIOS navigate to `System Configuration` -> `Language` and change the language.
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6. Close the BIOS go back to `Settings` -> `BIOS` -> `Options and Patches` and check `Fast Boot` checkbox again.
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7. Close `PCSX2`.
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