PCSX2 - General Guide

PCSX2 Links:

PCSX2 Documentation

PCSX2 Website

PCSX2 Github

PCSX2 Compability List

Where to put the games

Playstation 2 games should be put under the retrodeck/roms/ps2/ directory.

PCSX2 supports the following formats: ISO BIN with CUE files CHD

Does Ryujinx require BIOS or Firmware?

Yes, they need to be put directly into the retrodeck/roms/bios/ without any subfolder.

How to enable/disable Multitap?

Multitap is a way to have up to 8 players on the Playstation 2, by hooking 4 players in each controller port. Most games do not support this feature and some might not even work with it enabled. RetroDECK has this disabled by default.

Open the Configurator and open PCSX2.
Go to Settings -> Controllers -> Controller Multitap
Enable/disable Multitap by clicking the checkbox for either Port 1, Port 2 or both.
Several new controllers called 1A to 1D and 2A to 2D will be enabled to map.

Configure language

PCSX2 Interface

Normally it should follow your system locale if supported by PCSX2

Open the Configurator and open PCSX2.
Go to Settings -> Interface -> Interface
Under Preferences you can change the language from the drop-down menu.
Close PCSX2.

For the BIOS / Games

Open the Configurator and open PCSX2.
Go to Settings -> BIOS
Under Options and Patches uncheck Fast Boot and close the menu.
Go to System -> Start BIOS to open the BIOS.
Within the BIOS navigate to System Configuration -> Language and change the language.
Close the BIOS go back to Settings -> BIOS -> Options and Patches and check Fast Boot checkbox again.
Close PCSX2.

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