# PCSX2

PCSX2 is a free, open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator that runs original PS2 games and homebrew on modern hardware, packaged here as a LinuxServer.io Docker container so homelab users can run their PS2 library on. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1253/pcsx2

## Description

PCSX2 is a free, open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator that runs original PS2 games and homebrew on modern hardware, packaged here as a LinuxServer.io Docker container so homelab users can run their PS2 library on always-on servers with GPU acceleration.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

56/100 (Fair), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 19 days ago)
- Popular: 24 (15 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 10 (8 GB minimum RAM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/pcsx2
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-pcsx2
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/pcsx2
- Official website: https://pcsx2.net/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/pcsx2-0eqr25810nyq8w?q=pcsx2

## Common questions

### What port and protocol should I use to reach the PCSX2 container?

Use HTTPS on port 3001 on the host to access the LinuxServer PCSX2 container.

### How do I fix missing DLL files in PCSX2?

Extract the zip file and place the DLL files in the same folder as the main PCSX2 executable.

### Does the LinuxServer PCSX2 container receive application updates?

Yes, the LinuxServer image includes regular and timely application updates, along with weekly base OS updates.

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- Play! PS2 Emulator: Play! is a portable PlayStation2 emulator.

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