Why is ps2 emulation difficult?

Why is it so hard to emulate PlayStation 2 on computer? PlayStation 2 used a custom architecture revolving around their Emotion Engine 2 CPU & GPU. Since there weren't that many similarities to x86 architecture, it had made it difficult for developers to develop games for it.

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2023-02-11 08:52:03

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Can xbox series s run ps2 emulator?
New PS2 Emulator Lets You Play Ratchet & Clank And God Of War On Xbox Series S. Xbox Series S isn't just backwards compatible with Xbox, but PlayStation too, thanks to modders. PS2 emulation on the Xbox has always left a lot to be desired.
2024-01-21 00:24:17

Do you need a strong pc to emulate ps2?
Hardware requirements are largely game-dependent. Due to the demanding nature of emulation, PCSX2 is much more likely to perform well with modern mid-range to high-end hardware, with lower-end systems likely to experience less than full performance.
2024-01-11 01:22:08

Can i play ps1 games on ps2 emulator?
PS1 games may work on PCSX2, but compatibility is very limited. Specific settings are often required to get a game to boot, and there are other universal problems including missing/pitch-shifted audio and severe FMV corruption. A forum thread for PS1 compatibility is tracking some fixes and compatibility reports.
2024-01-06 21:57:53

Is there any ps2 emulator for android?
Pro PPSS2 is one of the real Android PS2 Emulator developed by a team PPSS2 developer. It is an excellent PS2 gaming console for Android devices, which supports almost 90% of PS2 games. The Pro PPSS2 emulator provides good graphics, step-to-step guidelines to configure it, and a list of PS2 supported games.
2023-01-12 18:17:44

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