PS2 on PS3

  • Views Views: 132
  • Last updated Last updated:
Page Attachments
  • Under Construction​
    ps2onPS3.png
    Playing PS2 Games will vary by PlayStation 3 model,as early Fat model have full PS2 Hardware, later revisions went to a partial software / hardware emulation to eventually a 100% software emulations. All PS3 models once jailbroken does have the ability to run PS2 Games via the firmware's ps2_netemu.​

    Supported Formats (ps2_netemu.self)
    • ISO, BIN / CUE, BIN.ENC
    Supported Location:
    • ps2_netemu: Place your PS2 ISO images in the /PS2ISO folder on the PS3's internal HDD only
    PS2 Emulation
    • ps2_emu.self - CECH-A/B models use ps2_emu.self able to use built-in PS2 hardware (EE/GS/Rambus memory), and has the best compatibility
    • ps2_gxemu.self - CECH-C/E models use ps2_gxemu, this emulator use physical Graphic Synthesizer found in this ps3 model, but Emotion Engine is fully emulated here, also there is no Rambus memory
    • ps2_softemu.self - Sony switched to a 100% Software based PS2 Emulator and this emulator was strongly based off ps2_gxemu in the remaining PS3 FAT models that went into production
    • ps2_netemu.self - This emulator is used for the "PS2 Classic" ,This version of the emu like ps2_softemu is a 100% software emulation, This is the only version that does not have any physical CDVD disc reading capabilities. This is the only emulators' listed that can be used on Slim / SuperSlim PS3 models.


    Additional Notes






    Modded Emulators by @kozarovv
    PS2 NetEmu Features
    PS2 NetEmu Added Features
    Features:
    • Temperatures reading in emulator menu (initially implemented by 3141card)
    • PS2 Fps readings (based on PS2 display registers writes)
    • Fan control
    • Apply fan control mode from file at emulator start
    • Enabled and modified hidden config menu
    • Modified BIOS with added X modules for increased homebrew compatibility
      • (Added: XMCMAN, XSIO2MAN, XPADMAN, XMCSERV, XMTAPMAN, LIBSD)
    • PS button emulation for gamepads that are missing button or button is not working (more info: check in game controls list).
    • EE Overclocking/Undeclocking in Configration menu
    • Partial Antiblur in Configuration menu
    • New config commands for the EE OC/UC and Antiblur features
    • Properly Fixed Polish font (no need for additional external file)

    Controls in main menu:
    • Hold Square + Press Start - Switch between fan modes (Auto 60/65/70/75c / Syscon)
    • Hold Square + Press Select - Show current fan mode and speed
    • Hold Square + Press dpad Left - Set manual fan speed to 1% lower than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press dpad Right - Set manual fan speed to 1% higher than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press L1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% lower than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press R1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% higher than current speed
    Note: Manual speed adjustments are working only when fan mode is in Syscon Mode (it will switch to manual), or already in Manual Mode.

    Controls in game:
    • Hold dpad Left + Square + L1 + R1 for ~5 seconds to open the menu (for gamepads with broken PS button)

    Paths:
    • Emulator file ps2_netemu.self - dev_flash/ps2emu/
    • Fan mode configuration file fan.bin - dev_hdd0/vm/ne/

    New Config Commands:
    • 0x4F - Enable No Blur (command don't use parameters)
    • 0x4E - EE Cycles Manipulation (command use 32 bit parameter: 1 = -50%, 2 = -25%, 3 = +25%, 4 = +50%)
    PS2 Gxemu Features
    PS2 GXEmu Added Features:
    • Features:
      • Temperatures reading in emulator menu
      • Temperatures reading in game (notification)
      • Temperatures readigs include South Bridge temperature
      • PS2 Fps readings (based on PS2 display registers writes)
      • Fan control
      • Apply fan control mode from file at emulator start
      • Overlay with temperatures and fps reading in game
      • Fixed Crazy Taxi Greatest Hits, game now boot properly
      • Modified BIOS with added X modules for increased homebrew compatibility (Added: XMCMAN, XSIO2MAN, XPADMAN, XMCSERV, XMTAPMAN, LIBSD)
      • Implemented custom per game config support thru external files (files available here: https://github.com/kamilb880/gxemu_custom_configs)
      • Hold Square - Show current temperatures and fps
      • Hold Square + Press Start - Switch between fan modes (Auto 60/65/70/75c / Syscon)
      • Hold Square + Press Select - Show current fan mode and speed
      • Hold Square + Press dpad Left - Set manual fan speed to 1% lower than current speed
      • Hold Square + Press dpad Right - Set manual fan speed to 1% higher than current speed
      • Hold Square + Press L1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% lower than current speed
      • Hold Square + Press R1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% higher than current speed
    Note: Manual speed adjustments are working only when fan mode is in Syscon Mode (it will switch to manual), or already in Manual Mode.​
    • Controls in game:
      • Hold Square + Select - Show notification with current temperatures and fps
      • Hold Circle + Select - Enable/Disable overlay with current temperatures and fps
      • Emulator file ps2_gxemu.self - dev_flash/ps2emu/
      • Fan mode configuration file fan.bin - dev_hdd0/vm/gx/
      • Per game config files XXXX_YYY.ZZ - dev_hdd0/vm/gx/
    PS2 Emu Features
    PS2 Emu Added Features:
    Features:
    • Temperatures reading in emulator menu
    • Temperatures reading in game (notification)
    • Temperatures readigs include South Bridge temperature
    • Fan control
    • Apply fan control mode from file at emulator start
    • Fixed certain PAL games black screen and signal lost
    • Enabled hidden config menu
    Controls in main menu:
    • Hold Square - Show current temperatures
    • Hold Square + Press Start - Switch between fan modes (Auto 60/65/70/75c / Syscon)
    • Hold Square + Press Select - Show current fan mode and speed
    • Hold Square + Press dpad Left - Set manual fan speed to 1% lower than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press dpad Right - Set manual fan speed to 1% higher than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press L1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% lower than current speed
    • Hold Square + Press R1 - Set manual fan speed to 5% higher than current speed
    Note: Manual speed adjustments are working only when fan mode is in Syscon Mode (it will switch to manual), or already in Manual Mode.

    Controls in game:
    • Hold Square + Select - Show notification with current temperatures

    Paths:
    • Emulator file ps2_emu.self - dev_flash/ps2emu/
    • Fan mode configuration file fan.bin - dev_hdd0/vm/em/

    Tools
    PS2 NETemu to GXemu config converter with GUI


    Tutorials
    Open PS2 Loader (OPL) on PS3 (CECH-A - CECH-E)
    Only PS3 Models CECH-A - CECH-E are supported, see Tutorial over @
    PS2 ISOs on OFW BC Consoles via Swap Magic (CECH-A - CECH-E)
    "Swap Magic is a boot disc from the PS2 scene which allows you to run PS2 backups and homebrew content on a PS3 with any version of OFW. This includes the ability to use OPL and play games from USB or SMB, though FMV and heavy loading games may stutter.

    Swap Magic only works on CECH-A through CECH-E consoles'


    PS2 on PS3 UPDATES
  • Loading…
Back
Top