![]() Although EmuDeck should have pre-configured this, it’s worth double-checking what matters: Your renderer should be set to Vulkan and the aspect ratio to whatever you prefer. Head into Settings and click on the wand icon shown above. If you’re still on the memory card screen, press the Steam button and close PCSX2. Now let’s get into the fun stuff about see about making those games look their best. To save to the card, use it exactly like you would a real PS2 memory card (normally there’s an option in-game you’ll need to click to manually save). Now whenever you boot up a PS2 game, the game will use this memory card as its place to store save game files. Once you’ve basked in the glow of PS2 nostalgia (we all do), press the Steam Deck’s A button on Browser.Ĭlick on the memory card as shown above and follow the on-screen instructions to format the memory card. Once it loads, use the D-pad to scroll to Start BIOS and click the A button to open it. Once the Steam Deck reloads and you’re looking at your game collection on the home screen, head into your Library, then non-Steam Games, and find and open PCSX2. The reason for this is PCSX2 in Desktop Mode treats the Steam Deck as a PC, so when you boot into the BIOS, you won’t be able to control it properly. This is important: Close down PCSX2 and boot back into the main Gaming Mode. When you’re done, hit Create and that’s the PS2 memory card set up in PCSX2. It’s just like the actual PS2 experience in that regard, only virtual. Should you run out of space, you can create a new memory card and switch the old one out for the new one in the PCSX2 settings. I went with 8 MB as this is the most compatible. Give your memory card a name in the top box, then select how much space you want to devote to the card. One of the options in the storage settings will be Create Memory Card. To do this, head into Settings and click on the SD Icon shown above. That’s why you need to set up a PS2 memory card as this bypasses that problem. Whenever you update PCSX2 via the online updater, there’s a chance your save states will become incompatible. PCSX2 has a save state function but it’s rubbish. Hit Open when you’re in your BIOS folder and PCSX2 will add all the files inside to the main emulator. ![]() > Run > Media > Mmcblk0p1 > Bios > PS2_Bios ![]() Click on that and you’ll be asked to point to where you keep your BIOS file or files. To make life easier, click on the fullscreen icon shown above to bring up the windowed version of PCSX2, then click on Settings.Ĭlick on the Processor Icon to bring up a selection of settings. PCSX2 will now open up in fullscreen mode. So let’s assume you already have one ready to use.Ĭlick on the start menu (the blue and white icon in the bottom-left of the screen), then go into All Applications, scroll to P, and click on PCSX2 with the right trigger. I can’t tell you where to get PS2 BIOS files for legal reasons. If you’re unsure how to transfer files to the Steam Deck, specifically files from Windows to the Steam Deck’s Linux environment, I’ve got a guide that covers how to do that through a program called Warpinator. Once you’re inside the PS2 folder, this is where you can place your ROMs (or likely ISO files). For me, it’s installed on my SD card, so the path is as follows: Go back into the Dolphin File Explorer and locate the PS2 ROMs folder. Use the right trigger to click on this file twice to open it up.Ĭlick on Execute and follow the on-screen instructions to install EmuDeck. Once that’s downloaded, open up the Dolphin File Explorer (the blue bag icon) and navigate to your Downloads folder. ![]() I made a full guide to install EmuDeck, but the quick version is to go to the EmuDeck website, and click on Download Installer. Click on Switch to Desktop, and after a few seconds you’ll be where you need to be. ![]() To enter this mode, boot up the Steam Deck as normal, then hold the Power Button until a menu appears. Boot into Desktop ModeĪs with most Steam Deck things, we’ll be working in Desktop Mode. If you’re new to the Steam Deck or Linux in general and need some clear advice, with pictures, use this part of the guide to get PS2 games working on Steam Deck. Your games should now be playable in PCSX2.Click on BIOS and select your PS2 BIOS.Install PCSX2 via EmuDeck or through the Discover Store.If you know your way around a Steam Deck and don’t need an in-depth walkthrough, here’s how to get PCSX2 up and running quickly. ![]()
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