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PCSX2 for Mac

Playstation 2 Emulator

Quick answer: PCSX2 is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask pcsx2. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 391 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What PCSX2 is

PCSX2 is a utility for macOS: playstation 2 Emulator.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://pcsx2.net/.

How to install PCSX2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask pcsx2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PCSX2 on Mac?

Run brew install --cask pcsx2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is PCSX2 open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (PCSX2/pcsx2), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does PCSX2 run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is PCSX2?

It was installed 391 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1750 in this catalogue.

What version of PCSX2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.2.