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AetherSX2

v1.5-4248
466 reviews
7.8 M downloads

A powerful PlayStation 2 emulator for Android

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Andrés López
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AetherSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Androids that lets you play any of the many games from the second Sony console which, as of 2022, remains the most sold console in history. As usual with any emulator, some games work better than others, but, in general, their performance is outstanding.

It's important to keep in mind that, for AetherSX2 to work, you need a picture of the PS2 BIOS. This is a must. Ideally, to get the BIOS, you should extract it directly from your own console using an appropriate program. But, there are, of course, simpler ways of doing this which you can discover on the Internet.

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It's also important to know that, even though AetherSX2 works pretty well on medium-range devices, it's best to have an Android device with Snapdragon 845 or equivalent if you want good game performance. The emulator also works easily on devices with two processors, like with the Snapdragon 700 series, but game performance will suffer a little.

These requirements aside, AetherSX2 has a large number of features for customizing your PS2 video game emulation experience. You can configure the controls however you like by connecting a PS or Xbox controller to your Android or by simply mapping the controls on the screen. You can also adjust the graphics however you want, changing the video game resolution and adapting it to your device's. And, of course, you can create and manage as many memory cards as you like.

AetherSX2 is an excellent PS2 emulator for Android that lets you enjoy hundreds and hundreds of video games, many of which are classics, anytime and anywhere. Often, you will also even be able to improve the picture quality of the original games. And all of this on your Android.

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Requirements (Latest version)

  • Android 8.0 or higher required

Frequent questions

Where can I download the BIOS for AetherSX2?

Ideally, you shouldn't download the BIOS, but rather load it directly from your own Playstation 2 console. There are plenty of guides online with tips on how to get the PS2 BIOS.

Where can I get games for AetherSX2?

The easiest way to get games for AetherSX2 is to use your own games, which is a simple process that only takes a few minutes. On the Internet, you can find lots of guides on how to get PS2 ISOs.

Which games are compatible with AetherSX2?

AetherSX2 is compatible with more than 500 games. You can see a complete list on its Wiki.

Is AetherSX2 free?

Yes, AetherSX2 is totally free and doesn't include in-app purchases. If you want to support the developer, you can do so on its official Patreon.

Information about AetherSX2 v1.5-4248

Package Name xyz.aethersx2.android
License Free
Op. System Android
Category Emulators
Language English
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Author Tahlreth
Downloads 7,768,737
Date Aug 16, 2023
Content Rating +3
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Older versions

apk v1.4-3064 Android + 8.0 Mar 14, 2023
apk v1.5-3668 Android + 8.0 Jul 10, 2023
apk v1.5-3605 Android + 8.0 Jul 10, 2023
apk v1.5-3593 Android + 8.0 Jul 10, 2023
apk v1.5-3590 Android + 8.0 Jul 10, 2023
apk v1.5-3540 Android + 8.0 Jul 10, 2023

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victoraso Uptodown Turbo
5 months ago

emulator of the best console in history, what more could you ask for? The emulator works great, the only problem I see is the controls, which are not entirely comfortable considering the number of but...See more

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fatbrownparrot47704
13 hours ago

gta

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cleverbluebuffalo8951
2 weeks ago

The emulator works, but it is not yet at the level of PPSSPP because it requires a lot of performance with games that still lack compatibility and it does not have an automatic image duplicator system...See more

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fastbrownhen18558
3 weeks ago

Hi good night bob good work

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magnificentblackapricot98851
3 weeks ago

it's okay

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slowbrowncedar75426
4 weeks ago

Great

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