Pcsx2 Ps3 Controller Plugin Mac
So I'm having issues setting up my ds4 controller so that it works with PCSX2. I can connect it to my mac fine via bluetooth, but when I try to. Oct 28, 2011. You can even connect wii remotes to your mac with the sensor bar and everything. I would recommend a ps3 controller since you will be playing ps2 games. Also, update your pad plugin to onepad if you haven't already. Just google the controller you want to use and there are tutorials and software,.
I remember my days with the Playstation 2 vividly. Sleepless nights, rainy days, and some of the greatest and funniest gaming experiences ever. From Shadow of the Colossus to Grand Theft Auto, Kingdom Hearts to Final Fantasy, it seems the PS2 ushered in an era of gaming we can all fondly look back to.
Well, what if I told you you can relive those moments again, quickly and easily, directly on your PC through the magic of emulators? Read on to learn how you can begin playing your favorite classics for free on just about any PC at your disposal!
What’s An Emulator?
Emulators do as their title suggests: they emulate dated gaming consoles8 Great Emulators to Play Modern Home Consoles on Your PC (1994-2001)8 Great Emulators to Play Modern Home Consoles on Your PC (1994-2001)Read More, allowing users to play everything from Super Nintendo to GameCube games directly on their PC without the need of an actual console. They do this by reading the game’s disc image through special software, using your computer as a display and storage system, which allows people to use the emulator as one would a console.
Furthermore, emulators often allow for various benefits to classic gaming. Resolution, filtering, and shader tweaks allow users not only to play their games, but to enhance the graphics of their games to closer achieve the quality demands of modern gaming and the potential of modern gaming rigs.
To play a game using an emulator, you will need a ROM (Read-Only Memory). ROMs work as game cartridges, compacting a games memory into a readable and usable ISO file. These ISO files are copies of the original game files. ROMs, through emulators, allow users to play their games. They are only usable with specific software or a process called mountingNo DVD Drive? No Problem! Create And Mount ISO Files For Free With These ToolsNo DVD Drive? No Problem! Create And Mount ISO Files For Free With These ToolsMy computer doesn’t have any optical drives anymore. That means CD drives, DVD drives, Floppy drives--they’ve all been cut out and done away with forever. If a particular piece of peripheral gear doesn’t have a..Read More.
Another necessity for PS2 emulators are the BIOS files. While the BIOS is more often associated with your PC, PS2 BIOS information is slightly different. Your emulator’s BIOS will dictate, to put it simply, the version of your PS2. Enabling a Japanese BIOS version will allow users to change the in-game language to Japanese, while the American BIOS versions allow for English gameplay.
Choosing Your Emulator
As is the case with any other fan-made software, there’s an assortment of emulator models to choose from. The quality of an emulator stems from its stability, among other factors. Not all emulators are created equal, and some will allow for smoother gameplay while others may not even allow you the use of your ROM. This includes PC and mobile emulatorsHow to Install Emulators & Homebrew on Your iPhone or iPad (No Jailbreak Required)How to Install Emulators & Homebrew on Your iPhone or iPad (No Jailbreak Required)Install emulators and other homebrew on your iOS device, no jailbreak required — it's actually a pretty straightforward process that can be accomplished with free tools and a bit of patience.Read More alike.
For our purposes, we will use the PCSX2 emulator. This is the one of the most popular, and oldest, emulators to date for the PS2. Not only has this emulator been tested for absolute stability, it also allows for control and graphic setting functionality. That’s why its the perfect choice for you! Keep in mind, one emulator will not allow you to play games across different consoles. Every fan-made emulator hosts its own specific console, so don’t try to play the GameCube’s Super Smash Bros. on PCSX2 — a PlayStation emulator.
Installing PCSX2
PCSX2 is very simple to install. First, access the official PCSX2 website. PCSX2 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Download your appropriate file to get started. I will be using the latest Windows version to conduct the walk-through, although all installations are the same.
Once you’ve downloaded the EXE file, double-click it to initialize installation.
You will receive a first-time configuration page. Proceed until you see a window with a selection of drop down menus.
The great thing about PCSX2 isn’t just the fact that it’s the most stable PS2 emulator around. It’s also the amount of plugins and configurations you can choose from. PCSX2 allows control over everything from third-party shaders to in-game textures, all which provide a richer gaming experience.
These settings are reachable within the PCSX2 software, and will require additional configuring. For now, simply click Next to move on to the critical part of the process.
You will be prompted to input your BIOS files. These files will allow the program to assume where you are playing this game: North America, Latin America, Japan, etc. This controls various sound and text functions.
Disclaimer: While there are PS2 BIOS files online, the only legal method of obtaining BIOS files is to rip the BIOS from your existing PS2. The program to do so is located on the PCSX2 website. Use the link provided at your own risk.
While BIOS files for the PS2 range from nation to nation and year to year, you only need one from your appropriate location to get started.
After you’ve ripped the BIOS files, copy and paste this zipped file to the following directory: C:Users[User Name]DocumentsPCSX2bios. This is the default directory for your BIOS files. You can change this directory to one of your choice by unchecking the Use default setting option and selecting a directory of your choice.
Once unzipped, you’ll note a selection of folders. PCSX2 will only recognize files located in the root directory, not a folder. To activate your BIOS, cut and paste the contents of one of these folders (typically a BIN file) into the root bios directory. Once placed, click on Refresh list in this window.
The region relates to language options, so pick the USA version for English. The version used above is located in the folder labeled SCPH-70012 (from the previous BIOS pack). Click on your option and select Finish to complete the BIOS set up process.
Playing Your Game
Now that PCSX2 has been installed onto your computer, along with the necessary BIOS, you are now ready to play your game. While ROMs are freely available online, MakeUseOf can’t help you find them. Downloading ROMs for games that you don’t own is piracy, and doing so is your decision to make.
It may take a while, as you’re downloading a whole game. ROMs are only playable using PCSX2 as an ISO file (not a ZIP file). Once you’ve obtained your ROM and extracted the ISO file, head to CDVD > Iso Selector > Browse in the PSX2 window. It’s best to save all of your disc images in a single folder for easy browsing. Double-click on your ISO file. You will now be able to toggle which disc you would like to use using the same Iso Selector window.
Then, head to System > Boot/Reboot CDVD. Your game should begin now, barring a corrupted ISO file.
Controller Settings
Now that you’ve installed your game, it’s best to mull over the controller settings to game with ease. To access controller settings, head to Config > Controllers (PAD) > Plugin Settings. There should be three tabs in the upper left-hand corner of the window.
Click Pad 1 and select Delete All. This will delete all default entries. To enter a new value for a button, click on a button on the right-hand side and enter the value on your keyboard or gamepad.
Graphics Enhancement
Part of the beauty of gaming on your PC is being given a larger range of graphics options to choose from besides the stock resolution and shaders. While third-party plugins are available for PCSX2, the stock GS plugin works great to enhance the overall quality of your game.
Access this plugin under Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings. While these settings may seem daunting at first, they are easy to configure and easy to switch back once changed.
While this isn’t a necessary step in your gaming, it’s great for matching your new hardware with these classic games.
Pcsx2 Ps3 Controller Plugin Mac
Replay The Greats!
The era of the Playstation 2 was truly amazing. With innovative game play, immersive stories, and (still) impressive graphics, there’s no doubt some of you have been itching to play the PS2 classicsHow To Play PlayStation 2 (PS2) Games On Your Mac With PCSX2How To Play PlayStation 2 (PS2) Games On Your Mac With PCSX2A few years ago Simon took a look at PCSX2, a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux. Thanks to a couple of years advancement in hardware and a Mac port, your modern day Apple..Read More all over again. Well now nothing’s stopping you!
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This is an oversimplified article on how to play a PS2 game in a PC. How to you get the iso in the PC. What if you already have the game. Waste of time.
I have indeed used an emulator before. It was called bluestacks.
'To play a game using an emulator, you will need a ROM (Read-Only Memory). ROMs work as game cartridges, compacting a games memory into a readable and usable ISO file. These ISO files are copies of the original game files. ROMs, through emulators, allow users to play their games. They are only usable with specific software or a process called mounting.'
Wow. Oversimplify much? ROMs are for cartridge games, while ISOs are disc images. Also, 'compacting a games memory' - **game's** - learn how to make a possessive. 'Memory' (RAM) is volatile, and is erased when powered off; saved data (whether a CD/DVD disc, a ROM, or files on a HDD, flash drive, SD card, or SSD) is not.
PCSX2 Guide for Mac users!
Version 2! I'm really glad that after lots of research and late nights, I can bring you a guide to running PS2 emulation successfully on your mac! If you have questions, please reply at the bottom, but if you follow the guide exactly, you should be set!
FIRST: You should note my system setup so that this is as easy as possible for both of us.
I currently have:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
2.9 GHz Intel Core i7
16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
Also make sure that you have hidden folders enabled so that you can view some content
This can be done by running 'defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true' in terminal.
And then running 'killall Finder' to restart finder.
RUNNING: Sierra 10.12.6
if you are not on Sierra, I can't guarantee that this will work for you, please feel free to message me for support.
SECOND: Let's get started..
If you already have wine set up and DON'T have directx9 installed (the full directx9 package, that is), then skip to step 2. If you installed the full directx9 in the past, you should start with a new prefix.
If you don't have wine at all, you'll need the combined wine package from here. Please use the Stable version.
Drag both wine and winebottler into applications. Next you'll need a prefix that has the full C drive, e.g. program files, users, and windows folders. If you don't have that, you can create a new prefix from the wine menu>change prefix
Open wine, you should see an icon up top by your bluetooth options.
Choose 'Winetricks'
You'll have to scroll to find these, but they should work. You'll want to do the following in exact order, and one at a time. They are check boxes so each time you run a winetrick, go back and uncheck any that were successful.
choose 'win7', and apply. Wait for 'winetricks successfully applied', then uncheck and continue.
choose 'msxml3', and apply. Uncheck an continue.
choose 'd3dx9_36.dll', and apply. Same as above.
choose 'vcrun2015', and apply. Ditto above.
install 'sound=core_audio', and apply. Again, uncheck and be patient.
Now you'll need the files to make your PCSx2 work. I'm sure you're thinking, 'but /u/kingganjaguru, how in goodness name will i get those??' Well I'll provide a link here and you can download a zip.. presumptuous person!
THIRD: Now you are going to use the files provided to make your PCSx2 function properly.
• I wasn't able to provide you with bios files as they violate the rules on piracy, so please make sure to get your own bios files. Once you have bios files, place them in the empty folder called 'bios'.
Unzip the file provided, and copy or move the folder 'pcsx2-v1.5.0-dev-512-g7f3f6e9-windows-x86' to the location of your 'drive_c/Program Files' folder. This is usually in home>Wine Files, but if it's not, you'll have to track down your prefix. I had to do this by using the file explorer option in the wine menu from the status bar. Keep an 'alias' handy to find it quicker next time, yah dingus. (right click, make alias, move alias to desktop)
Assuming you've followed along with no relative issues, here's where it shall get interesting. You'll need to open that folder within finder, not the wine explorer, and double click 'pcsx2.exe'. Once you do, select 'Run directly in:applicable prefix you installed win7 to'
Hit go. You'll be executing the installer, so move carefully and make sure you install all the options of PCSx2. You'll need to have a bios ready to continue.
Restart your mac after you've finished running the installer.
Now use your alias to open the folder, and execute 'PCSx2.exe' again. You'll choose the same options as before, just running it in the prefix that applies. It will fail immediately if you choose the wrong prefix.
You should have a working version of PCSx2 open at this point. Make sure you select the bios. You'll find my settings below.
Voila! Once you have ROMs, you can add them to the machine under 'CDVD>Iso Selector'.
Play away! Don't forget to add my settings below for what seems to be the fastest and most useful play. I'll get into mapping in a minute.
FOURTH: Now is the time for settings. Oh god how many settings there are. Good luck, and don't turn off your targeting computer.
You can find the settings for advanced changes (which is what we're doing) under 'Config>Plugin/BIOS Selector'
GS - Should end in AVX, newest version. Here we go. Adapter>Default Hardware Device. Renderer>Direct3D9 (Software) Interlacing>Auto Edge OFF Rendering Threads>4 Mipmapping ON Shader should not be altered pls. Click OK.
PAD - Should be 0.11.0 LilyPad. Keyboard API>DirectInput Game Device APIs>Select ALL Disable Mouse API. If you're ready for mapping, it's under the Pad 1 tab. Skip to Mapping below.
SPU - Only one option, 2.0.0. Interpolation>0 - Nearest Uncheck Disable Effects Processing, Uncheck Use the De-Alias. Module>2 - DirectSound Latency>175 ms Synchronizing Mode>TimeStretch
USB - Only one option, 0.7.0
FW - One option again. 0.7.0
DEV9 - USE 0.5.0, DEV9Null
BIOS - Left side, bios. Select from your folder. Try out different ones there's usually options for USA, Europe, and Japan. Always try to use NTSC when possible, so USA is usually best.
Now we're going to go into 'Config>Emulator Settings'
Leave EE/IOP and VUs alone. UNCHECK PRESET AT THE BOTTOM. Go to GS tab.
GS - Uncheck Disable Framelimiting. Here I've chosen to speed up the system manually, as mine said it was running at about 75%. So I set mine to Base Framerate to 125, and it worked!
Under Frame Skipping, choose constant, and set the values both to 2.
GS Window Tab - Do whatever fits your screen or needs.
Speedhacks Tab - Enable Speedhacks CHECKED. EECyclerate at 0 VU Cycle Stealing at left 0. All boxes on this page checked. Nothing to do in game fixes tab.
Mapping: There's a few ways to do this one. If you have an Xbox One S controller, congrats! You won the damn lottery with this, and most other emulators. Just open bluetooth and pair the controller, then choose mapping from Config>Controllers>Plugin Settings. Then map to your hearts content. You will NOT be able to map the triggers, but everything else should work.
If you DON'T have that controller, you'll need to google your controller + driver for your setup. I know for a fact that with X360 controllers, you'll need the usb cable and a driver from GitHub. That driver is here. It will show up in your preferences pane, and you can go from there.
As for other controllers, you'll need to sort it out yourself. Come on. I got you this far!
Final Thoughts:
Now seeing as how there are probablymaybe going to be questions, just post them as a reply and I'll do my best to answer quickly. It should be noted that this setup was primarily tested with Destroy All Humans for PS2, so obviously some speed/audio/video/controller settings will need to be adjusted to suit what you're playing. I really hope this helps someone, as I've been trying to solve this for weeks and have only found old and outdated articles that supported Mavericks or El Capitan. This should work for those OSs as well. This seems to be WAY more stable than trying to package with WineBottler. If anyone wants to beat me at my own game, bottle it up and host the file! All that being said, I'm sorry for such a long post. Happy Emus!
Edit: Words
Edit 2: Removed ROM info
The power of narasimha full movie download. Edit 3: Look, if you have another way to do it that you think is better, please write your own guide, and link it in your reply. This is the way I've made it work on my laptop and it's not having any performance issues. Run your setup however you want!
Edit 4: zip link updated