AetherSX2 Emulator

AetherSX2 is a Playstation 2 emulator for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows based Arhitecture ARM which means it can run PS2 games on Mobile and Desktop Devices with Architecture Arm. You can use AethersX2 to play PS2 games without buying PlayStation 2 and can even be played on mobile devices. You must download the BIOS and install it to AethersX2. After that you have to prepare an ISO format game.

Changelog

v1.7

Improved UI (User Interface)
Added File Manager to Container
Added Screen Effect (Color Adjustment, FXAA and CRT Shader)
Fixed Container startup on Android 14 (Snapdragon Gen 4)
Added option to select preferred input API: DirectInput or XInput (useful for Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen, Street Fighter IV and others)
Added option to disable mouse input (useful for Virtual Gamepad)
Added option to move cursor to touchpoint
Improved Input Controls
Improved ALSA audio driver
Improved DirectInput
Improved Drives on Container
Performance improvements and other fixes

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Download BIOS

Game iso

How To Install Aethersx2

1. First of all, of course you have to download the aethersx2 application, bios and games. After downloading, you can immediately install and open the application. After opening it then select next.

2. Here there is an FAQ that you can read first, then select next.

3. In the third step here there are several options, select Optimal/Safe if your device has high end specifications and select Fast/unsafe if your device has specs i>Low End. aethersx2 3

4. In the fourth step, you select import bios.

5. Select one of the bios that you downloaded earlier.

6. Check that the bios is active.

7. Then select next.

8. The fourth step is to add the game that was downloaded earlier.

9. Select Game Directory.

10. Select Next.

11. Select Game.

12. Tekken 5 Screenshot

13. God Of War 2 Screenshot

14. God Hand Screenshot

Requestment

Requirements for installing aethersx2 are a minimum of Android 7.0 (Nougat) and above and an architecture supported by Arm64 (64bit).

To use aethersx2 smoothly and smoothly when playing games, we recommend that you meet the following specifications:

Android

Prosesor : Use Minimum Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Android Version : Android 10 +

Windows

Prosesor : Use Minimum Intel core i3 gen 10 +
Windows Version : Windows 10 +

Linux

Prosesor : Use Minimum Intel core i3 gen 10 +
Linux Version : Ubuntu 20 +

How To improve Device performance

Use Skia's Vulkan renderer, especially if your device uses a Mali GPU. but in some games it may not support you can use opengl if that happens.
For some devices using Mali gpu, enabling the Threaded Presentation feature in Advanced Settings can improve performance significantly but in some devices it will crash (for example google pixel 7)
Underclock the CPU, which is able to mimic the performance pipeline by setting the cycle rate to a negative number, and skip cycles to a positive number in System settings. This will crash some games, and cause crashes when this feature is enabled if the game does not support it.
If the game slows down depending on your eyes, this may be due to the GS download renderer, which is very slow on low spec GPUs. You can toggle the hardware download mode feature to Asynchronous or Disabled, but this may cause some problems to the app and it may crash.
You could try switching the SPU3's mixing mode to Async Mix instead of Timestretch. But in some games it is not compatible, it is recommended to try it first.
For some devices (e.g. Sony, Xiaomi, Samsung and Pixel), using affinity control can increase performance to the highest level.
Lowering the number of gpu renders can improve performance, but this will hurt the image quality (suitable for low spec devices).
If after updating the aethersx2 application it becomes slow and the performance seems to be slow, you can delete the data and cache then enter the application again.
Use the OpenGL renderer if your device has low specifications.

Features

GPU

Supports 3 modern renderers, namely OpenGL, Vulkan and software. adjust this renderer to your device's specifications, because if it doesn't match it will reduce performance or the game will crash.
Adding a resolution level feature from the smallest 1.5x to 8x will make the game display clearer, but in some games this is not supported.
Offers custom bilenier filtering that you can choose nearest-neightbot (point), bilenier (forced), bilenier (ps2), bilenier (forced excluding sprite).
Mipmaping : automatic, off, basic, full (ps2 mips).
Support cusrom trilinear filtering.
anisotropic filtering 1x to 16x.
Blending Accuracy minimum, basic, medium, hight, full, ultra.
Texture Preloading : partial and full.
Aspect Ratio : Sretch, auto standard, strandard, widescreen.

Settings

However, achieving a smooth and optimal gaming experience requires proper configuration of AetherSX2. Each Android device has different specifications, and each PS2 game demands different resources. Therefore, it's crucial to tailor AetherSX2 settings to match your device and the games you play.

Here are some tips for configuring AetherSX2:

1. General Settings

Fast Boot: Enable to accelerate game loading times.
Enable Logging: Disable to enhance performance.

2. Graphics Settings

Backend: Vulkan generally delivers superior performance on modern devices.
Renderer: OpenGL provides a good balance between compatibility and performance.
Frame Skipping: Adjust between 0-1 as needed for smooth gameplay.
Upscaling: 2x-3x depending on your device's screen resolution and performance.
Internal Resolution: Native or 1.5x. Higher resolutions can enhance visuals but impact performance.
Anisotropic Filtering: 2x-4x improves texture quality at a slight performance cost.
Enable Shader Interpreter: Enable to assist with compatibility, but it can affect performance.
Vertex Cache: Enable to improve performance in some games.

3. EE/IOP Settings

EE Rec: Disable to boost performance, but it might cause issues in some games.
VU Rec: Disable to enhance performance, but it could lead to problems in certain games.
Multithreaded RSX: Enable to improve performance on multi-core devices.
Emotion Engine: Interpreter offers better compatibility.
IOP: Interpreter provides superior compatibility.

4. Advanced Settings

These settings require more experimentation and may vary depending on the specific game you are playing.

Enable Widescreen Patches: Enable if available for the game.
Enable Game Fixes: Enable if available for the game.
Other options: Experiment with settings like "MTVU," "Disable Hacks," and "Software Skinning" to see if they improve performance or compatibility in particular games.

Important Notes

Device-Specific Optimization: Remember that performance can differ between devices even with the same chipset. Be prepared to fine-tune these settings based on your specific device and the games you are playing.
Game Compatibility: Some games may require specific settings or hacks to run correctly on AetherSX2. Research online or consult the AetherSX2 community for game-specific recommendations.
Performance Monitoring: Use tools like built-in FPS counters or external apps to monitor performance during gameplay. Adjust settings as needed to maintain a smooth experience.

By optimizing your AetherSX2 configuration, you can enjoy a seamless and satisfying PS2 gaming experience on your Android device.

We will provide aethersx2 settings that are suitable for your device, so that the experience of using aethersx2 is smoother. We divide it into two settings, namely Low End for devices with low specifications (device specifications below Snapdragon 870) and High End Devices with high specifications (device specifications above Snapdragon 870).

Low End Settings

Interface

Fast boot : Enable

System

Affinity control mode : Disable
Multi Treaded VU1 : Enable
instant VU1 : Enable
Fast CDVD : Disable
Warn About Unsafe Settings : Disable
Enable Frame Limit : Disable

GPU

Gpu Render - For Mali GPU use Vulkan, For Andreno Use OpenGL.
Upscale Multiple : 1x native
Bilinear Filtering : Bilinear (Forced)
Mipmaping : Disable
Trilinear Filtering : Disable
Anisotropic Filtering : Disable
Blending Accuracy : minimum
Texture Preloading : None
Aspect Ratio : Auto Standard
FMV Aspect Ratio : Off
Bilinear Upscaling : None
Enable widescreen patches : Disable
Enable No-Interlacing patches : Disable
Host Vsync : Disable
FXAA Shader : Disable
TV Shader : None
Shade Boost : Disable

Advanced Settings

Enable EE Recompiler : Enable
Enable VU0 Recompiler (Micro Mode) : Enable
Enable VU1 Recompiler : Enable
Enable IOP Recompiler : Enable
EE FPU Correct Add/Sub
Enable Fast Memory : Enable
GPU Palette Conversion : Enable
Dithering : OFF
De-Interlacing : AUTO
CRC Fix Level : OFF
Vsync Queue Size : 1 Frame
SoftWare Rendering Threads : 4 threads
Integer Scaling : Disable
Screen Offsets
Show OverScan : Disable
Anti Blur : Disable
Disable Interlace Offset Disable
Skip presenting Duplicate Frames : Enable
Sync to Host Refresh Rate : Disable
Disable Threaded Presentation : Disable
Enable Logcat Logging : Disable
Enable File logging : Disable
Enable EE Console : Disable
Enable EOP Console : Disable
Enable CDVD Read Logging : Disable
Debug GPU Device : Disable
Disable FrameBuffer Fetch : Disable
Disable Duel-Source blending : Disable
Override Texture Barriers : AUTO
Override Geometry Shaders : AUTO

High End Settings

Interface

Fast boot : Enable

System

Affinity control mode : Disable
Multi Treaded VU1 : Enable
instant VU1 : Enable
Fast CDVD : Disable
Warn About Unsafe Settings : Disable
Enable Frame Limit : Disable

GPU

Gpu Render - For Mali GPU use Vulkan, For Andreno Use OpenGL.
Upscale Multiple : 8x native
Bilinear Filtering : Bilinear (PS2)
Mipmaping : Full
Trilinear Filtering : Enable (PS2)
Anisotropic Filtering : 2x
Blending Accuracy : High
Texture Preloading : None
Aspect Ratio : Stretch (Fil Screen)
FMV Aspect Ratio : WideScreen
Bilinear Upscaling : Smooth
Enable widescreen patches : Enable
Enable No-Interlacing patches : Disable
Host Vsync : Disable
FXAA Shader : Disable
TV Shader : None
Shade Boost : Disable

Advanced Settings

Enable EE Recompiler : Enable
Enable VU0 Recompiler (Micro Mode) : Enable
Enable VU1 Recompiler : Enable
Enable IOP Recompiler : Enable
EE FPU Correct Add/Sub
Enable Fast Memory : Enable
GPU Palette Conversion : Enable
Dithering : OFF
De-Interlacing : AUTO
CRC Fix Level : OFF
Vsync Queue Size : 1 Frame
SoftWare Rendering Threads : 5 threads
Integer Scaling : Disable
Screen Offsets
Show OverScan : Disable
Anti Blur : Disable
Disable Interlace Offset Disable
Skip presenting Duplicate Frames : Enable
Sync to Host Refresh Rate : Disable
Disable Threaded Presentation : Disable
Enable Logcat Logging : Disable
Enable File logging : Disable
Enable EE Console : Disable
Enable EOP Console : Disable
Enable CDVD Read Logging : Disable
Debug GPU Device : Disable
Disable FrameBuffer Fetch : Disable
Disable Duel-Source blending : Disable
Override Texture Barriers : AUTO
Override Geometry Shaders : AUTO

Tips

Force GPU Rendering: enable this feature in device settings Settings > Developer Options > Enable Force GPU Rendering. Enabling this feature will improve performance and graphic quality but drains battery usage, we recommend deactivating it when not playing games.
Force 4X MSAA: enable this feature in device settings Settings > Developer Options > Enable Force 4x MSAA. Enabling this feature will improve performance but drains battery usage, we recommend deactivating it when not playing games.
Game Mode: Activate Game Mode if your device provides this feature, game mode on default devices usually provides more effective performance options.
Battery Saver: Make sure you activate battery saver mode on your device to provide maximum performance.
Use a cooler or be in a cool place, so that processor performance remains stable when playing games. because if your cellphone gets hot, the processor performance will automatically decrease.
Use a USB controller so that control when playing games is easier and more comfortable, this will improve your gaming experience.