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While PlayStation 2 emulators like PCSX2 have gotten better about emulating the hardware, the firmware (BIOS) of the PlayStation 2 is very unique. It takes time to reverse-engineer all the system calls that games make to the BIOS, so there is currently no drop-in replacement for the real deal.
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What are the files names of playstation 2 bios?
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How do you dump the bios from Playstation 2?
It is actually not as hard as you would think. Refer to: http://forums.ngemu.com/pcsx2-forum/84994-guide-dump-bios-through-usb.html for directions to dump your PS2 bios onto a USB Flashdrive. And on a side note, when you dump your bios using a custom code (as explained in the above link) you are actually copying your bios, so it does not render your PS2 useless.
If you own a PS2 how would you get the BIOS files for your PS2 Emulator on your PC?
You could either dump the bios yourself, which could take a little patience, or download from the link below. Note that the only LEGAL way of obtaining a bios is dumping it from your OWN Playstation 2 console.DO NOT ask where to get the bios in the PCSX2 forum, because it's against the rules. That's because the ps2 BIOS is a copyrighted material of Sony and that makes its distribution illegal, meaning we could get in trouble if it was found out that we were supplying people illegally with bios files.Getting the bios needs to come from your machine according to copyright protections. Procedures can be found at the link for the best emulator the PCSX2. PCSX2 is a Playstation 2 'emulator', a free program that tries to replicate the Playstation 2 console to enable you to play PS2 games on your PC. If you do not have the skill to even download bios think about forgetting PS2 emulation. It will not be like playing a PS2 and instead is a lengthy and time consuming process. See the PCSX2 home site and try the getting started link. or the other link for the guide and under the guide bios configuration section there is a link for "A new Bios dumper is already available that can dump your PS2 Bios,ROM1,ROM2,EROM and NVM. Get it HERE"
What is a PlayStation 2 BIOS?
Bio's are memory, your system configuration which is made up of the binary codeYou can download the bios files for PS2 here if you own a PS2:http://mmm-downloads.at.ua/load/games/emulator_files/playstation_2_ps2_bios_and_firmware_files/18-1-0-6
Do you need a memory card for a PlayStation 2?
Yes, to store PlayStation 2 game data you need a 8MB (PS2) memory card. The PS2 will still play most games without a memory card
Does PCSX2 require you to own a PlayStation 2 console?
Legally, PCSX2 requires you to have a PlayStation 2 for two reasons, one as a license to play PlayStation 2 games, and the other for you to dump the BIOS from, as PCSX2 requires a copy of the PlayStation 2 BIOS. Once you have PCSX2 running, however, there is no technical reason you need a PlayStation 2.
What are the files names of playstation 2 bios?
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Does a PlayStation 2 work after you dump its bios?
Yes. Despite how it sounds, "dumping" only copies the BIOS; it does not remove or modify it.
Do PlayStation 2 games work on PlayStation 3 80 GB?
yes you need to create a ps2 save file under games
Can you play playstation 2 games on Windows Vista?
No. PlayStation 3 games will obviously not run natively, and as of 2010 there are no functional PlayStation 3 emulators.
Where can you dowload a PlayStation 2 BIOS?
They're the startup code for the PS2. You need to dump (save) them from your console if you plan to run an emulator, but that involves either a mod chip or disc-swapping. Also, since the code is copyrighted by Sony it's illegal to download or distribute.
How can you make Playstation 2 with use of computer part?
You can not. Even with a current PC and an Emulator you would still need the PS2 Bios just to play some of the games
Can I play Ps2 games as DVD's?
No you can not. You need a Playstation 2 to play PS2 game Discs not a DVD player or a PC with a DVD drive and no emulator and PS2 bios
Can you download ps2 bios free?
The only LEGAL way of obtaining a bios is dumping it from your OWN Playstation 2 console That's because the ps2 BIOS is a copyrighted material of Sony and that makes its' distribution illegal.
Whats the software you want to play playstation 2 games on PC?
PCSX2 and it also requires the PS2 Bios
Where can you download Dragon Ball Z games compatible with xp?
ok well to get the playstation versions download PSX (playstation 1) and PSX2 (PlayStation 2) just type PSX2 official website and download the emulator there to get other versions such as Gameboy advance go to dohgames.com and download the emulator there and get the roms there to get the PlayStation 1 and 2 roms you need the discs like playstation 1 2 discs or if you have ISOS or BIOS just download them from the website and there you go
Do you need a PlayStation 1 memory so PlayStation 2 can play PlayStation 1 games?
No, you shouldn't need to.
