PS2 Emulation

How that I have my mini PC set up, Minisforum UM580.  Wanted to give some PlayStation 2 emulation another try with PCSX2 emulator.   This time with what they call Nightly Builds.  This is more like a beta or new version that has features not in the stable release.  Once installed it looks much better and it a lot easier to uses.  It all so configured my PS4 controller.  Only tired one game so far.  It can great.  Now I just need to start ripping some of my other PS2 favourites to try.

PS2 Emulation

It has been awhile since I have tired out some PlayStation 2 emulation, over a year ago PCSX2 emulator.  Used it a few times but got away from it.  Well a few days ago watched the ETA Prime video, > here.  It shows off an update version of this emulator.  They over hauled the the look and a lot of features.  The only thing is, as of typing this (May 24, 2022) it’s not a stable release yet.  It is what they call Nightly Builds.  Theses are builds that are still in development.  Thinking I am going to try play some more of my old PS2 games again.

Soldier Of Fortune Game

Back in the year 2000 a friend showed me a demo for the PC game Soldier of Fortune.  This is a awesome FPS.  The big hook with this one was, the bad guy, could be dismembered.  At the time was pretty crazy that a could could do.  After seeing the demo.  Went and got a copy for my Windows 98SE computer.  Kind of forgot all about this game until the other night.  A friend was running some PS2 emulation on this PC.  Had know idea that this game was on the PS2.  If I had back in the day would have bought it.

With emulation it cam be upscaled on the PC.  I must say the game looked great.  But the biggest surprise was it played just like the PC version from what I can remember.  It even had a bunch of settings you can adjust.  Was super impressed with it.  Know I kind of want to play this game again.  Sill have my original disc.  However you can buy it on GoG.com for about $9.00.

PCSX2 Using Cheat Codes

Made a post last week talking about messing around with the PCSX2 emulator.  This lets you play PS2 games on your computer.  Got thinking there must be a way to use cheat codes, like from GameShark and the like.  Turns out you can but it takes a bit off time to set up.  Looked up some how-tos on YouTube.  There are a few but the people were making way to hard to follow along.   Making it very unclear how to go about it.  Well, after a few tries I got it working.  So thinking I will make my how-to for the YouTube channel,  I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.

PS2 Emulation

It was back in 2019 I first gave PlayStation 2 emulation a try with soft modding my PS2.  While it works (with some games) it’s a bit of a pain adding games to the hard drive.  Well gave emulation another try, but this time on my computer.  Use PCSX2 emulator.  Have know about this program for many years but never gave it a try.  It all ways seem to complicated to setup.  Looked at some how to videos and that made it much easier.  So gave it a try a few nights ago.  Got it working pretty quickly.  Once cool feature is, it can upscale games.  The few I tired looked great running at 1080.  Now going to look thought my old stack of games a pick one to play though.

Third Party PlayStation 2 Controller – Quick Review

In this weeks video for the YouTube Channel, I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.  Have a quick review for a third party PlayStation 2 controller. Been working on soft modding my PS2 however have a problem with the original controller. Looked around for new old stock original with no luck. Did find a good third party on Amazon > here.  You can see what I think about it > here or below.

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Let’s Talk: GUN on the PlayStation 2

In this weeks video for the YouTube Channel, I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.  One of my very favourite PlayStation 2 games is GUN.  Played all the way through it about six times in a row. The last time I played this was back in 2006.  Must say the controls hold up well.  So does the game play. Think it is well worth you time checking out.  The game came out near the end of the PS2 lifecycle.  Around this time the Xbox 360 was out.  So the game was all so on that.  As well as the first Xbox.  Meaning there are many options to play this game. What are some of your favourite PS2 games? Let me know in the comments below.  Check out the video > here or below.

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Lets Talk: Light Gun Shooters on PlayStation 2

In this weeks video for the YouTube Channel, I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.  Talk about light gun shooters on the PlayStation 2.  Been a big fan of light gun games ever since I played Duck Hunt on the NES.  Flash forward to the PlayStation 2 days. Which had many awesome ones. In the video I talk about three I own. They are hard to play now a days since you need a CRT TV for them to work right. But they are still playable with a controller.  That is how I captured the footage.  Played them on my PS3.  You can give it a watch > here or below.

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Lets Talk: Maximo vs Army Of Zin

In this weeks video for the YouTube Channel, I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.  Talk about one of my favourite PlayStation 2 games, Maximo vs Army of Zin.  Remember playing a demo for it and saying I have to get the full game.  This is still a fun game to play.  Has been many years since I played it last.  In the video > here or below play though the first level.  Remember most of the hidden treasure chests.  When I get the some more time will have to play some more.

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Red Faction On PS4

Back in April (2018) bought a copy of Red Faction of the PlayStation Store for the PS4.  It was part of a sale and got it for $2.00.  This the first game I bought when I got my PlayStation 2.  Don’t think I every beat the game.  Well the other day got around to trying this out.  Have to say it runs great on the PlayStation 4.  Sure the graphics are dated but the game runs smooth.  Took me awhile to figure out how to save the game.  Forgot the touch pad on the PS4 control acts as start and select, depending on what side you push.  Going to see if I can finish it.  So far I can remember some of the levels.