Experience the Fastest PS2 Emulator: DamonPS2
DamonPS2 is a leading PS2 emulator for Android, offering a PPSSPP-like user experience. It boasts impressive performance on Snapdragon 835/845 devices and above, smoothly running over 90% of PS2 games (with minor graphical glitches in some cases).
Compatibility:
DamonPS2 achieves compatibility with over 90% of the 13965 PS2 games in its database, with perfect compatibility for more than 20%.
Free vs. Pro Version:
Purchasing a Pro license within the free DamonPS2 app unlocks advanced features identical to the standalone DamonPS2 Pro application available on Google Play. The free version offers a functional experience but includes limitations:
- Ads before game launch.
- Limited to standard resolution (no 1080p/720p HD rendering).
- No gamepad hardware support.
- Restricted save game slots and memory card functionality.
- No cheat code support.
The Pro upgrade offers excellent value.
Regular Updates:
New versions are released every 2-3 weeks. While still in early development (unlike the more mature PPSSPP), DamonPS2 is actively improved. For updates and community support, visit:
Supported Features:
- 2X-5X PS2 resolution (including 1080p HD).
- Widescreen game support (16:9).
- Gamepad support (similar to PPSSPP).
- BIOS skip boot option.
- Multi-threading and NEON acceleration (surpassing PPSSPP in multi-threading).
- Multi-format ROM support (.iso/.bin/.img/.nrg).
Future Features:
Future updates will include:
- Cheat code support.
- Frame skip.
- No-BIOS file startup.
- Enhanced 16:9 mode.
- Mipmap support.
- Gamepad vibration.
- Memory card import/export (PCSX2 compatible).
- Accelerated MPEG2, ARM-v8, and Vulkan API support.
- Improved compatibility (aiming for 95% perfect compatibility).
Performance improvements are also planned, aiming for 2x-10x faster frame rates. Your purchase helps accelerate development!
Hardware Requirements:
- Android 5.0+
- OpenGL ES 3.0+
Game ROMs and BIOS:
Due to legal restrictions, DamonPS2 does not provide game ROMs or BIOS images.
Future Goals:
Within a year, the goal is for DamonPS2 to run 90% of PS2 games at near full frame rate (50+ FPS) and near-perfect compatibility (minimal graphical errors) on devices with Snapdragon 660 or better hardware.
DamonPS2 and PPSSPP represent the best mobile emulation combination for PS2 and PSP respectively. Note: DamonPS2 is not a PSP emulator.
Performance Tip:
Deleting the "Thermal Engine" file from your Android system can boost game frame rates by 10-40%.
Translation Assistance:
Help translate DamonPS2 into your language by emailing [email protected].
DamonPS2 is copyright protected in P.R.China. All Rights Reserved.
Version 6.1.2 Update (Oct 25, 2023):
Core Improvements:
- Enhanced compatibility.
- Improved game fluidity.
- Fixed phantom frames.
- Resolved color screen bugs on certain processors.
- Optimized server connection.
Other Enhancements:
- New emulator interface.
- Upgraded customizable virtual buttons (removal, transparency, resizing).
- Added touch stickiness and swipe-to-simulate-right-stick functionality.
- Fixed abnormal save description issues.
- Resolved issues with certain global settings.
- Added server login logs for viewing login history.
- Manual password change for email login users.
