Before downloading, ensure your PC meets these minimum specs for smooth gameplay (60 FPS).

Before starting, ensure your PC meets the following requirements. PCSX2 is quite demanding, especially for upscaling.

This guide is different. We have tested every setting. We have scoured forums for the best plugins. By the end of this article, you will have smoothly, at high resolutions, with stable frame rates.

(Latest Nightly is recommended) What error message are you seeing, if any?

Download the latest (recommended for best performance and bug fixes).

To play the game, you need a copy of the game data (ROM/ISO).

If the game freezes during the intro video, go to and enable the "VU Add Hack" . This is a known fix for God of War specifically.

Set to 8x or 16x to sharpen textures viewed at sharp angles.

PCSX2 is the most stable and widely used PlayStation 2 emulator.

Enable recommended speedhacks for better frame rates, especially if you have a lower-end CPU.