The emulation scene on Android keeps improving. Earlier this year, a new PlayStation 3 (PS3) emulator was launched, and even a Nintendo Switch emulator briefly appeared on the Google Play Store. Now, ...

AetherSX2 is a new PS2 emulator for Android that’s currently in closed alpha testing. The primary developer behind the emulator answered some questions for us about what to expect. YouTuber Taki Udon ...

ARMSX2, a new, modern PS2 emulator, is now available on the Play Store. The app launched a few weeks ago, but Play Store approval took a few extra weeks. It’s still early in development, and ...

PS2 emulation on handhelds finally grew up. As of 2026, the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Android handhelds, Valve’s Steam Deck OLED, and the mature NetherSX2 fork of AetherSX2 means you can play ...

The popular ARMSX2 PS2 emulator for Android has received a major update (v2.6.4) introducing Material You theming, syncing the application's interface colors with the user's device wallpaper.

The ARMSX2 development team released version 1.0 and version 1.0.1 of the PlayStation 2 emulator on GitHub. A Play Store listing is expected to become available later this week, according to an ...

Thanks to backward compatibility initiatives from big gaming companies like Xbox, it's a lot easier to revisit your favorite childhood classics without having to delve into your local thrift store for ...

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There’s a new PlayStation 2 emulator for Android in the works, and while a public beta won’t be available for a few weeks, a few lucky folks have had time to test a pre-release alpha and share some ...

The sole developer behind AetherSX2, a PlayStation 2 emulator for Android devices, announced that they are discontinuing development of the app due to the “neverending” online impersonation, ...

Accurately emulating the PlayStation 2 (PS2) has proven to be quite a challenge. PC gamers have enjoyed emulators like PCSX2 for years, but the story is quite different on Android. The only two ...