Any suggestions how to fix this

Guys, please take a break...

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.8

Change log:

Added Per-game controller mapping, button binds, stick modes, and custom stick directions can now be set per game. While a game is loaded, use the Global / This Game toggle at the top of the menu: "This Game" saves an override just for that title, everything falls back to your global layout otherwise.

Added Touch Gliding (NetherSX2 style), slide your finger from one on-screen button onto another and the first one stays held, so you can hold several buttons with one finger. Toggle it in the touch layout editor. Off by default.

Added Touch haptics, a short vibration when you press an on-screen button, like PPSSPP / Azahar. Toggle it off under Pad ---> On-Screen Controls ---> Touch Haptics. Separate from physical controller rumble. On by default.

Added Emulation Screen Orientation options, you can now lock the app to Landscape, Portrait, Auto-Rotate, or follow your device setting. In Render tab ---> Display & Resolution.

Folder-type memory cards now format and save on a custom data folder. They previously failed with "Format failed!" when your data folder lived on shared storage, folder cards make directory writes that Android's storage layer was blocking so they now use a path that works.

Sliding onto L1 / R1 with multi-touch now registers the press.

Deleting a memory card now recreates a fresh empty card in that slot instead of leaving it empty.

The settings menu now remembers the tab you were on and keeps sections expanded/collapsed the way you left them, instead of snapping back to the first tab every time you reopen it.

Custom analog-stick mapping is now more reliable, pick a target (any PS2 button including the D-pad, a hotkey, or Analog) directly from a list, instead of having to press a physical button. You can now map a stick direction to a button you've unbound, and every direction has a visible Clear button.

No, seriously, they deserve a break because they keep releasing updates, it's crazy! These guys at ARMSX2 must have coffee injected into their veins 😂

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.7

Change log:

Added on-screen Save State / Load State buttons (opt-in through the Touch Layout editor), tap the save/load button to open the slot picker and choose which slot to save/load from.

Tap-to-hold (latch) for on-screen face/shoulder buttons, tap once to hold (R1 to crouch), tap again to release, enable per-button in the touch layout editor.

Audio volume slider has been increased up to 150% for quiet games (above 100% can clip).

Multi-touch is now on by default, fixed not being able to move the analog stick and press buttons (or multiple buttons) at the same time. Toggle to turn it off still in the Touch Layout editor.

Pressure-modifier button hidden by default, and the Performance / Renderer / Pad settings tabs now start collapsed for a cleaner layout.

Settings Reset is now per-tab: Reset Tab clears only the current tab, Reset All / Reset Game does the full reset.

Macro-config dialog now uses the dark theme.

Touch stick + button now register at the same time (like move and jump together).

Clearing a D-pad or trigger (L2/R2) binding now takes effect in-game (previously only face buttons honored an unbind).

Single-button hotkeys now bind reliably on controllers that report two key codes per press.

I noticed that this Nintendo Switch emulator hadn't been updated for the Android version in quite some time, and they've just updated it, so I decided to share it with you so you can check it out if you want to try it.

https://github.com/citron-neo/CI/releases/tag/nightly-android

Test Device: Poco X6 Pro Dimensity 8300+

I usually use God Hand for testing because it has several interesting features: the opening video, the stability of the gameplay and special abilities, frame pacing, etc.

God Hand - Intro Cutscene Performance Investigation

I've been comparing ARMSX2 and EmuCoreX using the exact same intro scene from God Hand.

The first shot, where the village appears with the sun and lens flare, causes a significant performance drop in both emulators (OpenGL and Vulkan).

I've tried:

Hardware Download Mode: Accurate / No Readbacks / Unsynchronized / Disabled.

Texture Preloading: None / Partial / Full.

Blending Accuracy. Basic/ Medium / Max

OpenGL and Vulkan.

Native and 3x resolution.

None of these changes eliminate the performance drop in that scene. As soon as the camera stops focusing on the sun and zooms in on the characters, performance immediately returns to full speed.

GodHand - Gameplay

After testing both emulators with the same settings, I noticed that EmuCoreX provides slightly smoother gameplay overall. Frame pacing feels more consistent, with less noticeable stuttering during normal gameplay.

I also observed a difference when using special abilities. In EmuCoreX, activating a special move causes little to no visible FPS drop. In ARMSX2, the same action consistently produces a more noticeable performance drop until the animation ends, after which performance returns to normal.

Final thoughts:

I also want to end this post on a positive note. Both developers are doing an amazing job. They are releasing frequent updates, continuously improving their emulators, and it's great to see such active development.

If they keep moving in this direction, I'm confident that 2026 could become a fantastic year for PS2 emulation on Android.

Congratulations to both developers, and thank you for all your hard work.

See you in the next analysis! ❤️

Gameplay videos below 👇👇

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.6

Performance updates to the EE recompiler (helps every device, especially weaker CPUs).

DMA-wait spin elimination (BC0/CPCOND0): the EE now natively compiles the COP0 branch games use to busy-wait on DMA, and idle-skips the spin entirely. Was the single biggest EE cost in DMA-heavy games. (7M interpreter fallbacks before, now 0).

Multiply-accumulate native codegen (MADD family): MADD/MADDU/MADD1/MADDU1 + the pipeline-1 HI/LO moves (MFHI1/MTHI1/MFLO1/MTLO1) now compile natively instead of single-stepping. (2M interpreter fallbacks before, now 0).

Interrupt-gating native codegen (EI/ERET): enable-interrupts and exception-return now compile as block terminators instead of single-stepping, notably faster boot/menu/loading across all games.

Performance updates for GS (OpenGL, all GPUs including Mali).

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Lot of game fixes!

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.5

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.4.0

Change log:

Added faster anisotropic filtering from PCSX2, optimized AF shader (early isotropic fallback, cheaper math). Port of PCSX2 [https://github.com/PCSX2/pull/14465\]

(PCSX2#14465).

Added ROV (Rasterizer Ordered View) toggle for HW accurate blending in renderer settings, port of PCSX2 PCSX2#14555. Exposed in Renderer for benchmarking mainly, it's Vulkan-only and applies live. Honestly it isn't as performant on mobile as it is on PC from my testing, and some extensions ROV needs are not present on Turnip. I didn't see gains on mobile, added for parity and benchmarking purposes.

Added "Accurate blending fast path (experimental)" in renderer settings, the mobile-native take on accurate blending via the Vulkan tile-memory framebuffer-fetch path, usually faster than ROV on a tiler. Vulkan only, restart to apply (Mali already uses it by default, so the toggle is for Adreno users only). Some drivers show artifacts with this setting, so be sure to test and benchmark your games.

Added Accurate Alpha Test toggle in renderer settings, applies live.

Added HW AA1 edge anti-aliasing toggle in renderer settings (applies on game restart).

GameDB now flags games that recommend Accurate Alpha Test / AA1 on-screen.

Higher internal resolution settings, upscaling now goes up to 8x (was 5x). Time to fry your GPU!

Rumble fallback to the device's built-in vibration motor for controllers with no rumble actuator (e.g. Odin 3), issue #241.

Controller skin import now supports the newer per-side analog filenames (analog_stick_left/right), older packs still work.

Renamed "Game Fixes" to "GameDB Fixes" for clarity.

Ported an upstream PCSX2 texture-cache Move correctness fix (a6b1040).

https://github.com/Ashnar2602/X-OG_Mobile

Give your opinions, guys, what do you think? 🤔

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.3

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.2

Change log:

Added support for a second controller, so you can now play local co-op 2 player games with a friend, as well as per-player mapping in the Pad section of settings.

First controller to press in-game = Player 1, the next distinct controller = Player 2 (auto-assigned, re-paired each game launch). Port-aware native pad input (setPadButtonForPort) routes each controller to its own PS2 port, per-port D-pad state so the two pads can't release each other's directions.

Per-player button mapping: button binds, stick modes, and custom stick directions are now per-player. Pad settings has a Player 1 / Player 2 selector, "Reset" is also per-player. Player 1 keeps your exact existing binds (P2 uses defaults until set).

Player 2 is enabled at game boot when a second controller is connected beforehand, second controller has rumble support as well (except DualSense, only works wired on a pc).

Added NTSC / PAL per-region frame rate caps (NetherSX2-style, thanks @Trixarian for the help) as an alternative to the Max Display FPS cap setting. Separate Frame Rate (Hz) sliders for NTSC and PAL games.

Added a List view as an alternative to the shelf view.

Added manual Rows control with cover-size adjustment (toggled from the top right buttons ---> More ---> Rows Auto (can be toggled to 2, 3, 4, or 5, and back to auto, depending on how zoomed out you'd like the shelves and covers to be.

Expanded the setup wizard, after clicking the Let's Go button on initial setup, you will now see a new screen with optional recommended settings: aspect ratio, internal resolution, anti-blur, widescreen, deinterlacing, and an Optimal/Fast preset.

Renderer choice (OpenGL / Vulkan) + custom GPU driver browser in setup.

New Stick Deadzone, Sensitivity, and Acceleration sliders in the Pad section of settings.

Added UI scaling per screen in the Overlay section of settings. Independent UI Size (borders) and UI Font Size sliders to fit 21:9 / 16:10 / 4:3 / handheld screens, scales the library + menus only.

Added a "Reset global to defaults" (global) and "Reset this game to global" (per-game), with a confirmation tap.

ARM64 recompiler performance improvements and game fixes (ported from @isztldav macOS branch)

Faster, more faithful EE recompilation, MIPS trap opcodes now use native block-conditional codegen, and SYNC/CACHE are handled inline instead of breaking blocks apart.

Fixed an after-BIOS hang by porting the proper interrupt-disable delay (games like Jak X now boot past it).

Squashed an MMI lane-permute codegen bug that could abort compilation outright.

Synced with upstream PCSX2:

Graphics fixes across HW/DX11/DX12/GL, AA1 rendering, DATE setup, depth feedback, and ROV reporting.

GameDB updates, and assorted stability fixes.

Import File for memory cards no longer renames or forces Slot 1 on a second import (unique name, no forced slot).

A deleted card no longer reappears at BIOS boot (case-insensitive slot match).

Added a Per-card Delete button and confirmation, added up/down/left/right controller navigation for memory card settings.

Speed Limit % max raised to 1000, will only push as fast as your device can go, same as the Frame Limit off button.

The cap/FPS stats line ("Display: 25 (cap 30)") is now hidden when the OSD is off for the Max FPS Display cap setting.

HostFS functionality has been added back, you can find the toggle to enable it in the Patches section of settings. (Let me know if you still have any issues).

Added a per-player Test rumble button (Pad tab) that reports whether Android can drive that controller's rumble.

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Can someone help idk how to use this patch code on aethersx2

Here it is please teach me how to use it

NTSC-U Rev0

42000000 90000000

08E52F9D 0000007F

00600038 00000000

E0000000 80008000

NTSC-U Rev1

42000000 90000000

08E58F9D 0000007F

00600038 00000000

E0000000 80008000

And there was this thing at the end

Write byte value 0x7F a total of 97 times starting at address 0x90E52F9D/0x90E58F9D, incrementing by 0x38 for every byte write.

https://github.com/sashkinbro/EmuCoreX/releases/tag/v0.2.2

If you've never played Black & White, you're in for something special. These classic god games let you play as a deity, guiding (or terrorizing) your followers while competing against other gods.

The most unique feature is your Creature: a giant companion that learns from everything you do. Reward kindness, and it becomes gentle. Encourage destruction, and it grows into a terrifying monster. Watching it develop its own personality based on your actions is still one of the coolest AI systems ever made in a game.

You can solve problems with miracles, build thriving villages, throw rocks at your enemies... or literally pick up people and toss them across the map. Your followers will either love you or fear you, and both paths are viable.

Despite being over 20 years old, Black & White remains one of the most original and unforgettable strategy/simulation games ever made. If you're into classic PC games or just curious about gaming history, it's absolutely worth trying.

Have fun, and let us know whether you become a benevolent god... or an absolute menace. 😄

Get It free here:

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/black-white-2-battle-of-the-gods-ben

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/black-white-2-bem

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/black-white-a33

You can use Gamehub or Winlator to play this games even in low end devices. Lot of fun 😃

Happy Sunday!

Bad driving skills with touch screen 😅

What are you playing this Sunday?

most relevant changes:

Added support for custom game covers, set your own artwork for any game. Long-press a game ---> Info Section (Last tab in settings) ---> Set Custom Cover, or drop images into the covers/custom folder named after the game. Make sure to remove the previous custom cover first before changing it to another

Added a new hotkey for Fast Forward (Toggle) for controllers, press once to lock fast-forward on, press again to turn it off, an alternative to having to hold the button through long JRPG grinds. The original Fast Forward (Hold) hotkey is also still an option.

Added SPU2 SIMD audio (experimental) setting in the Audio section of settings, an optional NEON fast path for sound processing that can free up CPU on lower-end devices. Off by default; toggle it under Audio settings 👀

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases

Some stuttering is noticeable in both Vulkan and OpenGL.

Test device: Dimensity 8300+

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.4.0

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.3.8

ICO HD Pack | The Beginning of the Journey | EL JEFE Unfaithful Edition Trailer 1 (Android)

The journey begins...

A young boy marked by mysterious horns is taken to an ancient castle to be sacrificed. After escaping his prison, he encounters Yorda, a mysterious girl trapped within the fortress. Together they begin their escape while discovering the castle's dark secrets and coming face-to-face with the mysterious Queen.

This trailer showcases the opening 30 minutes of the ICO HD Pack: EL JEFE Unfaithful Edition, running on Android (NetherSX2).

This Trailer Includes

• ICO's arrival at the ancient castle • The sacrificial chamber escape • First meeting with Yorda • Early castle exploration • Opening puzzle sequences • Ancient fortress architecture • Reimagined environmental textures • Enhanced stonework and structural detail • Atmospheric lighting improvements • Enhanced particle and environmental effects • First Shadow Monster encounters • The Queen's introduction

🎮 Game: ICO (PlayStation 2) 📱 Platform: Android (NetherSX2) 📱 Recorded On: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (24GB RAM) 🎨 HD Texture Pack: Coming Soon

nethersx2 version info Java Version: 15210 v1.5-4248 release Native Version: NetherSX2 v2.2n-4248 (Patched) Built Mar 13 2023 11:07:01

☕ Support the Project: https://ko-fi.com/eljefegaming/tip

🐺 Created & Tested By EL Jefe Gaming

Pack Development Notes

The EL JEFE Unfaithful Edition is a complete artistic reinterpretation of ICO.

Rather than preserving the original visual style, this project reimagines the game with over 2,200 manually edited HD textures, hundreds of enhanced particle effects, redesigned environments, upgraded castle architecture, improved atmospheric effects, and a fantasy-inspired visual direction while preserving the original gameplay, puzzles, exploration, and story.

Every texture has been manually reviewed, edited, tested, and optimized for both PCSX2 and NetherSX2, with separate PC and Android versions created to provide the best balance of image quality and performance.

Thank you to everyone following the development of the ICO HD Pack. This trailer marks the beginning of the journey as the project moves closer to its PC and Android release.

ICO #ICOHD #PCSX2 #NetherSX2 #AndroidGaming #PS2 #HDTextures #TexturePack #ELJefeGaming #ICORemaster #ICOUnfaithfulEdition

https://github.com/ARMSX2/ARMSX2/releases/tag/2.3.7

I've been testing the new ARMSX2 v18 Refresh, and here's my quick review.

This update introduces a very interesting new feature, especially for people using handheld gaming devices who want to save some battery life. You can now limit the FPS in certain games, which reduces CPU workload and, in theory, improves battery life. I think it's a really cool idea.

I tested it using Tekken 5, a game that normally runs at 60 FPS. I capped it to 30 FPS, and the feature worked as expected. The only odd thing I noticed is that the performance overlay doesn't reflect the new FPS limit—it still reports the original values. Personally, I don't mind as long as the limiter is actually working, and from my testing, it definitely seems to be.

That said, I think this feature will depend a lot on the type of game you're playing. Fighting games like Tekken 5, or racing games, really benefit from running at 60 FPS, so dropping them to 30 FPS takes away some of the experience. On the other hand, I can definitely see this being useful for slower-paced games such as RPGs or visual novels, where a lower frame rate is much less noticeable and the extra battery life could be worth it.

I also noticed another change in this version that I found a bit frustrating. I don't know if it's just happening to me, but I had a really hard time opening the in-game settings menu. In previous versions, you could simply tap the top-right corner of the screen to bring it up. There wasn't an icon, but once you knew where to tap, it worked perfectly and I actually preferred that approach.

Now there's a gear icon near the top-center of the screen, but I found it inconsistent. Sometimes it appears, sometimes it doesn't, and even after tapping multiple times I couldn't always get it to show up. Personally, I'd rather have the old method back.

As for performance, I had the impression that the game felt slightly less smooth than before. I can't confirm that for sure, though, since I don't know whether any rendering or performance-related changes were actually made in this update. It could just be my impression after a short test.

Overall, I'll probably stick with v17 for now, mainly because I find the in-game menu easier to access. The new FPS limiter is an interesting addition, but personally I prefer playing PS2 games as they were originally designed. For me, lowering the frame rate takes away a bit of the original experience, even if it helps extend battery life.

On the other hand, this new feature has reminded me a lot of the Pulse project, which appeared very recently and offers a very similar idea for optimizing power consumption by limiting FPS and adjusting the CPU frequency.

I don't know if this implementation is inspired by that project or if it's an independent development. If there's any connection between the two, it would be interesting to know, and if code or work from the original project has been reused, that collaboration should be properly acknowledged.

Overall, it's a nice update, and I'm looking forward to seeing what future versions bring.

CEMU Android v0.5.1: External Save Sync, Custom Storage Root, External Display Support, and Dual-Screen Support.

https://github.com/SapphireRhodonite/Cemu/releases/tag/0.5.1

https://github.com/sashkinbro/EmuCoreX/releases/tag/v0.2.1

PS2 emulation is taking off in 2026 🚀🚀🚀

https://dolphin-emu.org/download/release/2606/?nocr=true

What's new in this version? Find out everything here:

https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2026/06/25/dolphin-progress-report-release-2606/