NetherSX2 is the best PS2 emulator on Android, but a recent alternative has just received a ton of changes and improvements.

PS2 emulation on Android has gotten an upgrade, thanks to a recent update to NetherSX2, a PS2 emulator for Android. NetherSX2 is a fork of AetherSX2, a PS2 emulator for Android that ceased development ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...