PS2 Launcher 4.0.0 - Release Notes

This update focuses on modern controller support, multiplayer, VMC, PS1 support, cheats, widescreen UI improvements, and better game navigation.

New Features

Virtual Multitap - Up to 4 Players

Play supported 3–4 player games without a physical multitap by combining the two PS2 controller ports with USB controllers.

Recommended setup:

• Player 1 → PS2 Port 1
• Player 2 → PS2 Port 2
• Player 3 → USB Port 1
• Player 4 → USB Port 2

For best compatibility, connect all required controllers before launching the game.

PS3 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox Controller Support

PS2 Launcher now supports PS3, PS4, PS5 and Xbox controllers through USB.

Controller behavior:

• USB controller only → USB controller becomes Player 1
• PS2 controller + USB controller → PS2 controller is Player 1 and USB controller is Player 2
• 4-player setup → PS2 Ports 1 & 2 are Players 1 & 2, USB Ports 1 & 2 are Players 3 & 4

For the most reliable player assignment, connect the required controllers before launching the game.

Virtual Memory Card Support

VMC support is now available, allowing games to save to a virtual memory card instead of relying only on a physical PS2 memory card.

Configure VMC from the selected game's Game Options.

PlayStation 1 Game Support

PS1 games can now be launched through the Apps section using the supported PS1 loader setup.

Cheat Engine

PS2 Launcher now supports PS2RD .cht cheat files.

Place the matching cheat file inside the CHT folder.

Example:

CHT/SLES_556.35.cht

Open:

Game Options → Game Cheats

Select the cheats you want to enable before launching the game.

This can also be used for compatible widescreen and gameplay patches.

Per-Game Language Selection

Supported games can now have their language changed directly from:

Game Options → Game Language

The selected language is saved individually for each game.

Favourite Games

Games can now be marked as favourites and accessed quickly through the Favourite Games filter.

Recently Played

A new Recently Played filter makes it easier to quickly return to games you played recently.

Apps Tab

The new Apps section automatically lists .ELF applications found on connected storage devices.

This makes it easier to launch homebrew applications and supported PS1 loaders directly from PS2 Launcher.

Launcher Aspect Ratio Options

The PS2 Launcher interface now supports multiple display ratios:

• 4:3 (CRT TV)
• 16:9 (Modern TV)
• 21:9 (Ultrawide Monitor)

Choose the ratio that best matches your display.

Supported Game Devices

Games can currently be loaded from:

• USB FAT32
• USB exFAT
• USB HDD FAT32
• USB HDD exFAT
• MX4SIO
• Internal HDD APA
• Internal HDD exFAT GPT / MBR
• SMB

Bug Fixes

1080i / 720p GSM Squeeze Fix

Fixed the incorrect squeezed aspect ratio that could occur when using GSM at 1080i or 720p.

720p Shaky UI Fix

Fixed game UI shaking/jitter when running the interface in 720p through GSM.

IGR Return-to-Launcher Fix

Improved In-Game Reset redirection back to PS2 Launcher.

Holding the SELECT button for approximately 7–10 seconds will now redirect back to the launcher.

UI Changes

Interface Improvements

Various layout, navigation and visual improvements have been made across the launcher for a cleaner and more consistent experience.

Major Highlights

• 4-player Virtual Multitap
• PS3 / PS4 / PS5 / Xbox USB controller support
• Virtual Memory Cards
• PS1 game support
• Cheat Engine
• Game language selection
• Favourite Games
• Recently Played
• Apps section
• 4:3 / 16:9 / 21:9 launcher UI
• Improved GSM support
• Improved return-to-launcher behavior