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A new update for the Playstation 2 Emulator PCSX2 has been released today!
Many improvements and bugfixes were added in this release.
For now, there is only a Windows Installler and Binary available. There is a guide for Linux user on how to compile from source.
Download link windows: https://pcsx2.net/download/releases/windows.html
Install guide linux:https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/wiki/Installing-on-Linux
Source:https://pcsx2.net/293-pcsx2-1-6-0-is-out.html
Many improvements and bugfixes were added in this release.
For now, there is only a Windows Installler and Binary available. There is a guide for Linux user on how to compile from source.
Q3,Q4 2019 - Q1 2020 Changes
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-HW: Improve search/invalidate texture in render target by correctly matching vertex offsetted draws with buffer offsetted reads in the texture cache.
GSdx-HW: Implemented Software Sprite Renderer feature which allows to CPU emulate (SSE accelerated) certain sprite draws directly from the HW renderer.
GSdx-HW: Added a dedicated fix for Big Mutha Truckers which allows to render the shadows properly. This also allowed us to reduce the crc hack level so there are less effects skipped.
GSdx-HW: Sprite Hack has been completely removed as it is no longer needed and is replaced by far better alternatives.
GSdx-FX: The TFX shader on Direct3D10/11 has been rewritten to match OpenGL code and its' accuracy for certain effects.
GSdx-D3D: Blend no Barrier support has been ported from OpenGL to Direct3D 10/11.
GSdx-GUI: Hardware hacks GUI has been updated for better usability.
SPU2-X changelog:
Fixed the noise generator outputting 4.8 kHz tone instead of white noise.
CDVD changelog:
PCSX2 now ignores non-existent disc sector reads.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Prevent the UI from hanging/locking up when a game boots.
PCSX2-tas: TAS Recording functionality has been disabled for 1.6 release as there are some issues to work out (such as hanging/locking up the emulator).
PCSX2: DI execution is delayed by one instruction.
PCSX2: Reverted back to older VRender/VBlank timings.
PCSX2: Partially fixed IPU pack command.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F4 too fast when toggling the Frame Limiter in some occasions.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F9 to toggle rendering between Hardware and Software in some occasions.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F9 to toggle rendering between Hardware and Software mode too fast.
PCSX2: First Time Wizard now properly selects the correct GSdx plugin based on the highest instruction set supported by the CPU.
PCSX2: Improved pointer patch command handling.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: DPI scaling has been improved.
PCSX2: Translations have been updated for the release of 1.6.
Miscellaneous changelog:
GameDB: True Crime: Streets of L.A. (patched).
GameDB: The database has been once again updated with the inclusion of many games with required gamefixes, as well as removal of gamefixes which are no longer needed.
Q2 2018-Q2 2019 Changes
Q2 2018 - Q2 2019 progress Report highlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-HW: Fix half-bottom screen issues on texture/color shuffling.
GSdx-TC: Palette management rework.
Gsdx-HW: implement fixed TEX0 for all renderers.
GSdx: OSD improvements and port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx: Accurate Date update and partial port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-GL: Bypass the texture cache when the framebuffer is sampled.
GSdx-GL: Experimental Sparse Texture support.
GSdx-D3D: Improved palette support has been ported from OpenGL to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: GPU accelerate 8 bits texture conversion port from OpenGL to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Depth Emulation port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Channel shuffle port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: HDR Colclip blend port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Accurate Blend Fbmask port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Partial SW blending port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Alpha hack has been removed completely, replaced with Blending Accuracy option.
GSdx-HW: Removal of MSAA support in favor of better optimizations and accuracy.
GSdx-HW: Removal of Direct3D9 renderer in favor of better optimizations and accuracy.
GSdx-HW: Removal of many no longer needed hacks.
GSdx-HW: Add Skipdraw Offset option for Skipdraw hack.
GSdx-GUI: GUI update to improve usability.
Core changelog:
PCSX2-TAS: Input Recording/Playback Functionality (speedrunning tools).
Vector Units: Fix bug in "Branch in Delay Slot" Optimization.
Recompiler: Fix stall in branch delay slot.
PCSX2: Improved GameDB handling.
VIF: A VIF core update has been made to fix Downtown Run.
Gif Unit: Recheck VIF status after a reset is performed when waiting for PATH3 (Fixes Eragon).
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: "FMV Aspect Ratio Switch/Override" feature.
PCSX2: Save/Load slot improvements, allow to display slot dates.
SPU2-X changelog:
SPU2-X-GUI: The gui has been updated to improve usability.
Q1 2018 Changes
Q1 2018 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-TC: Performance improvement by using custom container.
GSdx-TC: Load size calculation in target update.
GSdx: Texture Shuffle port to Direct3D.
GSdx: Channel Shuffle improvements on Direct3D
GSdx: Hack removal/adjustments.
Core changelog:
PCSX2-Counters: Fix Hblank calculation for DVD video modes.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: Add configurable Cheats folder to Components Selectors.
PCSX2: Display the video mode on titlebar.
Miscellaneous changelog:
Plugins: XPad and USBqemu have been moved to the legacy plugins VS solution.
General: Code cleanup.
Gamedb: Game database has been updated with many new gamefixes included.
Q3-Q4 2017 Changes
Q3 & Q4 2017 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-d3d11: Extend "Preload Frame Data" support to Direct3D.
GSdx: Add Frame Buffer Conversion option.
GSdx: Automatic mipmapping option.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: PSX Memory card support.
PCSX2: Always ask when booting option.
PCSX2: Adaptive Sync support.
PCSX2: Restore "Defaults" option to GS Panel.
PCSX2: Clear ISO list option.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: Many translations have been updated.
Q1-Q2 2017 Changes
Q1 2017 progress report highlights, read the full report here.
Q2 2017 progress report highlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Support for dumping GS Dumps in xz format.
GSdx-OpenGL: Reduce Geometry shader overhead.
GSdx-HW: Revamped buffer size calculation for custom resolutions.
GSdx: OSD (On Screen Display) feature.
GSdx: Texture cache speed optimization.
GSdx: Software renderer thread synchronization fix.
GSdx: Improved software renderer float handling.
GSdx: Removal of SSSE3 and AVX configurations.
GSdx: Workarounds for AMD buggy OpenGL driver.
GSdx (Windows): Fix for slow software rendering with Skylake CPUs.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Fix command-line options.
PCSX2-Counters: Proper tracking of scalar limit.
VIF: Unpack speed optimizations.
Vector Units (VU0): Fix CFC2 transfers from TPC register.
LilyPad and OnePad changelog:
LilyPad and OnePad changelog:
LilyPad: neGcon controller support.
LilyPad: UI Changes/enhancements.
LilyPad: Core improvements, better controller handling.
Onepad: Update to use SDL2.
Miscellaneous changelog:
CMake: Blacklist GCC 7.0/7.1 versions.
Q3-Q4 2016 Changes
Q3 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
Q4 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Hardware mipmapping support.
GSdx-TC: Proper scaling of all textures.
GSdx: Handling illegal 8 bits pixel storage format.
GSdx-PCRTC: Feedback write support.
GSdx-glsl: Optimize number of active constant buffers in the shader.
GSdx: Avoid illegal instruction crash on older CPUs.
GSdx: Alpha test improvements.
GSdx: Proper custom resolution scaling.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: PSX mode compatibility.
PCSX2: PSX mode, proper video mode initialization.
PCSX2: Improved patch handling.
PCSX2: Accurate video mode detection.
LilyPad and Onepad changelog:
LilyPad: Add separate bindings for each pad type.
LilyPad: Add PlayStation Mouse support.
LilyPad: Updated user interface.
LilyPad: Add dance pad support and revamped Lilypad dialog.
OnePad: General improvements on accuracy.
CDVD changelog:
cdvdgigaherz: Linux port.
Miscellaneous changelog:
PCSX2: FreeBSD support.
Linux: Support Vsync on Linux free driver.
Windows: Remove DirectX redistributable dependency on Windows 8.1/10.
Q1-Q2 2016 Changes
January - February 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
Q2 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Fast texture invalidation option.
GSdx: Improved detection of Framebuffer size.
GSdx: Enable reading of Depth Buffer.
GSdx: Improved PCRTC merge circuit emulation.
GSdx-GL: Fast accurate blending.
GSdx-GL: Depth buffer lookup optimization.
GSdx-FX: Post-Processing updates.
GSdx: Proper handling of 576P/720P/1080I video modes.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Automatic aspect ratio switch during FMV playback.
VIF: Timing fix for MSCALF, MSCNT instructions.
Vector Units: Scarface I bit gamefix.
CDVD changelog:
CDVDgigaherz: Fixed dual layer DVD reading.
CDVD: Improved ISO layer break detection algorithm.
Lilypad and Onepad changelog:
LilyPad: Add Pop'n Music controller support.
Onepad: GUI redesign.
Miscellaneous changelog:
PCSX2: GUI Improvements.
PCSX2: PCSX2-Auto test suite.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-HW: Improve search/invalidate texture in render target by correctly matching vertex offsetted draws with buffer offsetted reads in the texture cache.
GSdx-HW: Implemented Software Sprite Renderer feature which allows to CPU emulate (SSE accelerated) certain sprite draws directly from the HW renderer.
GSdx-HW: Added a dedicated fix for Big Mutha Truckers which allows to render the shadows properly. This also allowed us to reduce the crc hack level so there are less effects skipped.
GSdx-HW: Sprite Hack has been completely removed as it is no longer needed and is replaced by far better alternatives.
GSdx-FX: The TFX shader on Direct3D10/11 has been rewritten to match OpenGL code and its' accuracy for certain effects.
GSdx-D3D: Blend no Barrier support has been ported from OpenGL to Direct3D 10/11.
GSdx-GUI: Hardware hacks GUI has been updated for better usability.
SPU2-X changelog:
Fixed the noise generator outputting 4.8 kHz tone instead of white noise.
CDVD changelog:
PCSX2 now ignores non-existent disc sector reads.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Prevent the UI from hanging/locking up when a game boots.
PCSX2-tas: TAS Recording functionality has been disabled for 1.6 release as there are some issues to work out (such as hanging/locking up the emulator).
PCSX2: DI execution is delayed by one instruction.
PCSX2: Reverted back to older VRender/VBlank timings.
PCSX2: Partially fixed IPU pack command.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F4 too fast when toggling the Frame Limiter in some occasions.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F9 to toggle rendering between Hardware and Software in some occasions.
PCSX2: Fixed the emulator hanging when pressing F9 to toggle rendering between Hardware and Software mode too fast.
PCSX2: First Time Wizard now properly selects the correct GSdx plugin based on the highest instruction set supported by the CPU.
PCSX2: Improved pointer patch command handling.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: DPI scaling has been improved.
PCSX2: Translations have been updated for the release of 1.6.
Miscellaneous changelog:
GameDB: True Crime: Streets of L.A. (patched).
GameDB: The database has been once again updated with the inclusion of many games with required gamefixes, as well as removal of gamefixes which are no longer needed.
Q2 2018-Q2 2019 Changes
Q2 2018 - Q2 2019 progress Report highlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-HW: Fix half-bottom screen issues on texture/color shuffling.
GSdx-TC: Palette management rework.
Gsdx-HW: implement fixed TEX0 for all renderers.
GSdx: OSD improvements and port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx: Accurate Date update and partial port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-GL: Bypass the texture cache when the framebuffer is sampled.
GSdx-GL: Experimental Sparse Texture support.
GSdx-D3D: Improved palette support has been ported from OpenGL to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: GPU accelerate 8 bits texture conversion port from OpenGL to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Depth Emulation port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Channel shuffle port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: HDR Colclip blend port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Accurate Blend Fbmask port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Partial SW blending port to Direct3D10/11.
GSdx-D3D: Alpha hack has been removed completely, replaced with Blending Accuracy option.
GSdx-HW: Removal of MSAA support in favor of better optimizations and accuracy.
GSdx-HW: Removal of Direct3D9 renderer in favor of better optimizations and accuracy.
GSdx-HW: Removal of many no longer needed hacks.
GSdx-HW: Add Skipdraw Offset option for Skipdraw hack.
GSdx-GUI: GUI update to improve usability.
Core changelog:
PCSX2-TAS: Input Recording/Playback Functionality (speedrunning tools).
Vector Units: Fix bug in "Branch in Delay Slot" Optimization.
Recompiler: Fix stall in branch delay slot.
PCSX2: Improved GameDB handling.
VIF: A VIF core update has been made to fix Downtown Run.
Gif Unit: Recheck VIF status after a reset is performed when waiting for PATH3 (Fixes Eragon).
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: "FMV Aspect Ratio Switch/Override" feature.
PCSX2: Save/Load slot improvements, allow to display slot dates.
SPU2-X changelog:
SPU2-X-GUI: The gui has been updated to improve usability.
Q1 2018 Changes
Q1 2018 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-TC: Performance improvement by using custom container.
GSdx-TC: Load size calculation in target update.
GSdx: Texture Shuffle port to Direct3D.
GSdx: Channel Shuffle improvements on Direct3D
GSdx: Hack removal/adjustments.
Core changelog:
PCSX2-Counters: Fix Hblank calculation for DVD video modes.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: Add configurable Cheats folder to Components Selectors.
PCSX2: Display the video mode on titlebar.
Miscellaneous changelog:
Plugins: XPad and USBqemu have been moved to the legacy plugins VS solution.
General: Code cleanup.
Gamedb: Game database has been updated with many new gamefixes included.
Q3-Q4 2017 Changes
Q3 & Q4 2017 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx-d3d11: Extend "Preload Frame Data" support to Direct3D.
GSdx: Add Frame Buffer Conversion option.
GSdx: Automatic mipmapping option.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: PSX Memory card support.
PCSX2: Always ask when booting option.
PCSX2: Adaptive Sync support.
PCSX2: Restore "Defaults" option to GS Panel.
PCSX2: Clear ISO list option.
PCSX2 GUI changelog:
PCSX2: Many translations have been updated.
Q1-Q2 2017 Changes
Q1 2017 progress report highlights, read the full report here.
Q2 2017 progress report highlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Support for dumping GS Dumps in xz format.
GSdx-OpenGL: Reduce Geometry shader overhead.
GSdx-HW: Revamped buffer size calculation for custom resolutions.
GSdx: OSD (On Screen Display) feature.
GSdx: Texture cache speed optimization.
GSdx: Software renderer thread synchronization fix.
GSdx: Improved software renderer float handling.
GSdx: Removal of SSSE3 and AVX configurations.
GSdx: Workarounds for AMD buggy OpenGL driver.
GSdx (Windows): Fix for slow software rendering with Skylake CPUs.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Fix command-line options.
PCSX2-Counters: Proper tracking of scalar limit.
VIF: Unpack speed optimizations.
Vector Units (VU0): Fix CFC2 transfers from TPC register.
LilyPad and OnePad changelog:
LilyPad and OnePad changelog:
LilyPad: neGcon controller support.
LilyPad: UI Changes/enhancements.
LilyPad: Core improvements, better controller handling.
Onepad: Update to use SDL2.
Miscellaneous changelog:
CMake: Blacklist GCC 7.0/7.1 versions.
Q3-Q4 2016 Changes
Q3 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
Q4 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Hardware mipmapping support.
GSdx-TC: Proper scaling of all textures.
GSdx: Handling illegal 8 bits pixel storage format.
GSdx-PCRTC: Feedback write support.
GSdx-glsl: Optimize number of active constant buffers in the shader.
GSdx: Avoid illegal instruction crash on older CPUs.
GSdx: Alpha test improvements.
GSdx: Proper custom resolution scaling.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: PSX mode compatibility.
PCSX2: PSX mode, proper video mode initialization.
PCSX2: Improved patch handling.
PCSX2: Accurate video mode detection.
LilyPad and Onepad changelog:
LilyPad: Add separate bindings for each pad type.
LilyPad: Add PlayStation Mouse support.
LilyPad: Updated user interface.
LilyPad: Add dance pad support and revamped Lilypad dialog.
OnePad: General improvements on accuracy.
CDVD changelog:
cdvdgigaherz: Linux port.
Miscellaneous changelog:
PCSX2: FreeBSD support.
Linux: Support Vsync on Linux free driver.
Windows: Remove DirectX redistributable dependency on Windows 8.1/10.
Q1-Q2 2016 Changes
January - February 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
Q2 2016 progress report hightlights, read the full report here.
GSdx changelog:
GSdx: Fast texture invalidation option.
GSdx: Improved detection of Framebuffer size.
GSdx: Enable reading of Depth Buffer.
GSdx: Improved PCRTC merge circuit emulation.
GSdx-GL: Fast accurate blending.
GSdx-GL: Depth buffer lookup optimization.
GSdx-FX: Post-Processing updates.
GSdx: Proper handling of 576P/720P/1080I video modes.
Core changelog:
PCSX2: Automatic aspect ratio switch during FMV playback.
VIF: Timing fix for MSCALF, MSCNT instructions.
Vector Units: Scarface I bit gamefix.
CDVD changelog:
CDVDgigaherz: Fixed dual layer DVD reading.
CDVD: Improved ISO layer break detection algorithm.
Lilypad and Onepad changelog:
LilyPad: Add Pop'n Music controller support.
Onepad: GUI redesign.
Miscellaneous changelog:
PCSX2: GUI Improvements.
PCSX2: PCSX2-Auto test suite.
Download link windows: https://pcsx2.net/download/releases/windows.html
Install guide linux:https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/wiki/Installing-on-Linux
Source:https://pcsx2.net/293-pcsx2-1-6-0-is-out.html
