diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 31fe88288a..d15fd35015 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,12 @@ # PCSX2 -[![Travis Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/PCSX2/pcsx2.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/PCSX2/pcsx2) [![AppVeyor Build Status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/b67odm0dd506co78/branch/master?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/gregory38/pcsx2/branch/master) [![Coverity Scan Build Status](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/6310/badge.svg)](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/6310) -PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS2's hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU [Interpreters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpreter_\(computing\)), [Recompilers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_recompilation) and a [Virtual Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine) which manages hardware states and PS2 system memory. This allows you to play PS2 games on your PC, with many additional features and benefits. +![Windows Build](https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/workflows/Windows%20Build/badge.svg) +![Linux Build](https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/workflows/Linux%20Build/badge.svg) +[![Coverity Scan Build Status](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/6310/badge.svg)](https://scan.coverity.com/projects/6310) +[![Travis Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/PCSX2/pcsx2.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/PCSX2/pcsx2) +[![AppVeyor Build Status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/b67odm0dd506co78/branch/master?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/gregory38/pcsx2/branch/master) + +PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS2's hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU [Interpreters](), [Recompilers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_recompilation) and a [Virtual Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine) which manages hardware states and PS2 system memory. This allows you to play PS2 games on your PC, with many additional features and benefits. # Project Details @@ -17,19 +22,19 @@ Development builds are also available from [our website](https://pcsx2.net/downl #### Minimum -| Operating System | CPU | GPU | RAM | -| --- | --- | --- | --- | +| Operating System | CPU | GPU | RAM | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | | - Windows 8.1 or newer (32 or 64 bit)
- Ubuntu 18.04/Debian or newer, Arch Linux, or other distro (32 or 64 bit) | - Supports SSE2
- [PassMark Single Thread Performance](https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html) rating near or greater than 1600
- Two physical cores, with hyperthreading | - Direct3D10 support
- OpenGL 3.x support
- [PassMark G3D Mark](https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html) rating around 3000 (GeForce GTX 750)
- 2 GB Video Memory | 4 GB | -*Note: Recommended Single Thread Performance is based on moderately complex games. Games that pushed the PS2 hardware to its limits will struggle on CPUs at this level. Some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the PS2 hardware may run on CPUs rated as low as 1200. A quick reference for CPU **intensive games**: [Wiki](https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:CPU_intensive_games), [Forum](https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-CPU-Intensive-Games) and CPU **light** games: [Forum](https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-Games-that-don-t-need-a-strong-CPU-to-emulate)* +_Note: Recommended Single Thread Performance is based on moderately complex games. Games that pushed the PS2 hardware to its limits will struggle on CPUs at this level. Some release titles and 2D games which underutilized the PS2 hardware may run on CPUs rated as low as 1200. A quick reference for CPU **intensive games**: [Wiki](https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:CPU_intensive_games), [Forum](https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-The-Most-CPU-Intensive-Games) and CPU **light** games: [Forum](https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LIST-Games-that-don-t-need-a-strong-CPU-to-emulate)_ -#### Recommended +#### Recommended -| Operating System | CPU | GPU | RAM | -| --- | --- | --- | --- | +| Operating System | CPU | GPU | RAM | +| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | | - Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Ubuntu 19.04/Debian or newer, Arch Linux, or other distro (64 bit) | - Supports AVX2
- [PassMark Single Thread Performance](https://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html) rating near or greater than 2100
- Four physical cores, with or without hyperthreading | - Direct3D11 support
- OpenGL 4.5 support
- [PassMark G3D Mark](https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html) rating around 6000 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti)
- 4 GB Video Memory | 8 GB | -*Note: Recommended GPU is based on 3x Internal, ~1080p resolution requirements. Higher resolutions will require stronger cards; 6x Internal, ~4K resolution will require a [PassMark G3D Mark](https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html) rating around 12000 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Just like CPU requirements, this is also highly game dependent. A quick reference for GPU **intensive games**: [Wiki](https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:GPU_intensive_games)* +_Note: Recommended GPU is based on 3x Internal, ~1080p resolution requirements. Higher resolutions will require stronger cards; 6x Internal, ~4K resolution will require a [PassMark G3D Mark](https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html) rating around 12000 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Just like CPU requirements, this is also highly game dependent. A quick reference for GPU **intensive games**: [Wiki](https://wiki.pcsx2.net/Category:GPU_intensive_games)_ ## Technical Notes @@ -43,6 +48,6 @@ Development builds are also available from [our website](https://pcsx2.net/downl # Screenshots -![Okami](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/okami_n1s.jpg "Okami") ![Final Fantasy XII](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/finalfantasy12izjs_s2.jpg "Final Fantasy XII") ![Shadow of the Colossus](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/sotc6s2.jpg "Shadow of the Colossus") ![DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/DBZ-BT-3s.jpg "DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3") ![Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/kh2_fm_n1s2.jpg "Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix") ![God of War 2](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/gow2_s2.jpg "God of War 2") ![Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/mgs3-1_s2.jpg "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater") ![Rogue Galaxy](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/rogue_galaxy_n1s2.jpg "Rogue Galaxy") +![Okami](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/okami_n1s.jpg "Okami") ![Final Fantasy XII](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/finalfantasy12izjs_s2.jpg "Final Fantasy XII") ![Shadow of the Colossus](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/sotc6s2.jpg "Shadow of the Colossus") ![DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/DBZ-BT-3s.jpg "DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3") ![Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/kh2_fm_n1s2.jpg "Kingdom Hearts 2: Final Mix") ![God of War 2](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/gow2_s2.jpg "God of War 2") ![Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/mgs3-1_s2.jpg "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater") ![Rogue Galaxy](https://pcsx2.net/images/stories/gitsnaps/rogue_galaxy_n1s2.jpg "Rogue Galaxy") -Want more? [Check out the PCSX2 website](https://pcsx2.net/demo-videos-screenshots/screenshots.html). \ No newline at end of file +Want more? [Check out the PCSX2 website](https://pcsx2.net/demo-videos-screenshots/screenshots.html).