Command Line Options
PCSX2 can be launched from a command line on both Windows and Linux systems.
Usage: pcsx2.exe [parameters] [--] [boot filename]
-help: Displays this information and exits.
-version: Displays version information and exits.
-batch: Enables batch mode (exits after shutting down).
-nogui: Hides main window while running (implies batch mode).
-elf <file>: Overrides the boot ELF with the specified filename.
-disc <path>: Uses the specified host DVD drive as a source.
-bios: Starts the BIOS (System Menu/OSDSYS).
-fastboot: Force fast boot for provided filename.
-slowboot: Force slow boot for provided filename.
-state <index>: Loads specified save state by index.
-statefile <filename>: Loads state from the specified filename.
-fullscreen: Enters fullscreen mode immediately after starting.
-nofullscreen: Prevents fullscreen mode from triggering if enabled.
-bigpicture: Forces PCSX2 to use the Big Picture mode (useful for controller-only and couch play).
--: Signals that no more arguments will follow and the remaining
parameters make up the filename. Use when the filename contains
spaces or starts with a dash.
Legacy documentation (including for WX builds and using Steam as a launcher) can be found at the PCSX2 Wiki.