PCSX2: Test Run

First steps to get P3F running in the PCSX2 emulator.

Introduction

PCSX2 is a free, open-source emulator for playing PS2 games on a PC.

Using a PCSX2 feature called hostFS, we can load mods into the emulated game at runtime without altering the original disc image.

P3F CEP includes a copy of PCSX2 1.7 that is pre-configured for P3F. You've already supplied PCSX2 with the files it needs, so let's give P3F a test run!

P3F CEP only supports the build of PCSX2 included with the pack!

The included build is specifically configured and tested for P3F CEP. We cannot guarantee functionality with any other builds or versions of PCSX2.

Test Run

We're going to make sure PCSX2 can launch P3F before installing any mods.

Launch P3F

• Open your P3F Mods folder and launch either:

  • Launch P3F Windowed.bat or

  • Launch P3F Fullscreen.bat

• PCSX2 will open and launch Persona 3 FES. Remember, no mods have been installed yet!

Test P3F

• Make sure PCSX2 launches the game, plays the opening cutscene, and shows the title screen.

• Once at the title screen, press Enter on your keyboard and make sure the game responds.

Where are the mods?

You haven't installed them yet! We'll do that in the next step using Aemulus.

Why are the text and logos stretched out?

Persona 3 FES was originally developed for a 4:3 aspect ratio.

We're using PCSX2's built-in widescreen patch to play the game at a 16:9 aspect ratio, but we haven't installed the patches that correct the stretched UI yet.

We will install those patches in the next step.

An error message appeared.

• Did you forget to run CEP-o-matic?
• Check the Troubleshooting page for more information.

Moving On

• Close PCSX2 completely once you're ready to move on.

  • To exit fullscreen mode, double-click the game window.

We will come back to PCSX2 for advanced setup after installing mods.