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Android Authority
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Android Authority
There's one good PS2 emulator on iOS, but I'd recommend another option
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority The PlayStation 2 is arguably one of the greatest consoles of all time, with a library of classic games that's hard to match. Sony finally discontinued the system in 2013, which means that emulators can be one of the only reliable ways to play some PS2 games. There are plenty of great PS2 emulators on Android, but iPhones don't have it so good. Here are your best options for PS2 emulators on iOS. The best PS2 emulators for iOS Before we get started in earnest, it's important to recognize that until very recently, most iOS emulators required a hacked (or jailbroken) device. Apple previously blocked all emulators on the grounds that they can play many games, and every single game has to be approved individually. It's the same reason Xbox Cloud Gaming didn't have an iOS app, as well as countless other services. Apple has slowly eased back on these restrictions, with the first few emulators already hitting the App Store. Currently, there are no PS2 emulators on the iOS store, but that doesn't mean you don't have options. That said, they're not the easiest options. You will need to sideload the first emulator below in order to use it on your device, although you may not need to fully jailbreak your iPhone. If Apple continues to remove restrictions on sideloading after pressure from the European Union, it may be easier to install them in the near future. But for now, you'll have to follow the instructions linked below. Play! The only true PS2 emulator on iOS, Play! supports a range of file formats, such as CHD, CUE, ELF, MDS, ISO, and ISZ. You'll have to sideload, but once you do, the app can scan folders for new game files and categorize them into Recent, Homebrew, and Unsorted lists. Visit the Settings menu before getting started to ensure the best performance. Also, be sure to check the app's compatibility list before loading games. As of this writing about 1200 titles are marked 'playable,' such as Disgaea and Marvel vs. Capcom 2. If something's not listed as playable, it's going to break mid-game if it loads at all. It's worth noting that this app will require even more setup before you can enjoy PS2 emulation on your iPhone, due to restrictions on JIT from Apple. This is an essential component to making the emulator work, and the easiest way to turn it on is to run AltServer on another device on the same network. There are a few other methods outlined here. Without this, games will crash when launched. Importantly, the Play! PS2 emulator also works on web browsers. Compatibility is much more limited though, so don't think of it as a full replacement for a native app. Streaming PS2 emulators Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Unfortunately, the only other option for PS2 emulation on iOS is streaming it from another device. This is pretty easy via a PC or Mac with a variety of free apps. Of course, you'll still need to install a PS2 emulator, but your options on other platforms are much less limited. PCSX2 is the gold standard on Windows, Linux, and MacOS, with great performance even on weaker machines. Once installed on your desktop, you can install a local streaming app like Steam Link or Moonlight from the App Store to play them on your iPhone. For Steam Link specifically you'll need to add the emulator to your library as a non-Steam game, but that's a relatively simple process. For now, I think this method is the best choice for PS2 emulators on iOS. Without native JIT support, even the latest iPhones won't be capable of emulating PS2 games. For streaming, all you need is a mediocre PC or Mac.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The 20 most valuable retro video games you might own, including one worth £3,700
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Your old video games could be worth thousands of pounds - even if they're unsealed Sign up to our Retro newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One graded video game is worth nearly £40,000 But even used games without their boxes can be worth thousands of pounds Currys has produced a list of the most valuable retro games, including titles for the Nintendo 64, Game Boy, NES and PlayStation 2 Everyone has their favourite retro video game from down the years. But did you know that gamers could be sitting on a goldmine, with some old titles worth thousands of pounds today - even if they've been used. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Retro video games could be worth thousands of pounds, even if they are used and in some cases lacking their boxes, according to new research by Currys | Currys The most valuable PAL-region game based on recent sales is a graded copy of Streets of Rage for the Sega Mega Drive, which is worth nearly £40,000. But while sealed and graded games are most valuable, even loose cartridges, which have been used, and those complete with boxes, can fetch huge sums. Currys has analysed retro video game resale data on PriceCharting to produce a list of the most valuable unsealed games - including one worth nearly £4,000. A graded copy of Streets of Rage on the Sega Mega Drive is worth nearly £40,000 today | Currys/Sega The technology retailer, which has shared the list ahead of the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, says many gamers could cash in on their old games as they attempt to clear space for some new titles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The most valuable retro video games Rank Console Game title Condition Estimated value 1 Nintendo 64 Zelda Majora's Mask (Adventure Set) Complete, in box £3,715.01 2 NES Snowboard Challenge Complete, in box £2,935.80 3 Super Nintendo Mega Man X3 Complete, in box £2,465.32 4 Game Boy Color Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition Complete, in box £2,259.44 5 Mega Drive 32X Darxide Complete, in box £2,245.68 6 PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto Complete Collection Complete, in box £2,234.07 7 NES Mr. Gimmick Complete, in box £2,071.92 8 NES Duck Hunt (Game of Variant) Complete, in box £1,988.67 9 PlayStation 4 Dark Souls III (Prestige Edition) Complete, in box £1,975.00 10 Nintendo 64 Starcraft 64 Complete, in box £1,728.88 11 PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto Complete Collection Loose £1,718.52 12 PlayStation 4 Dark Souls III (Prestige Edition) Loose £1,717.39 13 Nintendo 64 Snowboard Kids 2 Complete, in box £1,715.19 14 Game Boy Advance Game Boy Advance SP (Pokemon Sapphire Super Pak) Complete, in box £1,700.91 15 Game Boy Beethoven Complete, in box £1,675.47 16 NES Stack-Up Complete, in box £1,632.36 17 Super Nintendo Super Metroid and Zelda: A Link to the Past Double Pack Complete, in box £1,578.61 18 Game Boy Hammerin' Harry Complete, in box £1,488.32 19 NES Family Fun Fitness Stadium Events Complete, in box £1,457.31 20 Game Boy Advance Pokemon Ruby Version (Limited Edition Super Pak) Complete, in box £1,393.30 Do you own any of these games, and what do you think is the best video game ever made? Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The 20 most valuable retro video games you might own, including one worth £3,700
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Your old video games could be worth thousands of pounds - even if they're unsealed Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One graded video game is worth nearly £40,000 But even used games without their boxes can be worth thousands of pounds Currys has produced a list of the most valuable retro games, including titles for the Nintendo 64, Game Boy, NES and PlayStation 2 Everyone has their favourite retro video game from down the years. But did you know that gamers could be sitting on a goldmine, with some old titles worth thousands of pounds today - even if they've been used. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Retro video games could be worth thousands of pounds, even if they are used and in some cases lacking their boxes, according to new research by Currys | Currys The most valuable PAL-region game based on recent sales is a graded copy of Streets of Rage for the Sega Mega Drive, which is worth nearly £40,000. But while sealed and graded games are most valuable, even loose cartridges, which have been used, and those complete with boxes, can fetch huge sums. Currys has analysed retro video game resale data on PriceCharting to produce a list of the most valuable unsealed games - including one worth nearly £4,000. A graded copy of Streets of Rage on the Sega Mega Drive is worth nearly £40,000 today | Currys/Sega The technology retailer, which has shared the list ahead of the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, says many gamers could cash in on their old games as they attempt to clear space for some new titles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The most valuable retro video games Rank Console Game title Condition Estimated value 1 Nintendo 64 Zelda Majora's Mask (Adventure Set) Complete, in box £3,715.01 2 NES Snowboard Challenge Complete, in box £2,935.80 3 Super Nintendo Mega Man X3 Complete, in box £2,465.32 4 Game Boy Color Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition Complete, in box £2,259.44 5 Mega Drive 32X Darxide Complete, in box £2,245.68 6 PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto Complete Collection Complete, in box £2,234.07 7 NES Mr. Gimmick Complete, in box £2,071.92 8 NES Duck Hunt (Game of Variant) Complete, in box £1,988.67 9 PlayStation 4 Dark Souls III (Prestige Edition) Complete, in box £1,975.00 10 Nintendo 64 Starcraft 64 Complete, in box £1,728.88 11 PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto Complete Collection Loose £1,718.52 12 PlayStation 4 Dark Souls III (Prestige Edition) Loose £1,717.39 13 Nintendo 64 Snowboard Kids 2 Complete, in box £1,715.19 14 Game Boy Advance Game Boy Advance SP (Pokemon Sapphire Super Pak) Complete, in box £1,700.91 15 Game Boy Beethoven Complete, in box £1,675.47 16 NES Stack-Up Complete, in box £1,632.36 17 Super Nintendo Super Metroid and Zelda: A Link to the Past Double Pack Complete, in box £1,578.61 18 Game Boy Hammerin' Harry Complete, in box £1,488.32 19 NES Family Fun Fitness Stadium Events Complete, in box £1,457.31 20 Game Boy Advance Pokemon Ruby Version (Limited Edition Super Pak) Complete, in box £1,393.30 Do you own any of these games, and what do you think is the best video game ever made?
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in 2025-26
The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5. Image: File Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line. The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5. While the "Super Mario" maker is diversifying into theme parks and hit movies, around 90 percent of its revenue still comes from the Switch business, analysts say. However the unit sales forecast is more conservative than the 16.8 million expected in a survey of Bloomberg economists. The Switch, a handheld and TV-compatible device that became a must-have gadget during pandemic lockdowns, has sold around 150 million units since its launch in 2017. For the financial year that ended on March 31, Nintendo reported a 43.2 percent fall in full-year net profit to 278.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion), as gamers wait to splash their cash on the Switch 2. It sold 10.8 million Switches, down 31.2 percent year-on-year, while software sales hit 155.4 million units, a decrease of 22.2 percent. Nintendo forecast a net profit of 300 billion yen for the current financial year but warned that US trade tariffs could impact its earnings. "Changes to tariff rates may affect our financial forecast. We will continue to monitor the situation to respond to changes in market conditions," it said. Hot pre-orders The company last month revealed details about the Switch 2, a hybrid console like its predecessor. However the price has raised eyebrows at over a third more than the original Switch in major markets including the United States, where it will cost $449.99. A Japanese-only version for domestic consumers will cost 49,980 yen ($350). Nintendo delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the United States by two weeks as it assessed the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade levies. But last month it boasted of higher-than-expected demand in Japan for pre-orders of the new console. "If final tariffs do not come down... then prices will need to rise further, which will dampen demand," David Gibson of MST Financial told AFP ahead of the earnings release. "But keep in mind Nintendo tends to set the price of its hardware and not change them," he said. Since Trump's first term, Nintendo has been shifting production from China to Vietnam, Gibson said. "So it is likely that 70 percent plus of shipments to the USA for Switch 2 can come from Vietnam and tariffs can be minimised."
Int'l Business Times
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Int'l Business Times
Nintendo Forecasts 15 Million Switch 2 Sales In 2025-26
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo forecast Thursday that it would sell 15 million units of its hotly awaited Switch 2 console in the current financial year but warned US tariffs could hit its bottom line. The successor to the Switch -- the third best-selling console ever behind Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS -- is set to hit shelves worldwide on June 5. While Nintendo is diversifying into theme parks and hit movies, around 90 percent of its revenue still comes from the Switch business, analysts say. However the unit sales forecast is more conservative than the 16.8 million expected in a survey of Bloomberg economists. The Switch, a handheld and TV-compatible device that became a must-have gadget during pandemic lockdowns, has sold around 150 million units since its launch in 2017. For the financial year that ended on March 31, Nintendo reported a 43.2 percent fall in full-year net profit to 278.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion), as gamers wait to splash their cash on the Switch 2. Nintendo forecast a net profit of 300 billion yen for the current financial year but warned that US trade tariffs could impact its earnings. "Changes to tariff rates may affect our financial forecast. We will continue to monitor the situation to respond to changes in market conditions," it said. The company last month revealed details about the Switch 2, a hybrid console like its predecessor. However the price has raised eyebrows at over a third more than the original Switch in major markets including the United States, where it will cost $449.99. A Japanese-only version for domestic consumers will cost 49,980 yen ($350). Nintendo delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the United States by several weeks as it assessed the fallout from President Donald Trump's trade levies. But last month it boasted of higher-than-expected demand in Japan for pre-orders of the new console. Ahead of Thursday's earnings release, Atul Goyal of Jefferies said "we expect demand to significantly exceed supplies" of the Switch 2. Recent news that the next title in the Grand Theft Auto video game series had been postponed to May 2026 is also a positive for Nintendo, Goyal said. "GTA6 does not have a direct impact on Nintendo, but it sure makes Nintendo's competition far less intense" in terms of game launches, he wrote in a note.
