This will be a guide to setting up PCSX2

For 64-bit x86 based Intel/AMD Windows, MAC, or Linux PCs

Please obtain at least this version of pcsx2 or higher:

https://pcsx2.net/downloads/#nightly-anchor

Please use v1.7.2389 or higher!

We recommend using the AVX2 QT versions for the best performance and newest user interface. AVX2 version is for computers with Intel Core Processors Gen 2 and up (i.e. 2011-ish and newer)

Texture Replacement Location:

PCSX2 Root Folder -> Textures -> slus-21638 -> Replacements

Android

For Android users, download AetherSX2 in the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/intl/en_us/badges/static/images/badges/en_badge_web_generic.png

Texture Replacement Location:

Storage > Android > Data > xyz.aethersx2.android > files > textures > slus-21638 > replacements

Other Arm-Based computers like Mac M1

For Mac M1, or other ARM-based systems, download AetherSX2 here:

https://www.aethersx2.com/archive/?dir=desktop

To find the Textures Folder, open the emulator application. Go to Tools, then Open Data Directory.

Enabling Texture Mods

In PCSX 1.7 or higher, go to Graphics Settings, and then the Advanced Tab.

Make sure to check LOAD TEXTURES at a minimum to load the texture packs.

Also, in the main Graphics settings tab, disable Mipmapping.

Widescreen

Start your PS2 BIOS only, and change your PS2 setting to WIDESCREEN 16:9

Then Go in Madden and go to Settings -> System -> Visual and change to Widescreen

OTHER RECOMMENDED SETTINGS

PCSX2 Settings

Enable Multi-Threading if you have an 4-core or higher CPU (intel i5, i7, i9 or equivalent)

Enable Widescreen and set Deinterlacing to NONE or AUTO

Set Mipmapping to OFF! THIS IS IMPORTANT!! Also set Texture Preloading to Full is recommended to prevent texture popping.

In Texture Replacements tab, select LOAD TEXTURES. It is also recommended to check the other two boxes as well to help with load times and reduce texture popping.

AETHERSX2 Recommendations

(based on playing on a Android Snapdragon 845 [Ayn Odin Pro])

System settings:

• Change EE Cycle Rate to 75% (-1)
• Enable Multithreading

Graphics Settings:

• Use Vulkan GPU Renderer
• Precache textures
• Select Load Texture Replacements
• 2X Rendering if it runs well, or higher.