The following changes have been made to the leaderboards after a community vote in the new Discord server:

• A Load Remover has been created by @Nighlin for both the NTSC-U and NTSC-J Emulator versions of the game. They function identically, so you may run whichever version you prefer. You can find the files needed and the instructions for setup on each leaderboard's resources page.

• Load Removed Time has been added as the default timing method for Emulator. RTA remains the default timing method for console runs.

• When Submitting console, ONLY submit to the RTA boxes. For Emulator, you may submit both your LRT and RTA times, but your LRT time will determine your placement on the board.

• PCSX2 2.0 and above remain the only emulator allowed for submissions to emulator categories.

• All 1.6.0 runs have been archived in an "Emulator 1.6.0" category, and future submissions to 1.6.0 will not be allowed due to declining compatibility with newer PCs and the shift to using 2.0 and above for future submissions.

We have migrated the community to a new discord server. If you're interested in staying connected with the community and future leaderboard discussions, consider joining the server: https://discord.com/invite/wmNRsrqKCw

Thank you, and happy running!

Sup gamers,

The emulator leaderboards have been updated.

PCSX2 1.6.0 was and is still the fastest version of the emulator, but it comes with the problems of input delay and instability such as frame drops and graphical issues. Tons of runs were done on this version, and loading times on 1.6.0 are exponentially faster than 2.0, so it made it difficult to make 2.0 the standardized version.

As a solution, we have decided to split the old 1.6.0 leaderboards into their own variable and create a new leaderboard for PCSX2 versions 2.0, and any future versions ahead of it.

PCSX2 2.0 and beyond has much better stability and far less input delay, making it much more comfortable to run on. However, it does not support 32 bit operating systems so the previous 1.6.0 leaderboards will still be open for submissions.

Speedhacks were also previously banned on the 1.6.0 leaderboards for an arbitrary reason, so this ban has been lifted for the 1.6.0 leaderboards and people can now use the speedhack presets built into the emulator, which make the game more stable to run but also decrease loading times.

For PCSX2 2.0 and beyond, emulator settings are also allowed to be changed.

The current known best emulation settings are:

• EE Cycle Rate: 300% (Overclock) - This decreases loads and helps the game run smoother.

• V-Sync turned off - This eliminates more input delay. Alternatively, you can set the Maximum Frame Latency to 1ms.

• Enable CDVD Precaching - Further helps performance