As of today, emulator runs must be done on PCSX2 v2.0.0+. Newer versions of PCSX2 offer better stability and less variation between different PCs. Making the definite switch to modern versions also standardizes the board and ensures everyone is running similar performing versions.

Due to this change, we will also be removing the emulator controller plugin from the resources tab on SRC, as it no longer works on v2.0.0+.

Along with requiring v2.0.0+, frame rate and speed percentages must now be visible on screen, as well as status indicators enabled. You can find these through the following steps:

Settings > Graphics > OSD > Check "Show Speed Percentages", "Show FPS", and "Show Status Indicators"

You must now also specify what version of PCSX2 was used as well as what settings were used in the run description. Settings in this context are the settings under the emulation tab. If no settings were changed, then you don't need to list any. The fastest emulator settings are as follows:

EE Cycle Rate 300%, CDVD Precaching enabled, Optimal Frame Pacing enabled (helps reduce input delay), Fast CDVD Enabled

These changes will not affect runs currently on the leaderboard. They will only impact runs submitted from today onwards.

TLDR

• All emulator runs must be on PCSX2 v2.0.0+.
• Frame rate and speed percentages must be visible on screen, as well as status indicators enabled.
• You must specify what version of PCSX2 was used and, unless left default, what settings were used in the run description.
• Existing runs on the leaderboard are not impacted.