PCSX2 - Shell/Bash

PCSX2 is a Playstation 2 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS. It is one of the most popular PS2 emulators and has a vast array of features.

In this article, we will talk about PCSX2-Shell, which is a command-line interface for PCSX2. It is developed using Bash and helps in automating PCSX2 emulation.

Features

PCSX2-Shell is a tool for automating various PCSX2 actions during emulation. The following is a list of features offered by PCSX2-Shell:

• Start and stop PCSX2 emulation
• Load and run PCSX2 games
• Configure PCSX2 settings
• Automate game saves and loading
• And many more

Apart from these features, PCSX2-Shell is fully customizable and extensible, allowing you to tailor it to your individual needs.

Installation

To install PCSX2-Shell, follow these steps:

1. First, make sure you have PCSX2 installed on your system.

   sudo apt install pcsx2
   

2. Clone the pcsx2-shell repository from GitHub.

   git clone https://github.com/tomaspinho/pcsx2-shell.git
   

3. Change into the pcsx2-shell directory.

   cd pcsx2-shell
   

4. Make the pcsx2-shell file executable.

   chmod +x pcsx2-shell
   

5. Run the pcsx2-shell file.

   ./pcsx2-shell
   

Usage

PCSX2-Shell comes with various actions that can be executed through the command line. Here are some examples:

1. Start PCSX2 emulation:

   ./pcsx2-shell --start-emulation
   

2. Load and run a game:

   ./pcsx2-shell --load-game /path/to/game.iso
   ./pcsx2-shell --run-game
   

3. Configure PCSX2 settings:

   ./pcsx2-shell --set-setting setting_name setting_value
   

   Example:

   ./pcsx2-shell --set-setting GSdxRenderer OGL
   

4. Automate game saves and loading:

   ./pcsx2-shell --save-state 1
   ./pcsx2-shell --load-state 1
   

   These actions will save or load a game state in slot 1.

Conclusion

PCSX2-Shell is a powerful tool for automating PCSX2 emulation. It is easy to install and use, making it a great choice for developers who want to automate their PCSX2 workflow. With its customizable and extensible features, PCSX2-Shell is a must-have tool for any PCSX2 user.