What Is the PS2 BIOS and Why Is It Essential for Emulation?
The PS2 BIOS—short for Basic Input/Output System—is a piece of firmware embedded in the PlayStation 2 hardware that initializes core components like the CPU, memory, graphics, and drives when the console powers on. Think of it as the PS2’s built-in operating system—it’s the first software that runs, performs hardware checks, sets up memory cards, and eventually […]