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Sony is enhancing its PS5 and PS4 offerings by introducing a new PS2 emulator, improving upon its previous version which had issues and was eventually discontinued. This update comes after successful releases of PS1 and PSP games.
The new emulator will debut with titles like "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Sly Cooper and Thievius Raccoonus," and "Tomb Raider: Legend," available from June 11th for PS Plus Premium members, as announced in Sony’s recent Days of Play update.
How has Sony addressed the emulator issues in their latest release of PS2 titles on PS5 and PS4?
Sony has taken steps to address the issues with their previous PS2 emulator by introducing a new emulator for the latest release of PS2 titles on PS5 and PS4. This development follows the prior difficulties with the original PS2 emulator on PS4, which was criticized for its performance and eventually led to Sony discontinuing support for it. Recognizing the need for improvement, especially after the success of re-releasing PS1 and PSP titles, Sony has now implemented a new emulator to enhance the gaming experience for PS2 classics on their newer consoles356.
The introduction of the new emulator was highlighted by the announcement of the release of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" along with other iconic games like "Sly Cooper and Thievius Raccoonus" and "Tomb Raider: Legend1." These games are set to be available from June 11th with PS Plus Premium, indicating Sony's continued commitment to reviving classic games with improved technology on modern platforms5. This move suggests that the new emulator aims to provide a more reliable and enhanced gameplay experience, addressing the shortcomings of the previous version1.
What were the main issues with Sony's previous PS2 emulator on the PS4 that led to it being discontinued?
The main issues with Sony's previous PS2 emulator on the PS4 were its poor performance and lack of features. The emulator was criticized for being buggy and not functioning smoothly, which led to a negative reception from users. Additionally, it did not include many quality of life features that gamers had come to expect, such as support for multiple regions, save states, and rewinds. Due to these shortcomings, Sony eventually stopped releasing new games for the emulator and discontinued its support.