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NeoCD/PS2

NeoCD/PS2 is an open-source NeoGeo CD emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2.

Place
#2 of 18
Score
6.1
NeoCD/PS2's website

What NeoCD/PS2 is

NeoCD/PS2 is an open-source NeoGeo CD emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2. It is a port of NeoCD/SDL, adapted to use PS2 native libraries through PS2SDK. Games load directly from the CD-ROM, and video supports PAL/NTSC auto-detection and selection. It supports two controllers, stereo sound emulation, and CDDA playback. NeoGeo CD memory card support uses 45 KB on the PS2 memory card. ZIP archive support is limited to the BIOS, which is not included; users must find the NeoGeo CD BIOS themselves or dump it from their own system. The releases page lists version 0.6c, including CDDA fixes and an auto-loop feature. Listed issues include buggy sound when the frame rate is not full, timing problems, graphics glitches in some games, and the need to reset the PS2 to exit the BIOS. The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License and says use is at the user's own risk. Price: free.

Good

  • Loads games directly from CD-ROM
  • Supports PAL/NTSC auto-detection and selection
  • Supports two controllers and stereo sound
  • CDDA support includes an auto-loop feature

Watch out

  • NeoGeo CD BIOS is not included
  • ZIP support is limited to the BIOS
  • Sound can be buggy below full frame rate
  • Some games have timing or graphics glitches

Who it suits

NeoCD/PS2 suits PlayStation 2 owners who want to play NeoGeo CD games from disc and have access to the required BIOS. Its listed support for two controllers and memory card use may also matter to players.

Verdict

NeoCD/PS2 provides NeoGeo CD emulation on the PlayStation 2 with disc loading, controller support, and audio features. The absent BIOS and listed technical issues are important to consider before using it.

Plans and prices

From NeoCD/PS2's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Free softwareFreeFree software; requires a NeoGeo CD BIOS, which is not provided

The facts

Each one read from NeoCD/PS2's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Audio
Features include stereo sound emulation and CDDA support.checked 7 Oct 2026
Controllers
It supports two controllers.checked 7 Oct 2026
Disc loading
The emulator can load games directly from the CD-ROM.checked 7 Oct 2026
Known issues
The project lists buggy sound when framerate is not full, timing issues, graphics glitches in some games, and inability to exit the BIOS without resetting the PS2.checked 7 Oct 2026
License
The source code is distributed under the GNU General Public License, and the README specifies GNU license version 2.checked 7 Oct 2026
License and disclaimer
The project says it is distributed under the GNU General Public License and is used at the user's own risk.checked 4 Oct 2026
Memory card
NeoGeo CD memory card support uses 45 KB on the PlayStation 2 memory card.checked 7 Oct 2026
Origin
It is a port of NeoCD/SDL, with SDL portions replaced by PS2 native libraries using PS2SDK.checked 4 Oct 2026
Other features
The feature list includes an in-game menu and ZIP support for the BIOS only.checked 7 Oct 2026
Port
It is a port of NeoCD/SDL, with SDL portions replaced by PS2 native libraries using PS2SDK.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
NeoCD/PS2 is an open-source NeoGeo CD emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2.checked 7 Oct 2026
Release
The releases page lists version 0.6c and notes CDDA fixes, including an auto-loop feature.checked 4 Oct 2026
Use conditions
The README says it should only be used to play games the user legally owns and must not be distributed with copyrighted games or other material.checked 7 Oct 2026
Video
Features include PAL/NTSC auto-detection and selection.checked 4 Oct 2026
Video controls
The in-game menu offers nearest or linear filtering, fullscreen video, PAL/NTSC selection, and frameskip controls.checked 7 Oct 2026
Video modes
It offers PAL/NTSC auto-detection and a selector for video mode.checked 7 Oct 2026

Where it runs

BIOS archive limit
ZIP support is limited to the BIOS.checked 4 Oct 2026
BIOS requirement
A NeoGeo CD BIOS is required and is not provided with the emulator.checked 7 Oct 2026

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