NeoCD/PS2 is a free, open-source NeoGeo CD emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2. It adapts NeoCD/SDL to use PS2-native libraries through PS2SDK. Games load from the CD-ROM, and the emulator can detect PAL or NTSC video or let users select a mode. It supports two controllers, stereo sound emulation, and CDDA playback. NeoGeo CD memory card support uses 45 KB on a PS2 memory card. An in-game menu offers filtering, fullscreen video, video-mode selection, and frameskip controls; ZIP support is limited to the BIOS. The NeoGeo CD BIOS is not included, so users must find it or dump it from their own system. The project is distributed under GNU General Public License version 2 and says it should only be used with games the user legally owns. Listed issues include sound problems when the frame rate is not full, timing problems, graphics glitches in some games, and needing to reset the PS2 to leave the BIOS. The listed price is 0.00 USD per free.
Who it is for
It suits PlayStation 2 owners who want to emulate NeoGeo CD games and can provide the required BIOS themselves. Users should also be comfortable with the listed sound, timing, and graphics issues.
What is good
- Loads games directly from CD-ROM
- Supports two controllers and stereo sound emulation
- Offers PAL/NTSC detection and selection
- Free software listed at 0.00 USD per free
What to know first
- NeoGeo CD BIOS is not included
- ZIP support is limited to the BIOS
- Some games have graphics glitches
- Leaving the BIOS requires resetting the PS2
Verdict
NeoCD/PS2 provides NeoGeo CD emulation on PlayStation 2 with disc loading and CDDA support. The missing BIOS and listed technical issues are important to consider before using it.
NeoCD/PS2 plans and pricing
All plansCompared on neo geo emulators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Neo Geo CD support
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Sony PlayStation 2