Best way to manage PS2 emulator setup in LaunchBox (BIOS + versions)?

[Caroline Harper]

Hi everyone,

I’m setting up PlayStation 2 games in LaunchBox and wanted to get some advice from people who’ve already dialed this in.

I’ve noticed that PS2 emulation can behave differently depending on emulator versions, BIOS files, and per-game settings. Sometimes a game runs fine on one version and has issues on another, which makes library management a bit tricky.

How are you all handling this inside LaunchBox?
Do you stick to a single emulator version, or do you keep multiple versions configured for compatibility? Also, what’s your preferred way of organizing BIOS files so LaunchBox stays clean and easy to maintain?

I followed a detailed setup and BIOS guide recently that helped clarify a few things during my testing, so I’m curious how closely your setups match common recommendations:
AetherSX2 APK

Would appreciate hearing how others approach this, especially for larger PS2 libraries.

Thanks!

[Mahad Ansari]

3 minutes ago, Caroline Harper said:

Hi everyone,

I’m setting up PlayStation 2 games in LaunchBox and wanted to get some advice from people who’ve already dialed this in.

I’ve noticed that PS2 emulation can behave differently depending on emulator versions, BIOS files, and per-game settings. Sometimes a game runs fine on one version and has issues on another, which makes library management a bit tricky.

How are you all handling this inside LaunchBox?
Do you stick to a single emulator version, or do you keep multiple versions configured for compatibility? Also, what’s your preferred way of organizing BIOS files so LaunchBox stays clean and easy to maintain?

I followed a detailed setup and BIOS guide recently that helped clarify a few things during my testing, so I’m curious how closely your setups match common recommendations:
AetherSX2 APK

Would appreciate hearing how others approach this, especially for larger PS2 libraries.

Thanks!

Most people stick with one stable emulator version and only add others if a specific game needs it. For BIOS, keeping a single shared BIOS folder and pointing all emulator profiles to it keeps LaunchBox clean and easy to manage.