{
  "id": 13124773,
  "title": "Your PS5 can now emulate PS2 games at up to 120 FPS, strings attached",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/your-ps5-can-now-emulate-ps2-games-at-up-to-120-fps-strings-attached",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T13:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/ps5sx2-emulator-v2-update-ps5-3721322/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The PS5 has gained the ability to emulate PS2 games at up to 120 frames per second, but with certain conditions attached. A popular PS2 emulator for the PS5, known as PS5SX2, recently released an updated version (v2.00), bringing several enhancements to the table. This update introduces built-in frame generation, allowing for a higher frame rate to be achieved on the console. Additionally, the update features up to 8x resolution scaling on PS5 Pro models, one-click HD texture packs for improved graphics, and the restoration of online multiplayer capabilities for certain games. The update comes in the wake of the recently discovered Relapse exploit, which has made it relatively straightforward to jailbreak a PS5, provided it is running on firmware version 13.60 or earlier. The PS5 jailbreaking community has seen a significant boost in activity following the release of this exploit, with many individuals taking advantage of the newfound freedom to run homebrew apps and even a Nintendo Switch emulator on their devices. For those considering jailbreaking their PS5, the release of PS5SX2 v2.00 provides a compelling reason to do so, as it enables the playing of classic PS2 games on the current console. The emulator was developed by sword_pdf and incorporated into their standalone PlayStation 2 emulator, specifically designed for jailbroken PS5 consoles.",
  "summary": "The new PS5SX2 v2.00 update brings frame generation and 8x scaling, but emulators on PS5 require a rather easy jailbreak.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}