{
  "id": 13913822,
  "title": "PS2 emulation on Android just got a big upgrade on older Pixels as well as MediaTek devices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ps2-emulation-on-android-just-got-a-big-upgrade-on-older-pixels-as",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/armsx2-ps2-emulator-mali-upgrade-3721741/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority\n\nThe team behind the ARMSX2 PS2 emulator for Android has recently released a significant upgrade to its GPU driver. Known as MaliSX2, this new driver is designed to improve performance for PS2 games on devices equipped with Arm Mali GPUs. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for those using older Pixels or MediaTek devices, as it promises better performance than the previous default GPU driver.\n\nThe release of MaliSX2 comes with the latest version of ARMSX2 v2.8.3, available on GitHub. To access this improved driver, users need to navigate to the GPU driver list within the emulator's settings, where it can be found under the Renderer option. This development brings hope to a broader range of Android users who wish to enjoy PS2 gaming experiences on their non-Snapdragon devices, offering a promising upgrade to the emulation landscape.",
  "summary": "This popular PS2 emulator now offers better performance if you've got a device with a Mali-powered GPU.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "LineageOS is getting an early Android 17 upgrade, and there’s plenty more to like",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lineageos-is-getting-an-early-android-17-upgrade-and-theres-plenty",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:01:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}