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PlayStation BIOS dumps are not legally redistributable. You must dump them from your own PlayStation.

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What are the files names of playstation 2 bios?

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What is a PlayStation 2 BIOS?

Bio's are memory, your system configuration which is made up of the binary codeYou can download the bios files for PS2 here if you own a PS2:http://mmm-downloads.at.ua/load/games/emulator_files/playstation_2_ps2_bios_and_firmware_files/18-1-0-6


Why do you need a PlayStation 2 BIOS file?

While PlayStation 2 emulators like PCSX2 have gotten better about emulating the hardware, the firmware (BIOS) of the PlayStation 2 is very unique. It takes time to reverse-engineer all the system calls that games make to the BIOS, so there is currently no drop-in replacement for the real deal.


If you own a PS2 how would you get the BIOS files for your PS2 Emulator on your PC?

You could either dump the bios yourself, which could take a little patience, or download from the link below. Note that the only LEGAL way of obtaining a bios is dumping it from your OWN Playstation 2 console.DO NOT ask where to get the bios in the PCSX2 forum, because it's against the rules. That's because the ps2 BIOS is a copyrighted material of Sony and that makes its distribution illegal, meaning we could get in trouble if it was found out that we were supplying people illegally with bios files.Getting the bios needs to come from your machine according to copyright protections. Procedures can be found at the link for the best emulator the PCSX2. PCSX2 is a Playstation 2 'emulator', a free program that tries to replicate the Playstation 2 console to enable you to play PS2 games on your PC. If you do not have the skill to even download bios think about forgetting PS2 emulation. It will not be like playing a PS2 and instead is a lengthy and time consuming process. See the PCSX2 home site and try the getting started link. or the other link for the guide and under the guide bios configuration section there is a link for "A new Bios dumper is already available that can dump your PS2 Bios,ROM1,ROM2,EROM and NVM. Get it HERE"


Where can you legally download PS3 games?

You can legally download games from the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation Network.

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Can you download ps2 bios free?

The only LEGAL way of obtaining a bios is dumping it from your OWN Playstation 2 console That's because the ps2 BIOS is a copyrighted material of Sony and that makes its' distribution illegal.


Where can you download Dragon Ball Z games compatible with xp?

ok well to get the playstation versions download PSX (playstation 1) and PSX2 (PlayStation 2) just type PSX2 official website and download the emulator there to get other versions such as Gameboy advance go to dohgames.com and download the emulator there and get the roms there to get the PlayStation 1 and 2 roms you need the discs like playstation 1 2 discs or if you have ISOS or BIOS just download them from the website and there you go


Where can you dowload a PlayStation 2 BIOS?

They're the startup code for the PS2. You need to dump (save) them from your console if you plan to run an emulator, but that involves either a mod chip or disc-swapping. Also, since the code is copyrighted by Sony it's illegal to download or distribute.


What are the files names of playstation 2 bios?

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If you legally own a PlayStation 2 is it legal to download the BIOS off of the internet for emulation purposes?

No. Strictly speaking, it may not even be legal to copy the BIOS from your own PlayStation 2, depending on where you live. Downloading the BIOS is not legal, because it is not technically a copy of your BIOS, and even if it were, a license to use a product in one form does not grant you a license to use it in another form. Purchasing a book at a book store doesn't mean you can download an ebook version off the internet for free for use on your ebook reader.


If you do own a PlayStation you still have to download the BIOS or where do you get them from your PS?

if you are talking about bioshock that game is exclusive to xbox 360 so if you want it you first must get an xbox 360


What is a PlayStation 2 BIOS?

Bio's are memory, your system configuration which is made up of the binary codeYou can download the bios files for PS2 here if you own a PS2:http://mmm-downloads.at.ua/load/games/emulator_files/playstation_2_ps2_bios_and_firmware_files/18-1-0-6


Does a PlayStation 2 work after you dump its bios?

Yes. Despite how it sounds, "dumping" only copies the BIOS; it does not remove or modify it.


Why do you need a PlayStation 2 BIOS file?

While PlayStation 2 emulators like PCSX2 have gotten better about emulating the hardware, the firmware (BIOS) of the PlayStation 2 is very unique. It takes time to reverse-engineer all the system calls that games make to the BIOS, so there is currently no drop-in replacement for the real deal.


Does PCSX2 require you to own a PlayStation 2 console?

Legally, PCSX2 requires you to have a PlayStation 2 for two reasons, one as a license to play PlayStation 2 games, and the other for you to dump the BIOS from, as PCSX2 requires a copy of the PlayStation 2 BIOS. Once you have PCSX2 running, however, there is no technical reason you need a PlayStation 2.


Can you play a playstation 1 CD in a computer without BIOS?

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How do you download PlayStation network?

You don't download the Playstation Network you connect to it by signing in from your PS3