NetherSX2 Guide - The Right Way (Android/Windows/Keep Save Data) - Android PS2 Emulation

NetherSX2 is the only available PlayStation 2 emulator for Android right now, and with AetherSX2 being removed from the Google Play Store, let me show you how to upgrade.

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Timestamps
00:00 - What is this?
02:24 - Warnings & Preparation
04:56 - NetherSX2 Classic - Android
07:12 - NetherSX2 Classic - Windows
08:21 - NetherSX2 Current - Android
10:29 - NetherSX2 Current - Windows
11:45 - Importing Data

[JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Note: As of April 2025, the NetherSX2 Current version shown in the video is no longer the best way, choose the Classic version.

- If doing this breaks your ability to launch from Daijisho, here's the steps to fix it: Daijisho Settings, Library, Inspect Players, PS2 aethersx2, change file.uri to file.path in the text.

[ChalcoAPRN]

As a Mac user I was struggling trying to get this going on my Retroid Pocket 5 due to difficulty converting it. I even tried a virtual machine but no luck. I appreciate the walkthrough to get it going on my device via the Android method. Thank you

[mattdavis]

This tutorial made converting from Aether to Nether super easy. It literally took less than five minutes and I was up and running. I used the section "Nether SX2 Current - Android" because I don't have a PC at home and it's the middle of the night. Thank you for taking the time to show both methods.

I'm not sure if Nether Current actually runs better than Aether 4248 or if it's a placebo effect; but, it seemed like thermal throttling took quite a bit longer to rear its head with Nether. I played UK vs. Ole Miss in "College Hoops 2K5" after installation to test it out. I usually start getting throttling around half time with Aether; but, Nether held out until almost the end of the matchup. It could be a good sign or it could've been just a fluke. We'll see in time, I guess.

[samsungfan]

Just want to say thank you for showing us how to install it from an android handheld. It works sooo much better than the app from the play store.

[ACGBOOTS]

Thanks a lot I was using an outdated version of aethersx2 and just realized today august 2024 that it was taken off the play store. I couldn’t even run Dave Mirra Bmx 2 on that version it would dip to 19-25 fps. This new nethersx2 is giving me smooth 60 fps with faster loading !

[adamiyevsty]

Man, this tutorial saved me! I was about to travel, and I wanted to take my PS2 Saves from my pc with me (I didn't know there was a PS2 that stable for android) and it worked perfectly! I used to play on my pc with PCSX2 and I just copied the Memory Card file to the NetherSX2 and all my data is right there.

Thanks!

[btfrenchy]

That was so easy, thank you so much! The android method worked like a charm.

[anmoldamathia]

Thanks a lot dude, Worked very well for me

[DRH-kmhk]

Thank you Joey, following your video and written guide I have ps2 working in 20 mins

[mariotaz]

Worked perfectly for me! Thanks very much (Jan 5th 2025 on a RP5)

[mhimruix]

Mine just says "their was a problem parsing the package" when I try to install the patch.

[googletarded]

This emu fixed Super Robot Wars for me, ty.

[silverbackhc]

thanks joey - will save this for when the flip 2 comes out 😁

[urobn]

Big performance bump on Black for me going from 3668 to the current Nether (using 60fps pnach) - thanks again for the tutorial!

[Smol_Lego]

I couldn't be bothered with using windows to do this even though I have the facilities to do that. Great guide, by the way. Thank you

[thomasriccardi]

THANK I FINALLY got this on my odin pro! :D

[nand]

@JoeysRetroHanhelds you are the man!!!

[lastrambo]

"Thank you for your assistan 10:20 ce. It was very helpful."

[Lil_Lemone]

Thank you so much for the guide. It super helpful and easy to follow.

[barragerami]

I can't find the version he said is in the assetss. Plz can anyone help me