: For modern hardware (especially AMD GPUs), switching the renderer to Vulkan in the graphics settings often provides better performance than DirectX.

If you are emulating heavy titles like Ratchet & Clank or Jak II , stick to USA V2.30 for the best FMV (Full Motion Video) sync.

the native PS2 resolution to significantly sharpen textures and 3D models.

to function. Specifically, version 2.30 is associated with the SCPH-90001

Examples:

PCSX2 BIOS USA V2.30 refers to the firmware for the SCPH-90001 (PS2 Slim)