Are you an iOS user and want to play classic PlayStation 2 (PS2) titles on your iPhone or iPad? If your answer is YES, you are at the perfect place.
In this guide, we have shared all that you need to know about how to play PS2 games on iOS using LiveContainers.
If you are planning to play PS2 games on iOS using LiveContainer, you need to sideload the Play! Emulator and enable JIT (Just-In-Time compilation).
The whole process is all about installing LiveContainer, adding the Play! Emulator’s files, enabling JIT, and then loading PS2 ISO files.
To learn the entire process in detail, keep on reading.
Install LiveContainer:
You will have to first download the LiveContainer IPA file from its official source.
To do so, one must use the AltStore or Sideloadly tool to install the IPA file onto your iOS device.
Install Play! Emulator:
- The next step is to download the Play! Emulator IPA file from a valid source.
- Sideload the Play! emulator IPA file using LiveContainer.
- Navigate to the Play! emulator’s files within LiveContainer.
- Place your PS2 ISO game files into the designated folder.
Enable JIT (Just-In-Time Compilation):
- Open the LiveContainer app and locate the Play! emulator.
- Next, open LiveContainer’s settings and navigate to the Launch with JIT tab.
- Enable the JIT switch.
Launch and Play:
- Launch the Play! emulator in LiveContainer.
- A pop-up about JIT being enabled will open up.
- Navigate to the game you wish to play from the emulator’s interface.
- If you have enabled JIT, the game will easily load and run.
Considerations:
Legality: Ensure that the PS2 games you are playing are original and owned by you. Downloading a game without owning the original game is often considered copyright infringement.
Performance: It can vary as it depends on the game, the iOS device’s specifications, and whether JIT is enabled.
JIT: It significantly improves performance, but some games may lag depending on your device’s specifications.
LiveContainer Limitations: Be aware of LiveContainer’s potential app revokes.
Using LiveContainer and Play Emulator is one of the best ways to play PS2 on iPhone or iPad.
The process is simple and requires no jailbreak. With JIT enabled and correctly placed ISO files, you can play Naruto, God of War 2 and more on your device.
To avoid issues:
- Check that your ISO file is not corrupted.
- Check the folder, and your app’s container ID is a match.
- Check that JIT is properly enabled.
We hope the guide has been helpful. If you have any further queries, please share them in the comment section with us.