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Linux Setup

This section will help you through the process of setting up PCSX2 on Linux.

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PCSX2 on Linux is officially supported with an AppImage and a Flatpak. PCSX2 is offered as both a Stable build (updated every several months) and as a Nightly build (updated as PCSX2 is developed).

AppImage​

  • Head over to the download page and grab the latest AppImage build.
  • You will likely have to make the AppImage file executable. There are a few ways to do this:
    • Right-click on the AppImage, choose properties, then find the option to mark as executable.
      • This will vary between distros (below is an example for KDE Plasma).
    • Or in a terminal, run chmod +x <path-to-AppImage-file>
  • You should be able to open the file by double-clicking it or by running it through the terminal.
  • Follow the setup wizard, and you are ready to play!

Flatpak​

  • PCSX2 is available on Flathub!

  • In order to install PCSX2 from Flathub using the command line, open the terminal and type flatpak install net.pcsx2.PCSX2.

    • Typing flatpak install pcsx2 should find this same reference.
    • When asked if you want to proceed, type Y and press Enter.
    • PCSX2 is now installed on your machine!

  • Some distributions and desktop environments have a graphical package manager which can also install Flatpak applications.

    • These include:
      • KDE Plasma's Discover
      • GNOME Software
      • Linux Mint's Software Manager
      • Manjaro's pamac
      • Pop!_OS' Repoman

  • In order to update PCSX2 in the future, you can type flatpak update, which will update all of your out-of-date Flatpak applications.

    • If you want to exclusively update PCSX2, you can type flatpak update net.pcsx2.PCSX2.
    • You will be asked if you would like to proceed. Type Y and press Enter.

  • Follow the setup wizard, and you are ready to play!

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The Flatpak is also available for direct download. To install it, download the Flatpak file and type flatpak install <path-to-Flatpak-file> in the terminal. Downloading from Flathub as described previously is recommended for most Flatpak users.

Build from source (Advanced users)​

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For details on building PCSX2 from source, check out our GitHub Wiki.