TamaribaEmu/OpenPS2BIOS
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What it is
Experimental open-source replacement PlayStation 2 BIOS for emulators, with an original boot screen and EE and IOP kernels. Tested in PCSX2. Contains no Sony firmware. Not for real hardware.
Who it's for
Emulator users and developers testing PS2 software in PCSX2 or similar emulators
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