The original AetherSX2 developer (Tahlreth) ceased development in late 2023 due to harassment and toxicity from users. The app is discontinued but stable. Do not download "AetherSX2 Pro" or "AetherSX2 2025" – those are malware.
To ensure smooth 60 FPS gameplay in titles like God of War or Tekken 5 , your Windows 11 system should meet these targets: Minimum Requirement Recommended for Windows 11 Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 (64-bit) CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) or AMD Ryzen 5 RAM 8GB or 16GB GPU Intel HD 4000 NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560 Storage 20GB free space 50GB free on SSD Step-by-Step Setup Guide AetherSX2 (PS2 emulation) on Windows 11 on ARM Aethersx2 Windows 11
: Windows 11 handles XInput (Xbox) and DualShock controllers natively, which AetherSX2 can pick up through the WSA interface. Resolution Scaling To ensure smooth 60 FPS gameplay in titles