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Configuration tips:
BIOS Files: Just like the mobile version, you need a legal backup of a PS2 BIOS. Place this file in a folder that is accessible to the WSA file system. Optimizing Performance on Windows 11 Aethersx2 Windows 11
| Feature | AetherSX2 (via WSA) | PCSX2 (Native) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | High (requires WSA setup) | Low (simple installer) | | Performance (Intel/AMD) | Good (15-20% overhead) | Excellent (native x86) | | Performance (ARM PC) | Excellent (native ARM) | Poor (requires x86 translation) | | UI / User Experience | Modern, mobile-style | Cluttered but functional (Qt) | | Achievements | No (RetroAchievements unsupported) | Yes (Full RetroAchievements support) | | Save States | Yes | Yes | | Development Status | Dead (final build 2023) | Active (nightly builds) | | Best For | Touchscreen devices, ARM laptops, casual pick-up-and-play | Enthusiasts, high-end desktops, multiplayer | Configuration tips: BIOS Files: Just like the mobile