Official development of AetherSX2 was suspended indefinitely in early 2023. As of 2026, here is the current landscape for downloads:
: Being a fan-patched version (NetherSX2), it removes advertisements and "bloat" introduced in the final official AetherSX2 updates. Where to Find It
Runs on Vulkan by default for better speed and fewer graphics glitches.
: Often preferred over standard Mesa drivers for specific game-specific enhancements, particularly for high-end handhelds like the Odin series Super Beta 8xx Support
If you want to see the power of custom drivers, test these notoriously heavy PS2 games: Fixes heavy frame drops. God of War II: Allows upscaling without massive lag.
The latest community-recommended version for using is NetherSX2 v2.2n (or higher), a fan-made modification of the original AetherSX2. This "Turnip" build is highly valued for its ability to integrate Freedreno Turnip drivers directly into the app, significantly boosting performance on Snapdragon (Adreno GPU) devices. Core Features & Improvements