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!'''Install Location''' | !'''Install Location''' | ||
|\Launchbox\Emulators\pcsx2-lightgun-V1.0 | |\Launchbox\Emulators\pcsx2-lightgun-V1.0 | ||
\Launchbox\Emulators\ | |\Launchbox\Emulators\pcsx2-lightgun-V1.1 | ||
\Launchbox\Emulators\ | |\Launchbox\Emulators\PCSX2 | ||
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!'''ROM Location''' | !'''ROM Location''' | ||
|\Launchbox\Games\ | |\Launchbox\Games\PS2 | ||
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{{emuinfobox|title=PCSX2|logo=PCSX2-logo.png|download=[https://github.com/nixxou/pcsx2/releases]|license=Free|Emulates=Sony Playstation 2|developer=|gameplayshot=pcsx2.jpg|note=}} | {{emuinfobox|title=PCSX2|logo=PCSX2-logo.png|download=[https://github.com/nixxou/pcsx2/releases]|license=Free|Emulates=Sony Playstation 2|developer=|gameplayshot=pcsx2.jpg|note=}} | ||
=== Controller Remapping === | === Controller Remapping === | ||
Controller mapping is | Controller mapping is configured in PCSX2 | ||
Lightguns are configured for Direct Input (if supported) | |||
# Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | |||
# Navigate to settings -> controllers | |||
# Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2" to configure player 1[[File:Pcsx2-controller-remapping.png|none|thumb]] | |||
# Repeat for player 2 | |||
=== Change video resolution === | === Change video resolution === | ||
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'''NOTE''' - most PS2 games are rendered at an internal aspect ratio of 4:3. Setting an aspect ratio of 16:9 can cause your aim to "drift" as you aim further away from the center | '''NOTE''' - most PS2 games are rendered at an internal aspect ratio of 4:3. Setting an aspect ratio of 16:9 can cause your aim to "drift" as you aim further away from the center | ||
Set in PCSX2 | |||
# Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | |||
# Navigate to settings -> Graphics -> Rendering | |||
=== Enable/Disable Crosshairs === | === Enable/Disable Crosshairs === | ||
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# Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | # Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | ||
# Navigate to settings -> controllers | # Navigate to settings -> controllers | ||
# Click on the | # Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2" | ||
# Click on the "Settings" tab | # Click on the "Settings" tab | ||
# Set the cursor image in the Cursor Path field[[File:PCSX20Cursor.png|none|thumb]] | # Set the cursor image in the Cursor Path field[[File:PCSX20Cursor.png|none|thumb]] | ||
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# Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | # Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location | ||
# Navigate to settings -> controllers | # Navigate to settings -> controllers | ||
# Click on the | # Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2" | ||
# In the Bindings tab - select the Calibrate Skip button and set a '''DIFFERENT''' button than your trigger. | # In the Bindings tab - select the Calibrate Skip button and set a '''DIFFERENT''' button than your trigger. | ||
# Rerun the game and validate that hitting this new button calibrates the gun | # Rerun the game and validate that hitting this new button calibrates the gun | ||
Latest revision as of 13:56, 20 October 2025
| Install Location | \Launchbox\Emulators\pcsx2-lightgun-V1.0 | \Launchbox\Emulators\pcsx2-lightgun-V1.1 | \Launchbox\Emulators\PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROM Location | \Launchbox\Games\PS2 |
| PCSX2 | |
|---|---|
| Emulates | Sony Playstation 2 |
| Developer | |
| License | Free |
| Download | [1] |
Controller Remapping
Controller mapping is configured in PCSX2
Lightguns are configured for Direct Input (if supported)
- Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location
- Navigate to settings -> controllers
- Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2" to configure player 1

- Repeat for player 2
Change video resolution
NOTE - changing resolution can cause issues with aiming accuracy/aim drift. Use at your own discretion
NOTE - most PS2 games are rendered at an internal aspect ratio of 4:3. Setting an aspect ratio of 16:9 can cause your aim to "drift" as you aim further away from the center
Set in PCSX2
- Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location
- Navigate to settings -> Graphics -> Rendering
Enable/Disable Crosshairs
Set in PCSX2
- Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location
- Navigate to settings -> controllers
- Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2"
- Click on the "Settings" tab
- Set the cursor image in the Cursor Path field

Lightgun Calibration
Calibration is done on a game by game basis at game boot.
If a game fails to detect/calibrate when at the Calibrate GunCon 2 screen, follow the below:
- Run pcsx2-qtx64-avx2.exe from the install location
- Navigate to settings -> controllers
- Click on the USB Port 1 "Guncon 2"
- In the Bindings tab - select the Calibrate Skip button and set a DIFFERENT button than your trigger.
- Rerun the game and validate that hitting this new button calibrates the gun