| Aspect | PCSX2 (PS2 Emu) – "Disguised as native" | RPCS3 (PS3 Emu) – HD Collection | True Native (Nonexistent) | |--------|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------| | Graphics | 720p upscaled to 1080p/4K, possible texture seams | 1080p native, smoother but heavier CPU load | Hypothetical: perfect 4K, unlocked framerate | | Controls | Fully customizable, but requires mapping | Excellent, native Xbox/PS prompts possible | Plug-and-play | | Bugs | Minor shadow issues, occasional audio crackle | More demanding; crashes on weak CPUs | Zero bugs | | Setup | Moderate (BIOS, plugins needed) | Advanced (PS3 firmware, specific settings) | None |

8/10 (using PCSX2 with upscaling and a controller)

If you strictly refuse to use a standalone emulator, the closest you can get is the (originally for PS3) running via RPCS3 (PS3 emulator), or the PS2 version via PCSX2 . But that’s still emulation.