No. The Anbernic RG40XXH cannot run PlayStation 2 at a playable speed — the hardware isn't built for it. For PlayStation 2 you'll want one of the stronger handhelds listed below instead.
| PlayStation 2 game | On this device |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hearts | Won't run |
| Final Fantasy X | Won't run |
| Ratchet & Clank | Won't run |
| God of War II | Won't run |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Won't run |
| Shadow of the Colossus | Won't run |
| Burnout 3 | Won't run |
Why PlayStation 2 is the test: the big one — a huge, varied library and an emulator (AetherSX2/NetherSX2) that punishes weak hardware. This is the usual dividing line between budget and premium handhelds.
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