Shadow of the Colossus
PlayStation 2 · Settings and results
NetherSX2 Classic at 2× was close to playable in one review. A separate native-resolution cinematic looks smooth, but its emulator is unconfirmed and boss-fight performance was not shown.
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Game screenshot via Libretro thumbnails. Not taken on a Duo.
Reported settings and results
The reviewer uses NetherSX2 Classic as a fallback for Shadow of the Colossus at 2× resolution, calling it close to playable rather than reliably full speed.
- resolution scale
- 2×
- build family
- Classic; numbered build not stated
The opening cinematic looks smooth at native internal resolution. OJAYSAN estimates about 30 fps with the performance overlay off and mentions occasional hiccups. This does not establish boss-fight performance; the exact PS2 emulator and build were not confirmed.
- internal resolution
- Native / 1×
- fps
- About 30, estimated by the reviewer; overlay off
- emulator
- Unconfirmed PS2 emulator
- widescreen
- Reviewer could not apply the widescreen hack
More detail
- Automatic audio transcript reviewed alongside selected video frames; this is a short reviewer sample, not a full-game compatibility test.
God of War II and Shadow of the Colossus are shown in NetherSX2. This is short-sample evidence, not catalogue-wide compatibility.
- shadow of the colossus resolution
- 1.5×, visible in sampled overlay
- driver
- Stock, per narration
- emulator build
- Unknown
Broader compatibility reports
The emulator's own list shows whether this game works in general. How well it runs on the Duo can still differ.
Software used in these tests
More PlayStation 2 notes
PS2Auto ModellistaAuto Modellista shows a nominal 60 fps counter but is not consistently smooth in the Lite ARMSX2 test. The reviewer reports slowdown and about 50 fps near the finish; the initial setup is 1×.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Shrek 2Shrek 2 is close to full speed but choppy on Lite. The reviewer tries EE cycle skip and cycle-rate changes, then says the result may be worse. No reliable underclock fix was found.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Twisted Metal: BlackTwisted Metal: Black varies sharply in the Lite ARMSX2 test: the reviewer describes roughly half speed in busy scenes and full speed in emptier areas. They repeat 1× resolution and disabled hardware downloads. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
PS2Need for Speed: Most Wanted (PS2)Need for Speed: Most Wanted performs poorly in the Lite ARMSX2 test, with the reviewer reporting about 20 fps and 35% speed. Shrek 2’s earlier EE cycle changes may still have applied.Pocket Duo Lite
Card screenshots come from Libretro, not from a Duo.
All game notes
