# PCSX2 privacy rating

Open source emulator for the Sony PlayStation 2.

## Summary

PCSX2 scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the emulators and compatibility layers criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://pcsx2.net
- Source code: https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- Category: [Emulators and compatibility layers](https://privacyratings.com/emulators/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0, with some components under compatible licenses. | https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/blob/master/COPYING.GPLv3 |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and the website loads no third-party trackers. | https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2 |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Volunteer project with no ads. | https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2 |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/emulators/pcsx2/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/emulators/pcsx2.md