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Message: [QUOTE="RETRO-VETRO, post: 340353, member: 95464"] This is a great breakdown. I’ve been slowly upgrading my own PS2 Slim setup and your notes helped me rethink a few things. Totally agree on the DualShock 2 being the gold standard for wired play, especially with pressure sensitivity. I’ve had mixed luck finding clean ones, so refurb tips like the resistor fix are super helpful. For wireless, I’ve been leaning toward the BlueRetro adapter too. The open-source firmware and wide compatibility make it tempting, even if it’s a bit pricier than 8BitDo. Curious to hear how the Fantech Nova WGP14 gamble pans out. Pressure sensitivity is such a make-or-break feature for some games. Video-wise, I’ve been using a cheap PS2 to HDMI adapter and yeah, the deinterlacing lag is real. That Mcbazel one sounds like a solid middle ground, especially with the RGB/YPbPr switch. Might give that a shot. If you ever want to go deeper into video quality without going full scaler, the RAD2x or RetroTINK 2X Mini are worth keeping an eye on. They’re pricier but plug-and-play with great results. The PSXMemCard Gen2 sounds like a game-changer. I’ve been using FreeMcBoot with USB loading, but the FMV stutter drives me nuts. The auto-vmc feature is slick. If you’re into modding further, pairing it with a network adapter and HDD for fat models or SD card via MX4SIO for slim can give you even more flexibility, though PSXMemCard already covers a lot. Also, if you’re into aesthetics, check out retro-style controller shells or LED mods for the Slim. They’re not essential but they add a nice touch if you’re already deep into the project. Thanks again for sharing all this. If I come across any other accessories worth checking out or avoiding, I’ll drop them here. Always cool to see people keeping the PS2 alive in 2025. [/QUOTE]

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