Ps2wide ~repack~
What started as a technical fix became a preservation effort. Today, when you see a crisp, widescreen video of a PS2 game on YouTube, you are likely seeing the work of the PS2wide pioneers. They ensured that when technology moved forward, our favorite digital memories didn't have to be left behind in a "narrow" box. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Tales of the Abyss, PS2 [PCSX2, widescreen hack] - Facebook
It forcibly increases the horizontal rendering resolution of the 3D geometry. Note that 2D elements (menus, HUDs, health bars) may appear off-screen or stretched, as they are not 3D objects. ps2wide
| Game | Native Widescreen? | PS2WIDE Result | Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No | Perfect Hor+, with patches to fix the HUD and the sun/lens flare positions. | Game-changing. The vast landscapes finally feel vast. | | Final Fantasy X | No | Flawless widescreen. Removes the need for the "HD Remaster" for purists. | Essential. It corrects the infamous "black bar" in FMVs. | | Silent Hill 2 | No (PAL only had poor anamorphic) | Full Hor+ widescreen, preserving the claustrophobic atmosphere. | Superior to the later HD Collection's glitchy widescreen. | | Burnout 3: Takedown | No | Aggressive high FOV widescreen. | Intense speed feels even faster. | | Metal Gear Solid 3 | Limited | Snake Eater in true 16:9 without the cropped cutscenes. | Vital for the Subsistence version. | What started as a technical fix became a preservation effort