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PlayStation 2 games recompiled to run in the browser
Original: Show HN: PS2 games statically recompiled to WebAssembly
A developer has released a project that statically recompiles PlayStation 2 games into WebAssembly, allowing them to run directly in web browsers without a traditional emulator. The project, shared as open source on GitHub, is drawing attention from developers and retro gaming fans debating its technical approach, performance, and legal implications compared with conventional emulation.
Why now: It is a novel technical demonstration of bringing console-era games to the web, sparking interest among developers and gaming enthusiasts.
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- Show HN: PS2 games statically recompiled to WebAssembly · deadxwarrior · 302
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