Windows 95 on PlayStation 2 Works as Well as You Expected
You might be wondering how Windows 95 would ever run on the Sony PlayStation 2, the best-selling game console of all time. The answer lies in the world of emulation, where MeraByte takes us on a fascinating journey to install Windows 95 on the PS2's MIPS-based Emotion Engine.
What you might not know is that the PS2's hardware is not compatible with x86 instructions used by Windows 95. But fear not, for emulation comes to the rescue! MeraByte utilizes a version of Bochs, an x86 emulator designed specifically for the PS/2, after attempting and failing to install Windows on an experimental DOSBox build.
Watch the video as [MeraByte] navigates through a possibly ridiculous task, troubleshooting and testing every step of the way. The results are both surprising and entertaining, with anything working at all being considered a success.
However, there's a catch - neither the mouse nor Ultimate Doom 95 worked, which means this hack fails to achieve its full potential. But we suppose that's not entirely unexpected, given that even Doom can run on the PS2. The lack of mouse support is also notable, and we wonder if it's just as crucial for this hack to succeed.
So, if you have a PlayStation 2 and are wondering what to do with it, maybe consider running GoLang instead of Windows 95. And if you're lucky enough to be playing DOOM on your PS2, send us a tip - there's never been an official release for this console, but someone must have done it by now.
It's amazing to think that after 26 years, someone has managed to install Windows 95 on the PlayStation 2. The fact that emulation makes it possible is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the gaming community.
Conclusion
Windows 95 on PlayStation 2 - who would have thought? This hack may not be for everyone, but it's an interesting glimpse into the world of emulation and the creative ways people find to make old technology work with new ones. So, if you're feeling adventurous, grab a PS2 and watch [MeraByte]'s video to see this fascinating hack in action.