ARMSX2 2.8.3 Adds MaliSX2 GPU Driver for Arm Mali Devices
ARMSX2 v2.8.3 is out on GitHub and brings the MaliSX2 Vulkan driver, found under Settings > Renderer, to Android devices with Arm Mali GPUs.
The ARMSX2 team has released version 2.8.3 of its Android PS2 emulator on GitHub. The update introduces the MaliSX2 GPU driver, a Vulkan driver aimed at devices with Arm Mali GPUs.
According to Android Authority, the driver appears in the GPU driver list under Settings > Renderer. Users on Mali-based hardware can select MaliSX2 from that menu after updating to v2.8.3.
MaliSX2 is packaged with the emulator release itself, so no separate download is required to access it. The update is available now through the project's GitHub page.
What MaliSX2 changes
Until now, custom GPU drivers for Android emulation, such as the Turnip driver, have been limited to Snapdragon-powered devices. MaliSX2 extends the option of a custom Vulkan driver to Arm Mali hardware, which is common in mid-range and some flagship Android phones.
ARMSX2 v2.8.3 and the MaliSX2 driver can be obtained from the ARMSX2 GitHub repository. The emulator's settings menu, under Renderer, is where the driver is selected.
Quick answers
What is new in ARMSX2 v2.8.3?
Version 2.8.3 adds the MaliSX2 GPU driver, a Vulkan driver for Android devices with Arm Mali GPUs.
Where do I find the MaliSX2 driver in ARMSX2?
It is listed in the GPU driver list under Settings > Renderer.
Does MaliSX2 work on Snapdragon devices?
MaliSX2 is a Vulkan driver for devices with Arm Mali GPUs.