Before discussing the technical side, it’s worth remembering why this game is worth the effort.
If you want the best experience, the played via RPCS3 emulator is superior—but it requires a powerful PC. For most players, the PS2 highly compressed ISO on PCSX2 is the most accessible.
To play on your PC using a highly compressed file, you'll need the PCSX2 emulator and a compressed disk image, typically in CHD or GZ format . While the original game disk is approximately 8 GB , compressed versions can range from 3 GB (standard compression) down to 200 MB for heavily modified "rip" versions that may remove high-quality audio or cutscenes. 1. Setup the Emulator (PCSX2)