Ps2wide
PS2Wide.net (often associated with its creator, Nemesis2000) is a foundational hub for the retro gaming community, specifically dedicated to "fixing" the aspect ratio of classic games from the PlayStation 2, Original Xbox, and early PC era. What is PS2Wide? Scope of the Project
- Let the emulator render wider viewport while keeping 4:3 game logic—results vary; better than simple stretching but not as good as code-level patches.
- Try enabling native 16:9: GS Window → select Aspect Ratio = 16:9 or Enable Widescreen Patches (if available).
- Use resolution scaling (internal resolution) to avoid stretching.
- Test game—UI elements may be stretched/offset.
- TV Zoom/Cropping: This cuts off the top and bottom of the 4:3 image. You lose detail, and the UI (health bars, minimaps) gets chopped.
- Stretching: This makes everyone look squat and fat.
- PS2Wide: This forces the game engine to actually render a wider horizontal field of view. You see more of the game world on the left and right without losing any vertical information.
Supported Games: While it covers a vast library, some of the most popular fixes include the Prince of Persia series (Sands of Time, Warrior Within), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and Beyond Good & Evil. How to Use the Patches unofficial patch PS2WIDE PC Archive ps2wide
True 16:9: Unlike "Full" or "Zoom" TV settings, these patches increase the Field of View (FOV). Alternative: GPU scaling