Download AetherSX2: Every Version, Honestly Documented
This is the most complete AetherSX2 archive maintained anywhere: the final build, the ad-free NetherSX2 patch, and every documented release back to 2022 — each with real notes on which devices it suits, not copy-pasted marketing.
Recommended Download (Latest)
The best current setup is the final AetherSX2 build with the NetherSX2 patch applied — ad-free, checksum-verified, and still receiving community game fixes via the official GitHub project.
NetherSX2 v1.5-4248 (patched)
Android 8.0+ (ARM64) · 17 MB · No bundled installers, no adware
- SHA-256:
- See GitHub release notes for the current patch checksum
Always verify the checksum after downloading. We never repackage binaries — this is the unmodified community build.
AetherSX2 Old Versions (with Real Device Guidance)
Eight archived builds, each with its own page explaining exactly who should use it and why — Mali vs Adreno, Android 9 devices, and frontend-launcher compatibility included.
| Version | Released | Best For | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.5-4248 | August 2023 | The final build — patch it to NetherSX2 for the best experience | Download → |
| v1.5-3668 | July 2023 | The last ad-free official build — community favorite for Mali GPUs | Download → |
| v1.5-3605 | 2023 | Stable mid-1.5 build with mature graphics fixes | Download → |
| v1.5-3593 | 2023 | Alternative mid-1.5 build for per-device troubleshooting | Download → |
| v1.5-3460 | Early 2023 | Lighter early-1.5 build for budget devices | Download → |
| v1.5-3372 | Early 2023 | First-wave 1.5 build — maximum compatibility with Android 9 devices | Download → |
| v1.4-3064 | March 2023 | The definitive 1.4 build — lightest full-featured release | Download → |
| v1.4-3060 | November 2022 | Legacy 2022 build for maximum-compatibility archival setups | Download → |
Complete Build History (20 Documented Releases)
Every AetherSX2 build with a documented public release, for reference. Builds without a dedicated page differ from their neighbors only in small per-game fixes.
| Build | Released | Line |
|---|---|---|
| v1.5-4248 | Aug 2023 (final) | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3668 | Jul 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3605 | Jul 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3593 | Jul 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3590 | Jul 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3540 | Jun 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3525 | Jun 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3460 | May 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3458 | May 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3373 | Apr 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3372 | Apr 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3369 | Apr 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3290 | Mar 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3262 | Mar 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.5-3191 | Feb 2023 | 1.5 |
| v1.4-3064 | Mar 2023 | 1.4 |
| v1.4-3060 | Nov 2022 | 1.4 |
| v1.4-3059 | Nov 2022 | 1.4 |
| v1.4-3058 | Nov 2022 | 1.4 |
| v1.4-3011 | Oct 2022 | 1.4 |
Other Platforms: The Honest Answer
AetherSX2 only ever existed for Android. Rather than sell you a fake IPA, here is what actually works on each platform:
- Windows / PC — PCSX2, the emulator AetherSX2 was built from.
- Mac — PCSX2 ships native Apple Silicon and Intel builds.
- iPhone / iPad — no AetherSX2 exists; see what actually runs PS2 games on iOS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AetherSX2 version should I download?
For Snapdragon/Adreno devices: v1.5-4248 with the NetherSX2 patch applied. For Mali or PowerVR GPUs (MediaTek, Exynos): v1.5-3668, the base of NetherSX2 Classic. For phones on Android 9 or with 3 GB RAM: v1.4-3064.
Is there an AetherSX2 version for iOS, PC, or Mac?
No. AetherSX2 was only ever released for Android. Sites offering an 'AetherSX2 IPA' or 'AetherSX2 for PC' are mislabeling other software. On PC and Mac the real equivalent is PCSX2 — the emulator AetherSX2 was based on — and we maintain honest guides for both.
Why do some AetherSX2 versions have ads and others don't?
Ads were introduced into official builds late in the project's life, after v1.5-3668. That is why 3668 is remembered as the last clean official build, and why the community created the NetherSX2 patch to strip ads from the final v1.5-4248.
How do I verify an AetherSX2 APK is safe?
Check the file's SHA-256 hash against a known-good value before installing, and never install builds that request permissions beyond storage. The NetherSX2 patch tool does this automatically — it refuses to patch an APK whose checksum doesn't match the genuine build.
Do old versions need a different BIOS?
No. Every AetherSX2 and NetherSX2 version uses the same PS2 BIOS dump. Dump it once from your own console and it works across all builds — and in PCSX2 on desktop too.