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ARMSX2 update adds Mali graphics driver support for more Android devices
ARMSX2, an Android app for emulating PlayStation 2 games, has added a custom graphics driver called MaliSX2 in version 2.8.3.
The driver is designed for devices with Arm Mali graphics chips, found in some older Pixels, Galaxy phones and MediaTek-powered devices.
Until now, custom drivers had mainly helped Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, which use Adreno graphics.
The new driver supports more Mali chips, including the G57, G68, G77 and G78.
The developers say Ace Combat 4 and Ace Combat 5 ran at full speed on a test device after being unplayable with its standard driver.
Results will vary by game and device, and the phone also needs a recent enough Mali system driver.
The update is available on GitHub, and the driver can be selected in ARMSX2’s GPU settings.
ARMSX2 version 2.8.3 adds the MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for Android devices with more Mali GPUs.
The driver expands support beyond the Mali-G615 and G715, adding the G57, G68, G77, G78 and G78AE.
The update could improve PlayStation 2 game emulation on older Pixels, some Galaxy phones and MediaTek-powered devices.
The ARMSX2 team says Ace Combat 4 and Ace Combat 5 reached full speed on a Mali-G57 test device with MaliSX2.
Results depend on the device and game, and a sufficiently recent Mali kernel driver is required.
- Who
- The ARMSX2 team released the update. It is aimed at Android users with Mali GPUs.
- What
- ARMSX2 version 2.8.3 adds the MaliSX2 Vulkan driver and support for more Mali GPUs.
- When
- October 12, 2026. The articles report the update was released, but do not give a more precise release time.
- Where
- On Android devices running ARMSX2.
- Why
- To provide improved GPU driver support and performance for PS2 emulation on more Mali-powered devices.
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An early version of the driver, named libmali, supported the Mali-G615 and G715.
The update added MaliSX2 support for additional Mali GPUs.
- New release
- ARMSX2 2.8.3
- Driver
- MaliSX2, a Vulkan driver for Mali GPUs
- Newly supported GPUs
- Mali-G57, G68, G77, G78 and G78AE
- Earlier supported GPUs
- Mali-G615 and G715
- Tested games
- Ace Combat 4 and Ace Combat 5 reached full speed on a Mali-G57 test device using MaliSX2
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