PS2 Emulator Black Screen Error “CDVD READ ERROR” Fix (June 2023)

It is extremely typical to see an error when using an emulator. So, the PS2, being an emulator too, can showcase some common errors on its way.

There have been numerous reports of customers receiving the ‘CDVD READ problem’ when they play their favorite games on a PS2 emulator.

If you are experiencing ‘CDVD READ ERROR’ while using PCSX2 to play PS2 games on PC, don’t panic; we have a number of solutions that will permanently resolve the issue.

How to fix the PlayStation 2 Emulator’s Black Screen Error “CDVD READ ERROR”

As mentioned earlier, the black screen error CDVD READ is quite common in PlayStation 2 emulators. So naturally there will be some advanced methods which will help you correct the error quickly.

There are several ways to correct this problem. If you are unable to resolve this error using approach one, you have two other options. So, without any more introduction, let’s go over all three approaches one by one.

Method 1: Install PCSX2 again.

The first solution necessitates reinstalling PCSX2. If you are unfamiliar with the procedure, simply follow the instructions below:

1. Open the Run Box by pressing Windows Key + R.
2. Type appwiz.cpl into the text field and press the OK button.
3. The Programmes and Features window will appear on your PC.
4. Scroll all the way down until you find the PCSX2 installation file. When you find it, right-click on it and choose Uninstall from the context menu.
5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
6. Once finished, restart your computer and download the most recent version of PCSX2 1..40.
7. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
8. Once finished, restart your computer and download the most recent version of PCSX2 1..40.
9. After downloading, install the most recent version of the emulator.
10. Once you’ve finished installing the emulator, you’ll need to install the DirectX runtime if prompted.
11. Restart your computer.

 

Hundreds of customers have reported that following these procedures fixed the PS2 Bios issue. If the first approach does not solve your problem, you can try the second and third methods.

 

Method 2: Enable the Direct3D9 Renderer (Hardware)

 

1. Launch PCSX2 Emulator on your PC and load the PS2 Bios when requested.
2. From the top menu bar, navigate to Config>Video (GS)>Plugin Settings.
3. Expand the Renderer drop-down option and select Direct3D9 (Hardware), then click OK to save the changes.
4. If the Renderer is not already set to Direct3D9, update it to Direct3D9 and then click OK.
5. After that, restart PCSX2 1.4 and relaunch the game.

Method 3: Enable the Direct3D11 Renderer (Hardware)

1. Launch the PS2 emulator on your PC.
2. Navigate to Configuration>Video (GS)> Plugin Settings.
3. As with the previous procedure, expand the Renderer drop-down menu and select Direct3D11 (Hardware). Once everything is in place, click the OK button to save the changes.
4. After saving, restart the PCSX2 emulator and start the game.

Final Thoughts

These are all three quick fixes for resolving the PCSX2 PlayStation 2 Emulator Black Screen Error “CDVD READ ERROR” in 2023. Try them out one by one and see which one helps to fix your problem faster and more efficiently.