and I've finally come to the conclusion that my computer lacks the specs to get RetroArch's PS2 core to function.

:bawllin-sad:

Update:

Accepted the suggestions and managed to get the solo PSX2 emulator. Got it to fire up a PS2 iso. Now I get to play "guess the checkbox" to get the settings all tweaked so that it runs smoother. Boy howdy! The Armored Core games got all sorts of fiddly things in 'em since the PS1 days. :freeman-true: