According to community-maintained lists, the following PS2 titles have been reported to work reasonably well on the PS4 emulator. This is not an exhaustive or guaranteed list, but it's a great place to start.
The Ultimate Guide to PS2 to PS4 PKG Converters: Play Your Classic Games on Modern Hardware
To make your homebrew look professional on the PS4 dashboard, you can add custom artwork: ps2 to ps4 pkg converter
This converter transforms PS2 game images (ISO/IMG/BIN) into PS4 PKG files suitable for installation on modded or homebrew-enabled PlayStation 4 systems. It supports single and batch conversion, automatically detects and fixes common image issues, extracts and maps game metadata, and lets you customize titles, icons, and region settings. Advanced options include remapping controllers, injecting compatibility patches, and generating install scripts.
Before diving into the converters, it's essential to understand what PKG files are. In the context of PlayStation consoles, a PKG file is a package file used for distributing and installing games and other content on the system. The PlayStation 2, released in 2000, utilized a different format for its games, which were primarily distributed on DVDs. Fast-forward to the PlayStation 4, released in 2013, and we see a shift towards digital distribution, with games being sold and downloaded directly from the PlayStation Store in PKG format. In the context of PlayStation consoles, a PKG
Several community-developed tools automate the process of injecting a PS2 ISO into a PS4-readable package file: PS2 Classics GUI : A popular choice by TheDarkProgramer
Download and extract the latest version of to your PC. Launch the application ( PS2ClassicsGUI.exe ). Step 2: Load Your PS2 ISO In the context of PlayStation consoles
This process is commonly used by the homebrew community to play games that are not officially available as "PS2 Classics" on the PlayStation Store. Core Features
Heavily demanding PS2 titles (like Gran Turismo 4 ) may experience audio lag. Overclocking features or specific emulator hashes might be required to smooth out performance.