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The Cheat vs PCSX2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
The Cheat
4.0Game trainer
PCSX2
8.0Playstation 2 Emulator
| Metric | The Cheat | PCSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 193 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 555 |
| 365-day Installs | 4 | 1.9K |
| Version | 1.2.5 | 2.6.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 96 | 14.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 1.9K |
| Open Issues | - | 744 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 13y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 2, 2014 | Jul 6, 2025 |
Reviews
The Cheat
The Cheat is a classic macOS game trainer that allows users to modify game states, providing an unfair advantage in games. It's a legacy tool with no active development, making it outdated for modern use.
The Cheat enables users to cheat in games by modifying game states and processes.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Classic tool with a proven track record
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Outdated and no longer maintained
- - Lacks community support and updates
PCSX2
PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator that enables users to play PS2 games on their Mac. With a large, active community and ongoing development, it's a top choice for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic PS2 titles.
Emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS.
Pros
- + Open-source with a large, active community contributing to its development.
- + Supports a wide range of PlayStation 2 games, offering compatibility and performance improvements over time.
- + Regular updates and active issue tracking, showing commitment to quality and functionality.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Some performance issues, such as stuttering and AMD-related problems, are still being addressed.