: Once the CodeBreaker menu loads, go to the cheat selection screen. If the memory card is correctly recognized, you will see a massive list of games. Select your desired cheats.

The updated games list transforms PCSX2 from a simple emulator into a full-featured cheat machine. Whether you’re revisiting childhood saves or experimenting with game design, the MCD001PS2 image is an essential tool. Follow this guide carefully, and you’ll have the top cheat database running in under ten minutes.

This is advanced and time-consuming, which is precisely why the download is the "top" solution for most users.

Rename the downloaded file to match your emulator's target slot precisely (usually MCD001.ps2 ).