From an empty USB drive to playing: how to install and use ORBIT, a game launcher for the PlayStation 2.

You need a PS2 that runs homebrew (FreeMcBoot or similar) and a FAT32 / exFAT USB drive. Optional: a network cable, a PC or Linux box at home.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:05 What you need
0:13 Step 1 · Copy the release to the USB drive
0:25 Step 2 · Start ORBIT
0:35 First boot and covers
1:05 Step 3 · The controller
1:15 Views and filters
1:47 Step 4 · config.ini
2:01 Per-game options
2:14 3D save icons
2:32 Step 5 · Coming back from a game (in-game menu)
2:44 Step 6 · RetroAchievements
3:45 Step 7 · Games from a home server
3:59 Quick fixes

Download v1.0: github.com/danielnuld/ps2-launcher/releases/latest
Written guide: danielnuld.github.io/ps2-launcher/#guide
xeRAbora client (achievements): github.com/hacan359/xerabora
Source (GPL-3.0): github.com/danielnuld/ps2-launcher

Footage captured in the PCSX2 emulator; tested on a real SCPH-75001 (slim).
Games load through Neutrino by Maximus32 (AFL-3.0).
Developed with Claude Code (Anthropic) and the OpenSpec, Ponytail and CodeGraph plugins.
Music generated for the video. Fonts: Unbounded, Sora, Space Mono (SIL OFL).
PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment; ORBIT is not affiliated with Sony. Use your own backups.