An IPS file may contain PlayStation 2 video game in-game videos. These include cutscenes or cinematic elements. They enhance the gameplay experience. The videos use .IPU format encoding. The audio often uses ADPCM codec encoding. IPS files were notably used in some PlayStation 2 Megami Tensei games. However, the IPS format is not exclusive to a single developer. Various PlayStation 2 game developers used IPS videos in titles. For instance, “Wipeout Fusion” includes IPS files.
IPS files can store iTunes and iOS Home Sharing authorization data. They can also contain Impact product design software report definitions. Dynamic web page templates in IPScript language are saved as IPS files too. You need software like MultiPatch to open an IPS file.
The IPS file format has been categorized as a Game File. The Game Files category has 1509 related files. IPS Patch Format appears functional on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It may occasionally appear on other systems but will not be functional there.
Released in 2000, the Sony PlayStation 2 is the best selling game console ever, with over 150 million sold by 2011. It had several revisions and hardware upgrades over the years. Sony released a Linux-based PS2 operating system too. It included a keyboard, mouse, Ethernet adapter and hard drive. This was popular with homebrew users.
PSS files can be converted to more common formats. They can also be split into separate audio and video. Note VLC media player only plays PSS video, not audio.
Some files need elevated access rights to open. Log out and log into an account with enough privileges. Then try opening the file again. Your device may lack the resources to run apps that can open PSS files.
PCSX2 BIOS lets you run PlayStation 2 games on your PC. So you can play PS2 games without needing the actual PS2 console.