While keyboard mapping works, a XInput controller (like an Xbox controller) is highly recommended for the best experience.
If you have an ARM-based Windows 11 PC:
Microsoft officially supports running Android apps on Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore and WSA.
However, for the tinkerer, there is something magical about opening the Android subsystem on Windows 11, launching AetherSX2, and playing Burnout 3: Takedown at 60fps on a Surface Pro.
While AetherSX2 is highly efficient because its ARM64 recompilers are optimized for mobile architecture, remains the superior choice for Windows 11. PCSX2: Home
Since AetherSX2 is closed-source, the community has turned to NetherSX2 , a community-driven patch that removes ads from the final official builds, adds RetroAchievements, and provides updated game configurations. Better Alternatives for Windows 11 Users
: A community-driven patch that removes ads and restores functionality to the last stable build. Legacy Builds
Because official development of AetherSX2 has been suspended, users often look to alternative methods or similar PC-native emulators to achieve the same results on Windows 11. Running AetherSX2 on Windows 11 Windows 11 on ARM