Before we dive into the guide, make sure your computer meets the system requirements:

This usually means your download was corrupted during extraction, or you are using an outdated BIOS file. Re-extract the archive or verify your emulator's BIOS path. Lag During Entrances

Most emulator enthusiasts avoid sketchy "highly compressed" .rar files from YouTube videos (which often contain malware or corrupted files). Instead, they use specialized compression algorithms like CHD (Compressed Hunks of Data). These compress the dummy data out of the PS2 ISO without deleting the actual game audio or cutscenes.

Leave at default unless you are on a very weak CPU; aggressive skipping causes audio stuttering during wrestler entrances. Safe Downloading and Troubleshooting Tips

Now that you've configured the emulator and loaded the ISO:

No cutscenes, background music, or wrestler entrances are stripped from the game.

Go to CDVD > ISO Selector > Browse and select your extracted WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw ISO.

Emulators require a PlayStation 2 BIOS file to function. You must dump the BIOS from your own physical PS2 console to legally configure the emulator.

Papers involving mobile gaming frequently cite how ISO files are loaded onto apps like AetherSX2 or PCSX2 to run games like SmackDown vs Raw on Android .