: Some users recommend using an internal HDD for "Fat" PS2 models to avoid laggy cutscenes common with USB 1.1 speeds. On PC (PCSX2 Emulator) PS2 Emulator PCSX2 Setup Guide

If you have obtained the "Cheat Edition" ISO, the cheats and translation are usually pre-patched into the file. You do not need to apply patches manually unless you are building the mod yourself from a vanilla ISO.

Character swapping (e.g., playing as Ashley or Ada in the main campaign).