The PS2 Shader applies a CRT television filter to Minecraft, replicating the visual feel of PlayStation 2 games. It adds a soft scanline effect, limited color range, and a characteristic fog that mimics the depth limitations of older consoles. The result is a distinct retro look that reduces the sharpness of modern Minecraft without sacrificing playability.

This shader is built for players who want a nostalgic, low-fidelity aesthetic without demanding hardware. It solves the problem of overly crisp and bright Minecraft visuals by introducing film-like color grading, adjustable brightness and contrast, and a fog that blends distant chunks. It is particularly suited for older computers, integrated graphics, or anyone running Minecraft on a laptop from the late 2000s. The shader works best with resource packs that have lower resolution textures (16x or 8x) to complete the retro feel.

CRT fog with adjustable render distance – simulates the limited draw distance of PS2 hardware
Brightness, contrast, and saturation controls – fine-tune the image to match specific console outputs
Fully customizable via Iris shader menu – no external config files needed
Runs on potato PCs – designed for low-end hardware with minimal performance impact
Scanline overlay and slight color bleeding – adds authentic CRT artifacts

Requirements: The PS2 Shader requires Iris Shaders (recommended version 1.7 or later) and is not compatible with OptiFine, Sodium standalone, or other shader loaders. It works with Minecraft Java Edition 1.20+ and most vanilla or lightweight modpacks. Performance on extremely old integrated graphics (e.g., Intel HD 3000) may still see frame drops with full render distance – reducing fog distance and disabling scanlines can help.

PS2 Shader - CRT TV Retro Shader