In the past few months, the AI PS2 filter has become a viral sensation on social platforms like TikTok and Twitter. PS2 filter permits users to transform themselves into characters resembling those from PlayStation 2 video games. The effects of filters are powered by artificial intelligence and have gained popularity for their ability to evoke nostalgia with over 572,000 videos clocked so far.
Apart from applying the PS2 filter on themselves, users can make out classic iconic album covers, creating a retro gaming aesthetic. The trend originated in a Midjourney Reddit channel in November last year but gained traction early this month on TikTok and Instagram. User @hurtabdu1’s viral clip, which amassed over one million views in 48 hours, helped popularize the PS2 filter.
Many users have embraced the trend of recreating famous album covers in a PS2 style. Notable pop artists like Arca, Lana Del Rey, and Sophie have been among the favorites for this creative transformation. The PS2 filter, available through the AI-generated app Replicate, enables users to morph themselves into characters reminiscent of PS2 video game graphics. This way they can relive the charm of classic PS2 games and share their nostalgia with others. It’s a fun way for people to experience what it might have been like to be a side character in a game like Tony Hawk’s Underground from the early 2000s.
How to do AI generated PS2 Filter on TikTok?
To participate in this viral trend and transform yourself into a character from the PS2 era, follow these steps:
- Open TikTok: Launch the TikTok app on your smartphone.
- Access the Camera: Tap on the plus icon (+) to open the camera screen, where you can record videos.
- Navigate to Effects: Look for the “Effects” button in the bottom left corner of the camera screen and tap on it.
- Search for the Filter: Click on the magnifying glass icon to search for filters. Type in “Retro Game” in the search bar.
- Apply the Filter: Select the filter called “Retro Game” from the search results. It should apply to your camera view.
- Adjust Your Face: Position your face within the designated area on the screen to fit the filter’s template.
- Activate the Filter: Tap on the screen to activate the filter and start the effect.
- Take Your Picture: Wait for the countdown to finish and take your picture. The filter will process the image.
- View the Result: Once the processing is complete, you’ll see your transformed self, resembling a character from a PS2 game.
- Many TikTok users have been sharing their transformed looks using this filter, often getting lots of likes and views.
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It’s interesting to see how filters and effects can bring back memories of older video games like those on the PlayStation 2. Have you tried the AI PS2 filter yourself?
