OPL PS2 Themes & Matrix Display Mode Guide

OPL can show your game library two different ways: a simple text List, or a scrollable grid/coverflow layout displaying cover art for each title — the layout players commonly refer to as "Matrix" mode. On top of that, OPL also supports fully custom visual themes.

Quick answer: "OPL Matrix" isn't a separate program — it's shorthand for the grid/coverflow game-list display style built into OPL, as opposed to the plain List view.

List View vs. Grid/Matrix View

	List View	Grid / "Matrix" View
Layout	Plain scrollable text list	Grid of cover-art tiles
Requires cover art?	No	Yes, for a populated look
Best for	Large libraries, fast scanning by name	Browsing visually, showing off a curated collection

Switching Display Modes

Open OPL's settings/options menu.
Find the game-list display or layout setting.
Cycle through the available modes until you reach the grid/coverflow ("Matrix") layout.
Save the setting — OPL will remember it on future boots.

Adding Cover Art for the Grid View

Grid mode is only as good as the cover art behind it. Each game needs a correctly named image file placed in OPL's ART folder structure. The fastest way to populate this automatically across your whole library is OPL Manager, which fetches and names artwork for you.

Custom Themes

Beyond the list layout, OPL supports full custom themes — background images, fonts, colors, and menu styling — installed as separate theme packages placed in a dedicated themes folder. Community-made theme packs are commonly shared on community forums like PSX-Place and PS2-Home.

Theme and display-mode settings are visual only — they don't affect game compatibility or loading behavior. If a game won't boot, check our troubleshooting guide instead.

Want your library organized before customizing the look?

Set up your ISO games first, then style the list.

PS2 ISO Games for OPL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OPL "Matrix" mode?

Players commonly use "Matrix mode" to describe OPL's grid or coverflow-style game list layout, where cover art is displayed as a scrollable grid instead of a plain text list — as opposed to OPL's default simple List view.

How do I switch OPL's game list display mode?

Inside OPL's settings menu, look for a display or list-mode option and cycle between the available layouts (typically List and Grid/Coverflow-style views). The exact menu wording can vary slightly between OPL versions.

Do I need cover art for the grid/Matrix display to work?

Yes — without cover art files in the correct ART folder, grid mode will show blank placeholder tiles instead of box art. Use OPL Manager or add art manually to populate it.

Can I install custom themes on OPL?

Yes, OPL supports custom themes that change backgrounds, fonts, and menu styling beyond just the list layout. Community theme packs are shared on forums like PSX-Place and PS2-Home.

OPL PS2 Themes & Matrix Display Mode