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Here is a list of games that are frequently cited as being problematic to emulate. Solutions are provided if possible.
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Here is a list of games that can be problematic to emulate. Solutions are provided if possible.
  
 
==PS1==
 
==PS1==
 
===Metal Gear Solid===
 
===Metal Gear Solid===
 
 
MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real BIOS to work. Do not use simulated BIOS in PCSX-R. These will just give a blank screen. If you are using BIOS and it is still not working, try different BIOS files.
 
MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real BIOS to work. Do not use simulated BIOS in PCSX-R. These will just give a blank screen. If you are using BIOS and it is still not working, try different BIOS files.
  
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==PS2==
 
==PS2==
Note: If the game is not set in options to 60Hz it might lead to graphic problems from the get go, some examples being God Hand, Metal Slug, Tekken 5 and Destroy all humans.
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Note: If the game is not set in options to 60Hz it might lead to graphic problems from the get go, some examples being God Hand, Metal Slug, Tekken 5 and Destroy All Humans.
 
===Metal Gear Solid 3===
 
===Metal Gear Solid 3===
 
This game needs a very [[Computer specs|high end CPU]] to run at full speed and will run slowly on most CPUs.  All of the various blades of grass are one culprit cause of slowdown.
 
This game needs a very [[Computer specs|high end CPU]] to run at full speed and will run slowly on most CPUs.  All of the various blades of grass are one culprit cause of slowdown.
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==PSP==
 
==PSP==
 
===Dangan Ronpa===
 
===Dangan Ronpa===
 
 
Make sure you're using the latest version of [[PPSSPP]].<br />Go to Game Settings > Graphics. If you use a Nvidia GPU, select '''Read Framebuffers to Memory (GPU)''' under "Rendering Mode". If you use an AMD GPU or Android device, select '''Read Framebuffers to Memory (CPU)'''.
 
Make sure you're using the latest version of [[PPSSPP]].<br />Go to Game Settings > Graphics. If you use a Nvidia GPU, select '''Read Framebuffers to Memory (GPU)''' under "Rendering Mode". If you use an AMD GPU or Android device, select '''Read Framebuffers to Memory (CPU)'''.
  
 
===Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker===
 
===Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker===
 
 
As of the latest version of PPSSPP (0.9.7.2) the PC emulation seems perfect minus the online, even if the framerate is locked to 20 FPS, that is until one of the last bosses in the game the level "Peace Walker battle 2", the bug is said boss's life not descreasing from the last 2 bars, making the game unbeatable.  [https://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp/issues/2845 The problem has been brought to attention for a while] But the only solution seems to use a cheat to defeat the Mech, "_C1 One Hit Kill [Mechs] _L 0x2001B764 0xAE200064" which works ONLY for the US version, thus you will need to have that one, to keep your savegames, open the US version, create and install everything as per the first configuration and then from "...ppsspp\memstick\PSP\SAVEDATA" take the files inside "ULES01372001" and then place them into "ULUS10509003".
 
As of the latest version of PPSSPP (0.9.7.2) the PC emulation seems perfect minus the online, even if the framerate is locked to 20 FPS, that is until one of the last bosses in the game the level "Peace Walker battle 2", the bug is said boss's life not descreasing from the last 2 bars, making the game unbeatable.  [https://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp/issues/2845 The problem has been brought to attention for a while] But the only solution seems to use a cheat to defeat the Mech, "_C1 One Hit Kill [Mechs] _L 0x2001B764 0xAE200064" which works ONLY for the US version, thus you will need to have that one, to keep your savegames, open the US version, create and install everything as per the first configuration and then from "...ppsspp\memstick\PSP\SAVEDATA" take the files inside "ULES01372001" and then place them into "ULUS10509003".
  
 
==Gamecube==
 
==Gamecube==
===Wind Waker===
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===Star Wars: Rogue Leader===
<strike>In 4.0+ versions of Dolphin, DSP LLE is set to default for this game, so if you have a slow CPU: right click on the game in dolphin, go to properties and check ''DSP HLE emulation (fast)''. DSP HLE will cause random crashes though.</strike>
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Has a severe graphical issues with the skybox, due to the developer's use of unusual GameCube features. There is currently no fix. Modded Wii's can boot this.
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===Star Wars: Rebel Strike===
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Simply does not run. If you really want to play this, a modded Wii can boot it.
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===The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures===
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GBA connection issues and various other glitches plague this title.
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==Wii==
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===Metroid Prime 3: Corruption===
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Suffers from numerous problems.
  
[https://github.com/delroth/dolphin/commit/7286700a1ce7a5416f4e7874cd2acfa33fd74c98 No longer relevant] since Zelda μcode was [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pull/214 pretty much fixed.]
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===Metroid Prime Trilogy===
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Glitch city. Just play the GameCube versions.
  
 
[[Category:FAQs]]
 
[[Category:FAQs]]

Revision as of 06:10, 12 August 2014

Here is a list of games that can be problematic to emulate. Solutions are provided if possible.

PS1

Metal Gear Solid

MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real BIOS to work. Do not use simulated BIOS in PCSX-R. These will just give a blank screen. If you are using BIOS and it is still not working, try different BIOS files.

If the game stutters, enable the relevant fix in your sound plugin.

Trying to fight Psycho Mantis on an emulator that can't change controller ports? Die enough times and you will be given another method: shooting statues.[1]

GBC

Shantae

VBA doesn't emulate the game properly. Use Gambatte or VBA-M instead.

PS2

Note: If the game is not set in options to 60Hz it might lead to graphic problems from the get go, some examples being God Hand, Metal Slug, Tekken 5 and Destroy All Humans.

Metal Gear Solid 3

This game needs a very high end CPU to run at full speed and will run slowly on most CPUs.  All of the various blades of grass are one culprit cause of slowdown.

Shadow of the Colossus

This game needs a very high end CPU to run at full speed.

Zone of the Enders 1 and 2

This game needs a very high end CPU to run at full speed.

PSP

Dangan Ronpa

Make sure you're using the latest version of PPSSPP.
Go to Game Settings > Graphics. If you use a Nvidia GPU, select Read Framebuffers to Memory (GPU) under "Rendering Mode". If you use an AMD GPU or Android device, select Read Framebuffers to Memory (CPU).

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

As of the latest version of PPSSPP (0.9.7.2) the PC emulation seems perfect minus the online, even if the framerate is locked to 20 FPS, that is until one of the last bosses in the game the level "Peace Walker battle 2", the bug is said boss's life not descreasing from the last 2 bars, making the game unbeatable. The problem has been brought to attention for a while But the only solution seems to use a cheat to defeat the Mech, "_C1 One Hit Kill [Mechs] _L 0x2001B764 0xAE200064" which works ONLY for the US version, thus you will need to have that one, to keep your savegames, open the US version, create and install everything as per the first configuration and then from "...ppsspp\memstick\PSP\SAVEDATA" take the files inside "ULES01372001" and then place them into "ULUS10509003".

Gamecube

Star Wars: Rogue Leader

Has a severe graphical issues with the skybox, due to the developer's use of unusual GameCube features. There is currently no fix. Modded Wii's can boot this.

Star Wars: Rebel Strike

Simply does not run. If you really want to play this, a modded Wii can boot it.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

GBA connection issues and various other glitches plague this title.

Wii

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Suffers from numerous problems.

Metroid Prime Trilogy

Glitch city. Just play the GameCube versions.