Game problems FAQ

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

PS1

Metal Gear Solid

MGS rewrites BIOS commands in order to work, and just a simulated one won't cut it. 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]

Game Boy Color

Shantae

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

Nintendo DS

Pokemon Series

All of the Pokemon games have issues, owing to the fact that the DeSmuME devs hate the series and refuse to fix them. You can't trade between emulators (devs refused to merge WiFi implementation), and there are tons of graphical glitches. Save yourself the trouble and just get a flash cart.

DSi

DeSmuME does not support DSi features in games.

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.

Ace Combat 4/5/Zero

All three are perfectly playable in software mode, but have major graphical issues in hardware mode. Use software mode if your PC is up to the task. This series used to have hit detection issues, but the latest GIT version, with automatic game fixes turned on, will work.

Jak and Daxter Series

Suffers from crazy visual errors like blacked out eyes. Run the game in software mode, or activate the alpha hack to fix the shadows. Blacked out eyes can't be fixed without using software mode.

Ratchet and Clank Series

All of these games have bad visual glitches in hardware mode due to lack of custom mipmap support, and run slowly due to that. Most issues are fixed with software mode.

Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3

These games need a very high end CPU to run at full speed and will run slowly on most CPUs.  All of the various blades of grass in MGS3 are one cause of its slowdown. Also, various shader effects will only work correctly in software mode.

Shadow of the Colossus

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

Time Crisis 2

There is currently no lightgun support in PCSX2.

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 (0.9.9.1) 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 decreasing from the last 2 bars, making the game unbeatable. This issue is fixed in dev builds.[1]

GameCube

Beyond Good and Evil

Both the GCN and PS2 versions have graphical glitches in their emulators. Play the PC version if you can.

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. Play it on the real console if you can.

Metroid Prime Trilogy

Glitch city. Just play the GameCube versions.

Zelda: Skyward Sword

Recommended to use a real Wiimote and Motion Plus to emulate. See details here.

It is possible to use a conventional controller with this build, but it's a pain in the ass and not worth wasting your time trying.

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