Editing General problems FAQ

Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to resolve your problems.

==Steps to take==

===Update to latest version===
Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues. Links to dev builds can be found at the pages for [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/DeSmuMe DeSmuME] , [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP PPSSPP].

===Change Settings===
If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.
*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]
*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]


===Check Emulator Wiki===

Emulators may have a wiki which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki]
*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki]


===Check the archives===

Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives.

http://archive.foolz.us/vg/


===Ask Emulation General===
If you're asking for help, provide relevant details such as:
*System specs, especially CPU
*Emulator and version
*Emulator settings/plugins
*Game details

==Common Questions==
'''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''

A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DeSmuME and PPSSPP, enable the dynarec option for speedups. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.

'''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''

A: Enable skipdraw in the hacks.

'''Q: I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''

A: ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the .cue (assuming it comes with one - should do, if not make one as per instructions in the [[RetroArch]] page) uses to load the game.

'''Q: I use LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''

A: In the Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.

'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc or part1/part2 etc. What are these?'''

A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have 7-Zip installed. Do not use WinRar. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want, you don't need them anymore.

'''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''

A: Download [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try and resolve your problems.
+Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to resolve your problems.
 ==Steps to take==
-===1. Update to the latest version===
-Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often just a randomly picked dev (short for development) version, which is why the latest dev versions should often be preferred, as they solve emulation issues most of the time. Links to dev builds can be found on the pages for [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [[DeSmuME]] and [[PPSSPP]].
-===2. Change settings===
+===Update to latest version===
-If you're using a plugin-based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, better plugin altogether. Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a plugin system may also be recommended.
+Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues. Links to dev builds can be found at the pages for [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/DeSmuMe DeSmuME] , [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP PPSSPP].
-*[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]]
-*[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]]
-If you're using '''Dolphin''', try switching the graphics backend between OpenGL and Direct3D, and the sound between HLE and LLE.
-For '''PCSX2''', check the [[PCSX2#Issues|issues section of its wiki page]].
+===Change Settings===
+If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.
+*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]
+*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]
-===3. Review these FAQs:===
-*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]
-*[[Game problems FAQ]]
-===4. Check for known issues===
+===Check Emulator Wiki===
-There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their solutions.
+Emulators may have a wiki which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
 *[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki]
 *[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki]
-*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP compatibility list]
-*[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]
-===5. Check the archives===
-Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the [{{ArchiveURL}} Emulation General archives].
-===6. Read the wiki===
+===Check the archives===
-The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have the information you need.
+Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives.
+http://archive.foolz.us/vg/
-===7. Ask Emulation General===
+===Ask Emulation General===
-If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:
+If you're asking for help, provide relevant details such as:
-*System specs, including CPU and GPU
+*System specs, especially CPU
-*Operating system
 *Emulator and version
 *Emulator settings/plugins
-*System and game emulated
+*Game details
-*The problem itself. Do not forget that. If you do, then what comes out might make no sense whatsoever.
+==Common Questions==
+'''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''
+A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DeSmuME and PPSSPP, enable the dynarec option for speedups. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.
+'''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''
+A: Enable skipdraw in the hacks.
+'''Q: I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''
+A: ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the .cue (assuming it comes with one - should do, if not make one as per instructions in the [[RetroArch]] page) uses to load the game.
+'''Q: I use LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''
+A: In the Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.
+'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc or part1/part2 etc. What are these?'''
+A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have 7-Zip installed. Do not use WinRar. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want, you don't need them anymore.
+'''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''
-[[Category:FAQs]]
+A: Download [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].