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. This could solve emulation issues most of the time. 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] and [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 for known issues===

There are resources available for emulators 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://bmgcl.atspace.cc/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm N64 Config List]
===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/ Foolz archive of /vg/]

[https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads]

===Ask Emulation General===
If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:
*System specs, especially CPU
*Emulator and version
*Emulator settings/plugins
*Game details
*The problem itself. Do not forget that, because if you do then what comes out makes no sense whatsoever.
==Common Questions==
===New systems emulated===
'''Q: Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox one?'''

No.

===Specs===

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

See: [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Computer_specs Computer specs]

===Blurry PS2 ===

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

A: It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.

===ECM format===

'''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]] uses to load the game.

===Keybinds in lilypad===

'''Q: I use PCSX-R with 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.

===Archives===

'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''

A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. 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.

===PS3 controller===

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

A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].

===Save states===

'''Q: My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''

A: Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.

===Mednafen save states===

'''Q: Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''

A: Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.

===Multi track games===

'''Q: The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''

A: You need to create/run the [[cue sheet (.cue)]]. Support for multi-track games can be found in [[Mednafen]], [[RetroArch]], and [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]]. [[ePSXe]] does not support such features and should not be used.

===PSP audio===

'''PSP emulation has no audio. '''

See: http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP#Common_problems_and_fixes:
===Retroarch crashes===
32 bit version crashes. It's a known problem. Download an updated build:

http://forum.themaister.net/viewtopic.php?pid=4945#p4945
===Filetypes===
'''Help, I've downloaded a file and I don't know what it is?/What's the difference between these files?'''

Check out the [[List of filetypes]] for information on what's what, and where to use it.
===Mednafen memory cards===
To transfer memory cards, follow this guide. Also, in games with multiple discs with saves that carry over, you have to follow the same procedure.

[[Using RetroArch#Transfer_PS1_Memory_Card_Files]]

==Specific games==

===Dangan Ronpa===

'''How do you emulate Dangan Ronpa 1?'''

Make sure you're using the latest dev build of [[PPSSPP]] ((v0.8.1-664 onwards) .<br />Go to Settings > Graphics > Under "Buffered Rendering" activate "Read Framebuffer to Memory (CPU)" If you have an AMD Graphic Card or Android Device. If you have Nvidia, activate "Read Framebuffer to Memory(GPU)".

===Metal Gear Solid===

'''Q: Metal Gear Solid gives me a blank screen.'''

A: MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real bios to work. Do not use simulated bios in PCSX-R. If you are using bios and it still is not working, try different bios files. And that the BIOS is selected under the Plugins and Bios configuration menu.
[[Category:FAQs]]
@@ 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. This could solve emulation issues most of the time. 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] and [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]
+===Check for known issues===
-===3. Review these FAQs:===
+There are resources available for emulators which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
-*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]
-*[[Game problems FAQ]]
-===4. Check for known issues===
-There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their 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://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility List]
-*[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]
+*[http://bmgcl.atspace.cc/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm N64 Config List]
+===Check the archives===
-===5. Check the archives===
+Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives.
-Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the [{{ArchiveURL}} Emulation General archives].
-===6. Read the wiki===
+[http://archive.foolz.us/vg/ Foolz archive of /vg/]
-The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have the information you need.
-===7. Ask Emulation General===
+[https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads]
+===Ask Emulation General===
 If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. 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.
+*The problem itself. Do not forget that, because if you do then what comes out makes no sense whatsoever.
+==Common Questions==
+===New systems emulated===
+'''Q: Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox one?'''
+No.
+===Specs===
+'''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''
+See: [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Computer_specs Computer specs]
+===Blurry PS2 ===
+'''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''
+A: It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.
+===ECM format===
+'''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]] uses to load the game.
+===Keybinds in lilypad===
+'''Q: I use PCSX-R with 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.
+===Archives===
+'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''
+A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. 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.
+===PS3 controller===
+'''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''
+A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].
+===Save states===
+'''Q: My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''
+A: Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.
+===Mednafen save states===
+'''Q: Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''
+A: Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.
+===Multi track games===
+'''Q: The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''
+A: You need to create/run the [[cue sheet (.cue)]]. Support for multi-track games can be found in [[Mednafen]], [[RetroArch]], and [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]]. [[ePSXe]] does not support such features and should not be used.
+===PSP audio===
+'''PSP emulation has no audio. '''
+See: http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP#Common_problems_and_fixes:
+===Retroarch crashes===
+bit version crashes. It's a known problem. Download an updated build:
+http://forum.themaister.net/viewtopic.php?pid=4945#p4945
+===Filetypes===
+'''Help, I've downloaded a file and I don't know what it is?/What's the difference between these files?'''
+Check out the [[List of filetypes]] for information on what's what, and where to use it.
+===Mednafen memory cards===
+To transfer memory cards, follow this guide. Also, in games with multiple discs with saves that carry over, you have to follow the same procedure.
+[[Using RetroArch#Transfer_PS1_Memory_Card_Files]]
+==Specific games==
+===Dangan Ronpa===
+'''How do you emulate Dangan Ronpa 1?'''
+Make sure you're using the latest dev build of [[PPSSPP]] ((v0.8.1-664 onwards) .<br />Go to Settings > Graphics > Under "Buffered Rendering" activate "Read Framebuffer to Memory (CPU)" If you have an AMD Graphic Card or Android Device. If you have Nvidia, activate "Read Framebuffer to Memory(GPU)".
+===Metal Gear Solid===
+'''Q: Metal Gear Solid gives me a blank screen.'''
+A: MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real bios to work. Do not use simulated bios in PCSX-R. If you are using bios and it still is not working, try different bios files. And that the BIOS is selected under the Plugins and Bios configuration menu.
 [[Category:FAQs]]