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*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]
 
*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]
 
*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]
 
*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]
3. Review Common Problems and Game Problems FAQ:
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===3. Review Common Problems and Game Problems FAQ:===
 
*[[Common Problems FAQ]]
 
*[[Common Problems FAQ]]
*[[Game Problems FAQ]]
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*[[Game problems FAQ|Game Problems FAQ]]
===Check for known issues===
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===4. Check for known issues===
  
 
There are resources available for emulators which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
 
There are resources available for emulators which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
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*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility List]
 
*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility List]
 
*[http://bmgcl.atspace.cc/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm N64 Config List]
 
*[http://bmgcl.atspace.cc/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm N64 Config List]
===Check the archives===
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===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 Emulation General archives.
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[https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads]
 
[https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads]
  
===Ask Emulation General===
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===6. Ask Emulation General===
 
If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:
 
If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:
 
*System specs, especially CPU
 
*System specs, especially CPU

Revision as of 13:32, 25 November 2013

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

Steps to take

1. 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-R, PCSX2, Dolphin, nullDC, DeSmuME and PPSSPP.

2. Change Settings

If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.

3. Review Common Problems and Game Problems FAQ:

4. Check for known issues

There are resources available for emulators which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.

5. Check the archives

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

Foolz archive of /vg/

Previous threads

6. 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.