Difference between revisions of "General problems FAQ"
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===1. Update to latest version=== | ===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-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [[DeSmuMe]] and [[PPSSPP]]. | + | 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]], [[DeSmuMe|DeSmuME]] and [[PPSSPP]]. |
| − | ===2. Change | + | ===2. Change settings=== |
If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings. | If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings. | ||
*[[Recommended_PSX_Plugins|PS1 Plugins]] | *[[Recommended_PSX_Plugins|PS1 Plugins]] | ||
*[[Recommended_N64_Plugins|N64 Plugins]] | *[[Recommended_N64_Plugins|N64 Plugins]] | ||
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===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ||
*[[Emulator Problems FAQ]] | *[[Emulator Problems FAQ]] | ||
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===4. Check for known issues=== | ===4. Check for known issues=== | ||
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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. | ||
*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | *[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | ||
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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] | ||
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===5. Check the archives=== | ===5. Check the archives=== | ||
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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. | ||
| − | + | *[http://archive.foolz.us/vg/ Foolz archive of /vg/] | |
| − | [http://archive.foolz.us/vg/ Foolz archive of /vg/] | + | *[https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads] |
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| − | [https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Previous threads] | ||
===6. Ask Emulation General=== | ===6. Ask Emulation General=== | ||
Revision as of 05:05, 25 March 2014
Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to resolve your problems.
Contents
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 these FAQs:
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.
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.
