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+ | {{Infobox emulator | ||
+ | |logo = Xebra.png | ||
+ | |logowidth = 35 | ||
+ | |version = {{XebraVer}} | ||
+ | |active = Yes | ||
+ | |platform = Windows | ||
+ | |target = [[PlayStation emulators|PlayStation]] | ||
+ | |developer = Dr.Hell | ||
+ | |website = [http://drhell.web.fc2.com/ps1/ Dr.Hell's Site] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | '''XEBRA''' is a closed-source Japanese [[PlayStation emulators|PlayStation emulator]]. It focuses on accuracy and only outputs in native resolution. | ||
− | + | It is one of the only PlayStation emulators to include compatibility with [[PocketStation emulators|PocketStation]]. | |
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− | It is one of the only | ||
==Download== | ==Download== | ||
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+ | |align=center|{{Icon|Win-big}} | ||
+ | |'''[http://drhell.web.fc2.com/ps1/ Latest Official build]'''<br/><small>Go to the bottom of the webpage and click the top image</small> | ||
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+ | |align=center|{{Icon|APK-big}} | ||
+ | |'''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dokutajigokusai.xebra Google Play store]''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
+ | XEBRA has an accurate core, but its audio/visual output methods are problematic. Motion can be jittery.<br />Fullscreen with multiple monitors is often buggy, while requiring you to set the resolution each time, as far as I know.<br />Aspect ratio control is manual.<br />The only scaling methods are nearest and bilinear.<br />The audio is crackly and poppy running full speed with default settings. The setting needs to be changed to fix this. | ||
− | + | The checkered dithering overlay from 16bit downscaling is much, much stronger than it should be. Far stronger than what a real PlayStation on a high-quality CRT TV over SCART would display. | |
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− | The checkered dithering overlay from 16bit downscaling is much, much stronger than it should be. Far stronger than what a real | ||
Then there's the interface. Even after you're used to it, it's still not comfortable to use. | Then there's the interface. Even after you're used to it, it's still not comfortable to use. | ||
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==Problems and solutions== | ==Problems and solutions== | ||
+ | For those with audio cracking issues with XEBRA set the I Cache rate to E, the default 0x18 is too damn high. | ||
− | + | ==Using XEBRA== | |
− | + | [https://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/9a4mwk/xebra_guide_ps1_emulator/ Updated reddit guide] | |
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==Emulating PocketStation== | ==Emulating PocketStation== | ||
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[[file:Pocketstation_in_use.png|thumb|right|250px]] | [[file:Pocketstation_in_use.png|thumb|right|250px]] | ||
− | + | Method A<br /> | |
− | 1) Download both | + | 1) Download both XEBRA and [[PK201]].<br />2) Put everything in a folder together with respective FROM, KROM and OSROM files.<br />3) Run PK201 and do the initial setup, select File -> Save STAT and close it.<br />4) Run XEBRA, select whatever game you like, then select Run -> Power(1) to start the game.<br />5) When in game, select Run -> Outer Card to start PocketStation emulation.<br />6) Enjoy your Chocobo Worlds or whatever.<br /><br /> |
+ | Method B<br /> | ||
+ | 1) Download both XEBRA and [[PK201]].<br />2) Put everything in a folder together with respective FROM, KROM and OSROM files. (Except PK201.DLL).<br />3) Run PK201 and do the initial setup, select File -> Save STAT, select View -> Turn, select Run -> Start Card.<br />4) Run XEBRA, select whatever game you like, then select Run -> Power(1) to start the game.<br />5) When in game, select Run -> Outer Card to start PocketStation emulation.<br />6) Enjoy your Chocobo Worlds or whatever.<br /> If it is much slower than usual do the Method A.<br /> | ||
[[Category:Emulators]] | [[Category:Emulators]] | ||
[[Category:PlayStation emulators]] | [[Category:PlayStation emulators]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Windows emulation software]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Closed-source emulators]] |
Revision as of 13:06, 4 May 2020
Developer(s) | Dr.Hell |
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Latest version | 22/11/06 |
Active | Yes |
Platform(s) | Windows |
Emulates | PlayStation |
Website | Dr.Hell's Site |
XEBRA is a closed-source Japanese PlayStation emulator. It focuses on accuracy and only outputs in native resolution.
It is one of the only PlayStation emulators to include compatibility with PocketStation.
Download
Latest Official build Go to the bottom of the webpage and click the top image | |
Google Play store |
Overview
XEBRA has an accurate core, but its audio/visual output methods are problematic. Motion can be jittery.
Fullscreen with multiple monitors is often buggy, while requiring you to set the resolution each time, as far as I know.
Aspect ratio control is manual.
The only scaling methods are nearest and bilinear.
The audio is crackly and poppy running full speed with default settings. The setting needs to be changed to fix this.
The checkered dithering overlay from 16bit downscaling is much, much stronger than it should be. Far stronger than what a real PlayStation on a high-quality CRT TV over SCART would display.
Then there's the interface. Even after you're used to it, it's still not comfortable to use.
Note that the 19 July 2014 release fixes most sound crackling issues and games that used to hang during load, and there is a noticeable improvement regarding jitter on 2D games.
Problems and solutions
For those with audio cracking issues with XEBRA set the I Cache rate to E, the default 0x18 is too damn high.
Using XEBRA
Emulating PocketStation
Method A
1) Download both XEBRA and PK201.
2) Put everything in a folder together with respective FROM, KROM and OSROM files.
3) Run PK201 and do the initial setup, select File -> Save STAT and close it.
4) Run XEBRA, select whatever game you like, then select Run -> Power(1) to start the game.
5) When in game, select Run -> Outer Card to start PocketStation emulation.
6) Enjoy your Chocobo Worlds or whatever.
Method B
1) Download both XEBRA and PK201.
2) Put everything in a folder together with respective FROM, KROM and OSROM files. (Except PK201.DLL).
3) Run PK201 and do the initial setup, select File -> Save STAT, select View -> Turn, select Run -> Start Card.
4) Run XEBRA, select whatever game you like, then select Run -> Power(1) to start the game.
5) When in game, select Run -> Outer Card to start PocketStation emulation.
6) Enjoy your Chocobo Worlds or whatever.
If it is much slower than usual do the Method A.