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==Steps to take== | ==Steps to take== | ||
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− | === | + | ===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]. | |
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− | + | ===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. | |
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*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | *[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | ||
*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki] | *[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki] | ||
− | *[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP | + | *[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility List] |
− | *[http:// | + | *[http://bmgcl.atspace.cc/n64mgcl/N64ConfigList.htm N64 Config List] |
+ | ===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. | ||
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+ | [https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Foolz Archive] | ||
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+ | ===Common Questions=== | ||
+ | '''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?''' | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | '''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?''' | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | '''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. | |
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− | + | '''Q: I use LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!''' | |
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− | === | + | A: In the Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input. |
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+ | '''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?''' | ||
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+ | A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have 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, you don't need them anymore. | ||
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+ | '''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?''' | ||
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+ | A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]]. | ||
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+ | '''Q: My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?''' | ||
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+ | Save states do not transfer 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. | ||
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+ | ===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, | + | *System specs, especially CPU |
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*Emulator and version | *Emulator and version | ||
*Emulator settings/plugins | *Emulator settings/plugins | ||
− | * | + | *Game details |
− | *The problem itself. Do not forget that | + | *The problem itself. Do not forget that, because if you do then what comes out makes no sense whatsoever. |
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