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==Steps to take==
==Steps to take==
===1. Update to the latest version===
===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]].
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 dedicated emulator pages like [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[melonDS]] and [[PPSSPP]] or on the individual dedicated system pages such as [[PlayStation 2 emulators]] page.


===2. Change settings===
===2. Change settings===
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*[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]]
*[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]]
*[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 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]].


===3. Review these FAQs:===
===3. Review these FAQs:===
*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]
*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]
*[[Game problems FAQ]]
*[[Computer specifications]]
*[[Input lag]]
*[[Displays]]
*[[Controllers]]
*[[Ripping games]]
*[[Save disk space for ISOs]]
*[[Netplay]]


===4. Check for known issues===
===4. Check for known issues===
There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their solutions.
There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their solutions. See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see provided up-to-date listings and in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, compatibility and also enhancements features etc.
*[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://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]


===5. Check the archives===
===5. Check the archives===
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===6. Read the wiki===
===6. Read the wiki===
The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have the information you need.
The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] probably have the information you need.


===7. Ask Emulation General===
===7. Ask Emulation General===