General problems FAQ: Difference between revisions
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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 like [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[melonDS]] 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]] | ||
===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ||
*[[Emulator problems FAQ]] | *[[Emulator problems FAQ]] | ||
*[[Computer specifications]] | *[[Computer specifications]] | ||
*[[Input lag]] | *[[Input lag]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Displays]] | ||
*[[Controllers]] | *[[Controllers]] | ||
*[[Ripping games]] | *[[Ripping games]] | ||
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===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. | ||
===5. Check the archives=== | ===5. Check the archives=== | ||