System BIOS emulation: Difference between revisions

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:Several workarounds are available though. For instance, users can extract BD-ROM disc images to watch videos manually using [[Home_media_players#Media_player_software|media player software]], or install extracted .pkg files directly via the RPCS3 GUI. Despite these limitations, {{YouTubeVideo|YKkiI_RlmPc|some applications, such as Netflix, can be run directly from the RPCS3 GUI}}.

For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu in-game overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original console as possible, the [[Sound_and_audio#Ambient_sounds_simulation|PlayStation 3's beep sound]] and the [[Shaders,_presets,_and_filters#Early_Fixed-Pixel_Era_(7th_Generation)|Early HD LCD Experience Preset]] are recommended alongside the following adjustments:

:For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu in-game overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original console as possible, the [[Sound_and_audio#Ambient_sounds_simulation|PlayStation 3's beep sound]] and the [[Shaders,_presets,_and_filters#Early_Fixed-Pixel_Era_(7th_Generation)|Early HD LCD Experience Preset]] are recommended alongside the following adjustments:

:As detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section, [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Frequently_Asked_Questions#Adding_Trophy_and_Home_Menu_sounds trophy and home menu simulation sounds can be customized]. Much [[PlayStation_Portable|like PPSSPP]], [https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/17716 RPCS3 allows users to import and remove custom or original PlayStation 3 sound effects].

::As detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section, [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Frequently_Asked_Questions#Adding_Trophy_and_Home_Menu_sounds trophy and home menu simulation sounds can be customized]. Much [[PlayStation_Portable|like PPSSPP]], [https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/17716 RPCS3 allows users to import and remove custom or original PlayStation 3 sound effects].

:* Under Configuration > Emulator:

:** Uncheck "Pause emulation during home menu", "Show shader compilation hint", and "Show PPU compilation hint".

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:* Under the View menu:

:** Set "Game List View" to "List Mode".

:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/14835 Play Hover Gifs]" and "Play Hover Music" ~~(these features are currently unsupported for games stored in .ISO format)~~.

:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/14835 Play Hover Gifs]" and "Play Hover Music".

:** Under "Game Categories", uncheck "Game Data" (while keeping other categories checked).

:** Right-click the column header bar (Icon / Name / Last Played) and ensure only "Show Icons", "Show Names", and "Last Played" remain enabled.

:** Uncheck "Show Title Bars", "Show Toolbar", and "Show Log/TTY".

:* Finally, maximize the RPCS3 GUI window; the emulator will retain this window state for subsequent launches.

:''Editor's note: Unlike "Allow custom background" (which works fine), both "Play Hover Gifs" and "Play Hover Music" in the RPCS3 GUI, as well as "Play music during boot sequence" (meant for the PPU/SPU shader cache compilation screen), do not currently work on my end.''

:If you want to boot the VSH/XMB environment with a single click and quickly, you can use a Windows batch script placed directly inside your portable RPCS3 directory.Before using the script, ensure you complete the following prerequisite steps:

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 :Several workarounds are available though. For instance, users can extract BD-ROM disc images to watch videos manually using [[Home_media_players#Media_player_software|media player software]], or install extracted .pkg files directly via the RPCS3 GUI. Despite these limitations, {{YouTubeVideo|YKkiI_RlmPc|some applications, such as Netflix, can be run directly from the RPCS3 GUI}}.
-For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu in-game overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original console as possible, the [[Sound_and_audio#Ambient_sounds_simulation|PlayStation 3's beep sound]] and the [[Shaders,_presets,_and_filters#Early_Fixed-Pixel_Era_(7th_Generation)|Early HD LCD Experience Preset]] are recommended alongside the following adjustments:
+:For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu in-game overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original console as possible, the [[Sound_and_audio#Ambient_sounds_simulation|PlayStation 3's beep sound]] and the [[Shaders,_presets,_and_filters#Early_Fixed-Pixel_Era_(7th_Generation)|Early HD LCD Experience Preset]] are recommended alongside the following adjustments:
-:As detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section, [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Frequently_Asked_Questions#Adding_Trophy_and_Home_Menu_sounds trophy and home menu simulation sounds can be customized]. Much [[PlayStation_Portable|like PPSSPP]], [https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/17716 RPCS3 allows users to import and remove custom or original PlayStation 3 sound effects].
+::As detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section, [https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Frequently_Asked_Questions#Adding_Trophy_and_Home_Menu_sounds trophy and home menu simulation sounds can be customized]. Much [[PlayStation_Portable|like PPSSPP]], [https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/17716 RPCS3 allows users to import and remove custom or original PlayStation 3 sound effects].
 :* Under Configuration > Emulator:
 :** Uncheck "Pause emulation during home menu", "Show shader compilation hint", and "Show PPU compilation hint".
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 :* Under the View menu:
 :** Set "Game List View" to "List Mode".
-:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/14835 Play Hover Gifs]" and "Play Hover Music" (these features are currently unsupported for games stored in .ISO format).
+:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "[https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3/pull/14835 Play Hover Gifs]" and "Play Hover Music".
 :** Under "Game Categories", uncheck "Game Data" (while keeping other categories checked).
 :** Right-click the column header bar (Icon / Name / Last Played) and ensure only "Show Icons", "Show Names", and "Last Played" remain enabled.
 :** Uncheck "Show Title Bars", "Show Toolbar", and "Show Log/TTY".
 :* Finally, maximize the RPCS3 GUI window; the emulator will retain this window state for subsequent launches.
+:''Editor's note: Unlike "Allow custom background" (which works fine), both "Play Hover Gifs" and "Play Hover Music" in the RPCS3 GUI, as well as "Play music during boot sequence" (meant for the PPU/SPU shader cache compilation screen), do not currently work on my end.''
 :If you want to boot the VSH/XMB environment with a single click and quickly, you can use a Windows batch script placed directly inside your portable RPCS3 directory.Before using the script, ensure you complete the following prerequisite steps: