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Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try | Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try and resolve your problems. | ||
==Steps to take== | ==Steps to take== | ||
===1. Update to the latest version=== | |||
===1. Update to 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 dedicated emulator pages like [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[melonDS]] and [[PPSSPP]] or on the individual dedicated system pages such as [[PlayStation 2 emulators]] page. | ||
Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often | |||
===2. Change settings=== | ===2. Change settings=== | ||
If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues | If you're using a plugin-based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, better plugin altogether. Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a plugin system may also be recommended. | ||
*[[ | *[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]] | ||
===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ===3. Review these FAQs:=== | ||
*[[Emulator | *[[Emulator 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 | 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=== | ||
Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives | Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the [{{ArchiveURL}} Emulation General archives]. | ||
===6. Read the wiki=== | ===6. Read the wiki=== | ||
The rest of the wiki | The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] probably have the information you need. | ||
===7. Ask Emulation General=== | ===7. Ask Emulation General=== | ||
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*Emulator settings/plugins | *Emulator settings/plugins | ||
*System and game emulated | *System and game emulated | ||
*The problem itself. Do not forget that | *The problem itself. Do not forget that. If you do, then what comes out might make no sense whatsoever. | ||
Questions and comments about the wiki should be asked on the message board. | |||
[[Category:FAQs]] | [[Category:FAQs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:53, 21 February 2026
Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try and resolve your problems.
Steps to take
[edit | edit source]1. Update to the latest version
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]If you're using a plugin-based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, better plugin altogether. Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a plugin system may also be recommended.
3. Review these FAQs:
[edit | edit source]- Emulator problems FAQ
- Computer specifications
- Input lag
- Displays
- Controllers
- Ripping games
- Save disk space for ISOs
- Netplay
4. Check for known issues
[edit | edit source]There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their solutions. See each Wiki Category Consoles, Computers and 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
[edit | edit source]Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives.
6. Read the wiki
[edit | edit source]The rest of the wiki probably have the information you need.
7. Ask Emulation General
[edit | edit source]If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:
- System specs, including CPU and GPU
- Operating system
- Emulator and version
- Emulator settings/plugins
- System and game emulated
- The problem itself. Do not forget that. If you do, then what comes out might make no sense whatsoever.
Questions and comments about the wiki should be asked on the message board.