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}}.

: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 both 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 sound effects].

:~~If you are~~ planning to use the RPCS3 home menu overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) ~~it is~~ recommended ~~to uncheck~~ "Pause emulation during home menu" and ~~configure~~ an "Open Home Menu" shortcut ~~under~~ *Configuration > ~~Keyboard Shortcuts~~*.

:For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original PS3 as possible, the following configuration adjustments are recommended after setting up the custom sounds detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section:

:* Under Configuration > Emulator:

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

:** Check "Use native user interface", "Allow custom background", "Start games in fullscreen", "Show trophy pop-ups", and "Play music during boot sequence".

:* Under '''Configuration > Keyboard Shortcuts''':

:** Configure an "Open Home Menu" shortcut.

:* Under '''Configuration > GUI''':

:** Set "UI Stylesheets" to "Native (Fusion)".

:* Under the '''View''' menu:

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

:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "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.

: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}}.
 :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 both 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 sound effects].
-:If you are planning to use the RPCS3 home menu overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) it is recommended to uncheck "Pause emulation during home menu" and configure an "Open Home Menu" shortcut under *Configuration > Keyboard Shortcuts*.
+:For users planning to use the RPCS3 home menu overlay (which simulates the PS3's XMB overlay OSD during gameplay) and seeking an experience as close to an original PS3 as possible, the following configuration adjustments are recommended after setting up the custom sounds detailed in the [[PlayStation_3_emulators#Trophies|Trophies]] section:
+:* Under Configuration > Emulator:
+:** Uncheck "Pause emulation during home menu", "Show shader compilation hint", and "Show PPU compilation hint".
+:** Check "Use native user interface", "Allow custom background", "Start games in fullscreen", "Show trophy pop-ups", and "Play music during boot sequence".
+:* Under '''Configuration > Keyboard Shortcuts''':
+:** Configure an "Open Home Menu" shortcut.
+:* Under '''Configuration > GUI''':
+:** Set "UI Stylesheets" to "Native (Fusion)".
+:* Under the '''View''' menu:
+:** Set "Game List View" to "List Mode".
+:** Under "Game List Icons", set size to "Medium" and check both "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.
 :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: