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==Steps to take==

===1. Update to latest version===

===Update to latest version===

Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues.~~The links to the~~

Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues.

===2. Check Emulator Wiki===

===Change Settings===

If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.

*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]

*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]

===Check Emulator Wiki===

Emulators may have a wiki which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.

*http://wiki.pcsx2.net

*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki]

*http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org

*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki]

~~===3. Ask Emulation General===~~

~~This should be your last step if any of the above steps are not helpful.~~

===Ask Emulation General===

If you're asking for help, provide relevant details such as:

*System specs, especially CPU

*Emulator and version

*Emulator settings/plugins

*Game details

==Common Questions==

Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?

A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For ~~DS emulators (namely~~ DeSmuME) enable the dynarec for ~~the highest speed~~. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.

A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DeSmuME and PPSSPP, enable the dynarec option for speedups. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.

Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?

A: Enable skipdraw in the hacks.

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 ==Steps to take==
-===1. Update to latest version===
+===Update to latest version===
-Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues.The links to the
+Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve the issues.
-===2. Check Emulator Wiki===
+===Change Settings===
+If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.
+*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]
+*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]
+===Check Emulator Wiki===
 Emulators may have a wiki which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
-*http://wiki.pcsx2.net
+*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki]
-*http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org
+*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki]
-===3. Ask Emulation General===
-This should be your last step if any of the above steps are not helpful.
+===Ask Emulation General===
+If you're asking for help, provide relevant details such as:
+*System specs, especially CPU
+*Emulator and version
+*Emulator settings/plugins
+*Game details
 ==Common Questions==
 Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?
-A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DS emulators (namely DeSmuME) enable the dynarec for the highest speed. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.
+A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DeSmuME and PPSSPP, enable the dynarec option for speedups. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option.
 Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?
 A: Enable skipdraw in the hacks.