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==Common Questions==

===New systems emulated===

'''Q: Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox ~~one~~?'''

'''Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One?'''

No.

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===Specs===

'''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''

'''Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''

See: [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Computer_specs Computer specs]

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===Blurry PS2 ===

'''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''

'''Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''

A: It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.

It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.

===ECM format===

'''Q: I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''

'''I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''

A: ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the [[.cue]] uses to load the game.

ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the [[.cue]] uses to load the game. Note that recent SVN builds of [[PCSX-R]] DO allow loading of ECM files, however it's recommended to unpack them anyway.

===Keybinds in lilypad===

'''Q: I use PCSX-R with LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''

'''I use PCSX-R with LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''

A: In the keyboard Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.

In the keyboard Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.

===Archives===

'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''

'''I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''

A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want.

It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want.

===PS3 controller===

'''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''

'''How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''

A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].

Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].

===Save states===

'''Q: My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''

'''My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''

A: Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.

Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.

===Mednafen save states===

'''Q: Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''

'''Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''

A: Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.

Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.

===Multi track games===

'''Q: The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''

'''The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''

A: You need to create/run the [[cue sheet (.cue)]]. Support for multi-track games can be found in [[Mednafen]], [[RetroArch]], and [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]]. [[ePSXe]] does not support such features and should not be used.

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See: http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP#Common_problems_and_fixes:

===~~Retroarch~~ crashes===

===RetroArch crashes===

32 bit version crashes. It's a known problem. Download an updated build:

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 ==Common Questions==
 ===New systems emulated===
-'''Q: Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox one?'''
+'''Is there an emulator for the 3DS, VITA, PS3, Xbox360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One?'''
 No.
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 ===Specs===
-'''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''
+'''Can I run [insert emulator here]?'''
 See: [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Computer_specs Computer specs]
@@ Line 46: / Line 46: @@
 ===Blurry PS2 ===
-'''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''
+'''Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''
-A: It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.
+It's either interlacing or a filter in the game itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shaking. For the latter, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise.
 ===ECM format===
-'''Q: I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''
+'''I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?'''
-A: ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the [[.cue]] uses to load the game.
+ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is what the [[.cue]] uses to load the game. Note that recent SVN builds of [[PCSX-R]] DO allow loading of ECM files, however it's recommended to unpack them anyway.
 ===Keybinds in lilypad===
-'''Q: I use PCSX-R with LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''
+'''I use PCSX-R with LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!'''
-A: In the keyboard Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.
+In the keyboard Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input.
 ===Archives===
-'''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''
+'''I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?'''
-A: It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want.
+It's a split archive, usually RAR. Make sure you have [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] installed. Do not use WinRAR. Extract all those files somewhere. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want.
 ===PS3 controller===
-'''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''
+'''How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''
-A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].
+Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]].
 ===Save states===
-'''Q: My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''
+'''My save states do not work in the new version of the emulator I downloaded. Why?'''
-A: Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.
+Save states are not compatible between different versions of emulators, or between different emulators. Don't rely on them. Use real/battery saves which typically can be transfered, even if they need converted first.
 ===Mednafen save states===
-'''Q: Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''
+'''Save states do not work in [[Mednafen]] PSX. '''
-A: Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.
+Save states are not enabled in Mednafen PSX, and will not be added until the developer feels that the emulator is mostly finished.
 ===Multi track games===
-'''Q: The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''
+'''The PlayStation 1 game that I downloaded came with a lot of tracks. How do I play it?'''
 A: You need to create/run the [[cue sheet (.cue)]]. Support for multi-track games can be found in [[Mednafen]], [[RetroArch]], and [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]]. [[ePSXe]] does not support such features and should not be used.
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 See: http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP#Common_problems_and_fixes:
-===Retroarch crashes===
+===RetroArch crashes===
 bit version crashes. It's a known problem. Download an updated build: