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Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to and resolve your problems.

===Update to latest version2. Change settings===Emulators can have stable builds that are weeksIf you're using a plugin-based emulator, monthsgraphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, and sometimes even years oldbetter plugin altogether. The "stable" version is often times just Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should plugin system may also be preferredrecommended. This could solve emulation issues most of the time. Links to dev builds can be found at the pages for *[[PCSX-ReloadedRecommended_PS1_plugins|PCSX-RPS1 plugins]], *[[PCSX2Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]], [[If you're using '''Dolphin]]''', [[nullDC]]try switching the graphics backend between OpenGL and Direct3D, [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/DeSmuMe DeSmuME] and [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP PPSSPP]the sound between HLE and LLE.

===Change Settings===If youFor '''PCSX2'''re using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing check the settings.*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/[PCSX2#Issues|issues section of its wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Pluginspage]]*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]===Check for known issues===

===3. Review these FAQs:===*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]*[[Game problems FAQ]] ===4. Check for known issues===There are resources available for emulators which lists list the common commonly known issues with games, and the their solutions.

*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility Listcompatibility list]*[http://bmgclwiki.atspacelibretro.cccom/n64mgcl/N64ConfigListindex.htm N64 Config Listphp?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]===Check the archives===

===5. Check the archives===Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the [{{ArchiveURL}} Emulation General archives].

===6. Read the wiki===The [https://archive[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have the information you need.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Foolz Archive]

===7. Ask Emulation General===

*System specs, especially including CPUand GPU*Operating system

*Game detailsSystem and game emulated*The problem itself. Do not forget that, because if . If you do , then what comes out makes might make no sense whatsoever.  ==Common Questions=='''1. 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 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. '''2. Q: 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. '''3. Q: 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. '''4. Q: I use LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!''' A: In the Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input. '''5. 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?''' 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. '''6. Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?''' A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCP]]. '''7. Q: 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. '''8. Q: 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. '''9. Q: Metal Gear Solid gives me a blank screen.''' A: MGS has anti-piracy features, and needs real bios to work. Do not use simulated bios in PCSX-R. If you are using bios and it still is not working, try different bios files. And that the BIOS is selected under the Plugins and Bios configuration menu. '''10. Q: 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]]. [[ePSXeCategory:FAQs]] does not support such features and should not be used.