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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 latest version=== | + | ===1. Update to the latest version=== |
| − | Emulators can have stable builds that are weeks, months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often | + | 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 pages for [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [[DeSmuME]] and [[PPSSPP]]. |
===2. Change settings=== | ===2. Change settings=== | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]] | ||
*[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]] | *[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]] | ||
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===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. |
*[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | *[http://wiki.pcsx2.net PCSX2 Wiki] | ||
*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki] | *[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org Dolphin Wiki] | ||
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===6. Read the wiki=== | ===6. Read the wiki=== | ||
| − | The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have information you need. | + | The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already 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. |
[[Category:FAQs]] | [[Category:FAQs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:22, 29 December 2022
Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try and resolve your problems.
Contents
Steps to take[edit]
1. Update to the latest version[edit]
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 pages for PCSX-R, PCSX2, Dolphin, nullDC, DeSmuME and PPSSPP.
2. Change settings[edit]
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.
If you're using Dolphin, try switching the graphics backend between OpenGL and Direct3D, and the sound between HLE and LLE.
For PCSX2, check the issues section of its wiki page.
3. Review these FAQs:[edit]
4. Check for known issues[edit]
There are resources available for emulators which list the commonly known issues with games and their solutions.
5. Check the archives[edit]
Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives.
6. Read the wiki[edit]
The rest of the wiki may already have the information you need.
7. Ask Emulation General[edit]
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.
