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Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to resolve your problems.
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Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try and resolve your problems.
  
 
==Steps to take==
 
==Steps to take==
 
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===1. Update to the latest version===
===1. Update to latest version===
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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]].
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. This could solve emulation issues most of the time. Links to dev builds can be found at the pages for [[PCSX-Reloaded|PCSX-R]], [[PCSX2]], [[Dolphin]], [[nullDC]], [[DeSmuMe|DeSmuME]] and [[PPSSPP]].
 
  
 
===2. Change settings===
 
===2. Change settings===
If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings.
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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_PSX_Plugins|PS1 Plugins]]
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*[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]]
*[[Recommended_N64_Plugins|N64 Plugins]]
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*[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]]
If you're using '''Dolphin''', try switching the graphics back end between OpenGL and Direct3D, and the sound between HLE and LLE.  
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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 [[PCSX2#Issues|issues section of its wiki page]].
 
For '''PCSX2''', check the [[PCSX2#Issues|issues section of its wiki page]].
  
 
===3. Review these FAQs:===
 
===3. Review these FAQs:===
*[[Emulator Problems FAQ]]
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*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]
*[[Game problems FAQ|Game Problems FAQ]]
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*[[Game problems FAQ]]
  
 
===4. Check for known issues===
 
===4. Check for known issues===
There are resources available for emulators which lists the common known issues with games, and the solutions.
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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]
*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility List]
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*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP compatibility list]
*[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro Core compatibility lists]
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*[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]
  
 
===5. Check the archives===
 
===5. Check the archives===
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===6. Read the wiki===
 
===6. Read the wiki===
The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may have information you need.
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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, because if you do then what comes out makes no sense whatsoever.
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*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.