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For when original low-res sprites or ugly muddy pixellated textures don't cut it anymore, there are some emulators which allow for texture replacement - so that you can play your old games with shiny HD* [[Talk:Main_Page/4K textures to go with HD rendering. It's nice to play more of the retro games in the style of Super Mario All-Stars, the Ducktales remaster, or the N64 Zelda remakes.Archive_1|Old talk page archive]]

Only problem* it's not as widely supported among emulators. This may be slowly changingIf you are looking for something to do, thoughcheck the [[GetInvolved]] page. YouThere'll need to get (or make) s also a texture pack in addition to the ROM. Goes without saying the game logic won't be altered. Also, this doesn't actually change the data inside the ROM proper, making this enhancement emulator-specific[[Talk:GetInvolved|GetInvolved talk page]].

Currently, 2D sprite replacements are not as popular, so much of what's available among replacement packs are quite bland in the same fashion as Final Fantasy 6's iOS "remake" or RPG Maker stuff, but they're meant <!--*** If you want to be add a proofnew topic use ==MyTopic (YYYY-ofMM-conceptDD)==If you want to respond to a topic add : before your textAfter your text, no more. As of 2018, 2D sprite replacements have improved in quality with the release of several excellent 8add -bit ~~~~ to 16get your signature***--bit packs for NES.>

==Sprite Replacement (2D)Adding links to more content pages on the main page ==[[File:cvfacelift.gif|thumb|300px|Example of Castlevania 30th Anniversary]]===NES===* [[Mesen]] has support for HDNes HD packs I think it would improve the wiki and has made several improvements make it more accessible to everyone, if we added links on the main page to more content pages that don't have a link yet. I can't do it myself though, so I'd appreciate if someone else considered doing it. Also includes [I have looked up all content pages at https://wwwemulation.mesengametechwiki.cacom/docs/hdpacksindex.html#using-php?title=Special:AllPages&hideredirects=1 and I have made a list of most of the-hd-pack-builder HD Pack Builder] ones that aren't yet linked on the main page, excluding all that focus on specific emulators and a few more that can be used to create new HD packsI thought were better off staying inside other links. Most newer packs only work Also, there's at least 2 pages on Mesen this list that aren't linked from any other page, [[GPD_XD_Devices]] and not on HDNes.* [[HDNesThread_template]] an emulator that allows you to overlay custom sprites at 4X resolution over in-game NES sprites. These custom sprites are in true color without any of Here's the palette restrictions inherent to the NES (alpha + 3 colors picked from around 50 possible colors). It can also do music replacement.list:

====Notable sprite replacements packs====*[[Acorn]]*[[Apple IIGS emulators]]*[[Apply ROM Hacks and Translations]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=28754 Castlevania 1 HD / SD / VK[Building RetroArch]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=30538.0 Donkey Kong Jr. Remastered[Commodore]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=30581.0 Ice Climber Remastered[Comparison of Emulator Frontends]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=28358 Little Nemo Graphic Pack 0.1[Decapping]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=25426.msg348677#msg348677 Mega Man 1 30th Anniversary 16[Discrete Circuitry-bit Graphic PackBased Arcade Games]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=26811.0 Metroid HD Pack (V 1.[DualShock 3]]*[[DualShock 4 Custom Edition)]] * [https[Dummies Guide:RetroArch]]*[[Dynamic recompilation]]*[[Emulator Problems FAQ]]* <s>[[Emulators on Switch]]</s>*[[Famicom Color Palette]]*[[Flash]]*[[GB/www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=26164.0 Ninja Gaiden 1 HD Beta 1.0C Tests]]*[[GPD XD Devices]]*[[Game problems FAQ]]*[[GoodTools]]*[[Libretro]]*[[Licensing]]*[[Overscan]]*[[PS1 Plugins]]*[[PS1 Tests]]*[[PSP Eboots]]*[[Port Forwarding Guide For Netplay]]*[[RDI Halcyon]]*[[Recommended Emulators]]*[[SCP Driver Package]]*[[Save Disk Space for ISOs]]*[[Scaling]]*[[Sega Pico]]*[[Source code]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=26164.0 Ninja Gaiden 2 HD Graphics Pack[Super A'Can]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=26926.0 Shatterhand HD Pack (WIP)[Thread template]]* [https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=30670 Twin Bee Remastered[User Settings and Configs]]* [http://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=31559.0 Zelda: Remastered 1.0[Using RetroArch]]

===Game Boy===* -[[GBE+|GB Enhanced+]] Works just like HDNES, with custom resolutions up to x10Special:Contributions/188. Can be used to colorize monochrome GB games this way when used with x1 sprite replacements114. Doesn't have a stable release yet111.* GameOBJ Based on the Unity3d GB Emulator code "UnityGB"202|188. It replaces GB graphics with 3D objects and the result is114.111.. unique, certainly worth it. Video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93-U6RRHd0 here202]] and [http18://youtu.be/um3W3BWuY5I here].11, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

===Sega Master System===* :Thanks. I'll start adding some. -[[User:Jpx|Jpx]] ([[HiSMSUser talk:Jpx|talk]] ) 05:52, 17 April 2020 (UTC)::Thank you. That was fast. - Master System emulator with sprite replacement in HD resolutions[[Special:Contributions/188.114.111.160|188.114.111.160]] 09:22, 17 April 2020 (UTC)

==Texture Replacement (3D)Ninth Generation Consoles? =====I know the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S aren't schedule to release for another month and a half, but I was wondering when it does should we make new category and classify it as ninth-generation? Also I know there was [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Eighth_generation_of_video_game_consoles#Start_a_%229th_Gen%22_Page_for_%22Nintendo_Switch%22_and_%22Ataribox%22 some debate] on whether the Nintendo 64===Switch should be classified as eighth-generation or ninth, should we move it to ninth or wait until there's more of a consensus? -[[User:Skylark|Skylark]] ([[User talk:Skylark|talk]]) 21:47, 26 September 2020 (UTC):I can add it. I think we should only change the Switch to ninth if Wikipedia does it. -[[User:Jpx|Jpx]] ([[User talk:Jpx|talk]]) 06:48, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

== New main page ==I've been thinking about remaking the main page. I'll probably create a separate WIP page to test it out.There's mainly two reasons:* Make it easier to contribute to the wiki - this might be things like highlighting high priority tasks on the main page* [[Project64]] Different layout of emulators - You will need a plugin such as Glide64I've been thinking about separating console, Rice, or GLideN64 to replace texturescomputers and arcade emulators. Let me know if you got any suggestions. GLideN64 is the only plugin that can do -[[Widescreen_HackUser:Jpx|widescreen hacksJpx]] and custom textures at the same time, though it has a high system requirement.* ([[Mupen64PlusUser talk:Jpx|talk]] (standalone PC version) - Both Glide64 and Rice plugins support texture replacements, though not enabled by default. To enable the custom textures, change "LoadHiResTextures" to true and "ghq_hirs" to 1 in your mupen64plus.cfg. Note that the custom texture related features are removed from RetroArch port of Mupen64Plus. Custom Texture folder location06:: Windows XP and older: <pre>C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Mupen64Plus\hires_texture</pre>: Windows Vista and newer: <pre>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Mupen64Plus\hires_texture</pre>: Mac48, Linux, and others: <pre>~/.local/share/mupen64plus/hires_texture</pre>14 November 2020 (UTC)

* == Quality control ==Some pages are of subpar quality or outdated. I think we need some better way of quality control.Perhaps something like Wikipedias [[Mupen64Pluswikipedia:wikipedia:Content_assessment|Mupen64Plus AEContent assessment]] - This Android fork of Mupen64 also have texture replacement& [[wikipedia:wikipedia:Vital_articles|Vital aritcles]] or something like PCGamingWiki?A way to go thru all pages, but only on Rice plugin. The setting file does have "ghq_hirs" for Glide64, but changing it add a category or template and then be able to 1 has no noticeable effectlist all pages that needs fixing. Custom Texture folder locationPerhaps we should rate the quality of all pages? -[[User:Jpx|Jpx]] ([[User talk:Jpx|talk]]) 06:48, 14 November 2020 (UTC): Google Play Free Version[[Template: WIP|<prenowiki>{{WIP}}</sdcard/Android/data/paulscode.android.mupen64plus.free/data/hires_texture/nowiki>]], [[Template:Outdated|<nowiki>{{Outdated}}</prenowiki>: Google Play Donate Version]] and [[Template: stub|<prenowiki>{{stub}}</sdcard/Android/data/paulscodenowiki>]] take care of the real subpar ones, and for the rest I think it'd be best to keep it simple by either adding [[:Category:Article_complete|Category:Article_complete]] or [[:Category:Article_incomplete|Category:Article_incomplete]] to the page.android:We should also have something to check against, so how about [[Emulation General Wiki:Guidelines]] as a guide.mupen64plus/data/hires_texture</pre>--[[User:SonofUgly|SonofUgly]] ([[User talk:SonofUgly|talk]]) 03:55, 6 July 2021 (UTC)

 ====Notable texture packs====* Zelda Ocarina of Time* [http://www.emutalk.net/threads/55307-Zelda-Ocarina-of-time-Community-Retexture-Project-V7 Community Retexture Project V7], [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0u3dd122055vbb8 Cel-Shaded]* Zelda MajoraI believe I's Mask* [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fihaaawe7a70asj Cel-Shaded], [http://herbalcell.com/blog/nintendo-64#texture-packs Realistic] Dedicated forum* [http://www.emutalk.net/forums/134-Completed-Projects Link].   ===GameCube/Wii===[[File:WW_HD_HUD_Kilt.png|thumb|352px|Example of WW HD UI]] * [[Dolphin]] has a game-specific directory somewhere under "Documents\Dolphin Emulator\Load\Textures" ve fixed the issue with your game's ID (check the ISO properties to what it is) where you can put your custom sprites. Under "Graphics"mySQL, go to the "Advanced" tab and enable "Load Custom Texture", then set "Texture Cache Accuracy" to "Safe". While running, it will replace that texture when the game loads it with be checking the image files under that directory. Texture packs for Dolphin come as tons of image files to put in that directory.  ====Notable texture packs====* Zelda Wind Waker HD* Zelda Twilight Princess HD* Super Mario Sunshine* [http://www.mediafire.com/?3ad1bt71s2u0222 HUD], [http://www.mediafire.com/?ad9g6496dm22p20 Textures]* Xenoblade HD* Tales of Graces Wii* Resident Evil 4 Wii HD [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-resident-evil-4-wii-edition-high-res-textures?page=7 Textures] Notice is Pg7, the original OPserver's links are not availablestatus and making offline backups more regularly, but a kind soul reuploaded them in 1 single pack, also, if you know as well as using a texture pack exists, don't just write the name of the game to send a lurker into a confusing search, especially for a game like RE4 which seems service to have like 3 texture packs, 1 for PC, 1 for Wii except the links where dead and backup the other I don't remember. Feel free to edit this rant but don't ignore its content.* No More Heroes 2* [https://mega.co.nz/#!HZFWhTSD!KX-dwkvKb6IQ8sL4syDUBGZd0xkxkpnFGgi3G5pwNV8 PS3/360 Button Replacement] Dedicated forum* [http://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Forum-hd-texture-projects Link]. ===Playstation Portable=== * [[PPSSPP]] has a game-specific directory under "user\Documents\PPSSPP\PSP\TEXTURES" with your gameserver's ID (check the ISO properties to what it is) where you can install texture packs. Under "Tools", go to the "Developer Tools" and enable "Replace Textures". PPSSPP Texture packs consist of textures instance in full.png format, and a textures.ini file.  ====Notable HD texture packs====* [https://superostrich.xyz Ace Combat X & Ace Combat Joint Assault]* [https://gbatemp.net/threads/ao-no-kiseki-ppsspp-hd-texture-pack.484790/ Ao no Kiseki]* [https://github.com/gamaghostmagus/gow-gos God of War* Ghost Of Sparta]* [httpsUser://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=24126 Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final MixSonofUgly|SonofUgly]* [https://github.com/David-vz/MonsterHunterPortable3rdHDRemake Monster Hunter Portable 3rd]* [https://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=23509 Persona 3 Portable] * ([https://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=25052 Ridge Racer 2]* [httpsUser talk://github.com/Ullr8/I.Q-Mania-Revived/releases I.Q ManiaSonofUgly|talk] Dedicated forum* [https://forums.ppsspp.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=36 Link] ==External Links==* [https) 22://www.reddit.com/r/texturepacks r/TexurePacks] - A subreddit for sharing texture packs.* [https://www.reddit.com/r/GameUpscale/ r/GameUpscale] - A subreddit for improving older games using machine learning technique.* [http://6bit.net/shonumi/2013/07/18/emulating-game-boy-games-with-customcolorized-sprites/ An article] by the GB Enhanced+ dev about the technical aspects of replacing 2D graphics. [[Category:FAQs]][[Category:Custom Assets]], 3 July 2021 (UTC)