General Emulation Discussion

Inviere · 11-07-2018 11:46am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

:eek:

Ah come on!

I mean there's plenty to abuse me over, no need to start making things up!

Do you not remember selling the Famicom because you thought it was broke, then bought it back again to just to be sure?

CiDeRmAn · 11-07-2018 12:13pm

Inviere wrote: »

Do you not remember selling the Famicom because you thought it was broke, then bought it back again to just to be sure?

I never did that!

I bought a Famicom from a guy over near Chapelizod and it was AV modded and everything.
Worked a treat, though he thought it might be faulty.
I recall I may have had a spare NES or two back in the day, and sold them on, which worked with some TLC.
That's a long time ago though!

I am prepared to be mistaken however, as my mind is as reliable and slow as a NeoGeo CD!

o1s1n · 11-07-2018 1:16pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

:eek:

Ah come on!

I mean there's plenty to abuse me over, no need to start making things up!

Have you been playing Streets of Rage all these years on a Famicom?

(I can't believe 18 years and 30,000 posts was leading up to a Ciderman Streets of Rage jibe.)

Inviere · 11-07-2018 1:49pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I am prepared to be mistaken however,

Relax old chum, tis but a wind up

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 11-07-2018 4:09pm

Whoops :pac:

Inviere · 11-07-2018 4:18pm

^^ they look like emulated worms. Nobody here wants them...I can tell by the pixels...

CiDeRmAn · 11-07-2018 4:31pm

Inviere wrote: »

Relax old chum, tis but a wind up

No, seriously, I remember shifting on a couple of NES' in the past.... people replaced the connectors and they were good to go.
But it was ages ago, like there was still a Sega forum back then... that poor poor mod....

CiDeRmAn · 11-07-2018 4:44pm

Inviere wrote: »

^^ they look like emulated worms. Nobody here wants them...I can tell by the pixels...

I say a separate forum for emulated worms, or maybe a sub-forum of the existing worms forum.

Or perhaps just rename it "Worms and Emulated Worms" I mean, what's the worst that could happen??

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 11-07-2018 6:38pm

Trying to get specific PS1 roms to work and....;

This =/= RetroArch
I can only get them to work if it's one .bin/iso file and one .cue sheet
Multiple bin files? Haven't got a clue how to get them running at all.

Inviere · 11-07-2018 9:50pm

Which core are you using? I'd have thought loading the cue file would control everything thereafter?

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 11-07-2018 10:51pm

Inviere wrote: »

Which core are you using? I'd have thought loading the cue file would control everything thereafter?

Sorry I was off trolling England fans the past hour :pac:

I'm using Beetle PSX HW and I actually think I might have fixed it. I used IsoBuster to merge all the multiple track files into one, and it actually made the games run a lot better as well, somehow. Also, the games weren't booting originally because I had renamed all the .bin files and the cue sheet hadn't a clue what it was trying to open

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 12-07-2018 8:19pm

Got a chance to fart around with some shaders this week and after 2 days of chopping and changing, I found a preset one that I really like.

CRT-Royale Kuruzumi

Click Here For Full-Size Image (1920x1080)

mcmoustache · 14-07-2018 5:03pm

2ndcoming wrote: »

What's the most painless route to a little portable emulation machine?

I had been considering a 1st gen 3DS XL with R4 card for Nes/Snes/MD emulation, anyone got an opinion on these?

Ideally I'd like to be able to do it without hacking or hardmodding the machine ie still have access to Nintendo shop for 3DS / Virtual console titles and access to online play etc.

I have a gpd xd. It's just a 3ds shaped device that runs android. It's not too bad for on-the-go emulation.

megaten · 16-07-2018 12:19pm

mcmoustache wrote: »

I have a gpd xd. It's just a 3ds shaped device that runs android. It's not too bad for on-the-go emulation.

How is the d-pad placement on those? I have a previous console by them (g5a) and the mussy d-pad is a bit of a nuisance.

2ndcoming · 16-07-2018 5:06pm

mcmoustache wrote: »

I have a gpd xd. It's just a 3ds shaped device that runs android. It's not too bad for on-the-go emulation.

I picked up a New 2DS XL off adverts there last week. Grabbed a 64gb SD and hit the eShop for a selection of Nes / SNES classics, Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Metroid: Samus Returns and Mario Maker.

Haven't owned a handheld since the GBA and I'm very happy with it so far. Plan on getting one of those R4 3DS cards for the DS / GBA titles that seemingly can't be obtained from Nintendo for some reason...

Given the huge amount of nefarious sources for these titles online you would think Nintendo would be keen to have as many as possible on their eShop / Virtual Console, the selection is surprisingly limited. Plenty to keep me busy for the time being though.

CiDeRmAn · 18-07-2018 2:19pm

Not emulation, but someone was asking about devices for the GBA ages ago.
http://www.vetogate.com/upload/photo/parags/196/8/136.jpg?q=0
Where this links in with emulation, if you own a GB Micro/DS phat/lite you can install a GB/C emulator on this and run your games perfectly on your device, remembering that Nintendo removed GB/C compatibility from the Micro.
It also does a great job of NES/Famicom emulation too, if you are going to use it on any GBA/DS phat/lite.

Tom Mann Centuria · 20-07-2018 9:29pm

Inviere wrote: »

Because $30~ €50 :rolleyes: - https://www.odroid.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=838

Ordered one in the end from their hardkernel.com site. 32 usd plus 16 postage, works out at 42 euro. Could well come back to bite me in bum vat etc but went for it anyway. Reckon my ten year old will get a kick out of it.

Inviere · 20-07-2018 10:12pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Ordered one in the end from their hardkernel.com site. 32 usd plus 16 postage, works out at 42 euro. Could well come back to bite me in bum vat etc but went for it anyway. Reckon my ten year old will get a kick out of it.

Keep us posted, am very interested in maybe getting one for myself

Tom Mann Centuria · 20-07-2018 10:16pm

Inviere wrote: »

Keep us posted, am very interested in maybe getting one for myself

Unfortunately it's going away for Ch****as, but I'll certainly take a few pics if/when it arrives.

Tom Mann Centuria · 22-07-2018 9:13pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Unfortunately it's going away for Ch****as, but I'll certainly take a few pics if/when it arrives.

And apparently some clever soul has already ported a ZX Spectrum (48k only) emulator to it, so if the son isn't impressed, I will be!

Tom Mann Centuria · 27-07-2018 12:19pm

Re the Odroid Go. They've added Colecovision to official emulators and have updated firmware for quicker loading and reduced screen tearing. Got mine today, which is very impressive from Korea in just a few days. FedEx I salute you.

Tried numerous picture sharing sites but can't seem to get any to appear on mobile. But not much to see really.

CiDeRmAn · 27-07-2018 7:50pm

Turns out the 60Gb PS3 I bought for the PS2 compatibility is actually a 40Gb PS3, with no PS2 compatibility.
Any way I can easily turn this into a cfw device that can run the PS2 stuff anyway?

CiDeRmAn · 28-07-2018 12:26am

It appears the previous owner also updated it to the latest firmware

CiDeRmAn · 28-07-2018 9:43am

Thankfully the seller is refunding me, meeting with him next week.
Still, now on the lookout for an actual 60Gb PS3!

28-07-2018 1:59pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

It appears the previous owner also updated it to the latest firmware

As far as I know, all firmwares are exploitable now.

CiDeRmAn · 28-07-2018 4:26pm

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

As far as I know, all firmwares are exploitable now.

I think you need a dongle of some description to install the cfw, as the current firmware is the latest version.

rubadub · 28-07-2018 5:37pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I think you need a dongle of some description to install the cfw, as the current firmware is the latest version.

This was the case but not anymore. They found an exploit for the most recent one. If you were on a recent enough FW you had to upgrade to the latest, then it could be exploited.

I would imagine they will fix this on the next offical FW and then you will need the hardware again.

Inviere · 28-07-2018 7:52pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I think you need a dongle of some description to install the cfw, as the current firmware is the latest version.

All Phat models are currently fully exploitable regardless of firmware.
Certain Slim models are fully exploitable, others not.
Super Slim models are partially exploitable.

CiDeRmAn · 28-07-2018 10:37pm

Inviere wrote: »

All Phat models are currently fully exploitable regardless of firmware.
Certain Slim models are fully exploitable, others not.
Super Slim models are partially exploitable.

Anyone care to link me to that type of thing?
I am returning the console for a refund, but if something cool can be done with it, might keep it.

eddhorse · 29-07-2018 4:51pm

Sounds great, i will dig out my 60GB phat so.

rubadub · 29-07-2018 4:56pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Anyone care to link me to that type of thing?

I have seen a few guides but not sure which is best or if they are missing anything.

I have not done it myself, offered to do it for a few people but they play online and did not want the risk so I never read up on it fully.

http://www.psx-place.com/threads/ps3-4-82-cfw-installation-guide-for-dummies.15712/

https://www.psxhax.com/threads/ps3-4-82-exploit-tutorial.3126/

Many might have old PS3s kicking about with broken disc drives, when you can do a lot without one.

CiDeRmAn · 29-07-2018 6:39pm

Well, I have my main Slim PS3 with a 1Tb installed, and I'm pretty happy with it for all the online stuff too.
I was after a Phat 60Gb for the completionist in me and also so I could play Outrun 2006: Coast2Coast on my nice 42" plasma.
But, with a PS2HDMI adapter on the way, I won't need it.

Inviere · 29-07-2018 7:59pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Anyone care to link me to that type of thing?
I am returning the console for a refund, but if something cool can be done with it, might keep it.

It’s very straight forward, I done the exploit a few months back on a Slim model.just take your time and read through each step - http://wololo.net/2017/11/27/tutorial-use-ps3xploit-hack-ps3-go-directly-rebug-4-81-2-noob-friendly/

Skerries · 31-07-2018 11:10pm

does it have to be 3.56 or below for all models?

Inviere · 01-08-2018 8:03am

Skerries wrote: »

does it have to be 3.56 or below for all models?

Firmware version isn't important at the moment, what is, is the type and model number of your PS3. You need to run the MinVerChk tool, if it reports your PS3 is downgradable to 3.55 or below, you're golden. Have a read of the tutorial link, it's all explained better there

Skerries · 01-08-2018 9:24am

yeah I have the slim model 2003a which says it should be good to go but wasn't sure about the FW

Inviere · 01-08-2018 9:27am

Skerries wrote: »

yeah I have the slim model 2003a which says it should be good to go but wasn't sure about the FW

From memory, the only thing that matters is the consoles minimum firmware, it (the console) has to have been produced before 3.55 was released, in order for the exploit to work. To properly determine that, you'll need to run the minverchk tool, which is a very simply task of placing the tool on a usb stick (using the correct folder structure), and then just running it on the PS3. It'll spit out the results immediately, and if your minimum version is 3.55 or below, you're all set.

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 12-08-2018 8:22pm

EmuParadise has announced they are removing the ability to download games from their website.
Eurogamer Article

I've a bit of a mixed opinion of this to be honest.

On one hand I can empathise with the site owners from a financial standpoint. If it ends up going into a multi-million dollar lawsuit I wouldn't want my hands getting any more dirty than they may have already been.
But also I think this is pure proof that preservation of media is a big joke when it comes to video games. It's all a big legal issue and I wish some of the current generation of game companies would lend a hand with this kind of thing. Sometimes we just don't have the funds to be forking out hundreds for a physical copy of a classic game due to its rarity and having it on a modern system digitally is always a good alternative, but still a pain in the backside because there's all this legislation jargon over it.

I am still questioning how they were able to get the Disney Afternoon Collection out on digital stores.

Inviere · 13-08-2018 7:22pm

Have bought a new 4TB internal hdd, which is now up and running in the pc (no small task fitting x3 3.5" hdd;s, & x2 2.5" hdd's into a Core V1

). I'm going to redo my whole emulation setup from scratch. Currently, it feels like a fragile web of symlinks, redirects, and config files, particularly my Retroarch folder...it's really not optimized and ultimately isn't set up correctly config wise. My plan is to build EVERYTHING into a fresh installation of Launchbox, and have the whole thing as a portable installation that can be copy/pasted in the future.

I also bought a lifetime sub to Emumovies while at it (20% off when you buy a Launchbox premium license is nice!), so I'll get all the better quality artwork and preview vids. Once I've everything up and running, I'll move onto setting up Big Box with a nice custom theme, and I can finally rest

pinksoir · 15-08-2018 8:43pm

Howarya folks. Long time lurker...

I'm looking at getting an Android box or similar for streaming etc. and it'd be deadly to have something that could do emulation too. Is there anything in particular I should be looking at? I haven't kept up to date with emulation on Android devices. I was thinking of going the Retropi route, but I'm not sure I can get Netflix and so on working on it too.

The Last Bandit · 15-08-2018 9:56pm

Nvidia Shield TV, expensive but well worth it and everything just works.

You won't get Netflix on a Pi without serious faffing about.

Inviere · 16-08-2018 8:17am

The Last Bandit wrote: »

You won't get Netflix on a Pi without serious faffing about.

Not to mention the Pi has big issues with x265/HEVC content (no hardware decoding, it's software based and it dies a death trying to do it).

pinksoir · 16-08-2018 9:33am

The Last Bandit wrote: »

Nvidia Shield TV, expensive but well worth it and everything just works.

You won't get Netflix on a Pi without serious faffing about.

Yah, I'd considered the Shield, but it seems like overkill to me for my intended use. I've no real interest in playing current PC games etc. Something around the 100 quid mark would be more up my alley

. And so long as it can run up to the 16 bit era I'm good. Bonus for N64 and PS1emulation, but not necessary.

megaten · 16-08-2018 10:46am

Most android boxes should be fine up to like psp, I'd be more concerned about the media streaming aspect, I could be wrong but I think a lot of the Chinese boxes can't get a full HD video from Netflix for some reason.

https://androidpcreview.com/netflix-hd-android-tv-box/

pinksoir · 16-08-2018 12:51pm

megaten wrote: »

Most android boxes should be fine up to like psp, I'd be more concerned about the media streaming aspect, I could be wrong but I think a lot of the Chinese boxes can't get a full HD video from Netflix for some reason.

https://androidpcreview.com/netflix-hd-android-tv-box/

Hmm. That's good to know, I had no idea that was the case. I'm looking at the Mi Box 3. From what I can gather it has the official version of Android TV. Will have to research some more though...

pinksoir · 17-08-2018 8:03pm

Yeahhhh. So I may just go for the Shield. Would be pretty nice to have the GameCube and Saturn emulators running!

Inviere · 17-08-2018 8:41pm

pinksoir wrote: »

Yeahhhh. So I may just go for the Shield. Would be pretty nice to have the GameCube and Saturn emulators running!

Good call, seems a pretty sweet little device

CiDeRmAn · 17-08-2018 9:45pm

Nice new image in the RPi, some overscan adjustments to do yet though, I'm getting persistent black borders top and bottom of the AWSD cab monitor.

The Last Bandit · 18-08-2018 9:39am

Inviere wrote: »

Good call, seems a pretty sweet little device

I've not tried the Saturn or GC emulators on the Shield but the new GeForce Now streaming service is surprisingly good, of course is a free beta at the moment so handy to try out.

arcadeblasters · 18-08-2018 7:31pm

OK, so i know its old hat at this stage but I always did like it.

having a few mame related issues and its been that long since ive configured maximus ive forgotten which version works best.

Anyone out there care to share what mame version works best for their max arcade setup?

Not looking for download links just curious how people are set up

Feel free to PM

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