PSX Emulator Suggestions

[JCrouse]

Great job. Many of us would use this emulator in our arcade cabinets if it had a few features.

1. a fullscreen commandline switch

2. ability to exit with the Escape key

Just my 2 cents,
John

[hushypushy]

well as for commandline switches, check this post (http://forums.ngemu.com/920402-post8.html), specifically the -f switch ;)

[JCrouse]

Thanks for the prompt reply. Now we just need a way to exit with a single keystroke (preferably). FWIW, ALT-F4 doesn't seem to work in fullscreen OR windowed mode.

John

[Heroftime]

I would sugest more compatibility with the other emus memory card formats (vgs and epsxe especially). Or maybe an utility that would convert them to this emu's format

[Sceptor]

I would sugest more compatibility with the other emus memory card formats (vgs and epsxe especially). Or maybe an utility that would convert them to this emu's format

If you rename the memcards to .bin they will work.. so far tested with vgs and ePSXe :)

[hushypushy]

well you can exit fullscreen with alt+enter...

[JCrouse]

well you can exit fullscreen with alt+enter...

Yes, but I mean exit PSX Emulator completely. Most apps will do this using ALT-F4.

John

[JCrouse]

A good resolution would be the way Fusion, a Sega multi-emu, handles this. If it is launched from a commandline then the ESC key exits everything.

Just an idea,
John

[hushypushy]

ah, gotcha. yeah a lot of people are wanting to make emulation cabinets for their houses and stuff, which is cool, but not all the wanted features are available in emulators. i guess this emulator is good because it's pretty fresh and the emulator is around (unlike PSXeven or something....Xeven is lurking but he's pretty lazy :p).

i must ask though....why would you want to use this emulator in an arcade cabinet? it uses a software renderer, meaning it looks the same as a real Playstation. if i was gonna play something that looked like a real playstation on a TV.....i'd just go to Gamestop and buy a Playstation for 20 dollars. the reason i emulate is because it improves the graphics and functionality (save states, infinite memory cards). to each his own, though.

[JCrouse]

Convenience mostly, an all in one unit. trying to have all the console is a pain to admin on a TV. My upright cabinet currently emulates 90 systems. Yes, I am an extremist. I have 8 250GB HD's of games. :)

John

[psicomaniaco]

ah, gotcha. yeah a lot of people are wanting to make emulation cabinets for their houses and stuff, which is cool, but not all the wanted features are available in emulators. i guess this emulator is good because it's pretty fresh and the emulator is around (unlike PSXeven or something....Xeven is lurking but he's pretty lazy :p).

i must ask though....why would you want to use this emulator in an arcade cabinet? it uses a software renderer, meaning it looks the same as a real Playstation. if i was gonna play something that looked like a real playstation on a TV.....i'd just go to Gamestop and buy a Playstation for 20 dollars. the reason i emulate is because it improves the graphics and functionality (save states, infinite memory cards). to each his own, though.


Also, remember that some ppl don't care for "enhancing" the games. I for one use emulators to... uh... EMULATE the real hardwares!! I don't care for better graphics, I just wanna play the games! Remember, not everyone can just go and buy a real console.

Here where I live, for example, a PSONE (yeah, thats right! Not the PS2) costs about U$ 250. This is because the PS1 was never released here, so the ones we have where imported from USA!

Oh, and in case you are wondering, the PS2 costs about U$ 450 here!!

[hushypushy]

JCrouse: i understand, my point was more directed towards the fact that emulators with plugins can use HW acceleration which approves graphics...

Also, remember that some ppl don't care for "enhancing" the games. I for one use emulators to... uh... EMULATE the real hardwares!!

before i reply, i have a question. why do you use so many exclamations? almost every single thing you ever write has an exclamation at the end of it. even your little location blurb has one. im not trying to be a jerk, i just want to know.

anyway, on to the point. i rarely use texture filtering or hi-res textures, but i think HW looks nice. 'course, you could just use Peops soft....i mean, im not knocking this emulator at all, it software emulates the PSX excellently. it's just that, IMO, people are overreacting. having excellent compatibility and original PSX graphics is not a new idea, folks. it's cool that it fixed some problems that people had, but some games are running exactly like they have for years (and people are still excited over it..). i just dont see the point.

you can still get cheap PSXs on eBay. just find someone who ships internationally. may i point out that since you don't own a PS1, you are legally not entitled to emulate the PSX (since you dont own a PSX from which to dump the BIOS). but that's nitpicky, nevermind that.

keep in mind, im just playing the devil's advocate--no need to get huffy. everyone should know that i, of all people, love PSX emulation. come on, i came to this forum in 2003 to get help running FF7 (like many other people), and nearly 14,000 posts later, i'm still here dealing with PSX emulation.

[psicomaniaco]

JCrouse: i understand, my point was more directed
before i reply, i have a question. why do you use so many exclamations? almost every single thing you ever write has an exclamation at the end of it. even your little location blurb has one. im not trying to be a jerk, i just want to know.

I don't know actually... Many ppl from other forums asked this already, and I don't know what to answer!!!! The guys at gamefaqs HATES when I do this, but it can't be helped!! Its stronger than me!

you can still get cheap PSXs on eBay. just find someone who ships internationally. may i point out that since you don't own a PS1, you are legally not entitled to emulate the PSX (since you dont own a PSX from which to dump the BIOS). but that's nitpicky, nevermind that.

Actually, I wasn't talking about myself! I was just pointing out that PSX are not cheap everywhere! Also, I DO have a PSX, I bought one when I went to US last year! I love emulation, but nothing beats the real hardware, you know??

Also, here's a funny thing: the bios that I have I dumped it myself...


keep in mind, im just playing the devil's advocate--no need to get huffy. everyone should know that i, of all people, love PSX emulation. come on, i came to this forum in 2003 to get help running FF7 (like many other people), and nearly 14,000 posts later, i'm still here dealing with PSX emulation.


Hehehe, don't get me wrong, I didn't get huffy! I never get huffy with anyone, and in fact the only person here that ever made me huffy was... uh... I forgot the name... you know, that guy that hated remakes... (*edit) Well, someone that isn't even a member anymore!

*EDIT: KAISER SIGMA!! There, my memory returned!!!

But you should understand that some ppl just want to emulate something without any enhancements! Did you know that when I first came here I HATED EPSXE?? Now i like it, but I mostly use PEoPS plugin 'cause I hate 3d enhancements. Diferent ppl have diferent opinions!!!

But please, don't think I got mad at you!! I was just saying what I think, but I do't think I have a reason to get mad at you!


PS: I REALLY have to stop using sooo many exclamation points!! Is it really anoying??

[dbhankins]

PS: I REALLY have to stop using sooo many exclamation points!! Is it really anoying??

Let's put it this way: Sometimes I help out a little on the PSX Emulation forums by providing answers or advice.

No more for you, though. Because of the exclamation points.

Have you considered that you might be denying yourself help from others as well?


Dan

[chp]

Can I suggest savestates? Savestates are very usefull on some games.

[psicomaniaco]

Can I suggest savestates? Savestates are very usefull on some games.

The emu already have save states, just press Shift+F1 to save and F1 to load! I tested and it works, although you have to be in windows mode!! Its not as great as EPSXE's save states, but it does work.


Also, about the exclamation points, I don't get how can they be anoying. I mean, lots of ppl here type like *****, without using ANY pontuation, and I'm not complaining. Some ppl type using the l33t language, wich I hate, but I never complain. Some ppl don't even know how to speak english and I don't complain.

I just use lots of exclamations, why is it so bad??

[dbhankins]

I just use lots of exclamations, why is it so bad??

Because exclamations are supposed to emphasize the most important parts of your writing. If you use them everywhere, then all you're really doing is attempting to emphasize your writing over that of others in the discussion.

It smacks of arrogance ("What I have to say is more important than what anyone else has to say") and immaturity ("I can irritate you, nyah nyah").


Dan

[psicomaniaco]

Well, if you say so!

I don't use exclamation points to be arrogant! Like I said, I don't even know why I use them, its just stronger than me.

I feel sad that some members on this page are just like this! Dude, accept the way I am! I'm not doing this to give emphasis to something I say! Gee, I don't even post that often on this page!

But if it makes you angry, just ask some admin to edit all my posts and remove all my exclamation points.

[mr.saraiva]

Well, if you say so!

I don't use exclamation points to be arrogant! Like I said, I don't even know why I use them, its just stronger than me.

I feel sad that some members on this page are just like this! Dude, accept the way I am! I'm not doing this to give emphasis to something I say! Gee, I don't even post that often on this page!

But if it makes you angry, just ask some admin to edit all my posts and remove all my exclamation points.

I think you are making a fool of yourself...and yes, it's silly to use exclamations when it's not necessary (it exists for a reason, you know...)

back to topic, i think the emulator is nice, but as hushypushy, i don't get all this hype...

[psicomaniaco]

Man, this page is just full of idiots. Making a big deal about exclamation points! You know? I've had it!

Starting now, I'm going to ignore everyone!! If someone here don't like the exclamation points... TOUGH!!! Just add me to your ignore list and you won't see my posts!

But see if you all understand this: I CAN'T HELP IT! I DON'T USE EXCLAMATION POINTS BECAUSE I WANT, ITS SOMETHING STRONGER THAN ME! MY FINGER JUST GO THERE, I CAN'T HELP IT! OK?

[chp]

The emu already have save states, just press Shift+F1 to save and F1 to load! I tested and it works, although you have to be in windows mode!! Its not as great as EPSXE's save states, but it does work.


Thanks psicomaniaco, it helps..

[Bobbi]

If you want to go on discussing exclamation marks, please do so in private and get back to the topic.

[psicomaniaco]

If you want to go on discussing exclamation marks, please do so in private and get back to the topic.
Thanks. :thumb:


Anyway, to get back on topic, I don't think there's something else this emu needs. I mean, its the first version, but it already have save states, fast forward (backspace in full screen), great sound (better than the internal EPSXE sound plugin), great speed and a fantastic compatibility! Some ppl sugested plugin support, but I disagree! The fact that this emu don't need plugin is one of the reasons why its special. And if you really need plugin support, go for EPSXE!

I'm really... REALLY looking forward to a new version of this emu! I'm sure it'll be my favorite PSX emu soon!

[elitejavi]

i don't think this emu needs something else too...
well, maybe it can become better with versions, but that obious =P
(i mean, better speed, better IQ, etc.)


seeya

[hushypushy]

to add to what Bobbi said, you need to calm down. using exclamation points is not a disease. it's not controlling you. yes, you CAN help it. you sound like an alcoholic. "oh, alcoholism is controlling me, i cant help ittttt". neither alcoholism nor exclamationism (new word there) is a disease. you CAN help yourself. saying that you can't is just a copout.

furthermore, typing isnt instantaneous. you can read what you wrote, and then edit that out. especially this post. (http://forums.ngemu.com/921634-post20.html) you don't have to get inflammatory. using exclamation points on every freakin sentence is exactly the same as t43h newbz dat tok lyk d1s 0n 3v3ry p05T, or the people :D who like to :) :) :) use a lot of :cuss2: :cuss2: smileys :???: all over the place :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: it gets annoying, yeah?

[chu tuoc]

i hope the next version have better speed
With valkyre profile i can only get around 30fps

[elitejavi]

omg, he even has exclamations in his sig image!
lol, j/k i really don't care about exclamation, i "mod" another forum and i've seen worst things(you woldn't belive) :D


seeya

[psicomaniaco]

i hope the next version have better speed
With valkyre profile i can only get around 30fps

Funny, wich specs does you PC have???

'Cause I'm getting full speed in all my games!!

Oh, but make sure you are using the fullscreen mode! The windowed mode is slower.

omg, he even has exclamations in his sig image!


Uhhh... The exclamation point on my sig image is not my fault. I just took an screenshot of the game. :innocent:

Also, wich is worse: exclamation points, or this:
http://forums.ngemu.com/psx-emulator/68405-bios-bin-help.html

[chu tuoc]

i have P4 2.4 (533 Mhz 1m L2) Asus n6200 agp (nv44 64-bit bus width) 512 M ram
and it run smooth with ePSXe

[psicomaniaco]

i have P4 2.4 (533 Mhz 1m L2) Asus n6200 agp (nv44 64-bit bus width) 512 M ram


Gee, thats weird. This PC should be enough to have full speed with this emu! BTW, try disabling frameskip! Frameskip should make games run faster, but its doing the exact oposite on my machine! Maybe it would work for you too.

[hushypushy]

i hope the next version have better speed
With valkyre profile i can only get around 30fps

here you go buddy (http://forums.ngemu.com/921786-post18.html) ;)

psicomaniaco: calm down with the smiley crap, buddy. i already warned you in the other thread---drop it. it's become A LOT more than "what's so bad about exclamations?:innocent: " and more seeming like you are getting all pissy about it, not to mention you're sneakily and indirectly insulting everyone, namely dbhankins and myself (and the rest of the administrative team). come on, how old are you? i know you're man enough to deal with this like, well, a man.

[chu tuoc]

it now run at full speed
thank

[psicomaniaco]

here you go buddy (http://forums.ngemu.com/921786-post18.html) ;)

psicomaniaco: calm down with the smiley crap, buddy. i already warned you in the other thread---drop it. it's become A LOT more than "what's so bad about exclamations?:innocent: " and more seeming like you are getting all pissy about it, not to mention you're sneakily and indirectly insulting everyone, namely dbhankins and myself (and the rest of the administrative team). come on, how old are you? i know you're man enough to deal with this like, well, a man.


I could ask you the same. Act like a man and ignore the exclamations on my posts! Also, as I said earlier, don't talk to me about this. There's no reason for this, Hushy. Lets go back on topic, and like I said before, if my exclamations are anoying, just ignore. I'm getting 'pissy' 'cause ppl don't stop complaining! I don't complain about the things I find anoying about the other members, and you guys should do the same!

And please. PLEASE, if you STILL wanna talk about this, PM me! Don't go of topic again!


it now run at full speed
thank

Share with us! What did the trick??

Also, I should warn you though: Valkyrie Profire freezes on this emu when you first go to the world map! Well, it did for me, but tell us if you get a diferent result.

[cloudsBro]

Psicomaniaco, using exclamation marks all the tym is annoying everyone. Sure your getting pissy about everyone telling u off but they're getting pissy about the repeated marks. There is such a thing as a forum etiquette and its nice to keep it as good as possible.
No one is going to bother deleting your marks, why cant u? Im not having a go, just trying to make u understand bro.

[hushypushy]

clouds bro, just give it up, it's going nowhere ;)

[chu tuoc]

to psicomaniaco: the trick is turn on Frameskipping :p
but it crash right after Arngrim throw his sword

[psicomaniaco]

to psicomaniaco: the trick is turn on Frameskipping :p
but it crash right after Arngrim throw his sword


Meh, it crashed way before in mine!! oO

[yepyep]

I hope it will work correctly in Windows 98 and have simpler requirements for it to run. (e.g. no more: d3dx26.dll.,dgbhelp.dll)

[elitejavi]

forgot it!
you have to add support for game shark, code breaker and Action replay codes!(i don't like the random battles of FF =P)


seeya