Why do we need a new version?

Spidy · December 25th, 2001

Why do we need a new version of epsxe? I thought the plugins you use are the only things that improve performance and graphics. Wouldn't it be better if we got a pete opengl and eternal spu plugin rather then a newer version of epsxe? If not, then why? Im new to emulation so If anyone can explain this to me it would be greatly appreciated.

fluffy · December 25th, 2001

The reason for a new version of epsxe, like it sates on the NGEmu main page is for compatibility puposes, the plugins dont cover everything that the emulator does, there are some internal bugs, ie. Parasite Eve 2, and there are a few other bugs. These bugs cant be corrected by the plugins alone. Besides everyone loves a new version.

~fluffy~
ICQ:18083208

Ninjaa · December 25th, 2001

I don't know about anyone else, but seeing a 5 instead of a 4 gives me wood.

**Raziel** · December 25th, 2001

Well,the main purpose of a new release is compatibility,and as you said,plugins are doing a good part of the job,but they only do what the emu tells them to do(OK,I know it could have been said in other ways ,but that was the more simple),so a new version means that plugins may(or may not)perform better,also,a new release can fix issues that only some persons were having.

fluffy · December 25th, 2001

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I don't know about anyone else, but seeing a 5 instead of a 4 gives me wood.

Who said anything about version 1.5.0

You might not get that "wood".
:P

~fluffy~
ICQ:18083208

DeepBlade · December 25th, 2001

the only thing i want epsxe for the next version is MASSIVE SPEEDUP!!... with Pete's GPU's too, though i know it's hard... or possibly impossible, it's what everyone hopes for

**Ryos** · December 25th, 2001

The core's important for compatibility and other reasons (save states, anyone?). So of course a new version is highly desired, more by some members than others.

December 25th, 2001

Speed is coming, so is more compatability. ePSXe is like the PSX itself. With out it, the plugins mean nothing. ePSXe does the main work, while the plugins enhance and support it. So if ePSXe was not updated (a new version) from time to time, it would soon fall behind and be unable to play the newest games or make use of the latest and greatest plugins. That is the reason for new versions.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

DeepBlade · December 26th, 2001

interesting, makes me look forward even more for an update to epsxe

REi_FoX · December 26th, 2001

im looking forward for the new version last time i know EPSXE doesent support save state the next thing i know it does have

so whats the next update maybe compatability would be greater

culo · December 26th, 2001

Without a new version of ePSXe, how else am I going to get to play World Touring Cars on my PC? It looks so rough on the PSX so hopefully I can get it to work on my PC with enhanced graphics.

Phoenix Flame · December 26th, 2001

I live and dream for a day when I'll be able to play Chrono Cross without having to bash F7 or constantly fiddle with the GPU to get the blur effects working.

**Zephon** · December 26th, 2001

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Originally posted by Phoenix Flame
I live and dream for a day when I'll be able to play Chrono Cross without having to bash F7 or constantly fiddle with the GPU to get the blur effects working.

The F7 problem can be avoided by adding "-cdinc" to the emulator's command line.

Soylvak · December 27th, 2001

But the newer versions of epsxe don't change the graphics right?

Cyberman · December 27th, 2001

Greater compatibility with the GPU is handled by greater compatibility with the CPU and core.

Saving is one area that could use greater compatibility. Probably making a static compiled compatible bios would help. Also a bios that spits out error messages from the real bios to a log file might help in debugging

Cyb

December 27th, 2001

ePSXe does have some to w/the graphics, but it is mainly the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) plugins that do that. So as the Plugins evolve and improve, so will the Graphics.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

Cyberman · December 27th, 2001

Oh yeah.. one nifty feature I would like to see is a feature to spew out information for the display.. and also serial port plugin defined.
The later I would like so one can use the connectivity built in to the PSX for playing games head to head

Another plugin option I would like, is what I term a BIOS plugin. This nifty thing fetches the CD-ROM GPU stubs and whatever else can be accessed by the bios and then gives a generic call interface for doing the BIOS functions.

Cyb

Mich760 · December 27th, 2001

It would be nice if they could get Silent Hill to work in one go and Vigilante 8(Which does not work in all the emulators I tried).

Gamer-X · December 27th, 2001

Why ePSXe doesn't make GPU plug in like they did in CD-ROM and SPU Plug in?

Soylvak · December 27th, 2001

Becuz thats not their specialty,plus it's harder to make gpu plugins than making spu or cd.

December 25th, 2001	#1 (permalink)
Spidy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 18	Why do we need a new version? Why do we need a new version of epsxe? I thought the plugins you use are the only things that improve performance and graphics. Wouldn't it be better if we got a pete opengl and eternal spu plugin rather then a newer version of epsxe? If not, then why? Im new to emulation so If anyone can explain this to me it would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Asus A7V Mobo Duron-750 256 pc133 ram Geforce 2 Ultra 64meg Sound Blaster Live 12x DvD Drive

December 25th, 2001	#2 (permalink)
fluffy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 154	The reason for a new version of epsxe, like it sates on the NGEmu main page is for compatibility puposes, the plugins dont cover everything that the emulator does, there are some internal bugs, ie. Parasite Eve 2, and there are a few other bugs. These bugs cant be corrected by the plugins alone. Besides everyone loves a new version. ~fluffy~ ICQ:18083208 __________________ Fun Fun Fun.

December 25th, 2001	#4 (permalink)
Raziel Beta Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Nantes, France Posts: 6,150	Well,the main purpose of a new release is compatibility,and as you said,plugins are doing a good part of the job,but they only do what the emu tells them to do(OK,I know it could have been said in other ways ,but that was the more simple),so a new version means that plugins may(or may not)perform better,also,a new release can fix issues that only some persons were having. __________________ System Specs: OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64 Edition CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @4GHz Video Card: MSI GeForce 8800 GTX Motherboard: ASUS Maximus Formula SE RAM: 4GB OCZ XMS2 PC6400 Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS

December 25th, 2001	#7 (permalink)
Ryos Revenger of Vengeance Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nowhere Posts: 11,250	The core's important for compatibility and other reasons (save states, anyone?). So of course a new version is highly desired, more by some members than others. __________________ Sanity is overrated.

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REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	im looking forward for the new version last time i know EPSXE doesent support save state the next thing i know it does have so whats the next update maybe compatability would be greater __________________ FoR PiNoYs WhO WanTs To BuY CheAp ParTs CliCk Here also Here Processor - Intel Quad 2 Quad q6600 G0 Stepping [Stock Settings] Memory - 2GB Team Elite 800mhz Graphics Card - Palit Daytone Geforce 8800 GT 512 MB Mobo - Abit IP-35-E OS - Dual Boot Windows XP Professional SP3 and Ubuntu Linux Pad - PS1 and PS2 > USB Adapter 3DMark05 Score - 35082

December 25th, 2001	#3 (permalink)
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 0	I don't know about anyone else, but seeing a 5 instead of a 4 gives me wood.

December 25th, 2001	#6 (permalink)
DeepBlade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 44	the only thing i want epsxe for the next version is MASSIVE SPEEDUP!!... with Pete's GPU's too, though i know it's hard... or possibly impossible, it's what everyone hopes for

December 25th, 2001	#8 (permalink)
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	Speed is coming, so is more compatability. ePSXe is like the PSX itself. With out it, the plugins mean nothing. ePSXe does the main work, while the plugins enhance and support it. So if ePSXe was not updated (a new version) from time to time, it would soon fall behind and be unable to play the newest games or make use of the latest and greatest plugins. That is the reason for new versions. sincerely, sx/amiga

December 26th, 2001	#9 (permalink)
DeepBlade Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 44	interesting, makes me look forward even more for an update to epsxe

December 26th, 2001	#11 (permalink)
culo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 23	Without a new version of ePSXe, how else am I going to get to play World Touring Cars on my PC? It looks so rough on the PSX so hopefully I can get it to work on my PC with enhanced graphics.

December 26th, 2001	#12 (permalink)
Phoenix Flame Flood Yourself Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,342	I live and dream for a day when I'll be able to play Chrono Cross without having to bash F7 or constantly fiddle with the GPU to get the blur effects working.

December 27th, 2001	#14 (permalink)
Soylvak CONFUSED Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Submit Modifications Posts: 668	But the newer versions of epsxe don't change the graphics right? __________________ WTF is going on here?It's the end of unconfused people as we know it...uuuhhh what..did a..oh dammit!....oh welll

December 27th, 2001	#15 (permalink)
Cyberman I code therefore I am. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: I live therefore it's enough. Posts: 412	Greater compatibility with the GPU is handled by greater compatibility with the CPU and core. Saving is one area that could use greater compatibility. Probably making a static compiled compatible bios would help. Also a bios that spits out error messages from the real bios to a log file might help in debugging Cyb __________________ Think GEEK! Cyb's page of FF7 and more viewing

December 27th, 2001	#16 (permalink)
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	ePSXe does have some to w/the graphics, but it is mainly the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) plugins that do that. So as the Plugins evolve and improve, so will the Graphics. sincerely, sx/amiga

December 27th, 2001	#17 (permalink)
Cyberman I code therefore I am. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: I live therefore it's enough. Posts: 412	Oh yeah.. one nifty feature I would like to see is a feature to spew out information for the display.. and also serial port plugin defined. The later I would like so one can use the connectivity built in to the PSX for playing games head to head Another plugin option I would like, is what I term a BIOS plugin. This nifty thing fetches the CD-ROM GPU stubs and whatever else can be accessed by the bios and then gives a generic call interface for doing the BIOS functions. Cyb __________________ Think GEEK! Cyb's page of FF7 and more viewing

December 27th, 2001	#19 (permalink)
Gamer-X Learning PHP Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Front of my Computer Posts: 386	Why ePSXe doesn't make GPU plug in like they did in CD-ROM and SPU Plug in? __________________ Learning PHP and Designing a Website PC Spec: Pentium II 333Mhz; SDRAM 64 Mb; I740 Graphic Card NextGen PC Spec: AMD AthlonXP 2.6GHz; DDRAM 512Mb; PixelView FX5200 Ultra; MoBo Abit NF7

December 27th, 2001	#18 (permalink)
Mich760 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15	It would be nice if they could get Silent Hill to work in one go and Vigilante 8(Which does not work in all the emulators I tried).

December 27th, 2001	#20 (permalink)
Soylvak CONFUSED Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Submit Modifications Posts: 668	Becuz thats not their specialty,plus it's harder to make gpu plugins than making spu or cd. __________________ WTF is going on here?It's the end of unconfused people as we know it...uuuhhh what..did a..oh dammit!....oh welll

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