Do we really need a PS2 emu? - Page 2

BaD_BURN · November 26th, 2001

Do you think the ppl at Sony can make emus (PS2,PSX) perfectly?

**Prafull** · November 26th, 2001

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Originally posted by BaD_BURN
Do you think the ppl at Sony can make emus (PS2,PSX) perfectly?

May be they can,but I doubt they ever will.

ToM_E · November 26th, 2001

I say no...cause just to think about it...the ps1 emu is enough. Its worth to play with better graphics and sound but some problems,sometimes. Most ppl I think will be able to play any games with Voodoo 2 and at least 500mhz of any cpu. I guess if there was a ps2 emu ppl would at least need 1ghz cpus and stuff. I just like to play video games on my system then downloading all this stuff and setting and testing everything to be pefect for evey single game and stuff. I guess its just me cause im lazy.

**Shadow Lady** · November 27th, 2001

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Originally posted by BaD_BURN
Do you think the ppl at Sony can make emus (PS2,PSX) perfectly?

maybe, but they didn´t admit that, is like (ileegal) for them

November 27th, 2001

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Originally posted by Betamax
Well in my case I never actually bought a console (the only one I ever got was a broken psx that a mate threw out that I managed to fix) . Hence I like the fact that emus enable me to experience these games. I don't NEED it as such, but if there is one in existance I'll definately USE it. Besides when the psx came out the (95?) the best pc games graphically were much worse than psx ones. Basically wait and see what happens.

another person that prefers playing "console" games on a pc?

Death Metal · November 27th, 2001

I guess my reasons are very close to Ryos'. It like the idea of having several systems in only one unit (that would be like emulating SNES, PSX, Gameboy, Neo-Geo altogether in one computer). Furthermore, advanced graphics options sounds nice to have around.

The question is "do we really need a PS2 emu"? I don't think it's a matter of needing. That's more like it would be nice to have it. The reason to have a PSX emu is not only relying on better graphics and such. Each user has its reasons. Tell me: let's suppose you have a PS2; you have a perfect emu running near 100% of it; and you have a computer config totally capable of running it. Wouldn't you use it just because you don't need it?

**Betamax** · November 28th, 2001

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Originally posted by Samor

another person that prefers playing "console" games on a pc?

Yep. Although that said it can be very hard to find some of the games here (Its a small island so not much demand for imports.)

November 29th, 2001

I guess...it's very hard to find imports in the netherlands as well...and certain normal european releases are just very hard to find here for some reason

Cygoku · December 3rd, 2001

You guys shouldn't even be thinking about a PS2 emulator. TYhink about it, PSX emulators are far (or near depend of your opinion) from being perfect so far.

Neither of Nintendo 8bit or Super Nintendo 16bit emulators are perfect. Zsnes still need to run some games, and there is still a lot of glitches on most Nes emulators.

The only reason I would want to see a PS2 emulator, it's because it will makes company to lose money. Their making to much MONEY.

JuniorCRB · December 3rd, 2001

not entirely true, sony and microsoft are both losing tons of money of each time they sell consoles. they make their money lisensing software

**NickK** · December 3rd, 2001

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Originally posted by Raziel
I don't think we need one.
Think about this: why do we love PS1 emus?
Because it enhances the graphics of games,I don't see any other reason(except from the fact that everyone doesn't have a PS2).
Now,about the PS2,does the graphics really need to be enhanced?
I don't think so.
But why does everyone wants a PS2 emu then? Maybe because they just want it to be emulated,but the only point in emulating the PS2 is for people who don't own one.
I have a PS2 and games on it looks much better than any of my PC games,OK,maybe it would look a bit better in high resolutions,but not something that is worth the hardwork of an emu team,I personnaly think that emu authors shouldn't even waste their time with PS2 emulation(and even GameCube).

P.S.:If someone could emulate Xbox really soon,it would be cool,that would make M$ fail

If you're basing this totally on enhanced graphics, then I guess you could give a similiar argument a year after the PSX came out because for the time the graphics were the best ever. The same thing for the NES

**NickK** · December 3rd, 2001

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Originally posted by Ryos
Sony funding an emulator when it spent so much killing two? That'd make a lot of sense...

It'd make "Sony sense" because now there are no compeiting commerical emulators

Cygoku · December 4th, 2001

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Originally posted by JuniorCrb
not entirely true, sony and microsoft are both losing tons of money of each time they sell consoles. they make their money lisensing software

What consol did Microsoft other then X-Box ¿¿

CD · December 4th, 2001

He means individual units.

JuniorCRB · December 4th, 2001

exactly, it costs more to make ship it ect.

REi_FoX · December 9th, 2001

well i would really say we really need one like with Ryos your room would be filled with consoles and surely you wont have any sleep if you have a Gamecube an X-box and a Ps2 on your Room

Jonys · December 9th, 2001

I don't think that emulators for PS2 and XBox would be necessary...
I agree with the idea that emulators exists, or ,for revive old classics, or to improve the game quality and open new options that the console can't have....

But....It would be good if all those games made for PS2 and Xbox (if they were released for PC)..... work correctly (and with the same graphics) in the PC....
Would be very cool....playing FFX for PC...with the same graphics and sound quality as the PS2 game.....

Well.....its just a dream.......

Zell · December 11th, 2001

FF X for PC , justa dream , there for an PS2 emu , would be the best solution , and i hope that the day will come that i can Play MGS 2 , FF X and other great games on a PC , samething goes for DC games and in a long future for GC games !

**Xeven** · December 11th, 2001

Needs and Wants are two different things.. we do not need a ps2 emulator, bu we WANT it..

**Demigod** · December 11th, 2001

No one really needs an emulator for any system but eventually someone will make one, they always do. It's the joy of programming and most emulation authors make emulators to show off their technical prowess (and because they have too much time on their hands

). And I would assume that console emulation will get easier as consoles and PCs converge. Many of the PS2's GPU functions are already available on modern-day videocards (bilinear filtering, bump-mapping, etc.). It'll just require a lot more power on the PC part.

BTW, I don't use emulators for enhanced graphics or sounds. I use emulators to play the games that were designed for those systems. Console systems tend to wear out after about 2-3 years of use so I can use emulators to replay the old classics, and old arcade games are nearly impossible to find and acquire.

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November 26th, 2001	#23 (permalink)
ToM_E Do the Monkey Dance /w me Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Doing the Monkey Dance! Posts: 2,755	I say no...cause just to think about it...the ps1 emu is enough. Its worth to play with better graphics and sound but some problems,sometimes. Most ppl I think will be able to play any games with Voodoo 2 and at least 500mhz of any cpu. I guess if there was a ps2 emu ppl would at least need 1ghz cpus and stuff. I just like to play video games on my system then downloading all this stuff and setting and testing everything to be pefect for evey single game and stuff. I guess its just me cause im lazy. __________________ CPUPentium 4 3.00 Ghz Ram2GB DDR2 PC4200 Video CardRadeon X1600 Pro

November 27th, 2001	#26 (permalink)
Death Metal Fool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: South Town Posts: 1,771	I guess my reasons are very close to Ryos'. It like the idea of having several systems in only one unit (that would be like emulating SNES, PSX, Gameboy, Neo-Geo altogether in one computer). Furthermore, advanced graphics options sounds nice to have around. The question is "do we really need a PS2 emu"? I don't think it's a matter of needing. That's more like it would be nice to have it. The reason to have a PSX emu is not only relying on better graphics and such. Each user has its reasons. Tell me: let's suppose you have a PS2; you have a perfect emu running near 100% of it; and you have a computer config totally capable of running it. Wouldn't you use it just because you don't need it? __________________ "It sure is pleasurable to live your dreams as long as possible, but reality sure has a way of jolting you to your senses eventually." Last edited by Death Metal; November 27th, 2001 at 12:39.

November 29th, 2001	#28 (permalink)
Samor Guest Posts: n/a	I guess...it's very hard to find imports in the netherlands as well...and certain normal european releases are just very hard to find here for some reason Last edited by Samor; November 29th, 2001 at 13:13.

December 4th, 2001	#34 (permalink)
CD Gunslinger Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mid-World Posts: 964	He means individual units. __________________ The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed...

November 26th, 2001	#21 (permalink)
BaD_BURN In limbo Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Cave dweller Posts: 914	Do you think the ppl at Sony can make emus (PS2,PSX) perfectly?

December 3rd, 2001	#29 (permalink)
Cygoku Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Sorel-Tracy, Qc Canada Posts: 81	You guys shouldn't even be thinking about a PS2 emulator. TYhink about it, PSX emulators are far (or near depend of your opinion) from being perfect so far. Neither of Nintendo 8bit or Super Nintendo 16bit emulators are perfect. Zsnes still need to run some games, and there is still a lot of glitches on most Nes emulators. The only reason I would want to see a PS2 emulator, it's because it will makes company to lose money. Their making to much MONEY.

December 3rd, 2001	#30 (permalink)
JuniorCRB Sega Fanboy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: I don't know Posts: 757	not entirely true, sony and microsoft are both losing tons of money of each time they sell consoles. they make their money lisensing software

December 4th, 2001	#35 (permalink)
JuniorCRB Sega Fanboy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: I don't know Posts: 757	exactly, it costs more to make ship it ect.

December 9th, 2001	#36 (permalink)
REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	well i would really say we really need one like with Ryos your room would be filled with consoles and surely you wont have any sleep if you have a Gamecube an X-box and a Ps2 on your Room

December 9th, 2001	#37 (permalink)
Jonys Not Invited Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Time Vortex Posts: 1,063	I don't think that emulators for PS2 and XBox would be necessary... I agree with the idea that emulators exists, or ,for revive old classics, or to improve the game quality and open new options that the console can't have.... But....It would be good if all those games made for PS2 and Xbox (if they were released for PC)..... work correctly (and with the same graphics) in the PC.... Would be very cool....playing FFX for PC...with the same graphics and sound quality as the PS2 game..... Well.....its just a dream....... __________________ I'm NoThInG ThAt I CaNnOt SaY "It is the nature that gives us our boundaries and nature that enforces them" - Eladamri, Lord of Leaves - ..::AGP::.. Web Community - Anime and Game Players - Web Community [sig=134] Come to AGP Black - Green (((AGP))) ...:::Black-Green:::...

December 11th, 2001	#38 (permalink)
Zell The Sword Saint Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Death Zone Posts: 1,750	FF X for PC , justa dream , there for an PS2 emu , would be the best solution , and i hope that the day will come that i can Play MGS 2 , FF X and other great games on a PC , samething goes for DC games and in a long future for GC games ! __________________ Kuzuryusen ! God-like speed to attack all nine vital points in one stroke. Impossible to dodge and defend ! How want's to stop me E-Mail

December 11th, 2001	#39 (permalink)
Xeven A BIG BAD BATARD™ Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,517	Needs and Wants are two different things.. we do not need a ps2 emulator, bu we WANT it.. __________________

December 11th, 2001	#40 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,811	No one really needs an emulator for any system but eventually someone will make one, they always do. It's the joy of programming and most emulation authors make emulators to show off their technical prowess (and because they have too much time on their hands ). And I would assume that console emulation will get easier as consoles and PCs converge. Many of the PS2's GPU functions are already available on modern-day videocards (bilinear filtering, bump-mapping, etc.). It'll just require a lot more power on the PC part. BTW, I don't use emulators for enhanced graphics or sounds. I use emulators to play the games that were designed for those systems. Console systems tend to wear out after about 2-3 years of use so I can use emulators to replay the old classics, and old arcade games are nearly impossible to find and acquire. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66 Ghz (Yorkfield) Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 2048 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 PCIe w/ 1024 MB GDDR3 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 300 MB Maxtor & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) OS: Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit)

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