Kingdom Hearts Configuration Tips

tiriinx · May 10th, 2008

Hey, first time trying to run a PS2 game on PCSX2, trying to learn the best way to configure the program to run Kingdom Hearts smoothly.

I'd be happy if you guys could give me tips on the best plugins and configurations I should use.

MAH MACHINE: Quad E6600- 8800gt - 4GB RAM - XP SP3

joshpelkie8 · May 10th, 2008

you should visit the plugins thread to see the ratings for all the plugins. Anyways since Kingdom hearts isn't a very demanding game you should have no problems running it with these plugins:
Graphics = GSdx latest version (it's the absolute best plugin for graphics)

First Controller = This doesn't matter which one you choose.

Cdvdrom = (any ISO driver(don't use direct from drive plugins because they are way slower))

Sound = This shouldn't matter either, I have no idea which plugin offers better quality sound.

I hope this helps you.

tiriinx · May 10th, 2008

Thanks for the response!

Tried the game using this configuration from all the lastest plugins I could find:

ZeroGS KOSMOS 0.97.1 - Linzuppaz ISO CDVD 0.5.0 - Gigahertz SPU2 1.70

I got a few questions though

1. I should check MTGS/DC, right?

2. while playing the game, I noticed alot of hiccups and repeating in the sound. Is there a way to fix that?

3. I did some snooping around, and saw there's a way to use a memory patch to speed up Kingdom Hearts. How do I use it?

4. Any other tips on smoothing out the game?

Thanks for your replies!

DKAngel · May 10th, 2008

yup turn on mtgs/dc also use latest svn build and zerospu2 with gsdx your pc shouldnt need the fastmem patch

Zergrinch · May 12th, 2008

Confirming that those settings work, at nigh full speed on my box, without need for fastmem. KH has a funny glitch near the start with 0.9.4 which upgrading to 0.9.5 will fix .

I do encounter the odd sound glitches now and then, especially with voice acting (the first second or so is cut off). Probably an emulator deficiency and nothing you can configure away though.

tiriinx · May 12th, 2008

I must be doing something wrong, because I can't get the game run much faster then 40 frames/sec.... ?:|

sincerazero · May 13th, 2008

If you're using 0.9.5, then enable a speed hack. Enable the Resolve Hack for Kingdom Hearts in ZeroGS if you're using that. Mess a bit with different configuration setups and find one that works for you.

May 10th, 2008	#1 (permalink)
tiriinx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fafsa Posts: 6	Kingdom Hearts Configuration Tips Hey, first time trying to run a PS2 game on PCSX2, trying to learn the best way to configure the program to run Kingdom Hearts smoothly. I'd be happy if you guys could give me tips on the best plugins and configurations I should use. MAH MACHINE: Quad E6600- 8800gt - 4GB RAM - XP SP3

May 10th, 2008	#2 (permalink)
joshpelkie8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 32	you should visit the plugins thread to see the ratings for all the plugins. Anyways since Kingdom hearts isn't a very demanding game you should have no problems running it with these plugins: Graphics = GSdx latest version (it's the absolute best plugin for graphics) First Controller = This doesn't matter which one you choose. Cdvdrom = (any ISO driver(don't use direct from drive plugins because they are way slower)) Sound = This shouldn't matter either, I have no idea which plugin offers better quality sound. I hope this helps you. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo@ 2.66 GHz Nvidea GEFORCE 8600 GTS 2 gigs RAM

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DKAngel FF Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 317	yup turn on mtgs/dc also use latest svn build and zerospu2 with gsdx your pc shouldnt need the fastmem patch __________________ AMd Athlon64 X2 3800+ (Manchester) 2ghz @ 2.25 2Gig DDR 400 Corsair 3-3-3-8 DFI Lanparty Nforce4 Ultra D 1.3TGb Of hdd's Nvidia Gforce 7600gs 256meg Gddr2

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May 10th, 2008	#3 (permalink)
tiriinx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fafsa Posts: 6	Thanks for the response! Tried the game using this configuration from all the lastest plugins I could find: ZeroGS KOSMOS 0.97.1 - Linzuppaz ISO CDVD 0.5.0 - Gigahertz SPU2 1.70 I got a few questions though 1. I should check MTGS/DC, right? 2. while playing the game, I noticed alot of hiccups and repeating in the sound. Is there a way to fix that? 3. I did some snooping around, and saw there's a way to use a memory patch to speed up Kingdom Hearts. How do I use it? 4. Any other tips on smoothing out the game? Thanks for your replies!

May 12th, 2008	#5 (permalink)
Zergrinch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3	Confirming that those settings work, at nigh full speed on my box, without need for fastmem. KH has a funny glitch near the start with 0.9.4 which upgrading to 0.9.5 will fix . I do encounter the odd sound glitches now and then, especially with voice acting (the first second or so is cut off). Probably an emulator deficiency and nothing you can configure away though.

May 12th, 2008	#6 (permalink)
tiriinx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fafsa Posts: 6	I must be doing something wrong, because I can't get the game run much faster then 40 frames/sec.... ?:\|

May 13th, 2008	#7 (permalink)
sincerazero Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: In my house. Posts: 15	If you're using 0.9.5, then enable a speed hack. Enable the Resolve Hack for Kingdom Hearts in ZeroGS if you're using that. Mess a bit with different configuration setups and find one that works for you.