Xebra/Arbex Releases Thread - Page 5

Adaman · August 11th, 2012, 06:20

I just get a black screen when I try to run games. Obviously doing something wrong >_> - I read this thread and the whole OP though. Renamed the usual bios file to OSROM and put it in the directly. Loaded up the cd rom via SPTI, then tried all the Runs (1, 2, and 3) but nothing's happening. Even tried a different game and nothing. Whatsupwitdat. Is the release in the OP and old old version?

emuzoid · August 11th, 2012, 07:27

I'm using Open image and then I point it to the .bin file. (Don't use cue, ccd and other stuff, just point it to the BIG file)

I haven't used it wih cdroms, I prefer images.

If you don't even see the BIOS logo, then you have to do that open BIOS thing one time.

Adaman · August 11th, 2012, 22:38

Yeah I'm not getting the bios logo at all. Not getting anything. I don't know why, I'm using SCPH1001.bin (renamed to OSROM) from other psx emulators I have use where the start up screen works fine. I'm thinking this is a Windows 7 x64 issue.

edit: hooray I got the bios to come up, I had to open the .cue file instead of the bin file. It just sticks on the sony logo no matter what I do though, so I haven't gotten into the game yet. But, progress! Also running in compatibility mode as windows xp.

Last edited by Adaman; August 11th, 2012 at 22:46..

Kaan · August 11th, 2012, 22:43

Also have win 7 x64 with no problems. Make sure you open the bios through the "open" menu of xebra.

the_randomizer · August 11th, 2012, 22:45

Works fine on my copy of Windows 7 64-bit, so it's not 32/64-bit related. The emulator isn't the most user-friendly program and takes getting used to.

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Adaman · August 12th, 2012, 03:45

Well shoot. I've tried all I can think of. It's probably something silly. Is there anything in the OP guide that might have been left out?

Thanks for the halps btw.

emuzoid · August 13th, 2012, 09:36

Disable XP compatibility, where did you get that idea :-D

Delete XEBRA.ini, start XEBRA, do open BIOS, then open the OSROM thingy, then select open image, point it to a .bin file, then select Run (1-pass)

Adaman · August 15th, 2012, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by emuzoid

Disable XP compatibility, where did you get that idea :-D

Delete XEBRA.ini, start XEBRA, do open BIOS, then open the OSROM thingy, then select open image, point it to a .bin file, then select Run (1-pass)

hooray, I think deleting the xebra.ini and undoing the compatibility mode did the trick. Thanks mate.

Adaman · August 20th, 2012, 00:59

would be really nice to have save states of some sort. I'm not even sure how the current save system works...doesn't seem like it does. Dangit, why can't they just make this emulator one little bit user friendly.

Damned536 · August 20th, 2012, 04:29

file -> save -> running image
file -> open -> running image

spoki0 · September 5th, 2012, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damned536

file -> save -> running image
file -> open -> running image

This seems like a continous save type? How do you go when you want to save before a boss to load if you fail?

And I have issues loading the saves.

shinra358 · September 14th, 2012, 19:40

Great emulator. It fixes SFA3 when you win a match, the sound slowly gets quieter like it's supposed to. It fixed Gekido's sound. It also fixed all of Square Enix's games where some sound effects were high pitched (chocobo racing, FF7, etc).

However, MK Trilogy doesn't work. It gets to the williams logo and then freezes. It could also use some bilinear filtering because the real console uses it. What is accuracy without all its features amirite. Lastly, it could use some open plugin support for controllers and/or graphics. The sound is excellent though.

Damned536 · September 14th, 2012, 20:56

Disabling the nearest option should produce bi-linear filtering (Although the nearest option on is supposed to give you an image that would be exactly like the console would output). As for your black screen, try run-1 or lowering the I-cache rate.

shinra358 · September 14th, 2012, 22:35

Ahh, thanks for the bit on the filtering.
What value of the cache do you recommend for MKT?

BTW, how come scanlines come on during the loading of the bios when playing MKT and then turn off when the bios is over?

Damned536 · September 15th, 2012, 16:27

Try turning progressive on if you have not already. Put I-cache rate at the lowest value.

shinra358 · September 15th, 2012, 17:16

K, tried that just now. It still freezes on the 'W' on the 'Williams' logo when it is spelling 'Midway'. I'm using bin/cue and it works on epsxe and pcsx-r. It is not working so far on this emulator or on psx 1.13.

Damned536 · September 15th, 2012, 20:46

Then the game might not be compatible with the emulator, sorry

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shinra358 · September 16th, 2012, 04:46

thanx for trying though

Ilya-v · September 16th, 2012, 10:10

Mortal Kombat Trilogy works perfectly here.

Try mounting it with Daemon Tools.

shinra358 · September 16th, 2012, 14:25

I dont understand how to get xebra to read from the cd drive. when i go to the cdrom section, I don't see an option to choose a drive.

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August 11th, 2012, 06:20	#81
Adaman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16	I just get a black screen when I try to run games. Obviously doing something wrong >_> - I read this thread and the whole OP though. Renamed the usual bios file to OSROM and put it in the directly. Loaded up the cd rom via SPTI, then tried all the Runs (1, 2, and 3) but nothing's happening. Even tried a different game and nothing. Whatsupwitdat. Is the release in the OP and old old version?

August 11th, 2012, 07:27	#82
emuzoid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ugyuyh Posts: 23	I'm using Open image and then I point it to the .bin file. (Don't use cue, ccd and other stuff, just point it to the BIG file) I haven't used it wih cdroms, I prefer images. If you don't even see the BIOS logo, then you have to do that open BIOS thing one time.

August 11th, 2012, 22:38	#83
Adaman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16	Yeah I'm not getting the bios logo at all. Not getting anything. I don't know why, I'm using SCPH1001.bin (renamed to OSROM) from other psx emulators I have use where the start up screen works fine. I'm thinking this is a Windows 7 x64 issue. edit: hooray I got the bios to come up, I had to open the .cue file instead of the bin file. It just sticks on the sony logo no matter what I do though, so I haven't gotten into the game yet. But, progress! Also running in compatibility mode as windows xp. Last edited by Adaman; August 11th, 2012 at 22:46..

August 11th, 2012, 22:43	#84
Kaan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Turkey Posts: 22	Also have win 7 x64 with no problems. Make sure you open the bios through the "open" menu of xebra.

August 11th, 2012, 22:45	#85
the_randomizer The King of Dinner Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,611	Works fine on my copy of Windows 7 64-bit, so it's not 32/64-bit related. The emulator isn't the most user-friendly program and takes getting used to. __________________ CPU - 3rd Gen Core i5 3570 3.4 GHz (3.8 GHz Turbo Boost) Extensions - MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, AVX, Hyper Threading, Intel VT-x, AES-NI, Turbo Boost 2.0, TXT, Smart Cache GPU - MSI GeForce GTX 660 2 GB GDDR5 RAM - 8192MB DDR3 SDRAM 1333 OS - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit HDD - Western Digital 1 TB "If you call up your local hardware store and ask them how you can put tractor tires onto a 1990 Honda, well there's gonna be some laughter, a visit from the cops, maybe a psychiatric nurse." - Red Green

August 12th, 2012, 03:45	#86
Adaman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16	Well shoot. I've tried all I can think of. It's probably something silly. Is there anything in the OP guide that might have been left out? Thanks for the halps btw.

August 13th, 2012, 09:36	#87
emuzoid Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ugyuyh Posts: 23	Disable XP compatibility, where did you get that idea :-D Delete XEBRA.ini, start XEBRA, do open BIOS, then open the OSROM thingy, then select open image, point it to a .bin file, then select Run (1-pass)

August 20th, 2012, 00:59	#89
Adaman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16	would be really nice to have save states of some sort. I'm not even sure how the current save system works...doesn't seem like it does. Dangit, why can't they just make this emulator one little bit user friendly.

August 20th, 2012, 04:29	#90
Damned536 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 63	file -> save -> running image file -> open -> running image

September 14th, 2012, 19:40	#92
shinra358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: usa/va Posts: 191	Great emulator. It fixes SFA3 when you win a match, the sound slowly gets quieter like it's supposed to. It fixed Gekido's sound. It also fixed all of Square Enix's games where some sound effects were high pitched (chocobo racing, FF7, etc). However, MK Trilogy doesn't work. It gets to the williams logo and then freezes. It could also use some bilinear filtering because the real console uses it. What is accuracy without all its features amirite. Lastly, it could use some open plugin support for controllers and/or graphics. The sound is excellent though.

September 14th, 2012, 20:56	#93
Damned536 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 63	Disabling the nearest option should produce bi-linear filtering (Although the nearest option on is supposed to give you an image that would be exactly like the console would output). As for your black screen, try run-1 or lowering the I-cache rate.

September 14th, 2012, 22:35	#94
shinra358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: usa/va Posts: 191	Ahh, thanks for the bit on the filtering. What value of the cache do you recommend for MKT? BTW, how come scanlines come on during the loading of the bios when playing MKT and then turn off when the bios is over?

September 15th, 2012, 16:27	#95
Damned536 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 63	Try turning progressive on if you have not already. Put I-cache rate at the lowest value.

September 15th, 2012, 17:16	#96
shinra358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: usa/va Posts: 191	K, tried that just now. It still freezes on the 'W' on the 'Williams' logo when it is spelling 'Midway'. I'm using bin/cue and it works on epsxe and pcsx-r. It is not working so far on this emulator or on psx 1.13.

September 15th, 2012, 20:46	#97
Damned536 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 63	Then the game might not be compatible with the emulator, sorry .

September 16th, 2012, 04:46	#98
shinra358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: usa/va Posts: 191	thanx for trying though

September 16th, 2012, 10:10	#99
Ilya-v Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 82	Mortal Kombat Trilogy works perfectly here. Try mounting it with Daemon Tools.

September 16th, 2012, 14:25	#100
shinra358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: usa/va Posts: 191	I dont understand how to get xebra to read from the cd drive. when i go to the cdrom section, I don't see an option to choose a drive.