[Guide] Popular Emulator Installation and Configuration

[Brad]

Popular Emulator install and Configuring
This Guide will help with Install and information of settings for optimal Playing

Rules and Information Covered Emulators SNES: SNESPSP_TYL ME N64: Daedalus GBC: RIN GBA: gpSP Setting Information Black - Settings Name Blue - Brief description Green - Recommended setting Posting Rules and Guidelines Posting Guidelines Piracy Policy 1) Do not ask: When an emulator, game or hack will be made or released, for a special emulator or game to be written/ported for you or for help with anything that is covered in the FAQ's or can be easily found by searching the forums and reading the stickied threads. 2) No Illegal Activity Don't ask for ROMs, or other copyrighted material (SDK, Libraries, etc). Do not give the names of websites that host these files. Do not link to sites which sell modchips. Do not ask for someone to send you a PM with the link. Do not ask for an email with links. Additionally, we will not tolerate topics promoting or encouraging illegal activities (such as drug use, theft, vandalism, etc.) in order to protect our younger members. 3) No Piracy! Here at QJ.net we have a strict "No Piracy" policy when it comes to game backups, current and previous generations, ISOs and ROMs, etc... We will not allow discussions detailing how to pirate games or how to get pirated games/loaders. Topics regarding piracy will be heavily moderated to prevent encouraging it's use and will be left to the moderators' discretion. You best bet is to avoid this topic entirely when posting.

SNES SNES TYL Super Nintendo Newest Version v0.4.2 Download Here -Installation- Note: M33/OE Custom Firmware User's set kernel to 1.5 in Recovery Mode To go about doing this do a full restart of the PSP (Hold Power Button up for 10 seconds) Then on restart hold the R-trigger, Scroll down to configuration and set kernel to 1.5 Open the snes9xTYL0.4.2me.rar and copy the snes9xTYL and snes9xTYL% folders that are within the 1.5 folder of the .rar to X:/PSP/GAME Or X:PSP/GAME150 (Custom Firmware) -Rom Install- Copy Roms to X:/PSP/GAME/snes9xTYL/ROMS -Configuring- Video Settings Engine - Rendering Modes (5 to chose From) PSP accel. + approx. soft. - Optimized Snes9x PSP accel. + accur. soft. - Original Snes9x PSP accerlerated - Hardware accelerated (Recommended) Accur Soft-Adaptive rendering Mode2+Mode1 (Recommended) Approx. Software - Adaptive rendering Mode 2 + Mode 0 Video Mode - Aspect Ratio Leave at Default Smoothing - Increases stability of Game emulation Recommended to have On Speed Limit Switch - Limit FPS to 60 Leave On Speed Limit FPS - Limit FPS to 60 Turn On Frameskip - Skips frames Higher the better FPS but higher chance of instability in Gameplay Vsync - Synchronize frame rate and refresh rate - Leave Off Render PAL as NTSC - Renders PAL at 60 FPS - Leave off Screen Calibaration - Change the Screen View - Leave at default Show FPS - Displays Current FPS - Leave on for FPS testing Sound Settings Sound Mode - To emulate or not emulate sound Emulated Output Output Frequency - Lower = Better FPS, Higher = Better Sound Quality 22050hhz or higher APU Cycle Ratio - Sound displacement Leave at default Misc Settings PSP Clockspeed - CUP Speed - 266 - 333 Recommended Other Options do not help FPS

N64 Emulator Daedalus Nintendo 64 Newest Version v13 Download Here -Installation- Note: M33/OE Custom Firmware User's set kernel to 1.5 in Recovery Mode To go about doing this do a full restart of the PSP (Hold Power Button up for 10 seconds) Then on restart hold the R-trigger, Scroll down to configuration and set kernel to 1.5 Open the XXXXX_daedalus_psp_R13_v1 50.zip and copy the Daedalus and Daedalus% folders that are within the 1.5 folder of the .zip to X:/PSP/GAME Or X:PSP/GAME150 (Custom Firmware) -Rom Install- Copy Roms to X:/PSP/GAME/daedalus/ROMS -Configuring- Video and Sound Settings Display Framrate - Show Framerate Turn on for Testing FPS Viewport Size - Resolution shown on the PSP Leave at Default Limit Framerate - Limit Framerate for PAL to 50 and NTSC to 60 Leave On Frameskip - How many frames are skipped before another in rendered - Disabled or set at 1 or 2 Audio - Audio on or off User choice Audio Frequency - Increases sounds quality - Leave On if Sound is On Stick Deadzone - Analog sensitivity Leave at Default Software Clipping - Increase Graphic Detail - User Choice

RIN Game boy Color RIN Game Boy Color Newest Version v1.32 Download Here -Installation- Note: M33/OE Custom Firmware User's set kernel to 1.5 in Recovery Mode To go about doing this do a full restart of the PSP (Hold Power Button up for 10 seconds) Then on restart hold the R-trigger, Scroll down to configuration and set kernel to 1.5 Open the RIN_v1_32.zip and copy the RIN_v1_32 folder to X:/PSP/GAME Or X:PSP/GAME150 (Custom Firmware) -Rom Install- Copy Roms to X:/PSP/GAME/RIN_v1_32/ -Configuring- Video and Sound Settings Screen Size - Screen Resolution Leave at Default GB Type - Color Definition Leave at Default GB Pallete - Color Definition Leave at Default Turbo - Frame Rate and Refresh Rate off Leave Off Vsync - Sync FrameRate and Refresh Rate Leave Off Sound -Enables Sound Leave On Sound Buffer - Sound Emulation Speed Leave at Default Max Frame Skip - How many frames are skipped before another in rendered User Choice (Recommended 1-3) CPU Clock - CPU Speed 222 - 266

GBA Game boy Advance gpSP Game Boy Advance Note: You will need GBA BIOS, do not ask for these as their illegal to distribute Newest Version v0.9 Download Here -Installation- Note: M33/OE Custom Firmware User's set kernel to 1.5 in Recovery Mode To go about doing this do a full restart of the PSP (Hold Power Button up for 10 seconds) Then on restart hold the R-trigger, Scroll down to configuration and set kernel to 1.5 Open the gpsp09_150.zip and copy the gpSP and gpSP% folder to X:/PSP/GAME Or X:PSP/GAME150 (Custom Firmware) -Rom Install- Copy Roms to X:/PSP/GAME/gpSP/ -Configuring- Video and Sound Settings Display Scaling - Screen Resolution Fit to screen - Leave At default Screen Filtering - Incresses Screen Detail leave On Frameskip Value - Maximum allowed Frameskip Value Leave at Default Frameskip Variation - Frameskip Compatibility Depends on ROM Audio Output - Enables/Disables Audio Leave On Audio Buffer - Allowed Space for Audio Buffer Leave At Default

[Papayo]

Nice, one thing though. gbSP = gpSP.

[Adiuvo]

Wondering when this would come

Nice job.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Adiuvo

Wondering when this would come

Nice job.

Kinda been done for a while but I was lazy with it.

Gonna add Mame next.

[kEnnY GpRS]

Copy Roms to

X:/PSP/GAME/gbSP/

gpSP

[Brad]

The above minor errors have been fixed. Thanks Guys

[L_o_N_e_R]

hey brad the first emu u put in the guide says n64 when its a snes.....

meh nice job

[dx169]

Nice guide. Now I get to link this thread to people now too. Haha

[garvis]

This is great - thank you! Stupid question - how do I get the config menu in SNES9x TYL to come up?

[Papayo]

Originally Posted by garvis

This is great - thank you! Stupid question - how do I get the config menu in SNES9x TYL to come up?

If it's your first time using the emu, press L + R at the same time

[garvis]

I had tried that, but it just offers to exit the emulator. (I'm probably missing something...)

[da1writer]

I like this guide, it helped me out a bit for figuring out the snes emu.
Question though...
Why is it just all nintendo emus?
Where's MMSPLUS or DGen?
What are your recommendations for those two?

[Brad]

Originally Posted by da1writer

I like this guide, it helped me out a bit for figuring out the snes emu.
Question though...
Why is it just all nintendo emus?
Where's MMSPLUS or DGen?
What are your recommendations for those two?

I picked the Major downloaded Emulators. I am looking to add DGEN tho.

DGEN: This One

MMSPLUS: Link

[Headhoncho67]

Great for us beginners, just what I was looking for!

Thanks

[da1writer]

Originally Posted by Brad.

I picked the Major downloaded Emulators. I am looking to add DGEN tho.

DGEN: This One

MMSPLUS: Link

oh...I meant what is the best configuration for DGEN 1.70 and MMSPlus 1.1? Sorry about that.... trying to type as quick as possible on a PS3 (controller).

[streetuner]

hey i tried installing the gameboy/gameboy color emu and its not working..i kno im not doing sumthing right...inside the rin_v1_32.zip file theres 2 files in it: the rin_v1_32 folder and another zip file "RIN_v1_32-src.zip"..am i supposed to put that zip file on the psp also..if so, where??thanks for the goodies

[Adiuvo]

What firmware are you on?

[streetuner]

im on 3.10 OE-A

ok i fixed the issue i had..i put it in a diff folder and now its working..thanks

now im tryin to put the gba emu and this gave me a problem...it gave me an error that my psp has crashed...can u tell me how i hav to put the rom on it(filename)?or a more precise guide please

[DocLithius]

I'd like to make a suggestion for this thread if I may:

NesterJ 2a - http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/psp/forthepsp.html

Installation's a snap. Toss it into the X:\PSP\GAME\ directory exactly as it is and the PSP'll find it no problem. ROMs can go anywhere as you can pick the location for them in the emulator. Controls may need reconfiguring, you may wanna consider upping the screen size, but otherwise, everything else can be left at the default settings for optimal preformance. It seems to run even the most complex ROMs such as Akumajou Densetsu (Japanese Castlevania III) and Wizards & Warriors III, and... ...it can open ZIP files and read the ROM inside. The sound quality is flawless,the graphics are emulated near-perfectly (only on later-dated ROMs like the ones mentioned do you find any issues, and even then, they're pretty minor), and it even supports saving SRAM and save states! This emulator is a winner all over the place! Much more than I can say for InfoNES... Heh heh. The only downside is that for all its mightiness, it weighs in at a hefty 5MBs to your memory card. For those of us that have the bottom-line 32MB SanDisk cards, that's kind of painful, but not extremely so.

Edit:
Okay, I was mistaken about the frame rate. For "newer" games especially where you seem to not only get a drop in FPS, but a tiny bit of lag between when you move the controls and when your game character moves... Anyway...the optimal settings are as follows:

Video: Normal
Wait for VSync: Off
Sound: 11025 Hz

Apparently, either NesterJ takes a bit of hardware power to work properly, or something, seeing as it doesn't give a constant 60 FPS even on the lowest settings... Maybe the PSP isn't as powerful as I'd assumed... But hey! NesterJ is no slouch, to be sure!

[help1]

What roms work with n64 emulators.

[Tri-Edge999]

I am having trouble playing any of my emulators. i put them into X:\PSP\GAME\, and the programs are showing up under my memory stick in my game options, and when i load them up, the psp icon appers like it was loading, the screen goes black, then i get a message saying the game could not be started (80020001) i just downgraded to 1.5 last night, any help would be appriacted. thanks

[xpack]

Your error mean

80020001 or 800244C = kernel errors

Look here
http://forums.qj.net/f-guides-genera...eds-91049.html
-= Double Post =-
Have you changed your kerenel mode yet

[Tri-Edge999]

im following the instructions to start in recovery mode (im holding the power button for 10 seconds, then trying to restart and holidng r) however, everytime i do, all that happens is im taken back to the main menu

[DocLithius]

1. Make sure you're running a custom firmware such as 3.40 OE. I doubt sincerely that this works with any standard firmware and have reason to believe this is your problem.
2. Power down your PSP if it's on.
3. Hold the R button.
4. Power your PSP on.
5. You should get a very simple menu with MS-DOS-like fonts that allow you to fiddle with the various settings of your custom firmware.

It's pretty easy from there. If you haven't downgraded yet, read some of the guides linked in xpack's signature -- particularly the "ultimate downgrader guide" and the "upgrade to an OE guide".

[darkozuma]

he brad i was wondering when u were gunna make the MAME guide.Ur guides are so specific=)

[Galathos]

gPSP keeps freezing my psp! I followed the instructions!

Anyways, is there a WORKING gba emulator?

[kbracing6]

Originally Posted by Tri-Edge999

I am having trouble playing any of my emulators. i put them into X:\PSP\GAME\, and the programs are showing up under my memory stick in my game options, and when i load them up, the psp icon appers like it was loading, the screen goes black, then i get a message saying the game could not be started (80020001) i just downgraded to 1.5 last night, any help would be appriacted. thanks

I'm having the same issue as him too. I'm running 3.40 OE-A, The thing is I go to the memory card area on the menu and see the emulator. I click on it and I get "The Game Cannot Be Started. The Data Is Corrupted." When I look in the recovery menu the kernel is set to 1.50. When I enter USB mode on the PsP and go into F:\PSP I see that I have a GAME271 and a GAME folder. All my homebrew is inserted in the GAME folder. Any other type of hombrew works except my SNESPSP_TYL ME, RIN emulators. When I was running 1.50 they worked fine. Anyone have any input on this? Thanks

[cyslim5]

Originally Posted by Galathos

gPSP keeps freezing my psp! I followed the instructions!

Anyways, is there a WORKING gba emulator?

Try reinstalling the custom firmware you are on or redownload gpSP.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by kbracing6

I'm having the same issue as him too. I'm running 3.40 OE-A, The thing is I go to the memory card area on the menu and see the emulator. I click on it and I get "The Game Cannot Be Started. The Data Is Corrupted." When I look in the recovery menu the kernel is set to 1.50. When I enter USB mode on the PsP and go into F:\PSP I see that I have a GAME271 and a GAME folder. All my homebrew is inserted in the GAME folder. Any other type of hombrew works except my SNESPSP_TYL ME, RIN emulators. When I was running 1.50 they worked fine. Anyone have any input on this? Thanks

Drop all Hombrew into GAME150. It will work from just normal GAME but you need to set your kernel to 1.5 in recovery mode.

Note: OE/M33 Custom Firmware User's set kernel to 1.5 in Recovery Mode
To go about doing this do a full restart of the PSP (Hold Power Button up for 10 seconds) Then on restart hold the R-trigger, Scroll down to configuration and set kernel to 1.5

-= Double Post =-

Originally Posted by Galathos

gPSP keeps freezing my psp! I followed the instructions!

Anyways, is there a WORKING gba emulator?

Make sure you have the GBA BIOS. Also note we can't link you to these files.

[kbracing6]

Originally Posted by Brad.

Drop all Hombrew into GAME150. It will work from just normal GAME but you need to set your kernel to 1.5 in recovery mode.

Okay I renamed my GAME folder to GAME150 and now when I go to memory card on the PsP it says there are no games. But If I leave the name at GAME everything shows And the Kernel is set to 1.50.