I've got my PS2 emulator to work correctly in every sense except one. When I load a game, only half the screen works, does anyone know how I can fix that?
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I've got my PS2 emulator to work correctly in every sense except one. When I load a game, only half the screen works, does anyone know how I can fix that?
What do you mean by half the screen? Is the image squashed, or are you literally missing half of the screen as in it's black? Have you hit alt+enter to enable full screen? Are you using an HD monitor, what's your resolution? Plugins?? We need more information to assess this problem please. Also, what PS2 emulator are you using? If you're not using PCSX2 that could also be a good start, as it's the most stable.
I've heard of stuff like this where the .ISO is bad, except it usually happens with badly burned discs instead of emulation. OFC it might be like 1964 and be totally the Emulators fault or the plugins.
I meant literally cut-off, and with all three ISOs I've tried.
then either the internet is corrupting the ISOs, the extractor is, the recompiler is, or the video plugin is crap, or maybe the emulator is bad
Awesome, so many possibilities.
Alright:
What games are you trying to play? Make sure they are compatible.
Where did you download them from? Please provide links.
Have you changed any options? Set them all to default. If that does not change anything/they are all already on default, redownload and install the emulator.
What version of PCSX2 are you using? Try the latest stable version, 1.0.0 (r5350), if you aren't already.
Also, as already mentioned, make sure to try fullscreen mode.
Lastly, please tell us your system specs.
And just so you know, we need to know all of ^that^ before we can help pretty much everyone, not just you.
Right, I'll get back to you.
Only 11 games are compatible? I haven't even heard of any of them. If those are it, never-mind, I guess I won't bother. On the off chance there are more:
-I'm trying to play Justice League Heroes.
-I downloaded two of them from right here on emu-paradise. The others ISO hunt and Kick ass torrents. Not sure on links.
-I uninstalled and reinstalled PCSX2, no help.
-I installed the one you linked above, same thing.
-Tried fullscreen, didn't help.
-My system is an Acer Aspire laptop, circa 2009.
-Full specs:
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Version 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name JAMIE-PC
System Manufacturer Acer
System Model Aspire 7535
System Type X86-based PC
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) X2 Dual-Core QL-64, 2100 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies LTD V1.07, 22/06/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale Canada
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6001.22216"
User Name Jamie-PC\Jamie
Time Zone Mountain Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 1.75 GB
Available Physical Memory 704 MB
Total Virtual Memory 3.74 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.28 GB
Page File Space 2.04 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
What?Quote:
Originally Posted by jamezilla
Where the hell did you get "11"?Quote:
Originally Posted by PCSX2 compatibility list
And you didn't answer any of the other questions -_-
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Ok, I've got you. The page you are looking at is the very first page, it only has games that start with a number or symbol, of which there are 11.
Please try looking at the page for more than 30 seconds before posting again. Seriously, look at the "Compatibility index" (top left corner).
I've answered above, checked and JL:H is compatible.
What kind of video card do you have? You didn't mention it on your specs, and unless you have an ATI or NVidia card you're going to be out of luck most likely. It takes a pretty powerful computer to run PCSX2, and laptops do it no favors. I use a laptop that I got last year, and it's pretty powerful, over double most everything you mentioned and the emulator still has issues for me when I really try to push it. Let us know what type of video card you have and we can go from there.
Well, your processor and the amount of RAM is good to know, but nowhere in that wordwall did you tell us your graphics card (although I think it is safe to assume that it is a standard integrated laptop card). :PP
Depressing spoiler:
Spoiler warning:
The ones you downloaded from Emuparadise, were they forum links or direct downloads?
And just to clarify, you get the same result with all of the games you tried, or where all of the ISOs just different versions of Justice League: Heroes? Because it could potentially be just that game, but if it happens on all of them... there is something wrong and/or incompatible with your system, (probably your GPU) I'm sorry to say. :frown:
Right now, if all of the games you try have the same result, your best hope is Google, and the official PCSX2 forums (just don't tell them that you downloaded the game, and don't just copy/paste your logs if the game file name has something like "GameTorrents" in it).
Maybe SOLDIERSeeD will come by with an answer, but I doubt it.
I can't seem to find specifics, but it is an ATI Radeon.
Make sure your card is updated with the latest drivers, if it is infact an ATI Radeon. Secondly, have you tried any of the graphics plugin packs? I know mine worked just fine with the initial stuff that came with it, and I think it was only DX9. I've since upgraded to one with DX11 drivers and it works better.
Sometimes Windows won't detect the exact card, but go to: Control Panel --> System and Security --> View amount of RAM and processor speed --> Windows Experiance Index --> View and print details, and tell us what it says under "Graphics" and "Gaming Graphics".
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
895 MB Total available graphics memory
I haven't tried another game, that's a good point, oh does it make a difference which of the USA BIOSes I use? They have slightly different dates, I got them from here. And both the Justice League ISOs were direct downloads.
I don't think the BIOS' would matter, although they are easy enough to switch if you want to try something different. The ones I use I got from here so I doubt that's your problem. It's obviously something with your graphics card or settings. Try the plugin GPU packs and see if that helps. Go here and check all that stuff out.
That isn't too bad, and I don't see it causing any issues specifically. Hmm...
Look at your Graphics cards settings (there is almost always a tool made by your card manufacturer you can download that can do that) and post a screenshot of it for us.
The BIOS almost never makes a difference, and I don't know if has made a difference with the last two releases.
Spoiler warning:
Also, last ditch effort: Try changing your power settings to "High Performance". Control Panel --> Hardware and Sound --> Power Options.
Trying some plugin stuff, only one seemed relevant, that you linked to. It would be so typical if this didn't work though. My computer can run Fallout: New Vegas, but not PS2 emulation.
Here, try these. That was the PCSX2 site I linked you earlier. There are lots of plugins there, but it's a little cluttered.
Fallout is not as intensive when it comes to processor power, but that is an issue for another day.
Just thought of something: What GSdx plugin are you using? Go to Config---> Video (GS) ---> Plugin Settings...
I am using GSDX9.
Try GSdx 11 (Direct3D11), then GSdx 10 and get back to us. I honestly think this could be the issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamezilla
I've tried the other GSdx's that came with it, but they "aren't supported", and I was unable to determine what numbers they were, in two cases, and GSnull sounded good, but had no video.
Is GSdx 11 something I need to download?
Update your DirectX libraries. if that doesn't work, then your video card is not compatible with DirectX 10/11.
And it makes sense, GSnull= No graphics
HUGE EDIT:
Don't go to the plugin selector (Config --> Bios/Plugin selector) Go to Config --> Video (GS) --> Plugin Settings... And under "RENDERER" Choose Direct 3D11 Hardware. Sorry for the confusion
I have directx 11 installed, now what?
Did you try the games again and did you switch to the DX11 plugin? Also, keep your resolution low to start with, like 1024/768. If things start working then you can play with that all you want.
I don't see a directx 11 plugin in PCSX2.
And i just checked, I installed directx 11, but it says I'm still using 10.
Read ^that^ please.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alakazander
Then your card may not be compatible with DX11, as already mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamezilla
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Originally Posted by Alakazander
I looked and neither Direct 3d10 or 11 are listed, just 3 versions of 9.
IT WORKS!!! I just switched it from Direct 3D9 hardware to to Direct 3D9 software!!! Thanks for all the help guys!
Please, jamezilla, don't double post, use the EDIT button to modify your last post if it's the last one in the thread and you need to add something.
What double post?
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Originally Posted by jamezilla
By double post I mean posting twice in a row but you can't see them now cos I merged them :P
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Originally Posted by Cookie Monster
In his defense I would just like to point out (as I've been following this thread) that it looked like he double posted by accident as happens sometime you know what I mean (same post being posted twice because of a hiccup) and then he edited his last post (which of course made it look different) and since it was a page transition didn't realize he made 2 posts. Just an observation...
Edit: just like what happened to me now incidentally.
Edit2: And no I'm not trying to be an ass it honestly just happened to me too.
You won't double post if you use Go Advanced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magical Mr. Mistoffelees
Edit: you should be able to delete your duplicate post.
Fuck, I'm glad this is over. And it's great that you can play your game. :lol Fantastic, bro. Fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamezilla
Just some info:
"Software mode" means that everything is emulated with the processor, (nothing is computed with your GPU), so you may take a performance hit.
But at least you can play it!
Sorry about the double posts, and thanks, I'm glad I can play now too!
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Originally Posted by deadlegion
Well of course but I left it to prove a point :wacko:
No worries, jamezilla, glad to see you got it working :)
I know it happens sometimes but not this time, Zally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magical Mr. Mistoffelees