Cant get epsxe to run properly

[tyranim]

ok. so i've been fiddling with the configurations of each of my plugins to try and get this thing to work. but no matter what i do, i cant get an ISO to run. (im not sure if it's because it's a .bin file and not an iso, but i havent found anything on my google searches that would tell me otherwise). i've even deleted the registry files in regedit and re-configured epsxe, but that didnt work either. i just keep getting the black screen with nothing loading (bios runs just fine, but when i load an iso, nothing happens)

not sure if it's my system specs, but just in case, here's a dxdiag copy-pasta
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 10240) (10240.th1.150930-1750)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
System Model: X551MA
BIOS: X551MA.513
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2840 @ 2.16GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3982MB RAM
Page File: 2940MB used, 2898MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: 11.2
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
Diag Version: 10.00.10240.16384 64bit Unicode
Diag Previously: Crashed in DirectShow (stage 1). Re-running Diag with "dontskip" command line parameter or choosing not to bypass information gathering when prompted might result in Diag successfully obtaining this information

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Diag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics
DAC type: Internal
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0F31&SUBSYS_14DD1043&REV_0E
Display Memory: 1792 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1728 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: AUO20EC
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (60.022Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumdim64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igd10iumd64.dll,igd umdim32,igd10iumd32,igd10iumd32
Driver File Version: 10.18.0010.4276 (English)
Driver Version: 10.18.10.4276
DDI Version: 11.2
Feature Levels: 11.0,10.1,10.0,9.3,9.2,9.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.3
Graphics Preemption: DMA
Compute Preemption: Thread group
Miracast: Supported
Hybrid Graphics GPU: Integrated
Power P-states: Not Supported
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/15/2015 10:26:48, 11053048 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
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DXVA-H Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
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AGP Status: Enabled

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
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HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
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Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
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[deadlegion]

Run via the .cue file (there should be one along with the .bin file).

[tyranim]

Run via the .cue file (there should be one along with the .bin file).

if you're refering to the game file, there's only a .bin and .ecm file. no .cue. if you're referring to the epsxe file, there's only an application file (probably .exe, doesnt say)

[deadlegion]

If you're seeing ecm you need to unecm.

[tyranim]

If you're seeing ecm you need to unecm.

i did that already. and it gave me the .bin file

[deadlegion]

You're missing a .cue file.

[Warrior]

You can grab the cue here but the cue will only work with single track games since these cues are for redump images and multi track games are split bins,

http://redump.org/

If you get tired of epsxe let me know, there is a less hassle alternative.

[tyranim]

You can grab the cue here but the cue will only work with single track games since these cues are for redump images and multi track games are split bins,

http://redump.org/

If you get tired of epsxe let me know, there is a less hassle alternative.

less hassle? im down. to hell with this plugin configuration crap. im sick of it already. and to be honest, i didnt understand any of that jargon anyway

[Warrior]

less hassle? im down. to hell with this plugin configuration crap. im sick of it already. and to be honest, i didnt understand any of that jargon anyway

The emulator is the Mednafen psx core ran via retroarch.

Il teach you how to set it up, once its set up there is no more bullcocky with configurations per game.

[tyranim]

The emulator is the Mednafen psx core ran via retroarch.

Il teach you how to set it up, once its set up there is no more bullcocky with configurations per game.

got a download link? because i got rid of epsxe

[Warrior]

Here is the latest nightly

http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/windows/x86_64/

Make sure you use your controller when you first start it, do not press the keyboard since the head dev kinda borked it temporarily regarding gamepad/keyboard registration, not sure if its fixed yet but just use your gamepad to navigate the GUI.

Grab the retroarch bios pack here,

http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/in...Emulator_Files

You MUST set the bios directory before using a core that requires a bios or Retroarch will crash, put the Bioses in the Retroarch system folder and set that directory in the Settings>Directory section.

F toggles fullscreen

F1 toggles the GUI when you are in game

I am currently trying to write a guide so constant instructions are not needed.

[tyranim]

i fixed my problem.
i deleted all of the emulation files i had. like, all of it. the emulator, the isos, and the plugins.
then i downloaded (from the epsxe website) epsxe 1.9.25 (the plugins came with the download thank god)
then i downloaded a DIFFERENT version of the game (instead of doing the (E) link, i did the [NTSC-U] link.
i configured it the same way i did previously (changed a few things like size of window and the resolution).
then i loaded up the game. it works, but unfortunately it runs slowly during cut scenes and walking is a little choppy, but it's tolerable)

[skullpoker]

psxdatacenter.com lists good configuration for games on plugin based emulators. Which adds another layer of hassle, but eliminates hours of tinkering with settings.

Try Retroarch. It's a little bit of config when you install each core, and then you're good to go.

[Zorlon]

Use the software plugin or use OpenGL (Not OpenGL2) or Direct3D on lower settings

for future reference use the ecm and ape guide that includes cue files for the few games that come without one
http://www.epforums.org/showthread.php?57757 <- ECM and APE Guide