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<big>PCSX-Reloaded</big>, also known as PCSX-R or PCSXR, is an open-source, plugin-based PlayStation emulator.  
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<big>PCSX-Reloaded</big>, also known as PCSX-R or PCSXR, is an open-source, plugin-based PlayStation emulator   
  
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== Setup Guide ==
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== Downloads ==
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Download and extract the PCSX-R emulator from the [https://pcsx-reloaded.en.uptodown.com/windows official site]
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You will also need some games and BIOS files to match the region of the games. These must be sourced by yourself
  
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=== Download ===
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Download the plugins zip file from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/yjx0p9omuj9wpdq/EPSXEplugins.rar/file Mediafire]
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Firstly download and extract the PCSX-R emulator from the official site.  
 
  
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You will also need some games and BIOS files to match the region of the games.
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== Setup Guide ==
  
 
=== Folder Setup ===
 
=== Folder Setup ===
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Copy your BIOS files to the "bios" folder inside the PCSXR folder you just extracted.
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Copy your BIOS files to the "bios" folder inside the PCSX-R folder you just extracted  
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Copy your games to an appropriate folder   
  
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Copy your games to a folder together somewhere in your hard drive.   
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Unzip the plugin zip file
  
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You will also require the Nuvee plugin zip file which you can download Below, inside you will find a folder "nuvee_ps1_pad guncon1"  
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Locate the "nuvee_ps1_pad guncon1"  
  
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Go into that folder and then into the "bin" folder.
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Go into that folder and then into the "bin" folder  
  
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Inside you will find a file called "nuvee_psx_pad.dll", Extract this file to the "plugins" folder inside your PCSXR folder.    
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Inside you will find a file called "nuvee_psx_pad.dll"     
  
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=== Configure the emulator. ===
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Copy this file to the "plugins" folder inside your PCSXR folder    
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Load the PCSXR executable file to load the emulator and then from the top menu select "Configuration" then "Plugins & Bios".    
 
  
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A new menu will pop up where you can select various plugins and settings.
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=== Configure the emulator ===
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Load the PCSX-R executable file to load the emulator, if loading for the first time the Configuration window will appear   
  
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At the bottom of the menu you will see buttons to set the BIOS and Plugins directories, Press the corresponding buttons and use the file manager to point the emulator to the correct folders inside its root directory.  
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If not then from the top menu select "Configuration" then "Plugins & Bios"   
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[[File:PCSXRMain.png|alt=PCSXR Main window with Configuration expanded and Plugins & Bios... highlighted|none|thumb]]
  
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==== Graphics & Sound ====
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By default the BIOS and plugins directories will point to the corresponding folders within the PCSX-R folder and pickup the files already placed there. If you keep your files elsewhere you can set the path using the 'Set Plugins Directory' and 'Set Bios Directory' buttons respectively
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Next select your Graphics and Sound plugins from the drop downs.
 
  
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For this tutorial we will be using the "OpenGL Driver" for the Graphics and "Direct Sound" for the Sound.  
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==== Graphics ====
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Select your Graphics and Sound plugins from the dropdowns.
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[[File:PCSXRConfig.png|alt=PCSXR Config, Configure under graphics is highlighted|none|thumb]]
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For this tutorial we will be using "OpenGL Driver 1.78" for the graphics and "Direct Sound" for the sound.  
  
 
Click the "Configure" button under the Graphics plugin drop down.   
 
Click the "Configure" button under the Graphics plugin drop down.   
  
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==== Other Settings ====
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It is recommended to have the following set:  
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You can play with most of the options in this new menu to tune your settings but it is recommended to have the following set:  
 
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"Fullscreen Mode" should be enabled, and set your desktop resolution to whatever you use.
 
  
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Also have "Keep PSX aspect ratio" and "Force 4:3 aspect ratio" enabled.
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* "Fullscreen Mode" enabled
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* Set your desktop resolution to match your monitor
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* "Keep PSX aspect ratio" enabled
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* "Force 4:3 aspect ratio" enabled  
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* Under "Framerate" enable the following settings: 
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** "Use FPS Limit"
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** "Auto detect FPS/Frame skipping limit
  
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Under "Framerate" enable the following settings "Use FPS Limit" & "Auto detect FPS/Frame skipping limit".
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[[File:PCSXRGraphics.png|alt=PCSXR Graphics config window with recommended settings highlighted|none|thumb]]
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Press "OK"      
  
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Once done press "OK"         
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==== BIOS ====
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Under "Bios" in the bottom left corner select the appropriate BIOS file from the drop down (scph1001.bin is recommended)        
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[[File:PCSXRBIOS.png|alt=PCSXR BIOS set to scph1001.bin|none|thumb]]
  
 
==== Configure the lightgun with Nuvee ====
 
==== Configure the lightgun with Nuvee ====
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Next under "First Controller" select "Nuvee PSX pad" from the drop down.  
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Next under "First Controller" select "nuvee psx pad" from the dropdown
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[[File:PCSXRFirstController.png|alt=PCSXR First Controller set to 'nuvee psx pad 0.2'|none|thumb]]
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Next press the "Configure" button underneath the First Controller dropdown box 
  
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Next press the "Configure" button.
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In the new menu that pops up set the following:
  
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In the new menu that pops up select "Guncon" from the drop down next to "Port 1", Also check "Snap mouse to window" is enabled and HID Mouse API is set to "Rawinput".
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* select "Guncon" from the dropdown next to "Port 1"
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* Enable "Snap mouse to window"
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* HID Mouse API is set to "Rawinput"
  
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Now press the "Config" button next to the "Port 1" drop down.
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Now press the "Config" button next to the "Port 1" dropdown.
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[[File:PCSXRInput.png|alt=PCSXR Input Config with required settings set |none|thumb]]
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Change the dropdown box underneath Alignment to the game you wish to play e.g. Point Blank 1
  
 
Check the following settings match:
 
Check the following settings match:
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* "Reload" has "Manual" in the dropdown box
 
* "Reload" has "Manual" in the dropdown box
 
* "Cursor" is set to "Hidden"
 
* "Cursor" is set to "Hidden"
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* "Model" should be set to "Namco"
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* "Model" should be set to "Namco N/A"
 
* "Left" should be set to "Trigger"
 
* "Left" should be set to "Trigger"
 
* "Right" should be set to "A"  
 
* "Right" should be set to "A"  
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You can change the "Right" and "Middle" bindings around if you wish depending on your tastes and the game.
 
You can change the "Right" and "Middle" bindings around if you wish depending on your tastes and the game.
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[[File:PCSXRInputConfig.png|alt=PCSXR Input Config window with settings as described in guide|none|thumb]]
 
Next make sure the gun is plugged in, the software is running and the border is enabled.
 
Next make sure the gun is plugged in, the software is running and the border is enabled.
  
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Press the "Acquire" button and a little instruction box will pop up, press "OK".
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Press the "Acquire" button and a little instruction box will pop up,  
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press "OK".
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[[File:EPSXeAcquire.png|alt=nuvee acquire information box|none|thumb]]
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Point the gun at the centre of the screen and pull the trigger, you should get a message saying "device found"
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press "OK"
  
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Point the gun at the centre of the screen and pull the trigger, You should get a message saying "device found" just press "OK"
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Now keep pressing "OK" until you return back to "Configuration" screen
  
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Now keep pressing "OK" until you return back to "Configuration" screen.
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Once done press "OK" to return back to the main menu
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Next under "Bios" in the bottom left corner select the appropriate BIOS file from the drop down.
 
  
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Once done press "OK" to return back to the main menu.Next go to "Configuration" on the top menu then click on "CPU"
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Next go to "Configuration" on the top menu then click on "CPU"
  
 
Now enable the following options:
 
Now enable the following options:
  
 
* Disable CD Audio
 
* Disable CD Audio
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* Hide Cursor<br /> Now the emulator is ready to play games!
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* Hide Cursor
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[[File:PCSXRCPUConfigHighlight.png|alt=PCSXR CPU Config menu with settings set as described in guide|none|thumb]]
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You can either load a game via the emulators menu or use a batch script using the example script below.
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Now the emulator is ready to play games
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==Patching Konami Justifier Games==
 
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Please see the [[JustifierPatching|Justifier Patching page]] for more information
 
  
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==Downloads==
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You can either load a game via the emulators menu or use a batch script using the [[Pcsxr#Launch script|example script below]].
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* Download Nuvee Input Plugin the [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Nuvee-PS1-PS2-input-plugin-supporting-lightguns-by-Shalma PCSX2 forum]
 
  
 
==Launch Script==
 
==Launch Script==
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Example batch file text:<br>
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Example batch file text:
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bat">
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bat">
 
Start C:\PCSXR DIR\pcsxr.exe -nogui -cdfile "C:\GAME DIR\Time Crisis.cue"
 
Start C:\PCSXR DIR\pcsxr.exe -nogui -cdfile "C:\GAME DIR\Time Crisis.cue"
 
</syntaxhighlight>
 
</syntaxhighlight>
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==Patching Konami Justifier Games==
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Please see the [[JustifierPatching|Justifier Patching page]] for more information
  
 
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[[Category:Emulators PC]]
 
[[Category:Emulators PC]]

Latest revision as of 17:09, 29 December 2022



Emulator
Emulates: PlayStation
Download: PCSX-Reloaded website
License: Free (GNU GPLv3)
Developer: PCSX-Reloaded Team
Pcsxr-gameplay.jpg

PCSX-Reloaded, also known as PCSX-R or PCSXR, is an open-source, plugin-based PlayStation emulator

Downloads

Download and extract the PCSX-R emulator from the official site

You will also need some games and BIOS files to match the region of the games. These must be sourced by yourself

Download the plugins zip file from Mediafire

Setup Guide

Folder Setup

Copy your BIOS files to the "bios" folder inside the PCSX-R folder you just extracted

Copy your games to an appropriate folder

Unzip the plugin zip file

Locate the "nuvee_ps1_pad guncon1"

Go into that folder and then into the "bin" folder

Inside you will find a file called "nuvee_psx_pad.dll"

Copy this file to the "plugins" folder inside your PCSXR folder

Configure the emulator

Load the PCSX-R executable file to load the emulator, if loading for the first time the Configuration window will appear

If not then from the top menu select "Configuration" then "Plugins & Bios"

PCSXR Main window with Configuration expanded and Plugins & Bios... highlighted

By default the BIOS and plugins directories will point to the corresponding folders within the PCSX-R folder and pickup the files already placed there. If you keep your files elsewhere you can set the path using the 'Set Plugins Directory' and 'Set Bios Directory' buttons respectively

Graphics

Select your Graphics and Sound plugins from the dropdowns.

PCSXR Config, Configure under graphics is highlighted

For this tutorial we will be using "OpenGL Driver 1.78" for the graphics and "Direct Sound" for the sound.

Click the "Configure" button under the Graphics plugin drop down.

It is recommended to have the following set:

  • "Fullscreen Mode" enabled
  • Set your desktop resolution to match your monitor
  • "Keep PSX aspect ratio" enabled
  • "Force 4:3 aspect ratio" enabled
  • Under "Framerate" enable the following settings:
    • "Use FPS Limit"
    • "Auto detect FPS/Frame skipping limit
PCSXR Graphics config window with recommended settings highlighted

Press "OK"

BIOS

Under "Bios" in the bottom left corner select the appropriate BIOS file from the drop down (scph1001.bin is recommended)

PCSXR BIOS set to scph1001.bin

Configure the lightgun with Nuvee

Next under "First Controller" select "nuvee psx pad" from the dropdown

PCSXR First Controller set to 'nuvee psx pad 0.2'

Next press the "Configure" button underneath the First Controller dropdown box

In the new menu that pops up set the following:

  • select "Guncon" from the dropdown next to "Port 1"
  • Enable "Snap mouse to window"
  • HID Mouse API is set to "Rawinput"

Now press the "Config" button next to the "Port 1" dropdown.

PCSXR Input Config with required settings set

Change the dropdown box underneath Alignment to the game you wish to play e.g. Point Blank 1

Check the following settings match:

  • "Reload" has "Manual" in the dropdown box
  • "Cursor" is set to "Hidden"
  • "Model" should be set to "Namco N/A"
  • "Left" should be set to "Trigger"
  • "Right" should be set to "A"
  • "Middle" should be "B"

You can change the "Right" and "Middle" bindings around if you wish depending on your tastes and the game.

PCSXR Input Config window with settings as described in guide

Next make sure the gun is plugged in, the software is running and the border is enabled.

Press the "Acquire" button and a little instruction box will pop up,

press "OK".

nuvee acquire information box

Point the gun at the centre of the screen and pull the trigger, you should get a message saying "device found"

press "OK"

Now keep pressing "OK" until you return back to "Configuration" screen

Once done press "OK" to return back to the main menu

Next go to "Configuration" on the top menu then click on "CPU"

Now enable the following options:

  • Disable CD Audio
  • Hide Cursor
PCSXR CPU Config menu with settings set as described in guide

Now the emulator is ready to play games

You can either load a game via the emulators menu or use a batch script using the example script below.

Launch Script

Example batch file text: 

Start C:\PCSXR DIR\pcsxr.exe -nogui -cdfile "C:\GAME DIR\Time Crisis.cue"

Patching Konami Justifier Games

Please see the Justifier Patching page for more information

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