Difference between revisions of "Silent Scope Complete"

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Console Game
Hardware:	Xbox
Game info
Developer:	Konami
Released:	10 Feb, 2004
Players:	1 Player
Type:	Rail Shooter

Latest revision as of 03:48, 27 September 2023

Silent Scope Complete is a compilation of the Silent Scope video game series developed by Konami and is playable on the CXBX-Reloaded emulator.

Silent Scope (ss1.xbe) has graphical issues
Silent Scope 2 (ss2.xbe) is playable
Silent Scope 3 (ss3.xbe) has scope/zoom issues

Required Files

Download CXBX-Reloaded emulator from GitHub
- This guide was created using Cxbx-Reloaded Build CI-3e5272d
- Recommend to make this a standalone installation. Also emulating Virtual Cop 3 with the same CXBX install can cause issues.
Download AutoHotkey website
- Follow the AutoHotkey wiki if you do not have AutoHotkey already installed.

Installation

Extract Cxbx-Reloaded to a folder of your choosing. (e.g. D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\)
Run cxbx.exe and select "Yes" when the pop-up window message for portable mode appears.

Configure Buttons

Input Settings

Settings > Config Input > Port 1 = EMS Top Gun II > Configure

Map the Buttons

Map Aim (Up, Down, Left, Right) using your mouse.
- Hold the Shift key and right-click on Axis Y+ to change it to Cursor Y+
Grip button brings up the Scope in-game
Laser button toggles the Red Dot On/Off
Enter a Profile Name and click on Save.

Video Settings for 4:3 Aspect Ratio

Video Settings

Settings > Config Video

Enable Maintain Aspect Ratio
Disable Use Exclusive Fullscreen Mode

Sample AHK Script

#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.

#SingleInstance Force

Run, D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\cxbx.exe /load "D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\Silent Scope Complete\ss2.xbe"
sleep, 1000
Send !{Enter}   ;Send ALT+Enter to make it fullscreen

$Esc::
    Send !{f4}   ;Send ALT+F4 to close the emulator
    ExitApp
return

Troubleshooting

Calibrate in the Silent Scope 2 Options menu if your aim is off.

Options > Controller > Lightgun Calibration

If CXBX-R is crashing, try enabling both NTSC 720p and NTSC 1080i

Settings > EEPROM configuration > Enable NTSC 720p and NTSC 1080i

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 * Download CXBX-Reloaded emulator from [https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/Cxbx-Reloaded/releases GitHub]
 ** This guide was created using [https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/Cxbx-Reloaded/releases/tag/CI-3e5272d Cxbx-Reloaded Build CI-3e5272d]
+** Recommend to make this a standalone installation.  Also emulating Virtual Cop 3 with the same CXBX install can cause issues.
 * Download [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey website]
 ** Follow the [[AHK|'''AutoHotkey wiki''']] if you do not have AutoHotkey already installed.