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
SilentScopeCover.jpg.jpg
Silent Scope 2 Gameplay.jpg

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

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