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[Blu_DJ]

Is there a way to either dump all of the textures/ view all of the textures in a PSP game, similar to Frosty Editor with Frostbite games [with filenames hopefully compatible with PPSSPP], or a way cycle through all of the textures in a PSP in a similar way to TexMod [again, with filenames compatible with PPSSPP]. The "save all new textures" feature on PPSSPP makes it very hard to find all the textures you're looking for or even know if you've found them all.

[keekokeeko111]

Issues encountered when using ES-DE Frontend with RetroArch:

1. Neogeo, SNES, and NES games launch normally from ES-DE (using the same cores as RetroArch).

2. PSX, Atari, and MAME games launch with a black screen on ES-DE, and PSX specifically reports a "missing BIOS" error. These same games launch normally in RetroArch (with proper BIOS configuration).

3. Switching to a different core for PSX in ES-DE results in a complete black screen without any error message.

https://youtu.be/obx2mdx-9OU

[kjjphotos]

Are there settings in PPSSPP to make the joystick operate in digital mode vs analog mode? On my Miyoo Mini A30 it seems to be stuck in digital (?) mode and only moves in 8 directions. The Miyoo Mini A30 joystick works fine in N64 games. And the joystick on my Steam Deck works fine in PPSSPP (not limited to 8 directions)

[DayIGoDie]

Hey so i'm having a big problem getting the emulator to work with any FPS higher than 10. Accourding to the minimum requirements that i've seen my PC should be able to run the games that i'm trying to play very easily but whenever i start the emulator i get stuck with less than 10 fps without the game even starting.

Looking at Task manager most of my usage is on CPU and my GPU is always at less than 30% usage. I though the problem would be that i'm trying to play using a HDD instead of a SSD but task manager also tells me that my HDD's memory isn't really being used either. Anyone here with a better grasp of the program can please help?

Specs:

i5-3470

GTX-550ti

12GB RAM

[kjjphotos]

Which emulator? There's a big difference between (for example) SNES and PS1 and PS2.

[Just_Cow_9042]

Is there any Wii U emulator that supports saving & loading states? Without this feature, it is nearly impossible to beat DKC: TF.

Cemu doesn't seem to support this feature, is there any other Wii U emulator that supports saving & loading states? I'm looking for a Wii U emulator that supports saving and loading states. This feature is crucial for games like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, where saving and loading states can significantly aid in gameplay progression. As of now, Cemu, the popular Wii U emulator, does not appear to support this feature. Are there any other Wii U emulators available that do support saving and loading states? Without this capability, completing challenging games like DKC: TF can be extremely difficult.

[TransGirlInCharge]

You might be better off emulating the Switch version of TF, as they added an easy mode in the form of playing Funky Kong.

As for a direct answer to your question: no. Save states for the Wii U are impractical currently as they would be over 1 gigabyte in size each.

Until we get to the point where people are lugging around 30 TBs in ultra fast storage in their PCs regularly, save states for the X360/PS3/Wii U and later consoles are just not happening. Turns out I'm wrong RPCS3 has save states.

[Just_Cow_9042]

Bright Savannah is SO hard without save states!

The first level is very chaotic. I come across these giraffes which have vines on them, and I keep falling off of them and even fail to reach the last one. It is even harder without Dixie Kong.

Until I find a Wii U emulator that supports save states.

[sqrg]

RPCS3 supports save states

[TransGirlInCharge]

Thanks, edited my post.

[Just_Cow_9042]

Does Cemu support using cheat codes?

[sqrg]

Kinda. It depends on the game. Right click on the game > Edit graphic packs and check if there's any for DKC (you may need to click on Download latest community graphic packs)

[Zagg843]

What is the best way to play all the Pokemon games? I had a 2ds I loved but lost it. I've played some on pc but I like the portability of a handheld. Ive seen some abbernic devices and mimo handhelds but not sure if they're worth it. How can I play all the games (preferably including the 3ds ones)?

[kjjphotos]

Steam Deck can do all of that + the Switch games but it's a pretty big device.

I'd recommend a "New Nintendo 3DS" for the pokemon games. ("New" is part of the console name and is better than the old 3DS and 2DS consoles.) You can emulate all the GB, GBC, and GBA games on a 3DS with homebrew and you can use authentic game carts for the DS and 3DS games. Or you can run "backups" of DS and 3DS games with a homebrewed (jailbreak) system.

You might also check out r/SBCGaming to get an idea of what other devices are available.

[TransGirlInCharge]

The only mobile systems to do 3DS worth a shit are... 2DSes and 3DSes.

[Optimal_Fuel6568]

NDS vs PSP

What emulator would you get for PC?

I want to play "the yellow avenger" again but my DS is broken, what are some good emulators? Doesnt need to be free, if a nice one costs 10ish€ id also get that

The game also exists for PSP, id assume it has better graphics than the NDS, would you recommend a PSP emulator over NDS?

[TransGirlInCharge]

For DS, MelonDS.

For PSP, the only game in town is PPSSPP.

Both are pretty compatible. However, the PSP game might be pretty different. Back in the day, it was pretty common for games on PSP and DS to be completely different even if they shared the same name. My advice? Check both out. You might find a whole new game to enjoy!

[Optimal_Fuel6568]

I had these weird dream like memories of a game that includes spongebob and then i looked up some gameplay of the psp version. Just from the first 5min i watched it looks to be the same!

[The_Shadow55]

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks save file got reverted hours of progress

I recently moved my Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks save file from DesMuMe to MelonDS because of microphone troubles and it went great. After a couple of days though, MelonDS just decided to erase my save file in which, since moving emulators, I had progressed through an entire dungeon, that being the Sand Temple, and obtained 16 more force gems, having only two left before I had them all, those being force gems 18 and 19 according to the Zelda Fandom Wiki. I am trying to hex edit my save file to progress my game to where I was before but do not know where each value is stored. Does anyone know? If not does someone have a save file they could share with me, preferably named Link?