Emulating Games
What is This?
This page has information about emulating #Games on android and pc. I'm not a emulator wizard so please use the resources below to configure your emulators accordingly.
For legal reasons I can not provide you links/downloads to "BIOs" or "roms". However, a simple google search for the "bios" and "roms megathread" will easily system followed the aforementioned terms should work. You can also check out the Downloading Resources page for some other resources.
ROM Formats
Converting multi-disk games, bin/cue files can save you a ton of storage space and save you headaches down the road. Below are the programs I used to convert my roms:
- PSX = PBP Files - PSXPackager.
- PS2 & Dreamcast = CHD Files - chdman.
- GameCube & Wii = RVZ Files - Dolphin
Phone Emulator Setup
Since I've been spending more time "on the go" I really wanted a portable emulator I could take with me. After shopping around for an android based emulator, I realized they are pricey and it means dragging around device with me. Then I stumbled on this video by TechDweeb where he talks about the benefits of using your android phone as your emulator, and I was sold instantly. You can see the video below for info on how to configure your phone to run retro games.
Lemuroid
RetroArch
You can use the links below to download all the the tools used in the video above.
Core Downloads
I personally had the most compatibility/success with the following cores:
- Gameboy Advanced = mGBA
- Gameboy Color = Gambatte
- Gamecube / Wii = Dolphin
- N 3DS = Citra
- NDS = melonDS
- N64 = Mupen64 Plus - Next
- SNES = Snes9x - Current
- Playstation = Beetle PSX
- Playstation 2 = NetherSX2 (Standalone)
- PSP = PPSSPP (Standalone)
Controller Settings
Configure your control layout for each system.
- You can do this by bringing up the menu while the emulator is running
- Then go to
Quick Menuand thenControls - Remap your controls
- The select
Save Core Remap File
You can easily add custom art to collections and your themes following the video below.
Additionally, this same logic can be used for adding artwork to romhacks that aren't scrapeable. Finally, can download my modified Iconic theme here.
PC Emulator Setup
More Info Coming Soon!
| Console | Emulator | Compatibility List |
|---|---|---|
| 3DS | Citra | |
| DS | DeSmuME | List |
| GameCube & Wii | Dolphin | List |
| Nintendo 64 | Project64 | List |
| Nintendo | - | |
| Old PC Games | ScummVM eXoWin9x |
|
| Playstation | ePSXe | List |
| Playstation 2 | PCSX2 | List |
| Super Nintendo | ZSNES | - |
| Xbox | xemu | List |
| Xbox360 | Xenia Canary | List |
More Tech Content
This page is full of information specifically for #Games #Tech to setup a emulator. You can also see the Gaming Resources and Tech Resources pages or other pages tagged with #Games and #Tech for additional information.