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ipslore · Posts: 262

Are there PSX emulators that work just off a game disc, without needing ROMs or ISOs or BIOSes or whatever?

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

ipslore wrote:

Are there PSX emulators that work just off a game disc, without needing ROMs or ISOs or BIOSes or whatever?

ePSXe can go both ways

wink wink

Cycle · Posts: 1574

ePSXe didn't play my real playstation games :( I had to make ISOs of them first.

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

Cycle wrote:

ePSXe didn't play my real playstation games :( I had to make ISOs of them first.

you should put them in your CD burner drive,itll play

Cycle · Posts: 1574

I did! It's the only drive I have!

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

well sucks for you i guess!

ive got two drives,a CD/DVD burner and a regular cd-rom drove,and they always run from the burner drive

Loki Valhalla · Posts: 143

the xbox PAL version of SFII anniversary has SFIII, but the ps2 version doesn't.

thew only reason i can think of that a non-european would want to play PAL ps2 games, is the d3/505 gamestreet ones, and they all have a 60hz mode.

ps1 memory cards are really, really common in england (but that's no help to you)

here's a question: when i start seeing 2001-style monoliths in various locations in panic! (on mega cd), does it mean i'm near the end of the game?

ipslore · Posts: 262

Cycle wrote:

ePSXe didn't play my real playstation games :( I had to make ISOs of them first.

It plays 'em all right, but at 2x speed. Is there some kind of 'Whoa, slow down' button in the ePSXe config menu?

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

ipslore wrote:

Cycle wrote:

ePSXe didn't play my real playstation games :( I had to make ISOs of them first.

It plays 'em all right, but at 2x speed. Is there some kind of 'Whoa, slow down' button in the ePSXe config menu?

go to config>video,and set the FPS limit to 60,it at 200 by default for some reason

ipslore · Posts: 262

Ah, that's better. Thanks, doods!

simplicio · Posts: 505

dessgeega wrote:

where do i get a playstation one memory card?

ebay?

sharc · Posts: 33

FortNinety wrote:

Is Sub Rebellion any good?

i would say not nearly as good as it could have been. i'm admittedly harsh on that game, if only because in the hunt is one of my favorite ps1 shootemups. my bitching and moaning aside, it's certainly good fun for nine dollars or less.

dessgeega wrote:

where do i get a playstation one memory card?

i have had the best luck at gamecrazy. every so often they have an official memory card among all the third party ones, and they will be carrying playstation stuff for some time to come unlike gamestop/eb.

dark steve · Posts: 3002

dessgeega wrote:

where do i get a playstation one memory card?

If you don't mind buying third party, half.com has tons of new ones for $2-3.

bavariankumquat · Posts: 57

I'm having trouble remembering a specific mac shareware turn-based strategy game I played in the early 90s, though it probably came out in the late 80's. It had a very simple, one-screen map,(in color btw) with a desert backdrop, and you could either play against the (very stupid) computer ai or against a friend. You had a few different types of units, and they were all lined up in an organized row, sorta like a chess game. It was also very generic, and probably set in the present day, or at least 20th century. Sadly, mac underdogs is down, so this knowledge will gnaw at my brain forever.

dessgeega · Posts: 3317

dark steve wrote:

dessgeega wrote:

where do i get a playstation one memory card?

If you don't mind buying third party, half.com has tons of new ones for $2-3.

ds, i rock the third party.

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

dess if you un-pikaban me and if its possible to mail a memory card in an envelope id do that for you

rye · Posts: 201

Found a used japanese copy of Tech Romancer for $3+7.50 shipping.

worth it? y/n?

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

rye wrote:

Found a used japanese copy of Tech Romancer for $3+7.50 shipping.

worth it? y/n?

considering its on ebay for 20+,yeah

dessgeega · Posts: 3317

the drunken samurai wrote:

dess if you un-pikaban me and if its possible to mail a memory card in an envelope id do that for you

dessgeega takes no bribes.

the drunken samurai · Posts: 4645

dessgeega wrote:

the drunken samurai wrote:

dess if you un-pikaban me and if its possible to mail a memory card in an envelope id do that for you

dessgeega takes no bribes.

;_;

Cycle · Posts: 1574

i, on the other hand, do!

Cycle · Posts: 1574

Does the PSX version of Xevious 3D have redbook audio? And if so, anyone know where I can find the soundtrack?

Takashi · Posts: 820

Should I buy a Dreamcast for 30$? Considering it's second hand, has no VM (albeit i may find a couple of them new), and only one controller?

I mean, I really like Sega, but I always considered the DC a boring, underpowered machine kept alive by shooter zealots and waiwai japan people. Is my conception wrong?

Toto · Posts: 498

Do you like fighters or shooters?
If so, yes.

Knurek · Posts: 17

Cycle wrote:

Does the PSX version of Xevious 3D have redbook audio? And if so, anyone know where I can find the soundtrack?

XA only AFAIR.
There's an OST with both the Arcade and PSX tracks (http://gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=WSCA-00001), available on VGMCentral and some GamingForce FTPs.
If the arcade tracks are enough for you, the MAME roms are handled both by M1 and Hoot - I recommend the latter, as it handles the Namco Arcade games much better (http://www.snesmusic.org/hoot). Much smaller this way.[/url]

Kazu · Posts: 894

Can I use DDR-controller-"pads" for other games?
If so, where can I find one/two cheap and new?

There would be a game I really want to play with that kind of pad ....

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Shapermc wrote:

Ok, you need to know a little more about PAL games. Standard PAL resolution is 50hz, where standard NTSC is 60hz. Euro is slowly moving over to have 60hz standard for stuff (someone from EU can probably explain better) so many many PS2 games work as an import if they have a 60hz option (which is usually the case if the game was also released widely in JP).

It depends on the console and publisher if games support 60Hz ... PS2-games rarely do so, like FFX or GT4 is 50Hz only.

IREM-games, however, tend to support 60Hz, and so does Sub Rebellion. Tested it some moments ago and it offers a 60Hz-mode.

Hot Stott Bot · Posts: 2097

Let me assure you that Tetris with a DDR pad is officially awesome.

Kazu · Posts: 894

Hot Stott Bot wrote:

Let me assure you that Tetris with a DDR pad is officially awesome.

I don't know if it works, since you need L/R1/2-buttons, but I would love to play R-TYPE FINAL with it. And DDR as well, kind of.

Takashi · Posts: 820

Shapermc wrote:

Euro is slowly moving over to have 60hz standard for stuff (someone from EU can probably explain better)

To be honest, Europe is not moving to 60Hz. Even European HDTV protocols support 50Hz progressive video - albeit they do support 60Hz as well.

However, due to design implementations, most digital(ie since the early 90's) european TV sets will display a 60Hz image without problems, albeit most low end models dislike NTSC color format and run stuff in black and white, creating a need for what is called a PAL60 signal. At any chance, a PS2 game with a mode selector will always output NTSC video at 60Hz.

FortNinety · Posts: 4591

Knurek wrote:

Cycle wrote:

Does the PSX version of Xevious 3D have redbook audio? And if so, anyone know where I can find the soundtrack?

XA only AFAIR.
There's an OST with both the Arcade and PSX tracks (http://gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=WSCA-00001), available on VGMCentral and some GamingForce FTPs.
If the arcade tracks are enough for you, the MAME roms are handled both by M1 and Hoot - I recommend the latter, as it handles the Namco Arcade games much better (http://www.snesmusic.org/hoot). Much smaller this way.[/url]

Since I'm an absolute imbecile when it comes to such things, if someone could PLEASE grab me a copy of this (been looking for music from the game for about forever now), I would be eternally grateful.

Cycle · Posts: 1574

Me too, since I'm the one who asked for it!

Faithless · Posts: 370

My Quick Question: Are there any other games which control like NiGHTS?

Ecco the Dolphin comes to mind, sort of.... but not really.

Anyone got an answer?

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

Just got a PC-Engine. Getting Ys I & II, but solve me this: Bomberman 94 or Galaga 88? STIPULATION: Justify it to me with a good album of that year.

B coma · Posts: 1455

whoaaa Crazy Bacon Lips I thought you were gone forever!

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

I was missed? I was unaware.

I wanted to pun on your name, something about B-ing in a COMA.

No. Not today.

Napoli · Posts: 236

Bomberman is great for multiplayer but i've always been a big fan of Galaga 88. I would say get Galaga if you plan on just playing by yourself.

Amsterdamn · Posts: 180

Not game related, but this is both a question and quick: What's a decent .gif editor that I could use that is both easy and fun? Also, it pretty much needs to be free, or easily hackable. I've had very little luck in the .gif editor world.

luvcraft · Posts: 693

Amsterdamn wrote:

Not game related, but this is both a question and quick: What's a decent .gif editor that I could use that is both easy and fun? Also, it pretty much needs to be free, or easily hackable. I've had very little luck in the .gif editor world.

gimp.

http://www.gimp.org/

taidan · Posts: 493

Gimp is great in terms of sheer power for a free editor. But I can't for the life of me enjoy the interface, and I don't think I ever will. Still, it'll do what you need if you can figure it out.

glitch · Posts: 216

Shikigami no Shiro or Shikigami no Shiro II?

luvcraft · Posts: 693

glitch wrote:

Shikigami no Shiro or Shikigami no Shiro II?

I've only played 2, but I love it, and it's $10 new.

You also have to know, going into it, that it has the absolutely WORST translations and voice acting EVAR. Which can be a good and very entertaining thing.

http://www.audioatrocities.com/games/castleshikigami2/index.html

glitch · Posts: 216

luvcraft wrote:

glitch wrote:

Shikigami no Shiro or Shikigami no Shiro II?

I've only played 2, but I love it, and it's $10 new.

You also have to know, going into it, that it has the absolutely WORST translations and voice acting EVAR. Which can be a good and very entertaining thing.

http://www.audioatrocities.com/games/castleshikigami2/index.html

i know, it's hilarious! ^-^
but my ps2 is a non-modded jap one, so i'll have to do without the additional comedy gold...

Kazu · Posts: 894

Can anyone tell me the name of that games?

please, any help would be appreciated!

luvcraft · Posts: 693

Kazu wrote:

Can anyone tell me the name of that games?

...what?

Kazu · Posts: 894

See, I'm looking for the titles of the following games:
the first two from 2005, the last one from 2003 and that 2002 Simple2000-game.

luvcraft · Posts: 693

Brave Fencer Musashi II
Twinklestar Sprites: La Petite Princesse
Frane III: Lost Memory of Angel Story
Simple 2000: The Off-Road Dune Buggy

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

How's Shapeshifter on the PC-Engine/Duo? It looked pretty cool, and some guy gave it a nice review, but I trust your tastes more than I do some stranger's.

Also, Kazu, if you're wondering which of those 4 games is a worthwhile purchase, I'd snatch up Twinkle Star Sprites. There's probably a ROM somewhere if you really want to try it out.

luvcraft · Posts: 693

Crazy Bacon Lips wrote:

Also, Kazu, if you're wondering which of those 4 games is a worthwhile purchase, I'd snatch up Twinkle Star Sprites. There's probably a ROM somewhere if you really want to try it out.

Actually, it's the sequel to Twinklestar Sprites, although playing the original would certainly give you an idea of its gameplay.

mechanori · Posts: 623

Does Vagrant Story need a special sound plugin for epsxe?

ManekiNeko · Posts: 989

What the heck does "Purify Weird Souls" mean?

JR