Pcsx2 Help

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  1. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    ok, i hope we're allowed to talk about emulators here, but i have a small problem. well, i was planning on Downloading Final mix at SOME point, but for now i just wanted to get the emulator working. so i popped in my KH2 disc and tried playing. well, it was pretty random. i kept runing it again and again, and i would either get to the main menu, then try to make a game and get a BSOD (on the emulator, not computer), or get some weird error in the CMD box, its really kinda random. the problem could POSSIBLY be the disc, my PS2 cant read it. but im posting this first to:
    1. be sure my specs can actually play it
    2. be sure there are no other problems

    if nothing anyone suggests works, ill just download FM+ and try that.

    Specs:
    CPU speed ~ 3.378 Ghz
    Graphics card ~ Nvidia GeForce MX 220
    Ram ~ 4GB (although "my computer" properties onyl says 3.25GB, my Bios says 4GB and i have 2 2GB sticks in >_>)

    need anymore info, just ask.
     
  2. Guardian Soul hella sad & hella rad

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    Yes, your computer is able to handle Pcsx2 but that doesn't mean that the game will work perfectly since the project isn't complete yet. To solve the problems that you're having, you should probably ask around the Pcsx2 forums.
     
  3. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    Thanks, i didnt expect the game to run PERFECTLY, but at least well enough to play. i guess thats a good idea, ill ask there too.
     
  4. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    ok, the pcsx2 forum didnt work out, i kinda mentioned KH2FM+... heheh, yeah.. >_> anyway, i got the game, and i got it to play. it goes over 100 FPS at the menu, which isnt surprising, the intro is pretty decent, but the game runs incredibly slow. im still not sure what plugins i should use, or settings or anything. i've been messing around with them, but to no avail >_> suggestions?
     
  5. Explode Who?!

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    Wow, you've got some really good computer specs XD

    I think your problem is that you are using the actual disk. I've done this, and it runs considerably slower when running the hard disk, as opposed to an ISO. I suggest you rip it yourself if you know how, or download one. I encourage you to only download games that you've bought, but...you know, I can't stop you XD

    When configuring the graphics, there's an advanced option that says something like "No log Z". I highly recommend checking this option, because it repairs a lot of graphical glitches in KH2. Without it, you probably wouldn't be able to see your own health bar. Then when you're done, go to the "Config" menu, select "speed hacks" and select the ones that make sense for you. Though to be honest, with a processor above 3 GHz, you shouldn't have a problem with speed.

    Since you would be running from an ISO, you might need to change another setting in order for the game to start up. Play with the "cdvdrom" options in the "Configuration" menu until you get the best results. If I remember correctly, you still go to "File" -> "Run CD/DVD" when using an ISO; you just have to select the ISO (wherever it may be on your computer) when the window opens up.
     
  6. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    actually, i HAVE been using an ISO, and im still slow. i just started off using the Disc, but the disc never worked at all and the ISO is slow. i also tried looking for the "no log z" options, but dont have it. i DO have logarithic Z though. I tried with and without the speed hacks, the only change was the menu speed, which went down without them. Also, I'm using Linuz ISO CDVD plugin.
     
  7. NarutoSuperKubii Chaser

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    Just becae you have a graphics card doesn't mean it will run fast.

    My suggestion is use a ps2.

    Emulators are really recommended for dump making and shiz but what makes ps2 different is that ps2 always runs at 60 fps (100%)


    But try switching graphic plugins.
     
  8. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    ok, i wasn't planning on it but i did find a swap magic for 35 dollars, i guess i could get that...I just thought i could simply play it on my computer, but obviously that's not working out. thanks guys, i appreciate it :D
     
  9. Explode Who?!

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    I'll give it one more try XD

    When you start up the emulator, does it first run through the normal PS2 startup (the primarily black screen with those colorful squares/rectangles, then the camera zooms in on it, followed by the words "PlayStation 2" appearing), or does the game start right up? I found that the graphics settings where it plays through the whole PS2 startup runs considerably slower than when it goes straight to the game. I believe that certain graphics settings works much better for certain graphics cards. I suggest that you read through this guide, if you haven't already (especially the graphics plugin section):

    http://forums.pcsx2.net/thread-2298.html

    Also, what speed does it normally run at? Just out of curiosity.
     
  10. riku2211 Traverse Town Homebody

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    The emulator just starts up when i click it, no animation or anything.

    i read the guide, but it didn't really help me with much...

    Edit: forgot to tell you my speed, at the menu i can get anywhere 60+ FPS, cutscenes and intro i get 45-50 FPS, and in game i get 15-30 FPS.
     
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