Setup Tutorial for ePSXe 2.0.5 Free + Configuration w/ Commentary [1080p HD]
753Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCRVnslkf6k
Updated video has better explanations that are more intuitive and is 2.0.5.
Firstly, here are the links:
ePSXe for Windows: http://adf.ly/1VWVwb
7zip: http://adf.ly/1VWVNH
GPU Plugins: http://adf.ly/1VWW2X
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Instructions:
1. Download and install 7-zip.
2. Download and extract ePSXe.
3. Place Bios and plugin.
4. Use the wizard guide and start up ePSXe using an ISO.
5. Tweaks to improve graphical quality.
6. Downloads to help with compatibility issues (Download these before you comment with an issue you're having).
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1. Instructions to Download & Install 7zip. (WinRAR may be used as well):
1. Go to this website: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
2. If you don't know if you have a 32-bit or a 64-bit operating system, go here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218
3. If you have a 64-bit (x64) operating system for Windows, then click on the "Download" button on the line that says "64-bit x64" with ".msi" under "Type".
*If you have a 32-bit (x86) operating system for Windows, then click on the "Download" button on the line that says "32-bit x86" with ".msi" under "Type".
4. Your download should start shortly after. Once it's downloaded, click on it to start the setup.
5. Follow on-screen instructions to install.
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2. Instructions to Download & Extract ePSXe, the PS1 emulator.
1. First, go to ePSXe.com
2. To the left, click on "Downloads".
3. Click on the top link titled "ePSXe v1.9.0 Windows". It should then download.
4. Press the start button, go to "Computer", and click on "Downloads" in the left of the folder.
5. Now, right click the file that's titled "ePSXe190", go down to "7-Zip", and select "Extract Here".
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3. Instructions to place the bios & plugin:
1. You need the bios file here. Like I said in the video, I can't tell you where to get it, but a quick google search should point you in the right direction.
2. If you have the BIOS file, make sure it's a .BIN file like I show in the video. If it's in a .zip file, then extract it using 7-zip or a similar application and put it in the "bios" folder in your ePSXe directory.
3. Once you have the .BIN (BIOS) file, make sure you have GPU plugins. The appropriate ones can be found here: http://www.pbernert.com/gpupete177.zip
4. Once you have the plugins zip file (Should be titled "gpupete177" or something similar), then right-click, go down to "7-Zip", and click "Open archive".
5. Once the archive is opened, select all the files in the archive by holding the left-click button and dragging it through all the files. Once all the files are highlighted, drag them to the "plugins folder".
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4. Instructions for the Wizard guide and starting up a game using an ISO.
1. Before moving on, make sure you have the BIOS file in the bios folder, and the plugin files in the plugins folder. These are required.
2. To ensure everything is running properly, go to "Config", and click "Wizard Guide".
3. Here, just click Config, and click "Next" until you reach the controllers.
4. Click on "Controller 1" and click on each input. Once you click on it, that's when you should press that button (e.g "E" is defaulted to "L2". So click on "E", then press "L2" on your controller.)
5. Now, go to "File", "Run ISO", and finally select your ISO. The game should now be running.
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5. Tweaks to improve graphical quality:
1. Go to "Config", and click "Video".
2. Click on "Configure", and the most important option to change for graphical increase is the "desktop resolution" next to "Fullscreen Mode".
3. Scroll down until you find your resolution.
4. Select the "Nice" option in the lower left.
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6. Downloads to help with compatibility issues (Download these before you comment with an issue you're having).
1. .Net Framework 4.5: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30653
2. DirectX: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
3. C++ 2005: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347
4. C++ 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26368
5. C++ 2010: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999
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Common Issues & Fixes:
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