I think ePSXe better and it is not open source and a new version will come out sometime, the ePSXe team are working on version 1.5.3, try running VGS without putting it in compatibility mode

 

But I was sure it was open-source? Oh well, guess your right cause I can't actually see source code, was sure I seen that it had a Gnu open-source license, maybe I am getting mixed up with nsx2.

Can u answer my other questions?

especially CVGS part, lol.

[peace]

 

Since I don't care 'bout graphic quallity, I think VGS is better. Its faster, u don't need to configure anything and its the best choice for sucky computers like mine!

 

Anybody got any idea how to get it working under Windows XP so I can see what I think about the two, I really would like to try it.

I have to say good graphics are important to me though, what is the sound like (especially in videogram bits in games, like intro)

[peace]

 

ok, if u use the Aldo's XP patch, it's like this one

So, the first thing to do is start VGS w/o the compatibility mode, then check into your temp folder (so "C:\Documents and Settings\[your user name]\Local settings\Temp") if there's the file "tnkXfs.dat". If not, copy the "VGS.exe" (or "CVGS.exe" or anyway your VGS u have, it depends from different versions) into "tnkXfs.dat" in the temp folder. Start the patch and all should be ok

Thx, bye

 

Originally posted by psicomaniaco
Since I don't care 'bout graphic quallity, I think VGS is better. Its faster, u don't need to configure anything and its the best choice for sucky computers like mine!

well, I prefer ePSXe (and P¢SX and PSXeven) over VGS because it's more configurable and it has 2 main features which make it a bit more a "real" PSX: the analogue and the rumble functions...

VGS? IMHO it's still a good PSX emu for those games u can't start under ePSXe/P¢SX/PSXeven, but if u can, go w/ the others...

Thx, bye

 

Ok thanks Gismo, I'll try tommorrow, I had a quick go the now, but can't get it. I will try getting rid of the whole lot tommorrow and starting a fresh, oh an I got the full version from this site but it wont install cause I have Windows XP too. Is there a way to get past this, might try running install in compatibility mode.

[peace]

 

Originally posted by TFoS_Fan
Ok thanks Gismo, I'll try tommorrow, I had a quick go the now, but can't get it. I will try getting rid of the whole lot tommorrow and starting a fresh, oh an I got the full version from this site but it wont install cause I have Windows XP too. Is there a way to get past this, might try running install in compatibility mode.

[peace]

about the full version... u can't install it as u can't install any demo versions... U need to create the "tnkXfs.dat" to start directly VGS w/ Aldo's patch.

Please, let us know your results...

Thx, bye

 

the major advantage of vgs is the cdrom reading. it reads psx disc just like a real ps on any cdrom driver. no current psemu cdrom plugin does something like that yet, even with async reading, you can still notice sound skipping and slow down when data is loading. never experience something like that on vgs. there must some secret about how vgs handles data loading.

 

Originally posted by kingking 3rd
the major advantage of vgs is the cdrom reading. it reads psx disc just like a real ps on any cdrom driver. no current psemu cdrom plugin does something like that yet, even with async reading, you can still notice sound skipping and slow down when data is loading. never experience something like that on vgs. there must some secret about how vgs handles data loading.

IIRC there's another thread about how VGS reads PSX CDs and, always IIRC, someone is trying to understand this process. It'd be if a "VGS-CDR plugin" will go out and solve all the problems in CD reading

Anyway, ATM there'r some very good CDR plugin, like P.E.Op.S. and Xeven's one which make their work excellently. Yes, sometimes there could be sound skipping, but a lot less than in the past

Thx, bye

 

Yay, I got it working and it appears to be able to play intro video sounds, think on very first impressions I prefer this to epsxe, will have to see though.

Ok, so how do I control audio? is there a way to make it a bit smoother, also are they any good add-ons, patches or cracks I should get? How would I go about getting the full version?

Any help would be apreciated and thanks to Gismo for the help so far, oh, dont know why it did not work before but I deleted all the file I had of CVGS this morning and redownloaded and followed your instructions and it worked like a gem. I think before it was trying to patch a full version.

[peace]

 

I'm happy to know now u can use VGS...

about sound speed: AFAIK, there'r not special tricks to slow down it, so u have to keep it so... sorry

about VGS demo/full: don't ask here for it, make a Google search for it... And, btw, Aldo's patch recognizes automatically the VGS version u have, so I think your problem was different from patching a full VGS version!

Thx, bye

 

Yeah, but that was the thing gismo, it was patching a full version and I was trying to use the demo. I do actually hae the full version now from this site, but can't install. Will I find one on google that is not like this?. I only asked because I can't actually buy a copy though I do understand that there is copy-right restrictions

I would never think about getting a full version off the net for free, lol, how terrible, lol.

Thanks, I'll keep you informed on my progress.

Oh, and anyone know any good patches or add-ons for CVGS?

[peace]

 

You do not need the txnfs.dat file to run VGS on 2000/ XP.
There should be a file called CVGSRUN.exe with aldos patch, just drop the VGS.exe onto this and it will run, this is useful if you have patched your VGS to work with certain games, Final Fantasy 9 for example, and it no longer creates the .dat file.
If you want the file I will upload it somewhere for you to download.
TFoS_Fan I don't get what you mean exactly, do you mean you have the full version from NGEmu?, they only have the updaters here.
Also you help you in your search for a full version think about emulating a certain Mortal Kombat character.

 

Oh, so theres a difference between a full version and a updater.
By the way I have just found a updated version of VGS on KaZaA it is called Emurayden. I dont know if you guys have heard of it, it actually installs and work under XP as it has the patch built into its software. Also hads cool little additions such as when seting the contoller you actually view a real black playstaion controller instead of that crappy one CVGS has. I don't know what else it has, but it does have two separate programs a compatibility mode and and fast mode. It almost ran V-Rally 2 which I have not been able to get working on epsxe or VGS. Don't suppose anyone know an emu that runs the game?

[peace]

 

Emyrayden is an illegal hack of VGS, IIRC.

 

Originally posted by Lord Kane
Emyrayden is an illegal hack of VGS, IIRC.

yes, I agree w/ u, if me too I remember correctly... so it's not legal talking about this on here, right?

Originally posted by TFoS_Fan
Oh, so theres a difference between a full version and a updater.

obviously, to run the updater, u need the older program already installed on your OS... btw, as I already wrote, I continue thinking your problem wasn't due to the fact u have the full version or the demo one: Aldo's patch can recognize automatically which version u have and choose for it (u can see at the bottom of Aldo's patch's window)... So, maybe it's something other, but as now u don't have that problem anymore...

Originally posted by TFoS_Fan
It almost ran V-Rally 2 which I have not been able to get working on epsxe or VGS. Don't suppose anyone know an emu that runs the game?

yes, I can run V-Rally 2 on ePSXe: to run on it u need the Paradox patch (PAL/NTSC converter) or the M3S from NGemu's PSX patch archive. This for bypassing the V-Rally 2 CD protection IIRC.

Thx, bye

 

Greetings,

Yes, Emurayden is an illegal hack of VGS (and a pretty crappy one, IMO).
And I rather like ePSXe (or PSXeven) than VGS. It has more options to customize it to your own specs, so I can get the best sound and graphics quality out of my system.

Live long and prosper.

 

I can't download that patch, where do I get the Paradox Patch?

Sorry about mentioning Emurayden, but I will say that this hacked version is the only one that going to be developed (due to Sony buying VGS) so don't be to hard on it, it looked quite good to me I have to say, but I will not mention it again (but I may use it sometimes, actually no ofcourse I won't, lol)

[peace]

 

Emurayden is pretty much VGS 1.4 + all the hacks ever released for it + a few other things. As of v2.2, it works pretty well.

I still prefer ePSXe and PSXeven.

 

/me the same here. You gotta better experiance with ePSXe or PSXeven, trust me. I have the original VGS [v1.3, updater 1.4 and 1.41] and Bleem! [v1.5] but those 2 never match to ePSXe which is free

 

Yeah, your probably right, I have never tried PSXeven though, is it as good as epsxe?

[peace]

 

Yeah, your probably right, I have never tried PSXeven though, is it as good as epsxe?

I can't say its better, depend on you computer and the configuration you're using with.

 

The question "Is VGS better than ePSXe" is rather subjective.
I personally prefer VGS because of its one size fit all, just pop in a game and it will run, with ePSXe it is very likely that the config you have for one game will not work for another and that puts a lot of people of because they just want an easy way to play games.
I do use ePSXe for Driver as VGS locks at certain points in my game, completely at random.

It basically comes down to if you just want to play PSX games on your PC use VGS, if you are willing to spend a little time and effort to get your games running ePSXe can't be beat and this comes from a person (ie me) who is a complete lazy git.

 

Originally posted by DB7
I personally prefer VGS because of its one size fit all, just pop in a game and it will run, with ePSXe it is very likely that the config you have for one game will not work for another and that puts a lot of people of because they just want an easy way to play games.

sorry, but I must add some things about this argument. On ePSXe, there'r some plugins which could be considered "generics" IIRC and AFAIK. There'r the P.E.Op.S. SoftGpu (and maybe all the softgpu ones) and the ePSXe internal sound core. W/ these plugin, I think u can start 90% of the games u can start on VGS and w/ a better quality (even setting the gpu to the minimum). So, as u can see, ePSXe could be "one for all" quite as VGS. On the other hand, w/ ePSXe u can have the analog support, rumble one, savestates, netplay...

Thx, bye