MacBook Air running emulators Here's my experience. Keep in mind that Windows performance is always much better, so consider playing on Boot Camp instead.
Dolphin - The OS X version does not support mouse input properly. Good luck getting past the main menu in Super Mario Galaxy. SMG2 runs at 50-60 fps under Windows and that is considered to be one of the most demanding Wii games. MAME - hilariously there's no well-maintained MAME frontend. Apparently the OpenEmu guys are trying to get it working (current dev releases arent usable) but it is shocking that theres no decent MAME client anywhere. Here's my experience. Keep in mind that Windows performance is always much better, so consider playing on Boot Camp instead.
THIRD: Now you are going to use the files provided to make your PCSx2 function properly. • I wasn't able to provide you with bios files as they violate the rules on piracy, so please make sure to get your own bios files. Once you have bios files, place them in the empty folder called 'bios'. You can map your controller in the emulator and enjoy the games as if you were playing it on the console itself. Compatibility: Windows, Linux. Playstation 2 (PS2) The iconic Playstation 2 needs no introduction because anyone who’s remotely interested in gaming already knows what an outstanding console the Playstation 2 was in its days.
Dolphin - The OS X version does not support mouse input properly. Good luck getting past the main menu in Super Mario Galaxy. SMG2 runs at 50-60 fps under Windows and that is considered to be one of the most demanding Wii games. MAME - hilariously there's no well-maintained MAME frontend.
Apparently the OpenEmu guys are trying to get it working (current dev releases arent usable) but it is shocking that theres no decent MAME client anywhere.
Note: this tutorial is for Snow Leopard. YES IT DOES WORK FOR LION First download the app from pcsx2mac.net: Then download NVidia CG Framework: You will have to make an account if you don't have one already, it's free regardless. Install both packages and then start PCSX2 NOTE: You will need to download Bios for the emulator which you find easily with the help of Google. So first go to Config/Configure this is what it should look like: To get your bios just press 'Select Bios Dir(as in Directory)' and then choose the folder with the bios that you downloaded. GRAPHICS: This is what the graphics should look like For certain games pay attention to the bottom, you can go through a check list that will fix games like Kingdom Hearts and what not so it's not so choppy) Also the widescreen and choice in Resolution doesn't matter, I just like it that way SOUND: FIRST CONTROLLER: Controller settings are really up to you, if you can get a gamepad that works with your mac then I'd use that. But these are my settings(they're close to Assassins Creed 2 if you've ever played that on the Mac) EDIT: Notice for 'Select' and 'Triangle' I have both set to 'V', that was a mistake, change Select to something like M(since Start is N).
Leave everything else the same(just don't forget to set your Bios Directory) After all that you're ready to play a game. Press OK to save your settings.
Click File/Run ISO Image Then find wherever you downloaded your ISO. For some reason the mac version always starts you out at /Applications/pcsx2.app/Contents/Resources/pcsx2 so you'll have to click that and then '/' to take you back and then choose 'Users/' then you're name/ and from there it's wherever you put it for me I made a folder named 'PS2 Isos' From there select your game and press OK, enjoy playing For games that are different language like Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix+ which is Japanese, you'll have to set your Bios to Japanese.
FOR BIOS AND GAMES USE GOOGLE, DUH GUYS. Hope I helped at all. I'm running on a new Macbook Pro(15 inch, 1gig vid card) and it works great but like with any game it makes the Mac HOT. Like really hot.
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And the only downside is it doesn't have that many options for plugins, what you download with it is what you get. And some games(aka.hack//Gu vol 1.
) don't work on it. But I've got RE:COM and KH2FM+ running perfectly at 60fps with those settings and if you press 'Tab' it speeds the emulator up twice as much so sometimes I'll get 120-150fps. It's pretty awesome, but I suggest that you keep your Mac plugged in while playing because it will use up your battery.
I did not try bootcamp since I just got my mac and don't feel like installing windows Also I believe it can run FFX but you have to go through that checklist and there's one of the things that needs to be selected to fix some issues with it. If you play FFXII then try the International version that has the english patch(again, google). I'm going to try that tomorrow along with Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja 5.
Just make sure when you're choosing a game to pick the right bio that goes with it's region. Persona 3 FES and Persona 4 Hey! Thanks for the advice! It really sped up the fps to around 60 for the intro screen, but still craps out once the 3D models are introduced in the games + conversations with other characters. Speaking of which, the 3D models in the games the games themselves don't actually appear. Instead, a black screen appears in its place (with only the text at the top right, the dialogue box, and the character portrait appearing). Can you help me??
I really want to play these 2 games again, but on the go.
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