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Are you having any problems, errors, crashes, games won't load, something is wrong?
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Are you having any problems, errors, crashes, games won't load, anything is wrong?
  
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Most of those issues have a known solution already.
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Most of these issues already have a known solution.
  
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Please check the troubleshooting steps below before asking for help in our Discord server.
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'''Please check the troubleshooting steps below before asking for help in our Discord server.'''
  
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If none of it helps, here's [[#I_tried_everything_above_but_I_still_have_problems.2C_help.21|how to ask for help]].
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If none of it helps, here's [[#I.27ve_tried_everything_above_but_I_still_have_problems.2C_help.21|how to ask for help]].
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<span class="noautonum toclimit-3">__TOC__</span>
  
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
== Troubleshooting ==
  
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=== EmuVR freezes/crashes on startup or take ages to load ===
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=== Netplay or Not? ===
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You added too many games. Try using 300 games max. Pick your favorite games.
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First and foremost, if you're using netplay, '''make sure your issue is related to netplay or not.'''
  
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Each game will generate a small texture for their labels, even if it's just text and not a custom label. You've maxed your video card memory limit with all those label textures.
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* If you're '''not using netplay''', you can skip this question.
  
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This will be improved on later.
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To confirm this, disable netplay mode (by clicking '''Stop Hosting''' or '''Disconnect''') and try your game again.
  
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=== There are no consoles or games in the inventory menu ===
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If the issue persists, '''it's not netplay related, continue reading this page.'''
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That means you did not scan your games, or the Game Scanner couldn't detect any games. Check if you added your game folders correctly, and your games are in the correct formats supported by your chosen core.
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If the issue is gone after disabling netplay, '''it is netplay related,''' refer to the [[Netplay#Troubleshooting|Netplay Troubleshooting]] page to help you fix your issue.
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=== My game won't load, the console shuts down after 3 seconds ===
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* If you have issues with '''PlayStation 1''' games specifically, skip directly to this section: [[#PlayStation_Games|PlayStation Games Troubleshooting]].
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* For '''PlayStation 2''' issues, refer to this section: [[#PlayStation_2_Games|PlayStation 2 Games Troubleshooting]]. <br><br>
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* You might be using [[Installation_Guide#Supported_Files|the wrong file formats for that core]]. '''This is the most common cause, <u>please do read the instructions on file formats CAREFULLY at [[Installation_Guide#Supported_Files|this link.]]</u>'''<br>To see which file formats are supported for that core, click '''[List Supported Files]''' in its [[Installation_Guide#Core_Options_.28Advanced.29|Core Options]] window.<br>Additionally, look up the Libretro docs for your core, it will help you figure out what's wrong. Example: https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/
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* It might be a file permission issue with your installed directory. Try moving it to <code>C:\EmuVR\</code>
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* The [[Installation_Guide#BIOS_Files|BIOS files]] for your core might be missing, incorrectly named, or they're not the correct files.
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* '''Do not''' download cores using Retroarch. You must use [[Installation_Guide#Media_and_Core|Game Scanner]] for that. If you already did it through Retroarch, you can fix this in Game Scanner by clicking the [[FAQ#Updating_Cores|[Update Core]]] button in their [[Installation_Guide#Core_Options_.28Advanced.29|Core Options]] menu.
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* Check if you can make the game load properly in '''retroarch.exe'''. This means running your Retroarch installation ''inside your EmuVR folder.'' <br> If a game doesn't load in Retroarch for any reason, it probably won't load in EmuVR either.<br>'''That said, do not test games in retroarch.exe before actually trying them in EmuVR first,''' this should be the last resort.<br>Changing '''any''' Retroarch settings can randomly break EmuVR, so avoid running it directly as much as possible. (You can reset them by deleting <code>retroarch.cfg</code>, <code>retroarch-core-options.cfg</code> and the entire <code>Retroarch\config\</code> folder.
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* Finally, try a different core if one is available.
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=== I can't load my PlayStation games!!! ===
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Read this '''carefully''' and you'll fix your '''PS1''' games: [[#PlayStation_Games|PlayStation Games Troubleshooting]]
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=== I have issues with PlayStation 2 games ===
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We also have a dedicated [[#PlayStation 2 Games|PS2 Troubleshooting]] section below.
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=== Something is not working and I'm following this YouTube tutorial ===
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* Short answer: If you're having any issues, avoid completely ''relying'' on YouTube tutorials and [[Installation_Guide|follow this wiki]] instead.
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While videos can help visually with some basic steps, many of them have some '''wrong''' instructions that will just waste your time, and all of them will be ''incomplete.''
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As soon as the first thing doesn't work, you'll end up having to come back to this guide anyway, specially this page.
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This question had to be added here as often #troubleshooting issues in the server end up coming from people following misleading instructions from some video tutorials that, even if with good intentions, can do more harm than good.
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=== Don't download cores using Retroarch ===
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Always use [[Installation_Guide#Media_and_Core|Game Scanner]] to download cores, and '''not retroarch.exe'''.
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If it's too late and you've already downloaded them using Retroarch, you can fix it by going into Game Scanner and clicking the [[FAQ#Updating_Cores|[Update Core]]] button in their [[Installation_Guide#Core_Options_.28Advanced.29|Core Options]] menu to redownload them the right way.
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Here's what will be broken if you don't follow this:
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* '''PS2''' ''(PCSX2)'' will load in EmuVR but your buttons won't do anything.
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* '''NES''' ''(FCEUmm)'' light guns will not work.
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=== There are missing consoles or games in the inventory menu ===
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That means you did not scan your games, or Game Scanner could not [[Installation_Guide#Supported_Files|detect your games]]. Check if you've added your game folders correctly, and if your games are in the correct formats supported by your chosen core.
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* Each console will show up in the inventory '''only''' if there's at least one successfully scanned game for it.
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If you've added new games using Game Scanner while EmuVR was running in the background, you'll need to restart EmuVR.
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Read [[Installation_Guide#Supported_Files|this]] to know more about supported file formats.
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=== My games have no video but I can hear audio ===
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Make sure both EmuVR.exe '''and''' retroarch.exe are using your dedicated video card, and not the integrated one. You can check which card is being used in Task Manager. More info on how to fix that in the following links for [https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/84-how-to-change-nvidia-optimus-graphics-settings Nvidia], [https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/dh-017 AMD], or [https://www.howto-connect.com/customize-graphics-performance-preference-for-apps-in-windows-10/ both].
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EmuVR does not support integrated graphics (such as "Intel HD xxxx"). You need a dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics card.
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For '''GameCube and Wii only''': open your Nvidia Control Panel, go to the ''"Manage 3D Settings"'' tab, then make sure [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/543161856076808249/1070965732625621022/aa.png these settings] are '''disabled''': ''"Antialiasing - Mode"'' and ''"Antialiasing - Setting"''. (Again, this is not an issue for other systems, but only GameCube and Wii.)
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=== The screen says some firmware .bin file is missing ===
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You're missing your [[#6._BIOS|PS1 BIOS files]].
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=== Game Scanner keeps disappearing, deleting itself ===
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Whitelist <code>Game Scanner.exe</code> in your antivirus settings, it's a false positive.
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Then extract it again if it was deleted.
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=== Everything was working yesterday, but now the games won't work anymore ===
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Try restarting your PC. Seriously. Also, be aware that [https://www.howtogeek.com/349114/shutting-down-doesnt-fully-shut-down-windows-10-but-restarting-it-does/ "shutting down" doesn’t fully shut down Windows 10, '''make sure to click "Restart"'''].
  
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Read [[Installation_Guide#Copying_Your_Games|this]] to know more about supported file formats.
 
  
 
=== I can grab objects but can't release them ===
 
=== I can grab objects but can't release them ===
 
'''Vive controllers:''' You need to start SteamVR '''before''' starting EmuVR.
 
'''Vive controllers:''' You need to start SteamVR '''before''' starting EmuVR.
  
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'''Index or WMR controllers:''' Make sure you applied our official SteamVR controller bindings as instructed [[Controls#Index_and_WMR_Controllers_Support|here]].
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'''Index or WMR controllers:''' EmuVR could not apply SteamVR bindings automatically for you, so you'll need to follow the instructions to do that manually [[Controls#Index_and_WMR_Controllers_Support|here]].
  
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=== "The patch could not be applied!" error in the Game Scanner ===
 
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Check if you can open your Command Prompt.
 
  
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If you can't, try this fix: https://stackoverflow.com/a/5374418
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=== My consoles won't turn on, the power button doesn't even click ===
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Make sure you actually see a [[How_To_Play#Connecting_Cables_to_Systems_and_TVs|cable connecting the console to the TV]].
  
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If you can, try this one: https://stackoverflow.com/a/10246879
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If it's connected, then this is usually a file permission issue. Try installing EmuVR into <code>C:\EmuVR\</code>
  
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=== Everything was working yesterday, but now the games won't work anymore ===
 
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Try restarting your PC. Seriously. Also, be aware that [https://www.howtogeek.com/349114/shutting-down-doesnt-fully-shut-down-windows-10-but-restarting-it-does/ shutting down doesn’t fully shut down Windows 10].
 
  
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=== My game won't load, the console shuts down after 3 seconds ===
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=== My games have no audio ===
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First, make sure you can make the game work when you try to run only '''retroarch.exe''' with it. That means running your Retroarch installation inside your EmuVR folder.
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If you're using the Oculus Rift with your own third party headphones, you'll need to enable the [[Settings#Don.27t_Use_Oculus_Audio|Don't Use Oculus Audio]] option in the [[Settings|Settings Menu]].
  
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If the game doesn't load in Retroarch, it won't load in EmuVR.
 
  
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You might be missing the core's [[Installation_Guide#BIOS_Files|BIOS files]].
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=== I can't hit any shots with my light guns! ===
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Check if you're using the [[Light_Guns#Light_Gun_Supported_Cores|correct core for light gun games]] for that system.
  
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You might be using [[Installation_Guide#Copying_Your_Games|the wrong file formats for that core]].
 
  
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Look up the docs for that libretro core, it will help you figure out what's wrong. Example: https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/
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=== EmuVR runs great in desktop mode, but it's slow in VR mode ===
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Try lowering your [[Settings#Graphics|Graphics Settings]], specially [[Settings#Supersampling_Anti-Aliasing|Supersampling]] and [[Settings#Ambient_Occlusion|Ambient Occlusion]].
  
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Finally, try a different core.
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Try lowering your [https://www.windowscentral.com/everything-you-need-know-about-supersampling-oculus-rift Oculus] and [https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/8f14rx/super_sampling_with_new_steamvr_settings_advanced/ SteamVR] supersampling values. Remember that there are two separate supersampling settings in SteamVR, ''global'' and ''per game''.
  
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=== OK, it works in retroarch.exe, but it's black in EmuVR, no video, audio only ===
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Also, make sure to run start EmuVR using the correct exe as explained in [[How_To_Play#How_to_Run_EmuVR|How to Run EmuVR]] for best performance.
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Try another core. If you still can't get any to work, try other systems and more cores.
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Some cores just won't work for some people in EmuVR, and we're still investigating why. That usually is an issue with AMD video cards. Most of time there is an alternative core for that system that will work for you.
 
  
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==== This is happening specifically with Dreamcast! ====
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=== "The patch could not be applied!" error in Game Scanner ===
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You're using an older Reicast core version.
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If you're installing this in your "Program Files" folder, it might not have write permissions.
  
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<s>To update your Reicast core: delete <b>"EmuVR\RetroArch\cores\reicast_libretro.dll"</b> and click <b>"Download Missing Cores"</b> in the <b>Game Scanner</b>.</s>
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Try installing EmuVR into <code>C:\EmuVR\</code>
  
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Reicast doesn't exist anymore, use the new '''Flycast''' core.
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If that doesn't help:
  
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=== My games have no audio ===
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* Check if you can open your Command Prompt.
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If you're using the Oculus Rift with your own third party headphones, you'll need to enable the '''Disable Rift Audio''' option in the [[How To Play#Settings_Menu|Settings Menu]].
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* If you <b>can't</b>, try this fix: https://stackoverflow.com/a/5374418
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* If you <b>can</b>, try this one: https://stackoverflow.com/a/10246879
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== PlayStation Games ==
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As most questions come from issues with PlayStation 1 games, this special section gathers everything you need to know to fix them. Again, this is only for '''PS1''' games, ''not [[#PlayStation_2_Games|PS2]]''.
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Most of this information is already in other places in this wiki, but repeated here for convenience.
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'''Please read these steps CAREFULLY before asking for help and it will be very unlikely you'll even need help,''' or else your answer might be just a link back to this very page again, ''highlighting'' what you've missed.
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=== 1. Core ===
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Use '''Beetle PSX''' instead of PCSX Rearmed, for best compatibility and to actually see the '''PlayStation intro''' when starting a game, instead of a '''flashing red screen'''. Attention, that's not the "HW" version, it's just "Beetle PSX".
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=== 2. No ZIP, 7Z or RAR ===
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You always need to extract your PS1 games.
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Otherwise they won't even show up in the inventory.
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=== 3. File Format ===
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These are the only supported file extensions: <code>.cue .toc .m3u .ccd .pbp .chd</code>
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'''Notice there's no .ISO there.'''
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=== 4. Cue + Bin files ===
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Cue and Bin files work together.
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Cue files are basically just pointers to one or more .bin files.
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'''A .bin file alone does not work without its .cue file.'''
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If you got a .bin file without a .cue file, [http://cuegenerator.teriffy.cz/ use this online tool to generate one for you].
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If you got a single game with multiple .bin files but no .cue file, that's usually a bad rip, and it might be better to find a different one.
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Important: if you ever '''rename''' a .bin file, you'll need to open your .cue file in Notepad to fix the pointer to your new file name.
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Here's an example for a ''"Ape Escape (USA).cue"'' file:
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FILE "Ape Escape (USA).bin" BINARY
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  TRACK 01 MODE2/2352
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    INDEX 01 00:00:00
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If you want to rename your .bin file to e.g. ''"ApeEscape.bin"'', you'll need to rename that inside the .cue file too.
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More info about .cue and .bin files [https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/#loading-content here].
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=== 5. No ECM files ===
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ECM files are not supported.
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'''A .bin.ecm file is not a .bin file'''.
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Simply '''renaming''' it to .bin '''won't work.''' You'll need an actual .bin file.
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You could try ''converting'' from ecm to bin using a [https://www.stramaxon.com/2012/04/how-to-convert-ecm-file-to-bin.html tool like this], or simply get the same game from another rip, with actual .bin files this time.
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=== 6. BIOS ===
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You'll need [[Installation_Guide#BIOS_Files|BIOS files]] to play PlayStation games. '''Don't ask where to find them''', same as ROMs.
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If you don't have it, when you try to start a game the TV it will show a message telling you that the file is ''missing'' instead.
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These are the files you need:
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{| class="wikitable table-row-hover"
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! Filename || Description || CRC32 Hash
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| scph5500.bin || Required for '''JAPAN''' region games || FF3EEB8C
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|-
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| scph5501.bin || Required for '''USA''' region games || 8D8CB7E4
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|-
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| scph5502.bin || Required for '''EUROPE''' region games || D786F0B9
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|-
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|}
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They should go in this folder '''only:''' <code>\EmuVR\RetroArch\system\</code><br>(No subfolder after this. No "system\PS1\" or "system\PSX\". It's just "system\")<br>
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'''Example: <code>\EmuVR\RetroArch\system\scph5501.bin</code>'''
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They need to be named '''exactly as shown in the list above'''.<br>
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They're case ''insensitive'', which means <code>scph5501.bin</code> or <code>SCPH5501.BIN</code> will work all the same.
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==== Now, what is that "CRC32 Hash" for? ====
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In the same way that a file named '''"flower.jpg"''' could have '''a dog''' in it, your "scph5501.bin" file might not be actually the file you need ''on the inside.'' It could be corrupt or simply the wrong file.
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To know the CRC32 hash of your file, simply open [https://emn178.github.io/online-tools/crc32_checksum.html this site], drag and drop the file in the box there, and it will display its hash code in the box below.
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If it shows a different code for the file you're checking (for example, "scph5501.bin" should result in "8d8cb7e4"), your file is '''incorrect''', and you'll need to find a new BIOS file that matches the table above.
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=== 7. Finally ===
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Your games must be able to run with '''Retroarch.exe''' (the one in your '''"\EmuVR\Retroarch\"''' folder).
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If it doesn't work there, it won't work in EmuVR with the same core.
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If you're 100% sure you followed everything above and it still doesn't work, your PS1 game files could be corrupt, so try finding another rip of the same game again.
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=== 8. Extra Info ===
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If you need more information about Beetle PSX, check the [https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/ official manual] for the core, including how to [https://docs.libretro.com/library/beetle_psx/#multiple-disk-games add and swap multiple disc games] and much more.
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== PlayStation 2 Games ==
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The most common issue is missing '''BIOS''' or not putting them in the correct folder.
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The PS2 core does '''not''' support light gun games or netplay.
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''Keep reading with <u>full attention</u> to know how to fix your PS2 issues.''
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=== 1. Core ===
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[[#Don't download cores using Retroarch|Don't download the core using Retroarch]], use Game Scanner only, or else your buttons won't work.
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=== 2. No ZIP, 7Z or RAR ===
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You always need to extract your PS2 games.
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Otherwise they won't even show up in the inventory.
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=== 3. File Format ===
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These are the only supported file extensions: <code>.bin .iso .ciso .img .chd .cso .mdf .nrg .gz</code>
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The most common formats are .bin and .iso.
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This core '''does not ''need'' .cue files.''' You don't need to delete them, they'll simply be ignored.
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=== 4. BIOS ===
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'''This is likely your issue.'''
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You'll need [[Installation_Guide#BIOS_Files|BIOS files]] to play PlayStation 2 games. '''Don't ask where to find them''', same as ROMs.
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PS2 BIOS <u>files</u> '''must be in this folder:''' <code>EmuVR\Retroarch\system\pcsx2\bios\</code>
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Again, notice it's <u>'''not'''</u> <code>...\pcsx2\bios\<b>ps2_bios</b>\</code>, your '''.bin files''' must be in the <code>...\pcsx2\bios\</code> folder, there's no additional folder after that.
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'''[TL;DR] Use a USA / NTSC BIOS to be compatible with all games, read below for some examples and notes.'''
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PS2 has dozens of different BIOS files and while they're all ''technically compatible and not region locked:''
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* Prefer a '''USA / NTSC BIOS''' for better compatibility with all games.
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* If you get stuck at the Memory Card / Disc screen, it means you're using a non USA BIOS with an USA game.
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* USA BIOS are compatible with every game from all regions. But PAL/Japanese BIOS are only compatible with PAL/Japanese games respectively (or else you'll get stuck at the screen mentioned above).
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'''How to know if my BIOS is USA / NTSC?''' <br>
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Since they can be named anything, here are some common USA filenames to look for:
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* <code>SCPH-39001</code> <code>SCPH-30001</code> <code>SCPH-30001R</code> <code>SCPH-35001</code> <code>SCPH-50001</code> <code>SCPH-70001</code> <code>SCPH-70011</code> <code>SCPH-70012</code> <code>SCPH-75010</code> <code>SCPH-79001</code> <code>SCPH-79010</code> <code>SCPH-90001</code>
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* Filenames containing <code>(U), (USA), (NTSC)</code>, '''not''' <code>(PAL)</code>
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* Filenames starting with "ps2-xxxx'''a'''-" (not '''e'''- or '''j'''-). Example: "ps2-0160'''a'''-20020207.bin"
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* '''scph10000.bin is never compatible,''' it will just be ignored.
  
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=== The screen says some file is missing ===
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If you have multiple BIOS files in the folder, the USA BIOS will be used first, and the other files will be ignored.
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You're missing your [[Installation_Guide#BIOS_Files|BIOS files]].
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=== The emulated games are slow/stuttering ===
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=== 5. Buttons don't work ===
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There are a few possible fixes. Open '''Retroarch.exe''' and change the following settings (try one at a time):
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Are your PS2 games actually working, but your buttons (besides the analog stick) don't do anything when controlling them?
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# Enable Hard GPU Sync
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# Enable or disable Vsync
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# Set Vertical Refresh Rate to 90 Hz
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=== EmuVR runs great in desktop mode, but is very slow in VR mode ===
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'''Don't download cores using Retroarch, use [[Installation_Guide#Media_and_Core|Game Scanner]].'''
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(This means the VR environment is slow, not the emulated games.)
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This is a rare issue that sometimes can be fixed by lowering your supersampling settings a bit.
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You can fix this in Game Scanner by clicking the [[FAQ#Updating_Cores|[Update Core]]] button for your PS2 folder in its [[Installation_Guide#Core_Options_.28Advanced.29|Core Options]] menu.
  
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Here's how to do that for [https://www.windowscentral.com/everything-you-need-know-about-supersampling-oculus-rift Oculus] and for [https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/8f14rx/super_sampling_with_new_steamvr_settings_advanced/ SteamVR]. Try changing it to 0.9 or 90%.
 
  
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Another possible fix is to try manually running EmuVR from the '''Force Oculus.exe''' or '''Force SteamVR.exe''' files.
 
  
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=== I see a white glow around my vision / in the corner of my eyes (SteamVR) ===
 
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This was fixed in [[Changelog#Version_1.0.4.2|version 1.0.4.2]]. Just update to the latest version.
 
  
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=== My view shakes when I point to an object (Oculus) ===
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== I've tried everything above but I still have problems, help! ==
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This was fixed in [[Changelog#Version_1.0.4.2|version 1.0.4.2]]. Just update to the latest version.
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First, make sure to read everything again with '''attention,''' as 99% of the time people ask for help, their question (and solution) was already right here in this page, so you'd be joining just to get a link back to here as your answer.
  
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=== I can't extract retroarch.7z / it's corrupted ===
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If nothing above has ''really'' helped fix your issue, you can ask for help in the '''#troubleshooting''' channel on our [https://discord.gg/rTeeWxUV5S Discord Server], and someone will help you figure out how to make it work.
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Don't use WinRAR, use [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip].
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== I tried everything above but I still have problems, help! ==
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'''Make sure to check the 📌 pins in #troubleshooting''' to find more information or some quick fixes for temporary issues.
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Latest revision as of 07:01, 7 September 2023

Are you having any problems, errors, crashes, games won't load, anything is wrong?

Most of these issues already have a known solution.

Please check the troubleshooting steps below before asking for help in our Discord server.

If none of it helps, here's how to ask for help.

Troubleshooting

Netplay or Not?

First and foremost, if you're using netplay, make sure your issue is related to netplay or not.

  • If you're not using netplay, you can skip this question.

To confirm this, disable netplay mode (by clicking Stop Hosting or Disconnect) and try your game again.

If the issue persists, it's not netplay related, continue reading this page.

If the issue is gone after disabling netplay, it is netplay related, refer to the Netplay Troubleshooting page to help you fix your issue.


My game won't load, the console shuts down after 3 seconds

  • It might be a file permission issue with your installed directory. Try moving it to C:\EmuVR\
  • The BIOS files for your core might be missing, incorrectly named, or they're not the correct files.
  • Do not download cores using Retroarch. You must use Game Scanner for that. If you already did it through Retroarch, you can fix this in Game Scanner by clicking the [Update Core] button in their Core Options menu.
  • Check if you can make the game load properly in retroarch.exe. This means running your Retroarch installation inside your EmuVR folder.
    If a game doesn't load in Retroarch for any reason, it probably won't load in EmuVR either.
    That said, do not test games in retroarch.exe before actually trying them in EmuVR first, this should be the last resort.
    Changing any Retroarch settings can randomly break EmuVR, so avoid running it directly as much as possible. (You can reset them by deleting retroarch.cfg, retroarch-core-options.cfg and the entire Retroarch\config\ folder.
  • Finally, try a different core if one is available.


I can't load my PlayStation games!!!

Read this carefully and you'll fix your PS1 games: PlayStation Games Troubleshooting


I have issues with PlayStation 2 games

We also have a dedicated PS2 Troubleshooting section below.


Something is not working and I'm following this YouTube tutorial

  • Short answer: If you're having any issues, avoid completely relying on YouTube tutorials and follow this wiki instead.

While videos can help visually with some basic steps, many of them have some wrong instructions that will just waste your time, and all of them will be incomplete.

As soon as the first thing doesn't work, you'll end up having to come back to this guide anyway, specially this page.

This question had to be added here as often #troubleshooting issues in the server end up coming from people following misleading instructions from some video tutorials that, even if with good intentions, can do more harm than good.


Don't download cores using Retroarch

Always use Game Scanner to download cores, and not retroarch.exe.

If it's too late and you've already downloaded them using Retroarch, you can fix it by going into Game Scanner and clicking the [Update Core] button in their Core Options menu to redownload them the right way.

Here's what will be broken if you don't follow this:

  • PS2 (PCSX2) will load in EmuVR but your buttons won't do anything.
  • NES (FCEUmm) light guns will not work.


There are missing consoles or games in the inventory menu

That means you did not scan your games, or Game Scanner could not detect your games. Check if you've added your game folders correctly, and if your games are in the correct formats supported by your chosen core.

  • Each console will show up in the inventory only if there's at least one successfully scanned game for it.

If you've added new games using Game Scanner while EmuVR was running in the background, you'll need to restart EmuVR.

Read this to know more about supported file formats.


My games have no video but I can hear audio

Make sure both EmuVR.exe and retroarch.exe are using your dedicated video card, and not the integrated one. You can check which card is being used in Task Manager. More info on how to fix that in the following links for Nvidia, AMD, or both.

EmuVR does not support integrated graphics (such as "Intel HD xxxx"). You need a dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics card.

For GameCube and Wii only: open your Nvidia Control Panel, go to the "Manage 3D Settings" tab, then make sure these settings are disabled: "Antialiasing - Mode" and "Antialiasing - Setting". (Again, this is not an issue for other systems, but only GameCube and Wii.)


The screen says some firmware .bin file is missing

You're missing your PS1 BIOS files.


Game Scanner keeps disappearing, deleting itself

Whitelist Game Scanner.exe in your antivirus settings, it's a false positive.

Then extract it again if it was deleted.


Everything was working yesterday, but now the games won't work anymore

Try restarting your PC. Seriously. Also, be aware that "shutting down" doesn’t fully shut down Windows 10, make sure to click "Restart".


I can grab objects but can't release them

Vive controllers: You need to start SteamVR before starting EmuVR.

Index or WMR controllers: EmuVR could not apply SteamVR bindings automatically for you, so you'll need to follow the instructions to do that manually here.


My consoles won't turn on, the power button doesn't even click

Make sure you actually see a cable connecting the console to the TV.

If it's connected, then this is usually a file permission issue. Try installing EmuVR into C:\EmuVR\


My games have no audio

If you're using the Oculus Rift with your own third party headphones, you'll need to enable the Don't Use Oculus Audio option in the Settings Menu.


I can't hit any shots with my light guns!

Check if you're using the correct core for light gun games for that system.


EmuVR runs great in desktop mode, but it's slow in VR mode

Try lowering your Graphics Settings, specially Supersampling and Ambient Occlusion.

Try lowering your Oculus and SteamVR supersampling values. Remember that there are two separate supersampling settings in SteamVR, global and per game.

Also, make sure to run start EmuVR using the correct exe as explained in How to Run EmuVR for best performance.


"The patch could not be applied!" error in Game Scanner

If you're installing this in your "Program Files" folder, it might not have write permissions.

Try installing EmuVR into C:\EmuVR\

If that doesn't help:

  • Check if you can open your Command Prompt.


PlayStation Games

As most questions come from issues with PlayStation 1 games, this special section gathers everything you need to know to fix them. Again, this is only for PS1 games, not PS2.

Most of this information is already in other places in this wiki, but repeated here for convenience.

Please read these steps CAREFULLY before asking for help and it will be very unlikely you'll even need help, or else your answer might be just a link back to this very page again, highlighting what you've missed.

1. Core

Use Beetle PSX instead of PCSX Rearmed, for best compatibility and to actually see the PlayStation intro when starting a game, instead of a flashing red screen. Attention, that's not the "HW" version, it's just "Beetle PSX".

2. No ZIP, 7Z or RAR

You always need to extract your PS1 games.

Otherwise they won't even show up in the inventory.

3. File Format

These are the only supported file extensions: .cue .toc .m3u .ccd .pbp .chd

Notice there's no .ISO there.

4. Cue + Bin files

Cue and Bin files work together.

Cue files are basically just pointers to one or more .bin files.

A .bin file alone does not work without its .cue file.

If you got a .bin file without a .cue file, use this online tool to generate one for you.

If you got a single game with multiple .bin files but no .cue file, that's usually a bad rip, and it might be better to find a different one.

Important: if you ever rename a .bin file, you'll need to open your .cue file in Notepad to fix the pointer to your new file name.

Here's an example for a "Ape Escape (USA).cue" file: 

FILE "Ape Escape (USA).bin" BINARY
  TRACK 01 MODE2/2352
    INDEX 01 00:00:00

If you want to rename your .bin file to e.g. "ApeEscape.bin", you'll need to rename that inside the .cue file too.

More info about .cue and .bin files here.

5. No ECM files

ECM files are not supported.

A .bin.ecm file is not a .bin file.

Simply renaming it to .bin won't work. You'll need an actual .bin file.

You could try converting from ecm to bin using a tool like this, or simply get the same game from another rip, with actual .bin files this time.

6. BIOS

You'll need BIOS files to play PlayStation games. Don't ask where to find them, same as ROMs.

If you don't have it, when you try to start a game the TV it will show a message telling you that the file is missing instead.

These are the files you need:

Filename Description CRC32 Hash
scph5500.bin Required for JAPAN region games FF3EEB8C
scph5501.bin Required for USA region games 8D8CB7E4
scph5502.bin Required for EUROPE region games D786F0B9

They should go in this folder only: \EmuVR\RetroArch\system\
(No subfolder after this. No "system\PS1\" or "system\PSX\". It's just "system\")
Example: \EmuVR\RetroArch\system\scph5501.bin

They need to be named exactly as shown in the list above.
They're case insensitive, which means scph5501.bin or SCPH5501.BIN will work all the same.

Now, what is that "CRC32 Hash" for?

In the same way that a file named "flower.jpg" could have a dog in it, your "scph5501.bin" file might not be actually the file you need on the inside. It could be corrupt or simply the wrong file.

To know the CRC32 hash of your file, simply open this site, drag and drop the file in the box there, and it will display its hash code in the box below.

If it shows a different code for the file you're checking (for example, "scph5501.bin" should result in "8d8cb7e4"), your file is incorrect, and you'll need to find a new BIOS file that matches the table above.

7. Finally

Your games must be able to run with Retroarch.exe (the one in your "\EmuVR\Retroarch\" folder).

If it doesn't work there, it won't work in EmuVR with the same core.

If you're 100% sure you followed everything above and it still doesn't work, your PS1 game files could be corrupt, so try finding another rip of the same game again.

8. Extra Info

If you need more information about Beetle PSX, check the official manual for the core, including how to add and swap multiple disc games and much more.


PlayStation 2 Games

The most common issue is missing BIOS or not putting them in the correct folder.

The PS2 core does not support light gun games or netplay.

Keep reading with full attention to know how to fix your PS2 issues.

1. Core

Don't download the core using Retroarch, use Game Scanner only, or else your buttons won't work.

2. No ZIP, 7Z or RAR

You always need to extract your PS2 games.

Otherwise they won't even show up in the inventory.

3. File Format

These are the only supported file extensions: .bin .iso .ciso .img .chd .cso .mdf .nrg .gz

The most common formats are .bin and .iso.

This core does not need .cue files. You don't need to delete them, they'll simply be ignored.

4. BIOS

This is likely your issue.

You'll need BIOS files to play PlayStation 2 games. Don't ask where to find them, same as ROMs.

PS2 BIOS files must be in this folder: EmuVR\Retroarch\system\pcsx2\bios\

* Again, notice it's not ...\pcsx2\bios\ps2_bios\, your .bin files must be in the ...\pcsx2\bios\ folder, there's no additional folder after that.

[TL;DR] Use a USA / NTSC BIOS to be compatible with all games, read below for some examples and notes.

PS2 has dozens of different BIOS files and while they're all technically compatible and not region locked:

  • Prefer a USA / NTSC BIOS for better compatibility with all games.
  • If you get stuck at the Memory Card / Disc screen, it means you're using a non USA BIOS with an USA game.
  • USA BIOS are compatible with every game from all regions. But PAL/Japanese BIOS are only compatible with PAL/Japanese games respectively (or else you'll get stuck at the screen mentioned above).

How to know if my BIOS is USA / NTSC?
Since they can be named anything, here are some common USA filenames to look for:

  • SCPH-39001 SCPH-30001 SCPH-30001R SCPH-35001 SCPH-50001 SCPH-70001 SCPH-70011 SCPH-70012 SCPH-75010 SCPH-79001 SCPH-79010 SCPH-90001
  • Filenames containing (U), (USA), (NTSC), not (PAL)
  • Filenames starting with "ps2-xxxxa-" (not e- or j-). Example: "ps2-0160a-20020207.bin"
  • scph10000.bin is never compatible, it will just be ignored.

If you have multiple BIOS files in the folder, the USA BIOS will be used first, and the other files will be ignored.

5. Buttons don't work

Are your PS2 games actually working, but your buttons (besides the analog stick) don't do anything when controlling them?

Don't download cores using Retroarch, use Game Scanner.

You can fix this in Game Scanner by clicking the [Update Core] button for your PS2 folder in its Core Options menu.



I've tried everything above but I still have problems, help!

First, make sure to read everything again with attention, as 99% of the time people ask for help, their question (and solution) was already right here in this page, so you'd be joining just to get a link back to here as your answer.

If nothing above has really helped fix your issue, you can ask for help in the #troubleshooting channel on our Discord Server, and someone will help you figure out how to make it work.

Make sure to check the 📌 pins in #troubleshooting to find more information or some quick fixes for temporary issues.

Here are some useful information that you can provide when you ask for help:

  • Are you in desktop mode or VR mode?
  • Your VR HMD
  • Your video card
  • Your CPU
  • What cores are you using
  • What games are you trying to play
  • Which troubleshooting steps above have you tried?

Be precise on what's happening for you: "It doesn't work" and "It crashes" won't help.

What exactly is not working? EmuVR? The emulated games? How is it not working?

Does the console turn off after 3 seconds? Do the games run on Retroarch but not in EmuVR?

What steps exactly would you need to do to make the problem happen again?

If anyone asks you to take a screenshot of some of your folders, please enable your file extensions before doing so.

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