![]() Internal GPU resolution – Native is 240p, 2x is 480p, 4x is 720p, 8x is 1080p, and 16x is 4K.Software framebuffer/adaptive smoothing – Keep these on. ![]() Then copy-paste the cue file text into a Notepad file, save it using the exact same file name as the game’s main image file, and save it in the same folder as the main image file. Note that if the ripped PS1 game is divided into different audio tracks, you should copy them all into the online tool as well, so all the game files are contained in one “cue” file. Just drag-and-drop the game’s img or bin file into the box on the site, and it will generate the “cue” file text for it. If for whatever reason you don’t have the “cue” file accompanying your “bin” file, or if your ripped PS1 game is in another format like “img”, then you’ll need to create a “cue” file for that game and put it into the same folder as the main image file.Ĭreating a CUE file is simple enough, and to make it even simpler you can use this online tool to generate the text for a cue file. This will essentially divide the output files into the BIN file, which stores most of the game data, and the CUE file, which is what Retroarch searches for when you scan for PS1 games. When you rip a PS1 game, you should always make sure that you do it into the BIN or BIN/CUE format. ![]() Having problems with Retroarch? Take a look at our list of Retroarch fixes and see if they help. Now, let’s get to the juicy stuff: installing the emulation core. Some games may work without a BIOS, but for full compatibility we highly recommend one. If you’ve followed up to to this point, your controller is ready to use, and you’ve acquired the PS1 bios file(s) that you’ll need to play your games. You can check the default directory that Retroarch scans for BIOS files under “Settings -> Directory -> System/BIOS”. What we can tell you is that the most common bios files are: PS1 bios file corresponding to the global region of the game you want to play (US, Japan and Europe being the most common), placed into the ‘system’ folder of RetroarchĮxpanding slightly on the note of BIOS files, we can’t legally tell you where to download these.A modern Windows PC for best performance (and the most accurate guide) though RetroArch is cross-platform enough for this guide to work on other platforms.If using a non-Xbox pad, make sure you have an XInput driver/wrapper enabled. I recommend a PS3 pad for that authentic control experience or an Xbox One pad for better support. ![]() This is the case for leading RetroArch PS1 core, Beetle PSX, which we’ll be teaching you how to install and use in this article.Īlso read: How to Set Up RetroArch, The Open-Source Cross-Platform Retro Game Emulator PS1 BIOS, Gamepad, and Other Things You Needįor optimal RetroArch PS1 emulation, you’ll want the following: Some emulators, however, are actually made just for RetroArch, and because of this they may even be better than modern standalone emulators on the scene. RetroArch’s emulators, called “cores,” are generally ported emulators from other developers in the scene. Emulating games on PC usually means a full emulator and different program per platform, but RetroArch can actually emulate quite a large number of systems, all within a single program. RetroArch isn’t an emulator in and of itself – think of it as a hub for emulators and media accessible under a single, unified interface. The 8bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller is an excellent controller and is my personal preference to use across a number of emulated systems.Also read: 28 of the Best Online Games to Play With Friends Meet RetroArch To play games, you will ideally have a controller – You can struggle using keyboard controls if you want, but make life easier by using a quality controller.Have the relevant PS1 BIOS files depending on what region games you wish to play – I cover this in more detail here, but you will need a PS1 BIOS file to boot games with the SwanStation core.Have at least one PS1 game disc image ready to test – These are typically booted by launching a.Install RetroArch – Download RetroArch Here.Whilst SwanStation is not being developed/maintained by DuckStation developer ‘Stenzek’, SwanStation is proving to be one of the better PS1 RetroArch cores available and will be the one I use in this quick guide on how to set up RetroArch for PS1.įirst of all, here’s what you’ll need before we begin: The great news is that a libretro port of DuckStation has made its way to RetroArch under the name ‘SwanStation’ (See what they did there?). Sony PlayStation (PS1) emulators are now in an excellent place with near on perfect emulation being offered by the likes of DuckStation, which is an excellent choice for fast and accurate PS1 emulation.
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