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PS1 game not working

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by brnat, Apr 6, 2009.

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  1. brnat

    brnat Member

    I downloaded Rugrats: Search for Reptar the other day.
    Since it was in .mdf format, I opened it with PowerISO, and saved it as a .bin.
    But when I try to load it with ePSXe, I just get a black screen.
    help?
     
    brnat, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    don't convert files like that, it doesn't work. Mount the .mdf on a virtual CD drive (using daemon tools or similar) and either run from the virtual drive or use imgburn to make a copy in ISO format.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 6, 2009
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  3. brnat

    brnat Member

    It still doesn't work.
    I mounted the .mdf and tried to play from there, it still froze.
    And I made an .iso the way you said, and it still froze.

    Has anyone else got this game to work?
     
    brnat, Apr 8, 2009
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  4. TirithRR

    TirithRR Well-Known Member

    What version of ePSXe are you using? 1.5.2, 1.6.0, or 1.7.0 (The three most common).

    What are your Graphics and Sound Plugins and settings configured to?
     
    TirithRR, Apr 8, 2009
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  5. brnat

    brnat Member

    I'm using ePSXe 1.7.0

    I'm using Delta to launch the emulator.

    I'm using Pete's OpenGL2 Driver v2.6
    Internal ePSXe SPU v1.5.2

    The only config change I made was to make the emulator to open in a window instead of fullscreen.

    I'm using BIOS 7502, if that would make any difference.
     
    brnat, Apr 8, 2009
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  6. 0ld8oy

    0ld8oy Member

    Try using BIOS scph 1001. Don't ask anyone for a link if you don't have it though. Google...
     
    0ld8oy, Apr 9, 2009
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  7. TirithRR

    TirithRR Well-Known Member

    Get the SCPH1001 Bios like Oldboy said, and if that doesn't work try using Pete's DX6 D3D driver.

    And I'd recommend upgrading to ePSXe SPU 1.7.0 (It's a very good sound plugin).
     
    TirithRR, Apr 9, 2009
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  8. mds64

    mds64 Well-Known Member

    ...have you checked the compatibility list just incase?

    There still some games that may not work.
     
    mds64, Apr 9, 2009
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  9. brnat

    brnat Member

    I tried everything you guys said, and it still isn't working.

    On a semi-related note, does the swap trick work on SPH-5501?

    I've heard yes and no other places.

    I don't have the extra $25 for a modchip right now, so..
     
    brnat, Apr 9, 2009
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  10. TirithRR

    TirithRR Well-Known Member

    Ok.

    I downloaded it, and it's working just fine on my emulator.

    ePSXe 1.7.0

    Graphics Plugin = Pete's OpenGL2 Driver 2.9
    Special Game Fixes = 0x0001, 0x0002 (Just left overs from playing Final Fantasy games, but they may work on this game too).

    Sound Plugin = Eternal SPU Plugin 1.41

    Cdrom Plugin = ePSXe CDR WNT/W2k core 1.7.0

    Bios = scph1001.bin
     
    TirithRR, Apr 10, 2009
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  11. 0ld8oy

    0ld8oy Member

    If you still have the original file and the .mds file came with the .mdf, you should be able to open the .mds using the RUN ISO option in epsxe 1.7 with out converting or mounting anything. Just use BIOS scph1001.bin and make sure you select it under CONFIG/BIOS. Your problem might be coming from the converted file.
     
    0ld8oy, Apr 10, 2009
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  12. brnat

    brnat Member

    Thanks, Old8oy, that actually worked xD
     
    brnat, Apr 10, 2009
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  13. 0ld8oy

    0ld8oy Member

    No Prob.
     
    0ld8oy, Apr 10, 2009
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