Metal Gear Solid 3:Subsistence

[Damnation02]

Hi, i'm planning to use one of the PS2 emulators, and i want to ask if anybody here knows how Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater/Subsistence will work on my machine.And, do i need other things for the game, are there any know issues?This is my first time with this, and i'd like to order the game, but if it won't work, it would be like throwing money out the window.

My RIG:
XP Professional SP3
eVGA 8800Gt KO 512MB
C2D E4400 2X2.00GHz
2GB DDRII 800MGz RAM

Thank you in advance.

[Auzern]

It will run above 30 FPS easily.
Good configs; but I doubt it will run above 30 FPS at optimum graphics settings.

[Damnation02]

It will run above 30 FPS easily.
Good configs; but I doubt it will run above 30 FPS at optimum graphics settings.

Why, You can set the graphical options?I only used Project N64 so far and there were a few graphical options but they didn't change much.As long as it's playable, it's good for me.It is playable by 30FPS right?I mean most games are unplayable under 20-15-10 so i hope this will work.

[Auzern]

Yes it will work, do not worry.
I have a laptop with nVidia 8800 M GS, and guess what; It plays fine at low graphics settings.
Your system meets the optimum requirements for the emulator.
There are many graphics options and plugins available for the PCSX2.

I recommend that you read this guide first ----> PCSX2 Guide (http://forums.ngemu.com/1293268-post1.html)

[Damnation02]

Yes it will work, do not worry.
I have a laptop with nVidia 8800 M GS, and guess what; It plays fine at low graphics settings.
Your system meets the optimum requirements for the emulator.
There are many graphics options and plugins available for the PCSX2.

I recommend that you read this guide first ----> PCSX2 Guide (http://forums.ngemu.com/1293268-post1.html)

Holy cow!How many things do i need to download for this to work?:D

Wow, guess i need to read up on everything i can.

[Auzern]

Nah its actually really simple. Do not downloaded the latest emulator of PCSX2.
It did not work for me. Download the one which is mentioned in the guide.

[Damnation02]

By the way, will this work with a real game?(bought)I mean from a DVD, will the emulator be able to run it or can it only play downloaded games?:unsure:

[Auzern]

Yes, both. I create back up of all my PS2 games first and then run them ;)

[Damnation02]

Yes, both. I create back up of all my PS2 games first and then run them ;)

Honestly, i'm only worried about step 3 and step 4 from the guide.PS2 bios?Creating ISO?I don't have a PS2 BIOS, and doesn't the emulator recognize the ROM's like Project 64?I need to convert them to ISO files?

[Damnation02]

Ok, now i officially don't know what to do.
From where should i get a BIOS?The guide doesn't mention anything because that's a bad thing....
And how do i create an ISO?I DL'd a game to try it out, but DVDDecrypter doesn't say how to create an ISO, and the guide doesn't mention it neither.Really helpful.

[Damnation02]

Okay, i managed to get everything together, but whenever i try to run the frist DVD's ISO file, PCSX2 crashes at the start.I see the SYSTEM.CNF not found error.
And it won't let me choose the second memory card.Only the frist.

By the way Auzern, that guide is a bit old i think, a few things were off.:o

[Auzern]

Okay, i managed to get everything together, but whenever i try to run the frist DVD's ISO file, PCSX2 crashes at the start.I see the SYSTEM.CNF not found error.
Refer to this post - Link (http://forums.emulator-zone.com/showthread.php?t=13193)

OR

Which version of the emulator are you using and your BIOS too?
And how did you create the ISO of the game disk?

[Damnation02]

Refer to this post - Link (http://forums.emulator-zone.com/showthread.php?t=13193)

OR

Which version of the emulator are you using and your BIOS too?
And how did you create the ISO of the game disk?

PCSX2 version 0.9.6.
i am able to choose out 4 bios's
EuropeV2.00(15/06/2004)Console
EuropeV01.60(04/10/2001)Console
JapanV01.00(17/01/2000)Console
USAV01.60(07/02/2002)Console

I am not able to choose the second memory card....
I used magic ISO to make an image file,but i didn't edit anything, i just saved it as it was.The emulator crashes right after the sony sign...

[Auzern]

The guide specifically mentions that you should download PCSSX2 v9.4!
v9.4 worked for me! I was having trouble with v9.6!
And then try configuring the emulator again with the configs mentioned in the guide and then it will work for sure.

[Damnation02]

The guide specifically mentions that you should download PCSSX2 v9.4!
v9.4 worked for me! I was having trouble with v9.6!
And then try configuring the emulator again with the configs mentioned in the guide and then it will work for sure.

Okay.I downloaded 9.4

By the graphic settings there was no such thing as "GSdx (MSVC 15.00, SSSE3)0.1.8", only "GSdx 883 (MSVC 15.00 SSSE3) 0.1.13" so i chose that.

Now i got another error.Now it let's me select both memory cards, but even if i push the corresponding button on my Xbox 360 controller, the option to format the memory card(s) doesn't pop up.

Oh, one more thing, the game is a two disc one, i just run it as usual, and swap disc when the game asks?

I'm stuck.:glare:

[Auzern]

Okay.I downloaded 9.4

By the graphic settings there was no such thing as "GSdx (MSVC 15.00, SSSE3)0.1.8", only "GSdx 883 (MSVC 15.00 SSSE3) 0.1.13" so i chose that.

Now i got another error.Now it let's me select both memory cards, but even if i push the corresponding button on my Xbox 360 controller, the option to format the memory card(s) doesn't pop up.

Oh, one more thing, the game is a two disc one, i just run it as usual, and swap disc when the game asks?

I'm stuck.:glare:

Here is GSDX 0.1.8 (http://guliverkli.sourceforge.net/GSdxv1-8.zip)

For the memory cards help; click on Config> Memcards.
Click on Select Mcd and choose mcd001.ps2 from the directory itself and then format and then click on OK and then close the emulator and open again.
Try running the game now.

Yes run it as usual. When it asks to insert another disk. Unmount the image and then mount the 2nd disk.

[Damnation02]

Here is GSDX 0.1.8 (http://guliverkli.sourceforge.net/GSdxv1-8.zip)

For the memory cards help; click on Config> Memcards.
Click on Select Mcd and choose mcd001.ps2 from the directory itself and then format and then click on OK and then close the emulator and open again.
Try running the game now.

Yes run it as usual. When it asks to insert another disk. Unmount the image and then mount the 2nd disk.

Nope.:(

Whenever i select the mcd file, it won't appear in the window(i suppose it should)even if i select them and format, when i start up the game it asks me to format....

Pic: http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/7775/image00341.jpg
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/7775/image00341.jpg)

[Auzern]

Here, watch this for reference - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niUm-AQ-v2U
Is the game working properly atleast?

[Damnation02]

Here, watch this for reference - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niUm-AQ-v2U
Is the game working properly atleast?

I did what the guy in the video, i managed to format both of my memcards(they just say "no data" now)I don't know how i did it, i needed to push hundreds of buttons.Now, when i try to start up the ISO with the right drive(Linuzapps ISO)everytime i get the
"Please insert a Playstation or Playstation 2 Format Disc".....

But after i format i can't go back to the menu, i need to close the program.Because the menu window disappears when i choose to enter the "PS2 menu"....i only see the output screen and the screen where i can format.

[Auzern]

Thats great.
So now you are running the CD. I will make it simpler for you.
Set you CDdvdRom Plugin to Gigaherz DVD Plugin. Click on Configure and select your drive where you have placed the CD.
After thats done, close the emulator.

If you have made a backup copy then, try mounting the Game image with UltraISO and configure the source drive and then try running the game.

[Damnation02]

Thats great.
So now you are running the CD. I will make it simpler for you.
Set you CDdvdRom Plugin to Gigaherz DVD Plugin. Click on Configure and select your drive where you have placed the CD.
After thats done, close the emulator.

If you have made a backup copy then, try mounting the Game image with UltraISO and configure the source drive and then try running the game.

Half of this is japanese to me, but i'll try.:D

One more question, which version should i dl(Gigahertz)?All i found is a WIP that might not be able to run games.

never mind, got it.

[Auzern]

Yes, all are WIP. Try this one - http://gigaherz.pcsx2.net/cdvdGigaherz-v0.7wip4.rar

[Damnation02]

UltraISO is an Image creating tool, no?Is MagicISO any good for this task?

[Damnation02]

Nothing.Still get the "Please insert a Playstation or Playstation 2 Format Disc".....

Sure is a lot of bother to make one damn game run....

[Auzern]

UltraISO and Magic ISO are good for mounting.

Thats suprising. Try changing your BIOS to something else.

Also try running any other PS2 game and lets see what it shows.

[Damnation02]

Thats great.
So now you are running the CD. I will make it simpler for you.
Set you CDdvdRom Plugin to Gigaherz DVD Plugin. Click on Configure and select your drive where you have placed the CD.
After thats done, close the emulator.

If you have made a backup copy then, try mounting the Game image with UltraISO and configure the source drive and then try running the game.

Can someone explain step by step from here?

I am slowly going crazy.I need to download and mix billions of f***ing things, and the game won't even start....

What disc?This is an iso file that won't run...

[Auzern]

Okay. But do you know how to mount atleast? Then I will tell you step by step.

[Damnation02]

Okay. But do you know how to mount atleast? Then I will tell you step by step.

Yes i know how to mount.I did it with Ultra ISO and Magic ISO
too.Let it rip.

[Auzern]

Ok. Now confirm that your configuration is exactly as same as mine.
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4607/pcsx2config.jpg

[Damnation02]

Ok. Now confirm that your configuration is exactly as same as mine.
http://img150.imageshacus/img150/4607/pcsx2config.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5550/image00346.jpg

[Auzern]

Wait. Your Graphics plugin is incorrect. Match it with mine.

[Damnation02]

Wait. Your Graphics plugin is incorrect. Match it with mine.

It's the graphics plugin you linked in for me earlier.There is nothing like yours in my graphics settings.

[Auzern]

Download the Gsdx 0.1.14 (http://www.pcsx2.net/thel33tback3nd/showthread.php?tid=2163) now.

[Damnation02]

Download the Gsdx 0.1.14 (http://www.pcsx2.net/thel33tback3nd/showthread.php?tid=2163) now.

Done, we can proceed.

[Auzern]

Click on Configure of the graphics plugin and make sure that these are ticked.
1. Native (1024x1024).
2. Wait-Sync.
3. NLOOP Hack (Half-Ticked - Grey Background).
4. Lograthmic-Z.
5. Alpha Correction.
6. Texture Filtering (If you have fast computer).

Select your Renderer: D3D9 (Hardware).
Shader: Pixel Shader 2.0
Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Try running the game now.

[Damnation02]

Click on Configure of the graphics plugin and make sure that these are ticked.
1. Native (1024x1024).
2. Wait-Sync.
3. NLOOP Hack (Half-Ticked - Grey Background).
4. Lograthmic-Z.
5. Alpha Correction.
6. Texture Filtering (If you have fast computer).

Select your Renderer: D3D9 (Hardware).
Shader: Pixel Shader 2.0
Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Try running the game now.

Dude, what i meant with step be step was this:
"Set you CDdvdRom Plugin to Gigaherz DVD Plugin. Click on Configure and select your drive where you have placed the CD.
After thats done, close the emulator.

If you have made a backup copy then, try mounting the Game image with UltraISO and configure the source drive and then try running the game."-step by step from there.The guide was useful, i have trouble from this part.Thank you for wanting to do the whole thing, but really i need help starting from that part.:o

[Auzern]

I'm sorry for misleading you but atleast you have the best configs to run the game now. :)
Okay this is the final part. Click on Configure of the CD/DVD Plugin. Select your source drive as the one you have mounted the game image with UltraISO.
I had problems mounting with MagicISO. It did not run. Try it now and then try running the emulator.

[Damnation02]

I'm sorry for misleading you but atleast you have the best configs to run the game now. :)
Okay this is the final part. Click on Configure of the CD/DVD Plugin. Select your source drive as the one you have mounted the game image with UltraISO.
I had problems mounting with MagicISO. It did not run. Try it now and then try running the emulator.

Mounted with UltraISO,(j) Configured Gigahertz put it on j, run CD/DVD and...."Please insert a Playstation or Playstation 2 Format Disc".....*headbutt's the keyboard*....

[Auzern]

This error comes most of the time when it does not match with your BIOS. Have you tried with another BIOS?

[Damnation02]

This error comes most of the time when it does not match with your BIOS. Have you tried with another BIOS?

No, but it says, the game is a USA game, and i have the USA bios in, the only other bioses are EU and JAPAN, won't the game have trouble running on them?

[Auzern]

Have you tried it with EU and Japan? If not; then try it.

[Damnation02]

Have you tried it with EU and Japan? If not; then try it.

Every time i get the same error.USA,EU.JP......

[Auzern]

Do you have any other PS2 disk? I recommend you try it with an other disk cause then we can know the problem is with the emulator and not the game.
And also tell me that is SYSTEM.CNF in the disk drive after you mount?

[Damnation02]

And also tell me that is SYSTEM.CNF in the disk drive after you mount?

How, where can i check this?

[Auzern]

Mount the Disk first. Open up the drive which you have mounted on to and then find the SYSTEM.CNF file. Is it there?

[Damnation02]

Mount the Disk first. Open up the drive which you have mounted on to and then find the SYSTEM.CNF file. Is it there?

No, there are just "e-mgs3s." files.I mount it, check it(j) and there are just these kinds of files.

[Auzern]

You have downloaded the game!
Now I know what files are they:
e-mgs3s.000
e-mgs3s.001
e-mgs3s.002
e-mgs3s.003 and more.

I cannot help you on this forum. Its against their rules. Google out for a solution for this.