Potatoe Laptop Emulation Help

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Inkognegro918

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I'm needing help building my emulator database.

Here are my laptop specs:

Device name - Sony VAIO VPCEB15FM
Processor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M330 @ 2.13GHz 2.13 GHz
Installed RAM - 8.00 GB (7.67 GB usable)
System type - 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
OS - Windows 10 Home

So far I have everything from NES to PS1:

NES - fceux

SNES - snes9x

Genesis - Fusion

PS1 - ePSXeCutor

N64 - Project64

These all work great that I know of from testing some games except ePSXeCutor because I just installed it and have no games to test it or set up the plugins and controller configurations.

I also have PCSX2 but the games skip or don't work at all, I don't know if that is because I'm using a potatoe laptop or I just don't have things set up correctly. Same thing with CXBX for orginal Xbox games, and I have Dolphin for Gamcube but I don't have games nor have I set any plugins or configurations to it.

I doubt I'm able to use PS3 or Xbox 360 emulators with my potatoe laptop, but if it's possible please let me know how and the cons I will expierence doing so.

Currently I'm attempting ReDream for Dreamcast games, but it won't open to install to my laptop. Just flashes the window outline for a millisecond then back to desktop.

My goal here is to use the best free emulators that I can using my potatoe laptop, use the best settings I can using my potatoe laptop with the best free emulators, and successfully play as many games as possible without playability issues.

Which emulators do you guys recommend for my potatoe laptop ? What sites have reliable ROMS and ISO files, and how do I know which ones to avoid ?
 
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Inkognegro918

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I forgot to mention I also have RetroArch, but it does'nt seem to play games as good the separate emulators I have outside of it.
 
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pix07

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@Inkognegro918 What GPU that laptop have because 3d games depend more on graphic card.

For search games here asking about that is against rules.

About retroarch i was sceptic earlier but retroarch is best software so far it runs even on android tv.

You need spend some time on that and master it.

All emulators called "cores" can be updated as you wish.

And much more features to test.

Thats all for now.
 
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Inkognegro918

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pix07 said:
@Inkognegro918 https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-410M.43891.0.html

Full specification above.

Its not great but on low resulutions should work well.
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Well, I'm still not sure if I even have a GPU...I bought this laptop on ebay as a built for gaming laptop...

I just looked up the computer and it says it came with the NVIDIA GPU, but when I try to look that up in my display settings, only the Intel i3 processor which I'm understanding is the CPU not the GPU.

I tried looking for some kind of GPU information PC program I can download that will tell me what GPU I have ?
 
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AndyTussel

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Emulators for your potato laptop

Here are some emulators that I recommend for your potato laptop:

  • Dreamcast: Reicast is a free and open-source emulator that is known for its good performance and compatibility. It is also relatively lightweight, so it should run well on your laptop.
  • PS2: PCSX2 is a free and open-source emulator that can play many PS2 games at full speed. However, it is also a more demanding emulator, so you may need to experiment with different settings to get good performance on your laptop.
  • Xbox: CXBX-Reloaded is a free and open-source emulator that can play some original Xbox games. However, it is still under development, so not all games are compatible and performance can vary.
  • GameCube: Dolphin is a free and open-source emulator that can play many GameCube games at full speed. However, it is also a more demanding emulator, so you may need to experiment with different settings to get good performance on your laptop.
ROM and ISO sites

Here are some sites that have reliable ROM and ISO files:

  • Archive.org: This website has a large collection of ROMs and ISOs for many different platforms, including consoles, computers, and arcade machines.
  • ROMHausen: This website has a large collection of ROMs for many different consoles.
  • Vimm's Lair: This website has a large collection of ISOs for many different consoles.
How to avoid bad ROMs and ISOs

Here are some tips on how to avoid bad ROMs and ISOs:

  • Only download ROMs and ISOs from trusted websites. The websites listed above are all trusted websites that have been around for many years.
  • Be careful of ROMs and ISOs that are too small. If a ROM or ISO is much smaller than the original game, then it is likely that it is a bad dump.
  • Read the comments before downloading a ROM or ISO. Other users may have commented on the quality of the ROM or ISO.
Best settings for emulators

The best settings for emulators will vary depending on your laptop's specifications and the games you want to play. However, here are some general tips:

  • Use the lowest possible resolution. This will reduce the load on your laptop's GPU.
  • Disable any unnecessary random features. For example, you can disable anti-aliasing and post-processing effects.
  • Use a lower frame rate. 30 FPS is usually echat enough for most games.

Edit:
Emulators not recommended for your laptop:


  • PS3: RPCS3 - Too demanding for your hardware.
  • Xbox 360: Xenia - Too demanding for your hardware.
 
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