PSX emulation on Nintendo Switch has got A LOT better
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In January 2021 I made a video about playing PSX games on Nintendo Switch. Since then the PCSX ReARMed core on RetroArch has improved alot so let's compare it with DuckStation. Games in the video:
0:00 Tekken 3
0:06 Capcom vs. SNK Pro
0:12 Tobal 2
0:18 Crime Killer
0:20 Croc 2
0:22 Hugo: The Evil Mirror
0:24 MediEvil
0:27 Crusaders of Might and Magic
0:38 Hellboy: Asylum Seeker
0:45 Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return
0:57 Terracon
1:02 Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
1:07 Hot Wheels Turbo Racing
1:21 Driver 2
1:28 Ehrgeiz
1:34 Einhänder
1:38 Hot Wheels Turbo Racing
1:44 Fear Effect
1:48 Crusaders of Might and Magic
2:03 Gran Turismo 2
2:09 Vagrant Story
2:15 Omega Boost
2:21 R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
2:27 Street Fighter Alpha 3
2:33 Threads of Fate
2:40 Metal Gear Solid
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I would like to ask how do I zoom out of the emulator when I play with the Switch docked? It's like cutting most of the menu and games, it's like leaking from the screen, you know? The worst is that it becomes unplayable and you can't choose several menu options. Duckstation only works normally with my Switch playing in handheld mode. Could you tell me how I can fix this?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
To exit DuckStation you either press the Start + Select buttons, Capture or the Home button. It's same in handheld mode and docked mode.
i have a problem with clock tower 2 and trag, they both get stuck on the publisher screen.. are those compatible or is there a setting that I need to change to bypass that. also Breath of Fire 4, suffers the same, but on the opening animation, but rapidly tapping the start button will enable to to go to the menu. But is there also a way to enable the opening cinematic for Breath of fire 4?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
My guess is you're playing on RetroArch? Could be compatibility issues so I bet they work on DuckStation.
Very glad to see games run better on it. I still want to play escape on my switch
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Ape Escape should run just fine.
@gamerprince-tl5hg
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven yeah I tried it the other day after updating the PS1 core on Retroarch and it ran perfectly. Earlier in 2022 it was running very badly
@Anreii
10 ай бұрын
Lol literally why I'm here, I got it on my vita but the keymaps I have to do annoy me and I find myself hunching over to pay attention to missable areas
Is it possible to use Shaders with Retroarch switch? I really like the CRT effect.
@TritonusRaven
7 ай бұрын
All versions of RetroArch should have shaders, since the shaders are layered in the app regardless of what platform or core you're using.
Thanks, I was wondering for Ehrgeiz would Rearmed be better or Duckstation? I am looking to play Quest mode.
@TritonusRaven
6 ай бұрын
DuckStation on Android is better for most PSX games.
@jierenzheng7670
6 ай бұрын
@@TritonusRaven Okay then. I was hoping to avoid using android. Would Ubuntu work better?
How do you get a better upscale using Retroarch for PSX games? My games get pixelated, especially MGS
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
DuckStation upscales the games to 1080p with 2x multisample anti-aliasing.
@emilianomontanari283
8 ай бұрын
how can install duck station? i have a modified switch with retroarch
All I want is to play The Adventures of Lomax. I dived into this realm now in the past 4 hours and I got so much confused I don't understand anything anymore. Let's say I get the rom of this game. Can I upload it into a modded switch and play? Or I need some chinese handheld? Or a hacked Vita? I dont understand what is the best option. I would love if you can throw some keywords here to help me navigate. Thanks!
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
The PSX port you can play on a modded Switch no problem. You can add RetroArch which allows you to play all kinds of retro games on the Switch.
@xiaoyu88
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven thank you very much for your answer sir. I need to decide if I go with first gen switch (because I saw you wrote in other video comment before that the newest switch need some $150 chip and very not easy work on it) or a dedicated handheld.
My Switch's serial number starts with XKW. Am I able to get a PS1 emulator running on my Switch?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
There are websites you can check if your Switch is moddable. Mariko (2019, Lite, and OLED) Nintendo Switch models need a modchip.
How do I get better resolution for parasite eve on rearmed core?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
You could increase the internal resolution for the core under settings.
@chhayachea5570
Жыл бұрын
Can you pin point/ bullet point how to find or get to internal resolution? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
There is also a duckstation version compatible directly on horizon : kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqNmzparkrnIppc.html
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Will need to test this.
I have not so good performance on colin mcrae...what could it be?
@TritonusRaven
11 ай бұрын
You get better performance on DuckStation if you got Switchroot Android installed.
Hai mr ps1 in retroarch the resolution cannot setting high resolution right?
@TritonusRaven
9 ай бұрын
You can increase the resolution in the RetroArch menu.
@Black_________
9 ай бұрын
@@TritonusRaven what name setting master? I cant find 😢
Does lunar silver and eternal blue works & psp
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
It should work on DuckStation without problem. As for PSP games they run best on Ubuntu with the PPSSPP core.
can you play legend of dragoon in switch lite? thank you
@TritonusRaven
9 ай бұрын
Don't have a Switch Lite but I'm sure it'd work with a hardmod.
How you get this emulator on switch ?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
If you got custom firmware you can grab RetroArch directly from their website.
So does PSX on switch make use of any rumble?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Not what I noticed. Might be something with the settings.
@gamerprince-tl5hg
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven I felt some rumble when playing Ape Escape on retroarch
Where did you get duckstation for Nintendo switch?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
I got it from Google Play Store.
@kwgt2377
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRavenI didn't get it. how? is your NS runs android?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the Switch needs Android installed in order to run DuckStation.
woah woah woah vagrant story? how does it run on the switch ? which app
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
It's on DuckStation which is the best way to play PS games on Switch.
@Majinwuu47
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven You should make a tutorial on how to install duckstation on switch I can’t find any in English
Does it run Brave Fencer Musashi?
@TritonusRaven
5 ай бұрын
I don't see why it shouldn't but I'll need to check it out!
any idea how well silent hill runs?
@TritonusRaven
8 ай бұрын
It runs without problem at least on DuckStation.
Is your Nintendo Switch getting too hot when playing with duckstation??
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Not what I've noticed. I usually play in docked mode though.
@CArloFrancescoLopez
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven i use it in dock mode but with 3x upscale always.
I want to play PS1 and PS2 classics on my travels on my switch but i am super un-tech-savy and would love some help, please! Would that be possible? Thanks!
@TritonusRaven
11 ай бұрын
I had a video tutorial but it got taken down. If you're interested in Switchroot Android and L4T Ubuntu I'd suggest you join the Switchroot Discord.
@elliotfaggetter762
11 ай бұрын
@@TritonusRaven Hey man, I mainly wanna play PSOne games and Simpsons hit and run on my switch, that sorta thing 😁
Does anyone know if you can also emulate on the lite?
@TritonusRaven
7 ай бұрын
You can with a modchip.
@r0nin.05
7 ай бұрын
@@TritonusRaven nice, may i know how?
@TritonusRaven
7 ай бұрын
Here's some more info kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXZ4zMqOpauZe8Y.html
@r0nin.05
7 ай бұрын
@@TritonusRaven thanks!, i'll check it up soon:D
Last time I used PS1 on switch, my games would occasionally just crash for no apparent reason. The performance was fine too. Have you had this issue?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Mine would do this when I used exfat format or not running RetroArch with full RAM access.
@ShamanNoodles
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRavenThanks for the info! I actually just discovered yesterday that there is a new duckstation fork which is compatible with Atmosphere! No android necessary!
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Will definitely check that out
So what’s the best hardware to play ps1 (besides the original ps1)? I want to play MGS so bad. Should I wait for the new all in one console? Or buy a switch?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Depends on your budget. The PlayStation Classic is great if you don't wanna spend so much money and you can even play other consoles such as N64 and Dreamcast.
@anthonyr.9566
Жыл бұрын
PSP
@Subgeta
Жыл бұрын
There's going to be a re-release for mgs collection vol.1 this year on switch, PC, PS5, Xbox. Mgs 2 and 3 are going to be the vita ports in that collection.
Will persona 2 work?
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it but I don't see why it shouldn't.
Did anyone manage to get MGS twin snakes to run on dolphin??
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it yet. Will do when I have the chance.
@MrHeavyschorsch
Жыл бұрын
@@TritonusRaven cool Lookin forward to hear ur expertise, love ur vids
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man appreciate it 😊👍
so can somebody show me how to do it from scratch
@TritonusRaven
5 ай бұрын
I had a tutorial for modding the Switch but KZread took it down.
@FouR_P87
5 ай бұрын
Dang sorry to hear that
pcsx2 when you came to ns :)
Hmm, I was trying this last summer and I was having a lot of trouble getting *anything,* even 2d PSX games, to run at full speed on my Switch. All my other emulators work fine, and I didn't really want to overclock just for PSX games - plus, I don't even think OC would help. The way they ran wasn't like they weren't at full speed, it was more like something was happening to force it to stutter after every 5 or 6 frames regularly. I eventually got really frustrated because my friggen (New) 3ds can run *all* PSX games I throw at it at around 80% speed, which is more than enough for things like Armored Core: Project Phantasma and stuff, and AC isn't even that resource intensive as far as PSX games go! When I was able to run VAGRANT STORY, of all things, at 100% speed on my 3ds after some tweaking and I was still having trouble just getting my switch to even run PSX games at all on Atmosphere CFW, I got so frustrated that I gave up and just installed android for duckstation. Duckstation on Android was able to play everything at full speed, but I really dislike using android on my switch, so that didn't really go far... I'll try it again tomorrow - it's a little too late tonight for me to get deep into the emulation-on-switch weeds - maybe I'll be able to actually figure it out this time. Any tips for general settings? Should I use the native ePSXe emulator on Atmosphere, or the PSXcore in RetroArch? I'd really like to be able to move from my 3ds as far as portable PS1 gaming goes. My Steam Deck is basically my portable GameCube, Xbox, and Ps2. But the Deck is a little *too* heavy for me to carry around in my pocket, unlike my Switch, so I usually don't bother emulating anything before 6th gen on the Deck simply because of its weight and hindrance in portability. I'll carry around the 2lbs of steam deck for a portable PS2 or OGXbox or GameCube, but I'd really like to instead lug around the 0.8lb Switch for 5th gen consoles. I'd be elated if I could actually get it to work - I felt like I was literally about to start losing my sanity when I was trying to figure it out last time. Even more frustrating is that my Switch can emulate GameCube at near full speed in Atmosphere, as well as PPSSPP with upscaling to 720p at full speed - it should have DEFINITELY been able to run PSX games...eh, I'll try again tomorrow after work. Wish me luck, I guess.
@TritonusRaven
9 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@stratagemSG1
9 ай бұрын
I´m using latest retroarch nightly build and games are playing fine on my switch with pcsxrearmed, make sure to dump the ps1 bios for best results.
Silent hill 1 PSX
@TritonusRaven
11 ай бұрын
A true classic!
I wanna see less gatekeeping in Switch homebrew actually
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Yeah rivalry isn't really good for homebrew.
In short, just get a Deck ...
@TritonusRaven
Жыл бұрын
Or a new phone but Switch is cheaper.
@mikedancoolguy4574
Жыл бұрын
No
@darkgladiator27
Жыл бұрын
This only makes sense if you already have a switch tbh
@gdot1803
Жыл бұрын
@@darkgladiator27 It only makes sense if you have a Switch AND don't plan to use online, or risk buying any eShop digital purchases, in fear of losing your account. Whether Nintendo fans want to accept it or not, digital is the future, especially for the Switch 2, as most 3rd party developers won't pay the Switch cart tax on 64GB+ carts, so graphically demanding games will only put half the game on cart, and the rest will be digital download. "Switch is cheaper" Switch is only "cheaper" in the very short term, but value-wise, it's far worse in the long term compared to a $399 Steam Deck (and a $50 512GB Micro SD), especially when you consider the insane amount of emulation potential a Deck has compared to a Switch.
@danielmccave246
Жыл бұрын
@@gdot1803 hey man I was just wondering if you would recommend the highest priced steam deck off the website or should I just look into getting the 64gb one