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  • [UPDATE] Unofficial RetroArch Standalone Emulators

    I decided to make the libretro cores of RetroArch into "standalone emulators". Many people has expressed a desire for the multi-system emulator to have the cores split up. Some of you may have done this already, it is a easy process with the design of RetroArch & the great tools this scene has provided. All the Standalone's are from the official 0.9.7 Release of RetroArch (except the Imame4all core). I used Blackotoo PS3 emulator uniform pack for most of the Images & Sounds. Below you will find some issues that occur when making these as standalone emulators. Each libretro core is a Standalone system (which is basically "eye candy" on the XMB for the cores that have multiple systems)



    Important Notes:

    • These Standalone Emulators are not multiMAN/mmCM Compatible. (Booting Roms from multiMAN will not work (official 0.9.7 does), Return to multiMAN does work)

    • These are Unofficial PKGs (However each core is from the official 0.9.7 release except IMAMe4all)

    • IMAME4all: This libretro core was made by the RetroArch developers but it was never officially released for the PS3 as they have plans for a better MAME port in the future. So any issue that arise from this core will not be fixed or attended to as it was scrapped for the PS3)
      • MAME 0.37b5 Romset is required
      • Saving/Loading is broken and will not be fixed
      • Some Games on the 0.37b5 romset will not work (part of the reason why this older port was scrapped for the PS3)



    If you like the artwork on this video, you must download Blackotoo's uniform pack his official link is below, and add it manually just follow the paths

    Thanks to manster for providing this video


    Paths



    Downloads:

    • PS3 Emulator Uniform Pack v1.8 - By Blackotoo (If you like the artwork in the video you can download this pack from Blackotoo's official link and find the standalones Content ID and swap the artwork.)


    Credits/Thanks
    SquarePusher (for his continued work on the PS3 port of RetroArch)
    Blackotoo (for making a great Uniformed Images for all the emulators)
    Aldostools (for all his great tools that made this process very easy)
    pete_uk (for all his unofficial compiles of RetroArch)


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    Comments 19 Comments
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      I personally like the multi-system Emulator official setup. but i know many prefer Standalones. Now you have the choice.
    1. opium2k's Avatar
      opium2k -
      Nice job STLcardsWS.

      I've always liked Blackotoo's skins and this reminded me that I still need to install his new multiMAN one. It's been sitting on my computer for over a week lol.
    1. muny21's Avatar
      muny21 -
      @STLcardsWS
      Thanks man. Appreciate it.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Quote Originally Posted by opium2k View Post
      Nice job STLcardsWS.

      I've always liked Blackotoo's skins and this reminded me that I still need to install his new multiMAN one. It's been sitting on my computer for over a week lol.
      I forgot to add prBoom. I will post that later in an update. It wont be as pretty as the other PIC1.png. (i suck at images from scratch )

      Update: Added prBoom and Neo-Geo. (i had to make a few edits to create the prboom images)

      FYI: i know i said this above but the cores that emulate multiple systems are just repeat installations of those cores with different Content IDs. & different XMB ICON0 and PIC1 images.

      Also it is okay to have the official installation as well as all these standalones installed at the same time with no conflicts.
      So if you want the best on the XMB and multiMAN that is okay
    1. Steveola's Avatar
      Steveola -
      Is Mame any good? Or should I wait for proper release?
    1. JOshISPoser's Avatar
      JOshISPoser -
      it's not exactly what you're asking, but fba is pretty great and it uses mame releases somewhat.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Quote Originally Posted by Steveola View Post
      Is Mame any good? Or should I wait for proper release?
      Yes the imame4all port has some issues.
      Reason it has so many issues it is a very old original port (0.37) was very early in the MAME life cycle compared to where they are at now. So many issue arise especially when porting it to other systems such as the PS3.

      RetroArch is ran on many system not just the PS3 and this mame port was picked for some of the lower end systems as it was not as demanding as some of the newer builds of mame. (it runs on the Ps3 but was never really picked to be on the ps3 specifically. reason why it was officially scrapped for the Ps3, to many issue to fix when they can pick a better build like mame 0.70 . They have plans for a mame 0.70 port but there is no timetable. They do many things so it could take some time. I would enjoy what you can on the imame4all port. Until that times comes.

      Here is what i personally like about the Imame4all port.
      It play Mortal Kombat II & III (MKI doesnt play)
      NBA HANGTIME EXTREME plays (NBA hangtime/nba jam/nba jam T.E. will not play)
      Hit the Ice.

      Tip: when playing these titles and other midway games you have to turn up your volume up. After that sound is fine.

      So this port does allow you to play some games that cant be played on no other ps3 emulator.

      it's not exactly what you're asking, but fba is pretty great and it uses mame releases somewhat.
      FBA is a great emulator on the ps3 (It does use the latest MAME romset) but it will not play everything Mame can play.

      If a game plays on both fba and mame use the FBA port. but there are many titles that need Mame.
    1. JOshISPoser's Avatar
      JOshISPoser -
      when you play windjammers, there is no other game you need to play
    1. Steveola's Avatar
      Steveola -
      Thanks for the comprehensive reply.
      MAME is all that interests me, which is why I asked.
    1. hcktom's Avatar
      hcktom -
      I try to play NEOGEO emulator in my PS3 3.55knaew
      Install the NEOGEO Emulator
      Move Metalslug rom with FTP in PS3 HDD
      WITH emulator find zip file and put (x) button!

      BUT NOTHING!!! PLEASE ANY HELP OR TUTORIAL PLEASE???
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      you need latest bios file. (neogeo.zip).

      Roms must be from the latest MAME Romset as well. (i know this isnt a MAME emulator but it uses the latest MAME romset).
      (MAME romset 0.145, the bios within that romset should work Imame4all would use MAME romset 0.37b5)


      Sorry we can't provide BIOS or ROM links/downloads.


      See the first post and you will see a link to the official 0.9.7 release that has additional information on all these emulators/cores.

      Some of these systems/cores require a BIOS file in order to run.
    1. manster's Avatar
      manster -
      Nice Release, looks awesome on the XMB.

      Here's a video:

    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Awesome video manster.

      I made some console pics for ICON0.png . i need to finish a few before i upload those.
      (i think you will like the console pics for ICON0)

      Added to first post/news
    1. Zimitybond's Avatar
      Zimitybond -
      Personally I think it is a dick move to take something someone else actually spent hours creating then putting them in your own release.

      Credit doesn't mean shit, perhaps it helps Blackotoo earn a living on those downloads but here you are putting them into your own packs then reuploading them like you've done something awesome.

      I totally doubt he gave you permission to do this either. Way to disrespect and very good scene contributor.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Quote Originally Posted by Zimitybond View Post
      Personally I think it is a dick move to take something someone else actually spent hours creating then putting them in your own release.

      Credit doesn't mean shit, perhaps it helps Blackotoo earn a living on those downloads but here you are putting them into your own packs then reuploading them like you've done something awesome.

      I totally doubt he gave you permission to do this either. Way to disrespect and very good scene contributor.

      I completely disagree. credit is usually all that is needed when it is released into the public. I didnt reupload his pack at all just used some of the artwork in the standalones. I provided his link above . So if he is upset due to the fact he feels that he isn;t getting the royalties from each hit, one could argue i gave him alot of hits by providing his link to the download directly above. So before you call someone a dick understand the situatiotion.

      Being a dick would of been taking his work and claiming it was mine which i didnt do.
    1. opium2k's Avatar
      opium2k -
      The only person being a dick regarding this situation is Blackotoo. He's always been irrational and his childish reaction towards this release proves it more than ever.
      I've always respected what he's created with photoshop but from everything I've seen about him over the last couple years he doesn't deserve any respect as a person.
      For someone who as Zimitybond claims "earn a living on those downloads" to whine that someone is distributing their work without permission when he provides a vast collection of warez to the public is plain idiotic.
      Pot-kettle much?

      Personally I love the job he did on these but just to further my point...
      Those images contain numerous characters, images and logos owned and created by companies such as Nintendo, Sega, etc. Did Blackotoo receive permission from them to use their creations?
      Technically these skins aren't even his work. He simply altered the creations of others.
      Zimitybond, your argument is moot.

      This scene is ridiculous enough as is. Imagine the state it would be in if everyone who shared something threw a hissy fit when their work was showcased or mirrored... grow up.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      I RE-UPLOADED the standalone emulators. They are now comp. with 4.XX CFW as well as 3.55.

      I had to remove Blackotoo's artwork. You can obtain his artwork by clicking on his official link that has always been in the article. Now you just have to manually add it.(his request not mine)

      On this set i provided console pics for ICON0.png. that doesnt look to bad.
      They look good by themselves or you can add blackotoo's PIC1.png images from his pack by clicking his official link.
    1. newbietester's Avatar
      newbietester -
      Getting the 80010017 error when trying to open. Also will MM see this under the retro option?

      Thanks
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Quote Originally Posted by newbietester View Post
      Getting the 80010017 error when trying to open. Also will MM see this under the retro option?

      Thanks
      Sorry i missed this comment. What CFW are you on? if on 3.55 try these downloads


      For multiMAN support use the official build, making these into standalones breaks multiMAN comp. (says in the article )
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