From 212f0030fa39822e8d6d6c69148d864c49af8945 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hermite Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:48:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Created I. Quick start [Users] (markdown) --- I.-Quick-start-[Users].md | 87 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 87 insertions(+) create mode 100644 I.-Quick-start-[Users].md diff --git a/I.-Quick-start-[Users].md b/I.-Quick-start-[Users].md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ac6c19a --- /dev/null +++ b/I.-Quick-start-[Users].md @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +# Quick start + +#### This guide gives you the basics for installing the emulator in the best possible conditions, including all the pre-requisites for launching a game. + +> [!WARNING] +> The emulator is still experimental, so many errors and impossibility to play are possible. +--- + +## 1. Requirements + +### 1.1 Minimum System Requirements + +Ensure your system meets the following requirements: + +- **Processor:** ≥ 4 cores/6 threads, >2.5Ghz, Support **AVX2 extension** or **Rosetta 2** on ARM +- **RAM:** At least 8GB (16GB recommended). +- **Graphics:** Vulkan1.3-compatible graphics card. +- **OS:** Windows 10/11, Linux, or macOS 14 (64-bit). + +### 1.2 Required Drivers + +Before proceeding, update your drivers: + +1. Find out which brand of graphics card you use. +2. Download the appropriate one for your operating system: + - **Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers** + - **AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html** + - **Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download-center/home.html** +3. You should also check that your iGPU is up to date using the links above. +4. For Windows user: Don't trust Windows update especially for iGPU. +--- + +## 2. Installation + +### 2.1 Download shadPS4 + +> [!TIP] +> For a quick start, we will use the **QT** version. QT means that the emulator comes with a GUI that makes it easy to use and configure. +>
The other way is SDL but we will not use it for now. + +1. Follow this link: **https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases** +2. You can decide between two release version: +- `Pre-release-xxx` (Also known as "Nightly", this is the last release) +- `Release` (Latest major release, eg 0.5.0) +3. Click on `⏵ Asserts`, you're going to see a lot of differents versions you need to locate the one containing your OS (`win64`, `linux`, `macos`) and the word `QT`. +
For example, if you want the latest version for Windows, click on `shadps4-win64-qt-xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxx.zip`. + +### 2.2 Move & Extract it + +1. Move your newly downloaded archive to the folder of your choice. _It can be everywhere_ +2. Extract it (Using built-in app or app like winrar, 7z, etc...) + +**For Windows:** +1. First, you will need **Microsoft Visual C++ 2022** to run it. +
Download it from here: **https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe** and install it before next step +2. Open the folder newly extracted and run shadPS4.exe. +
The first time, Windows will maybe ask you about security, you can agree. + +**For Linux:** +1. Open the folder newly extracted +2. Start `Shadps4-qt.AppImage` + +**For macOS:** +1. Open the folder newly extracted +2. A window should pop up with the text `shadps4 Not Opened`, tap on `Done`. +3. Navigate to the Apple icon on the top left of your screen and tap on it. In the newly appeared menu there is an option called `System Settings`, tap on it. +4. After the `System Settings` application has been opened, navigate to the `Privacy & Security` tab and scroll down in the new opened tab till you see the message `shadps4 was blocked to protect your Mac` +5. On the right side of the message, there is a button called `Open Anyway`, tap on it. +6. A new window should pop up which says `Open shadps4? `, tap on the `Open Anyway` button and enter your password or use your fingerprint to confirm. +--- + +## 3. Install PKG Files +> [!CAUTION] +> **You must DUMP your games yourself. We do not provide any links nor guide to do it!** + +The emulator is now started. Now you want to install your first PKG (games). +1. Go to `File` then to `Install Packages (PKG)` +2. A window opens, locate your file(s), select it/them, and `open` it +
Note: You can install multiple PKG files at once. +3. Once finished, the game should appear in the application. +
Make sure to wait until 100%. If the GUI crash or bug, you have to do it again. +--- + +## 4. Configure the emulator +Congratulations, your emulator is now running with your first games ! +
Now you can start to configure it +Follow [**this link**](https://github.com/Xphalnos/shadPS4-Wiki/wiki/II.-Setting-up-shadPS4-%5BUsers%5D) to learn how to set up shadPS4. \ No newline at end of file