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| screenshot = ] | screenshot = ]
| caption = ePSXe 1.8.0 running on ] | caption = ePSXe 1.8.0 running on ]
| developer = ''Calb'', ''Galtor'' and ''_Demo_'' | developer = "calb", "Galtor" and "_Demo_"
| released = {{Start date and years ago|2000|10|14|df=yes}} | released = October 14, 2000
| latest_release_version = 1.9.0 | latest_release_version = 1.9.0
| latest_release_date = {{Start date and years ago|2013|08|03|df=yes}}<ref name="NGEmu 1.90" /> | latest_release_date = August 3, 2013<ref name="NGEmu 1.90" />
| operating_system = ], ], ] | operating_system = ], ], ]
| language = ] | language = ]
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! colspan="3" | ePSXe releases<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.epsxe.com/ |title=Welcome to the official ePSXe website |publisher=ePSXe |date= |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> ! colspan="3" | ePSXe releases<ref>http://www.epsxe.com/</ref>
|- |-
! Version ! Version
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! Date ! Date
|- |-
| 1.0 | 1.0.0
| First release | First release
| {{dts|2000|10|14|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="retrogames">{{cite news |title=Saturday, October 14th 2000 - ePSXe released! |url=http://www.retrogames.com/102000.html |date=October 14, 2000 |author=atila |publisher=retrogames.com |accessdate=2007-09-07}}</ref> | {{dts|2000|10|14|format=mdy}}<ref name="retrogames">{{cite news |title=Saturday, October 14th 2000 - ePSXe released! |url=http://www.retrogames.com/102000.html |date=October 14, 2000 |author=atila |publisher=retrogames.com |accessdate=2007-09-07}}</ref>
|- |-
| 1.0.1 | 1.0.1
| Improved CD ROM support | Improved CD ROM support
| {{dts|2000|12|11|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200012.html#newsitem976524667,64481, |title= News December 2000 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date= |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2000|12|11|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200012.html#newsitem976524667,64481,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.2 | 1.2.0
| SaveState Support | SaveState Support
| {{dts|2001|03|09|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200103.html#newsitem984122335,37993, |title= News March 2001 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date=2001-02-25 |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2001|03|09|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200103.html#newsitem984122335,37993,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.4 | 1.4.0
| ] | ]
| {{dts|2001|06|26|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200106.html#newsitem993555936,71752, |title= News June 2001 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date=2001-06-24 |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2001|06|26|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200106.html#newsitem993555936,71752,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.5 | 1.5.0
| Native support for PPF patches | Native support for PPF patches
| {{dts|2002|01|27|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200201.html#newsitem1012211248,31879, |title= News January 2002 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date= |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2002|01|27|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200201.html#newsitem1012211248,31879,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.5.1 | 1.5.1
| CD subchannel support | CD subchannel support
| {{dts|2002|03|12|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200203.html#newsitem1016012862,47118, |title= News March 2002 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date=2002-02-28 |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2002|03|12|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200203.html#newsitem1016012862,47118,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.5.2 | 1.5.2
| Bug fixes | Bug fixes
| {{dts|2002|04|05|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200205.html#newsitem1020685140,93884, |title= News May 2002 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date= |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2002|04|05|format=mdy}}<ref>http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200205.html#newsitem1020685140,93884,</ref>
|- |-
| 1.6 | 1.6.0
| Improved CD ROM emulation | Improved CD ROM emulation
| {{dts|2003|08|05|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="epsxe1.6">{{cite web|url=http://www.aep-emu.de/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=890 |title=ePSXe 1.6.0 |publisher=AEP Emulation Page |date=2003-08-05 |accessdate=2013-08-22}}</ref> | {{dts|2003|08|05|format=mdy}}<ref name="epsxe1.6">http://www.aep-emu.de/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=890</ref>
|- |-
| 1.7 | 1.7.0
| Rewritten MDEC decoder | Rewritten MDEC decoder
| {{dts|2008|05|24|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="epsxe1.7">{{cite web|url=http://www.emulation64.com/view/1700/ePSXe-170-released/ |title=ePSXe 1.7.0 released! |website=Emulation64.com| publisher=The Emulation64 Network |date=2008-06-02 |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref> | {{dts|2008|05|27|format=mdy}}<ref name="epsxe1.7">{{cite web|url=http://www.emulation64.com/view/1700/ePSXe-170-released/ |title=ePSXe 1.7.0 released! &#124; The Emulation64 Network |publisher=Emulation64.com |date=2008-06-02 |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|- |-
| Android | 1.8.0
| First Android version
| {{dts|2012|08|30|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="android">{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epsxe.ePSXe |title=ePSXe for Android |publisher=Google Play |date= |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|-
| 1.8
| Cheat codes support | Cheat codes support
| {{dts|2012|11|09|format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="epsxe1.8">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngemu.com/152990/epsxe-180-released |title=ePSXe 1.80 released |publisher=NGEmu.com |date=2012-11-10 |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref> | {{dts|2012|11|09|format=mdy}}<ref name="epsxe1.8">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngemu.com/152990/epsxe-180-released |title=ePSXe 1.80 released |publisher=NGEmu.com |date=2012-11-10 |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|- |-
| 1.9 | 1.9.0
| Bug fixes | Bug fixes
| {{dts|2013|08|03||format=dmy|abbr=on}}<ref name="NGEmu 1.90">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngemu.com/157617/epsxe-190-for-windows-and-linux-have-been-released |title=ePSXe 1.90 for Windows and Linux have been released |publisher=NGEmu.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref> | {{dts|2013|08|03||format=mdy}}<ref name="NGEmu 1.90">{{cite web|url=http://www.ngemu.com/157617/epsxe-190-for-windows-and-linux-have-been-released |title=ePSXe 1.90 for Windows and Linux have been released |publisher=NGEmu.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref>
|} |}
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⚫ '''ePSXe''' (''enhanced PSX emulator'') is a ] ] for ]-based PC hardware with ] or ], and now on ]. It was written by three authors, using the aliases "Calb", "_Demo_", and "Galtor". ePSXe is ] with the exception of the ] (API) for its plug-ins.

⚫ '''ePSXe''' (''enhanced PSX emulator'') is a ] ] for ]-based ] with ] or ], as well as devices running ]. It was written by three authors, using the aliases ''Calb'', ''_Demo_'', and ''Galtor''. ePSXe is ] with the exception of the ] (API) for its plug-ins.


== Development == == Development ==
For half a year, ePSXe was developed in private. When released on {{dts|2000|10|14|format=dmy}}, ePSXe was a revolution in the PSX emulation scene, boasting higher compatibility and performance than other PlayStation emulators of the time.<ref name="retrogames"/> For half a year, ePSXe was developed in private. When released on October 14, 2000, ePSXe was a revolution in the PSX emulation scene, boasting higher compatibility and performance than other PlayStation emulators of the time.<ref name="retrogames"/>


After ePSXe 1.6.0 was released on {{dts|2003|08|05|format=dmy}},<ref name="epsxe1.6" /> its development seemed to halt, with rumors claiming that the source code had been lost due to a ]. However, on {{dts|2008|04|06|format=dmy}}, the developers of ePSXe made a public statement revealing that in the summer of 2007 they had decided to continue development of the emulator, due to encouragement from users. On {{dts|2008|05|24|format=dmy}}, ePSXe version 1.7.0 was released.<ref name="epsxe1.7" /> After another hiatus, the developers came back announcing the release of ePSXe for Android on {{dts|2012|08|30|format=dmy}},<ref name="android" /> as well as saying that ePSXe for Windows was in testing of version 1.8.0. This version was released on {{dts|2012|11|09|format=dmy}}.<ref name="epsxe1.8" /> After ePSXe 1.6.0 was released on August 5, 2003,<ref name="epsxe1.6" /> its development seemed to halt, with rumors claiming that the source code had been lost due to a ]. However, on April 5, 2008, the developers of ePSXe made a public statement revealing that in the summer of 2007 they had decided to continue development of the emulator, due to encouragement from users. On May 24, 2008, ePSXe version 1.7.0 was released.<ref name="epsxe1.7" />
On August 30, 2012, the developers came back after another hiatus announcing the release of ePSXe for Android,<ref name="android">{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epsxe.ePSXe |title=ePSXe for Android |publisher=Google Play |date= |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref> as well as saying that ePSXe for Windows was in testing of version 1.8.0. This version was released on November 9, 2012.<ref name="epsxe1.8" />


== Features == == Features ==
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=== Compatibility === === Compatibility ===
ePSXe is able to run most PlayStation games accurately, however, few games run flawlessly without extensive configuration and trial by error testing. In the case that a game does not run successfully, ] written for the game in question can be used, though few games have patches available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.ngemu.com/forumdisplay.php?f=46 |title=Game compatibility list for ePSXe}}</ref> ePSXe is able to run most PlayStation games accurately, however, few games run flawlessly without extensive configuration and trial by error testing. In the case that a game does not run successfully, ] written for the game in question can be used, though few games have patches available.<ref></ref>


== System requirements == == System requirements ==
=== PC version ===
ePSXe's stated ] are:<ref>Based on the documentation file and official website.</ref> ePSXe's stated ] are:<ref>Based on the documentation file and official website.</ref>
* ]: ] 200&nbsp;MHz, recommended Pentium 3 at 1&nbsp;GHz * ]: ] 200&nbsp;MHz, recommended Pentium 3 at 1&nbsp;GHz
* ]: 256 MB RAM, recommended 512 MB RAM * ]: 256 MB RAM, recommended 512 MB RAM
* ]: 3D capable video card with support for ], ], or ] * ]: 3D capable video card with support for ], ], or ]
* ]: Windows or Linux * ]: Windows or ]
* CD-ROM: 16x or faster (optional) * CD-ROM: 16x or faster (optional)

=== Android version ===
* Processor: ] or x86 (])<ref name="android" />
* Operating system: ] or newer


== Reception == == Reception ==
] called ePSXe "the best free PlayStation emulator".<ref name="retrogamer">{{cite journal | year = 2005 | title = Retro Coverdisc | journal = ] | issue = 15 | page = 108 }}</ref> ] stated "ePSXe is the best free PlayStation emulator".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=49423 |title=India > Reviews > Games > Reviews > ePSXe 1.5.2 |publisher=Techtree.com |date= |accessdate=2010-05-13}}</ref> ] called ePSXe "the best free PlayStation emulator".<ref name="retrogamer">{{ cite journal | year = 2005 | title = Retro Coverdisc | journal = ] | issue = 15 | page = 108 }}</ref> ] stated "ePSXe is the best free PlayStation emulator".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=49423 |title=India > Reviews > Games > Reviews > ePSXe 1.5.2 |publisher=Techtree.com |date= |accessdate=2010-05-13}}</ref>


== See also == == See also ==
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== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
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Revision as of 17:20, 22 August 2013

ePSXe
EPSXe's logo
EPSXe's logo
File:Epsxe 1.7.0.pngePSXe 1.8.0 running on Windows 7
Developer(s)"calb", "Galtor" and "_Demo_"
Initial releaseOctober 14, 2000
Stable release1.9.0 / August 3, 2013
Operating systemLinux, Microsoft Windows, Android
Available inMultilingual
TypeVideo game console emulator
LicenseFreeware
Websitewww.epsxe.com

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ePSXe releases
Version Key feature Date
1.0.0 First release October 14, 2000
1.0.1 Improved CD ROM support December 11, 2000
1.2.0 SaveState Support March 9, 2001
1.4.0 Setup assistant June 26, 2001
1.5.0 Native support for PPF patches January 27, 2002
1.5.1 CD subchannel support March 12, 2002
1.5.2 Bug fixes April 5, 2002
1.6.0 Improved CD ROM emulation August 5, 2003
1.7.0 Rewritten MDEC decoder May 27, 2008
1.8.0 Cheat codes support November 9, 2012
1.9.0 Bug fixes August 3, 2013

ePSXe (enhanced PSX emulator) is a PlayStation emulator for x86-based PC hardware with Microsoft Windows or Linux, and now on Android. It was written by three authors, using the aliases "Calb", "_Demo_", and "Galtor". ePSXe is closed source with the exception of the application programming interface (API) for its plug-ins.

Development

For half a year, ePSXe was developed in private. When released on October 14, 2000, ePSXe was a revolution in the PSX emulation scene, boasting higher compatibility and performance than other PlayStation emulators of the time.

After ePSXe 1.6.0 was released on August 5, 2003, its development seemed to halt, with rumors claiming that the source code had been lost due to a hard disk failure. However, on April 5, 2008, the developers of ePSXe made a public statement revealing that in the summer of 2007 they had decided to continue development of the emulator, due to encouragement from users. On May 24, 2008, ePSXe version 1.7.0 was released.

On August 30, 2012, the developers came back after another hiatus announcing the release of ePSXe for Android, as well as saying that ePSXe for Windows was in testing of version 1.8.0. This version was released on November 9, 2012.

Features

As with many modern emulators, ePSXe makes use of plug-ins to emulate GPU, SPU (sound), and CD-ROM drive functions, a model first established in PSEmu Pro. Games can be loaded from the computer's CD drive or from one of many types of CD images directly from the user's hard drive.

A patching feature allows the user to apply game patches. Games that do not necessarily run properly, or even start at all, can be fixed and played via the use of ePSXe patch files in .ppf format. Not all games prone to bugs have ppf patches written for them.

Unlike a few alternative PlayStation emulators that are able to use high level emulation to mimic the effect of the PlayStation's BIOS, ePSXe functions with an image of an official Sony PlayStation BIOS. Since the various PlayStation BIOS images are copyrighted by Sony, it is illegal to distribute them. For this reason, ePSXe does not come bundled with any of the PlayStation BIOS images, requiring the user to provide one for the emulator.

Plug-ins

  • GPU: Most GPU plug-ins run with either Direct3D, OpenGL, or the Glide API, and are available as freeware or open source
  • SPU: The SPU plug-ins can emulate everything from music to sound effects, with varying degrees of success depending on the plug-in settings, and of course the plug-in being used
  • CD-ROM: ePSXe comes with a core CD-ROM plug-in, but many others are available for freeware download and many can emulate up to seven different types of read modes
  • Input: The core plug-in is sufficient, but there are others that allow for more functionality.

Compatibility

ePSXe is able to run most PlayStation games accurately, however, few games run flawlessly without extensive configuration and trial by error testing. In the case that a game does not run successfully, patches written for the game in question can be used, though few games have patches available.

System requirements

ePSXe's stated system requirements are:

Reception

Retro Gamer called ePSXe "the best free PlayStation emulator". Techtree stated "ePSXe is the best free PlayStation emulator".

See also

References

  1. ^ "ePSXe 1.90 for Windows and Linux have been released". NGEmu.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  2. http://www.epsxe.com/
  3. ^ atila (October 14, 2000). "Saturday, October 14th 2000 - ePSXe released!". retrogames.com. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
  4. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200012.html#newsitem976524667,64481,
  5. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200103.html#newsitem984122335,37993,
  6. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200106.html#newsitem993555936,71752,
  7. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200201.html#newsitem1012211248,31879,
  8. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200203.html#newsitem1016012862,47118,
  9. http://www.aep-emu.de/archive/news200205.html#newsitem1020685140,93884,
  10. ^ http://www.aep-emu.de/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=890
  11. ^ "ePSXe 1.7.0 released! | The Emulation64 Network". Emulation64.com. 2008-06-02. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  12. ^ "ePSXe 1.80 released". NGEmu.com. 2012-11-10. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  13. "ePSXe for Android". Google Play. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  14. "ePSXe message board rules". ePSXe.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  15. "Enhance PS1 Graphics With The Best ePSXe Plugin Settings". Racketboy.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
  16. Game compatibility list for ePSXe
  17. Based on the documentation file and official website.
  18. "Retro Coverdisc". Retro Gamer (15): 108. 2005.
  19. "India > Reviews > Games > Reviews > ePSXe 1.5.2". Techtree.com. Retrieved 2010-05-13.

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