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Thanks to a recent update to the WiiSX / CubeSX emulator, PlayStation 1 (PS1) games are now playable on the Nintendo GameCube, offering an exciting new way for retro gaming enthusiasts to experience classic titles.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 5 points 2 days ago

How do I fit the discs in?

[–] sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Is the C stick actually a second analog stick, or is it basically just an 8 way pad with a stick on top?

[–] ElectricTrombone@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

The c-stick is technically an analog stick. Take apart a Gamecube controller and you'll see that uses potentiometers just like the left stick. It might have a gate on the stick that snaps to certain positions. I seem to remember something like that when I replaced mine.

[–] dai@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago

yes.

It's a pad and always has been.

[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 23 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I'm curious what the games look like, does it retain the PS1 "wobble" or would it look more clean with the GameCube rendering?

I'm not sure, but the reasons for being "wobbly" are pretty interesting: https://retrocomputing.stackexchange.com/questions/5019/why-do-3d-models-on-the-playstation-1-wobble-so-much

If I was deigning an emulator, I'd try to match the behavior of the original system as closely as possible, since people designing a program for that system might have depended on any behavior they observed (intentionally or unintentionally), so I'd keep the "wobble" (or provide a way to disable it, but keep it enabled by default).

[–] lime@feddit.nu 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

i may just be talking out of my ass but i recall one of the dolphin devlogs saying something about the gamecube not having an fpu either. it got around wobblies by being 64-bit or something. if that's the case, going 32-bit only would reintroduce them.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Duckstation has a way of "removing" the wobble. I don't remember what technique they use though, it's been awhile since I looked at it.

[–] neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago

It makes the games look way better too. Just play through metal gear solid 1 and was impressed with it.

[–] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago

Wild times!

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Fantastic! I have a PS1 game I have been wanting to play. (Never had a PS1.)

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 7 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I cannot find it. Crap. I think "Chrono Cross".

[–] MotorCade93@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

One of my all time favorites. Emulate it, you'll love it.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 2 points 2 days ago
[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I loved Chrono Cross! Check out Legend of Mana for more PSX RPG fun!

Quick edit: I highly recommend Parasite Eve 1&2 as well!

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Don't go in expecting Crono Trigger. Cross was made during the "FF VII is the only way to make RPGs" era.

It's an odd one. I couldn't beat the final boss back in the day because I never understood the color/music system enough.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't think you will be able to play the disk, without heavy console modification

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 2 days ago

Mod the disc; make it smaller.

[–] aciDC14@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago
[–] xspurnx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)