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What
is CVGS? |
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CVGS
(Connectix Virtual Game Station) is a commercially available emulator
for MAC and Windows, which emulates the PSX in software mode only.
This means it contains no graphical improvements over the real
PSX, but has the best compatibility. |
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| Q2: |
Is
CVGS free and where can I download it? |
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CVGS
is NOT free. You actually
have to pay for this one, so check your local video game retail store or
online to buy it. For more info visit http://www.connectix.com/products/cvgs.html
You
can also get a free DEMO at http://www.connectix.com
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| Q3: |
Does
CVGS work under Windows 2000? |
| A3: |
No,
currently CVGS doesn’t work with Windows 2000. |
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| Q4: |
How
do I run in window mode or change the screen resolution in CVGS? |
| A4: |
Use
the CVGS 1.41 Video
Patch for resolutions of 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768. |
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| Q5: |
I
get a black gap at the bottom of the screen in CVGS 1.4 what's going on? |
| A5: |
It's
a bug in the version 1.4 and Connectix is aware of this problem. It's
already fixed in CVGS 1.41. |
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| Q6: |
Is
it possible to play ISO games on CVGS? |
| A6: |
Yes
you can use Daemon Tools to mount the ISO as a virtual cd-rom drive.
Get it at http://www.daemon-tools.com
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| Q7: |
Why
are my "original" PSX CD's ejected on CVGS? |
| A7: |
Use
the CVGS ModChip patch from SunTzu7 or Morlac (for v1.41):
Patch for VGS 1.3
(DOS), Patch
for VGS 1.4 (DOS)
and Patch for VGS 1.41 |
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| Q8: |
Does
CVGS work with backup CDs? |
| A8: |
Try
using the CVGS ModChip patch from SunTzu7 or Morlac (for v1.41):
VGS 1.41 for Windows: Patch
for VGS 1.41
VGS 1.4 for Windows: Patch
for VGS 1.4 (DOS)
VGS 1.3 for Windows: Patch
for VGS 1.3 (DOS)
VGS 1.4 for Mac: Patch
for VGS 1.4
VGS 1.2 for Mac: Patch
for VGS 1.2 |
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| Q9: |
Does
CVGS support 3D hardware acceleration? |
| A9: |
ePSXe,
PSEmu Pro and bleem!
use 3D hardware acceleration, CVGS is software mode only. |
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| Q10: |
I
receive a VxD error. Now what? |
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Several
users have reported errors with memory modules, specially with 192MB RAM
or above. Try using only 128MB RAM.
Another solution for some VxD errors is
disabling the Direct3D acceleration in the Display tab of DXDiag, that
is found in C:\Program Files\directx\setup. Remember to enable it
again, if you plan to run other emulators or games that use Direct3D.
Other users have reported solving their
problems uninstalling Nero or needed to do a dirty reinstall of Win9x.
Also Voodoo 1.05.00 seems to have problems, try driver version 1.04.00
installed together with DirectX 7a.
Another tip: Checking the
SYNCHRONIZE DATA TRANSFER (in device settings/ cdrom / properties) help
with some problems under Windows ME.
NOTE: If your system is working
fine, DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING!!! |
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| Q11: |
Why
do I get "The CONNECTIX VGS.EXE file is linked to missing export
MFC42.DLL:6663"? |
| A11: |
Try
downloading the latest MFC42.DLL.
To replace this file with a newer
version:
- Download and unzip the mfc4261.zip
in c:\Temp
- Shutdown and select Restart in MS-DOS
mode.
- From the DOS prompt type:
copy c:\temp\mfc42.dll c:\windows\system\mfc42.dll
- Type EXIT and press ENTER to return
to Windows
A simpler way is placing the MFC42.dll
in the emulator directory. |
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| Q12: |
How
do I copy/delete my saved games in the memory cards? |
| A12: |
Try
using ConvertM from
Paul Phoenix. |
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| Q13: |
My
joypad isn't working with CVGS? |
| A13: |
Try
using VGSJoy Debug
version. |
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| Q14: |
How
may I speed up CVGS? |
| A14: |
Obviously
with a faster hardware. But there are some speed up tips through
software that may help a bit:
- Gamespot has some tweaking tricks here.
- Try increasing the available memory.
You may use RamBooster
- Try adjusting your CD performance
You may use Winboost 2000 or
manually through,
Control Panel\System\Performance\File System\CD-Rom
- Try increasing CD cache
You may use CD-Quick
Cache
- If you have a Voodoo card, try
tweaking it:
There are some tools at www.3dfiles.com
- Try using CVGS without any other
background application.
You can try GameBoost
(read the readme before using)
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| Q15: |
Any
other way to speed CVGS? |
| A15: |
Some
users report that turning off the sound inside some games reduce the
frame skipping. |
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| Q16: |
Why
doesn't my Dual-Shock controller vibrate with CVGS? |
| A16: |
CVGS
doesn't have force feedback implemented. I've heard that some joypads
can emulate it through the volume level of the sound FX. |
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| Q17: |
What
is tnkXfs.dat in CVGS? |
| A17: |
tnkXfs.dat
is a file created every time you run CVGS and required by the CVGS
Video Patch for 800x600 and 1024x768.
This file of 1960KB (in v1.41 full)
remains in your C:\Windows\Temp until you delete it.
You should not mark this file (or create one in Temp) as read only, CVGS
will not work if tnkXfs.dat can't be created.
Try renaming tnkXfs.dat to tnkXfs.exe.
You will discover that it gets the CVGS icon!! It seems that CVGS is
compressed in some way and this file is the uncompressed one.
However tnkXfs.exe won't run if you double click it. It requires some
tweak in the registry to make it work.
Another trivia note: Using a WindowSpy utility, it shows that the
name of Windows Class of CVGS is "CVGS Double-Secret-Probation
Mutex" |
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| Q18: |
How
can I play FF9 on CVGS? |
| A18: |
There
are several patches available here: http://www.aldostools.com/patches.html |
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| Q19: |
Where
can I find a compatibility list for CVGS? |
| A19: |
Try
these sites below:
- http://www.compubit.com/vgs/
or http://come.to/cvgs
- http://www.connectix.com/products/cvgs_rgl.html
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