Mac OS X Snow Leopard PlayStation Emulator, PCSX-Reloaded

Hello there,
A while back I released an instructable on getting PCSX up and running in Snow Leopard, I have since found a more stable/ and quite frankly all round better program, PCSX-Reloaded. In my case, it has been alot more reliable and easier to use with still more features. So here is a tutorial on getting PCSX-Reloaded up and running :)

QUICK NOTE: If you followed my previous instructable about installing PCSX, before you begin this, drag your current PCSX from your applications to the trash and empty.

Step 1 Files

So then, we begin by downloading our necessary files:
1. pcsxr-1.9.92-macosx.zip
2. PSX BIOS PACK.zip

That's our necessary files.

Download pcsxr-1.9.92-macosx.zip from this link (http://pcsxr.codeplex.com/releases/50048/download/140522) or from the file uploaded with this step.

Download PSX BIOS PACK.zip from this link (http://www.4shared.com/file/45017616/d3ca5ae7/PSX_BIOS_PACK.html) or from the file uploaded with this step.

Comments

[chitchcock1]

FOR EVERYONE WHO CANT FIND USER LIBRARY

had a huge issue with this myself, it's hidden folder on Lion now :( so easy though, hold option and click go, library will be there.

sorry about double post, it wouldn't let me delete the other and I mistyped.

[chitchcock1]

FOR EVERYONE WHO CANT FIND USER LIBRARY

had a huge issue with this myself, it's hidden folder on Lion now :( so easy though, hold command and click go, library will be there.

[odoylerules2011]

I tried opening an iso and it says "could not check cd-rom". I know others are having this problem, but no one has yet to post an answer. Could someone help me out with this?? Thanks.

[Smokey14]

I found out how to play them, got my FF8 going.
1. Just get a program called UnRarX, from unrarx.com (only takes a couple of seconds to download).
2. open it up and select 'browse' button in top right corner, then pick your game or .rar file.
3. Press 'extract' button, also in top right corner.
4. Once it has extracted, run PCSX> choose run iso and pick the game, all should be good. Game file should now look like a zip file rather than a blank piece of paper.

Hope this helps, i just got lucky with finding this i think.

[odoylerules2011]

Yeah I used "The Unarchiver" app to basically do the same. I finally have mine working now, and I'm so happy lol. Thanks for the advice anyway, and it'll probably help others that are having the same problem.

[Smokey14]

I also have the same problem as odoylerules2011.
Downloaded the first disc of FF8, it's a .rar file though, but get the same message when i try to load it. Does it need to be converted or something.

[rhernandez16]

whats a good site for ISOs? on mac

[isher1992]

hey spikeemp,
i clicked on the pcsxr-1.9.92-macosx.zip file to download it and it doesnt show up in my downloads, which is weird cuz i see it download. i need major help on that cuz the bio files are downloadin just fine :(

[drakhlina-powsner]

When I try to open the ISO is says "Could not check CD-rom"

[reeve24]

You have the BIOS in the wrong place. There are three "Library" folders on a Mac system.

/Library
/System/Library
/Users/~/Library

The BIOS goes in the last one, not the first where you currently have it.

[pradek555]

Hi, Spike
I've just downloaded PCSX reloaded.
install was easy but it will not create a pcsz folder in my application support folder.
Checked the preference window and see that the "simulate psx bios" is checked.
how do I uncheck it when it does not give me the option.

I'm running OSX Lion by the way.
Thanks,
pradek555

[ajøhnsøn]

Hey spikemp, I've followed all instructions and I'm still getting the missing BIOS error. Can I please get some assistance?

[laxhead94]

hi, great ible, but whatever i do i cannot get a psx file in my application support file

[spikemp]

Hi laxhead94, have you tried opening PCSX once first, before you look for the application support file?

Thanks
Spike

[laxhead94]

yes i have, several times actually but no application support file

[amimajime]

Yes, I have this same problem too. I tried forever last night, but it was no use. Please help! Why doesn't it ever show up? I've got Mac OS Lion, is that the reason? I'd really like to play my old games here, but that folder is the only thing that's stopping me. It's just... not there. Please help someone

[jemsz95]

In lion the library folder under your username is hidden, maybe that could be your problem. Try going to Finder and hit Shift+Command+G and type in
~/Library/Application Support/Pcsx/Bios/

Hope it works!

[amimajime]

Hi, I have a Mac OS Lion operating system. I can't find the PCXS folder in my Application Support folder. I tried opening the game and closing it, but to no avail. Why doesn't it show up? Can someone help? If you can, it'd be greatly appreciated. This is the only thing stopping me from playing PS1 games on my mac : (

[spikemp]

It does definately work on Lion, I'm running Lion too. I'm not sure if installing it on Lion is any different, I'll look into it.

Spike

[mbautista8]

why doesn't work on apple only for intel. Do you have any emulator of ps1 for apple does have work iso files

[amaler87]

Does anyone know how I can get this to work using my usb xbox 360 controller? Or a plugin that will allow me to do so?

[StrictlySparta]

Hope this helps - http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=636420

[mmann3]

will this work with final fantasy 9??

[spikemp]

It should, yeah.

[adam5tele]

The Bios Pack link deosnt work...

[spikemp]

Yes it does!
Just don't use the 4shared link, the files uploaded to Instructables are all fine!

[aborja]

Hey can i ask something la, since i already installed the psx-r, where can i find iso games?

[bperez7]

Heyy, spikemp I download all of this on my Mac computer and when I go to play a file game say like Spiderman.bin were do I go to start the game file

Brandon

[Papperskatt]

Thank you very much! PCSX is the only PS-emulator that I've found that works well on the Mac, but since Lion won't support PPC apps, I was very worried that I wouldn't be able to use it anymore when Lion gets released. But thanks to you I now don't have to worry anymore. :D

[smurphy7]

it won't run for me either. When i load try to load the rom it says erroe could not check the CD-rom

[ndauer]

So... wait, this won't play ROMs? :(

[spikemp]

It will, its under File > Run ISO. Then you select the ROM that you're trying to run.

[superflare]

when i click the bios pack link it says its invlaid... am i doing something wrong?

[spikemp]

Have you tried the version I included with this instructable? Other than the 4shared link.

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I have given this instruction my endorsement.

Very nice, got it to work without any problems, finally can play my old game :D

Thank you,-

[spikemp]

I'm glad it helped you :)

[j800r]

not working for me. no sound and the graphics are glitchy as hell. looks like i have no choice but to bootcamp :(