PS1 Emulator for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Intro: PS1 Emulator for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Okay then everyone, this is how to install and get up and running with a PS1 emulator for your Mac running Snow Leopard.
Without any hesitation, let's get started!
You will need:
*Mac with Snow Leopard (Other versions are untested)
*Internet access (Already got)
Without any hesitation, let's get started!
You will need:
*Mac with Snow Leopard (Other versions are untested)
*Internet access (Already got)
STEP 1: Downloads
First off, you're going to want to download these files.
Off external sites:
PCSX-test3.dmg
Playstation Bios Files.zip
OR
Off Instructables:
-Click the file links below-
Off external sites:
PCSX-test3.dmg
Playstation Bios Files.zip
OR
Off Instructables:
-Click the file links below-
STEP 2: Install 'PCSX'
All files downloaded, now it's time to install them.
Double click 'PCSX-test3.dmg' to open and mount it.
When it's mounted simply drag the 'PCSX' file into your applications folder.
Read the 'ReadMe!' file for information, it's not that helpful but read it anyway.
Now un-mount the disk image. - Click the little eject button after it's name.
Double click 'PCSX-test3.dmg' to open and mount it.
When it's mounted simply drag the 'PCSX' file into your applications folder.
Read the 'ReadMe!' file for information, it's not that helpful but read it anyway.
Now un-mount the disk image. - Click the little eject button after it's name.
STEP 3: Install the PS1 BIOS
Now, open up PCSX. It should open up normally but complain about a missing BIOS.
Now, close PCSX. This step creates the neccesary location for us to put the BIOS files into. (EDIT: Thanks for pointing it out uselessparadigm)
Now to install the PS1 BIOS.
Double click 'Playstation Bios Files.zip' to unzip the folder.
Bring up a new finder window and navigate to:
Your user account name e.g. 'spikematthewspadley'.
Library
Application Support
Pcsx
Bios
Now take all the files that were unzipped from 'Playstaion Bios Files.zip' and drag them into the Bios folder.
Now, close PCSX. This step creates the neccesary location for us to put the BIOS files into. (EDIT: Thanks for pointing it out uselessparadigm)
Now to install the PS1 BIOS.
Double click 'Playstation Bios Files.zip' to unzip the folder.
Bring up a new finder window and navigate to:
Your user account name e.g. 'spikematthewspadley'.
Library
Application Support
Pcsx
Bios
Now take all the files that were unzipped from 'Playstaion Bios Files.zip' and drag them into the Bios folder.
STEP 4: Open PCSX
Wait! You're not done yet, we still need to change the preferences.
So open up PCSX.
Go to the top menu bar (See picture)
And choose 'PCSX' - 'Preferences'.
Now. You want to un-tick the 'Dynarec CPU core' option.
So open up PCSX.
Go to the top menu bar (See picture)
And choose 'PCSX' - 'Preferences'.
Now. You want to un-tick the 'Dynarec CPU core' option.
STEP 5: Almost There
Now then. This bit's simple.
Take your PS1 game.
Put it in the CD drive.
Now.
Go back into PCSX
And in the menu bar click (Photo)
File
Run CD
Take your PS1 game.
Put it in the CD drive.
Now.
Go back into PCSX
And in the menu bar click (Photo)
File
Run CD
STEP 6: You're Done!
Finished! You should now be emulating your PS1 games on your Mac. :)
43 Comments
AlejandroB30 8 years ago
what if i dont have cd-rom, just .iso files??
mreyes21 9 years ago
Thanks!
lpinney 11 years ago
So, it could be safe to say that a MacBook Air (13') with a SuperDrive, running OS X 10.6.8 it not an ideal setup for this PS1 Emulator.
lpinney 11 years ago
But I have not yet tested any PS1 CDs yet because I am using a 2011 Macbook Air. I bought the Superdrive with it, but am too lazy just now to get up out of bed, find it, plug it in... Dig out my PS1 collection... Which is pretty good, by the way. I sort of collect video games - until there were just too many to store\manage. I just traded 131 PS2 games for a WMD Warbeast BC Rich and a Bronze Bich. I still have about two hundred games left...
Say, I remember a PS1 Emulator that was commercially availably for a short time - until they got a Cease & Desists order from Sony. This was back in the mid-90s, so I may be remembering the name wrong... Was it, BLEEN? I passed on the chance to buy a copy, (had no PC then; my new(ish) Gateway was in storage). Later, I found a copy of it on the Internet - a trial copy with no sound. The image was tiny, and I was no so certain about how the controls worked.
lpinney 11 years ago
Anyway, thank for your help - maybe there's something about the MBA that will not allow it to work.
It was a great idea, though, and thanks again for your effort.
InvaderDig 12 years ago
znathoo1 12 years ago
Would you consider doing the same thing with a PS2 emulator? That would be AWESOME!!!
redsolo 12 years ago
cdoors 12 years ago
ecrosara 12 years ago
gshilux 12 years ago
fhartmann1 12 years ago
srobbins7 12 years ago
spikemp 12 years ago
abuie 12 years ago
mddinsmore85 12 years ago
I am running mac 10.5.x and I was wondering if anyone out there has tested it successfully. I can run disk and a black screen appears titled "PeopsSoftGL Display" which changes to PCSX after a few seconds. Other than that, nothing.
Secondly, if this is not possible, is there a way to run .iso or .ROM files?
spikemp 12 years ago
wakkax9 12 years ago
Tinyhands 12 years ago
spikemp 12 years ago