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Emulation
Below is everything I have and use regarding console gaming on a PC and video creation.
PC Specs
It seems best to start with my current PC setup. It is more than enough to handle the emulators below. You can use this to compare the specs recommended for each emulator. My Amazon Store is a nice visual for everything listed below.
Below is extra PC hardware I use if you’re interested. Most of this is for content creation.
Type Hardware
Monitor 1 Acer 31.5" 1440p QHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9 60Hz IPS EB321HQU Cbidpx Black Monitor
Monitor 2 Vizio D32-D1 D-Series 32" Class Full Array LED Smart TV (Black)
Monitor 3 Vizio D-Series 24” Class (23.80" Diag.) Smart TV
USB Controller 1 Wireless Controller for Xbox 360 Controller
USB Controller 2 JoyStick Analog Logitech Gamepad F310
Keyboard & Mouse Logitech MK540 Advanced Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Router Netgear 4-Stream WiFi 6 Router
Microphone Fifine AM8 Microphone
Console Capture Card Elgato HD60 S+, External Capture Card
External Hard Drive WD 4TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive
PCSX2 (PS2) Emulator
PCXS2 – The main PS2 emulator. The site also covers their recommended PC specs.
My PCXS2 Settings – Before showing you my settings, I strongly suggest you watch this video first. This guy does a great job explaining how to set up the emulator.
Below are my general settings which is pretty standard for most users. I still use an older version of the emulator which will look different than from the video above, but the settings and where they are located should be the same. After that are my graphics settings which can be different for everyone.
MyMC
MyMC – This is what you use to create memory cards and save files. Below that are two videos that walk you through the process and how to back up saves if needed.
Iso Files
Vimm’s Lair – This is the iso/rom file database where you can download games for all kinds of consoles.
Cool Rom – Another great iso/rom resource.
Playbook Editor
Playbook Editor – This is how I update plays in NCAA Football 06.
NCAA Next Mod
NCAA Next Mod – The NCAA Football 06 dod for the PCSX2 that includes udpated textures and a modded game. I currently just use their textures. Their site has both written and video tutorials that walk you through everything.
RPCS3 (PS3) Emulator
RPCS3 – The main PS3 emulator. The video below walks you through everything. I use his exact settings too.
Video Creation
Below is what I use to create videos.
OBS
OBS – Open free source app I use to record videos. The videos below cover several aspects of the app.
Camtasia
Camtasia – What I use to edit videos. There are free editors like DaVinci Resolve, but I use Camtasia since it’s more user-friendly with great features. Go free/cheap first before trying this one. Below is a great tutorial on how to use the app.
Epic Pen
Epic Pen – a great on-screen drawing app.