PS3 PSP Emu Selector - Use Decrypted MINIS2.EDAT with PSP emulator on PS3

Not so long ago I (kozarovv) asked developer mysis about possibility of use decrypted minis2 config to increase game compatibility of the PSP emulator that resides within the PS3. A few days later he responded and gave us patches to make it now a real possibility ti use these configs. Big thanks to @mysis for that! Here is noob-friendly app I created PSP EMU Selector to change PSP emulator version. One is standard cobra patched emu, Second is cobra emu patched to read unencrypted minis2.edat config. Enjoy!

Also, for PS2 emulation on the PS3 (non-bc) be sure to checkout the PS2 NetEmu Selector released earlier in the week

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Release Additional Info

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  PSP Emu Selector
  Application for changing psp_emulator file versions on firmware 4.81, 4.82 (CEX, DEX, DECR (decr untested)). Based on modified version of XMB Manager Plus (XMBM+) Installer. For original installer readme check file "READMEinstaller.markdown"
  Usage: Install pkg file. Open application, and follow onscreen instuctions.​
  
  
  How to use DECRYPTED MINIS2 with PSP ISO
  
  • Run app and select "USE DECRYPTED MINIS2.EDAT" then exit app.
  • Go to Remaster Launcher folder, usually dev_hdd0/game/PSPC66820/USRDIR
  • Here you can place your custom config called MINIS2.EDAT
  • File MINIS2.EDAT should be simple renamed txt file.
  
  Example of MINIS2.EDAT:
  

  BOOT_MODE = 200010000
  SDRAM_SIZE = 02800000
  AW.DISABLE_FB_TEX = 100

  
  
  Now simple mount, and run game.
  This will run game in Remaster Mode, with 42MB ram available, and tweak frame buffer (not sure about that). This config allow game 3rd Birthday to run without blue overlay on full screen.
  
  Available commands for config: http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PSP_Emulation#Emulator_Settings​
  
  
  Available options
  
  • USE ENCRYPTED MINIS2.EDAT - Clean emulator without additional features. Only standard cobra patches are applied.
  • USE DECRYPTED MINIS2.EDAT - Custom emulator version with patches by mysis to allow decrypted minis2.txt to be read.
  
  Works only on 4.81, 4.82 cobra and non cobra firmware. App is changing
  files on dev_flash!​
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  Changes from Installer to Selector
  
  • Obviously renamed project
  • Removed reboot prompt for devflash operations (not needed for netemu change)
  • Fixed string centering in menus (ugly hack)
  • Graphical changes (strings, colors, target names, etc.)
  • Changed usleep values for buttons
  • Changed way of naming backups folder.
  • Removed some refers to variable names in dialogs. Specially app_choice ones.
  • More that I forgot, anyway source is here
  • Only backup of last used emu is created. Old backup is overwritten with new.
  • require noRSX 0.29 to build
  • Added scetool flags to makefile
  
  
  Visit Git (Installer): https://github.com/XMB-Manager-Plus/xmb-manager-plus-installer​
  Build
  
  • Install NoRSX library in version 0.29 (no earlier, no later): https://github.com/wargio/NoRSX/tree/a0d1d0c6c47561df70813fcf86df610d982ffbfc
  • Other requirements are the same like in original installer code (PSl1GHT, etc.). But require custom psp_emulator.self files to be added, and empty.txt to be removed, before pkg compilation.
  
  Credits
  
  • andreus, and XMBM+ Team for great installer
  • mysis for r.e. and patches to psp_emulator
  • deroad for noRSX

DOWNLOAD @: github.com/kozarovv/​

 

My settings 720P RESOLUTION

VERSION = 0xFFFFFFFF
SDRAM_SIZE = 03000000
AW.EXT_MODE = 3
AW.EXT_CMD = 2
ADDITIONAL_KEY_ASSIGN = 8000000000000000
S3D.ENABLE = 2
DRAWN_IMAGE_SCALE = 2
VOUT_RESOLUTION_MODE = 1
VSYNC_OFFSET_US = 2000
ADHOC_PARTY = 0

Adding these to Tactics Ogre to lock it at 720p helped the framerate tremendously in the map menu, at 1080p it was very sluggish.
DRAWN_IMAGE_SCALE = 2
VOUT_RESOLUTION_MODE = 1
VSYNC_OFFSET_US = 2000

 

Is there a repository of games minis2.dat configs?

 

Is there a repository of games minis2.dat configs?

No as far i know, but it could be very handy to collect them, like the one published by @TonyClifton (good work btw)

 

No as far i know, but it could be very handy to collect them, like the one published by @TonyClifton (good work btw)

Thanks, sadly the game freezes after the battle at Balmamusa (end of chapter 1 I think), always at the exact same spot. Tried a bunch of different settings already but no luck, will try a few more before I give up.

For anybody interested I tested the following with the regular settings on the wiki page
VMX_FOR_FPU = 1
FPU_FS_SUPPORT = 1
MIPS_CODE_BLOCK_SIZE = 8192
AW.SINGLE_BUF = 880
AW.DECODE_WAIT = 10000
AW.VRAM_MODE = 1

Didn't test them all together but in different combinations. AW.VRAM_MODE = 1 glitches out the game's graphics badly. The other settings don't seem to make a difference.

 

Hi; I know this theme is from last year, I just entered to this whole world of "hacks" for the PS3 and I want to learn more!.
Just like @Ali888, I wanted to see if it's possible to make the game "PATAPON" run. I was already looking for several parts and I really can't find a solution. So, this is where I ask for help

Oh and sorry for the double post but @LuanTeles I will try Patapon for you this evening or tomorrow morning. If I get it working I will make a PKG of it sans the game. All you would need to do is drop in the image, repack the PKG file and install and play. I used to do this for quiet a few games. A little over 200 I have done this way. 211 to be exact but the site I did this for has since vanished. I have seen the packs on a tracker but have the ISO added so I can't share that I'm afraid. I'd love to do this again if these keys help out. Wouldn't be any issues sharing here either as I wouldn't supply the pirated game.

@atreyu187
Could you get it? If so, what did you do? Just modify the MINIS2? An you pack it in a PKG?

Yes you can. A friend made a pkg and it works fine.

@disyoko
Do you still know how it was possible? Or do you have the pkg?
If you need to contact me privately send me an email: [email protected]

 

Hi; I know this theme is from last year, I just entered to this whole world of "hacks" for the PS3 and I want to learn more!.
Just like @Ali888, I wanted to see if it's possible to make the game "PATAPON" run. I was already looking for several parts and I really can't find a solution. So, this is where I ask for help



@atreyu187
Could you get it? If so, what did you do? Just modify the MINIS2? An you pack it in a PKG?



@disyoko
Do you still know how it was possible? Or do you have the pkg?
If you need to contact me privately send me an email: [email protected]

 

Hi; I know this theme is from last year, I just entered to this whole world of "hacks" for the PS3 and I want to learn more!.
Just like @Ali888, I wanted to see if it's possible to make the game "PATAPON" run. I was already looking for several parts and I really can't find a solution. So, this is where I ask for help



@atreyu187
Could you get it? If so, what did you do? Just modify the MINIS2? An you pack it in a PKG?



@disyoko
Do you still know how it was possible? Or do you have the pkg?
If you need to contact me privately send me an email: [email protected]

Hi; I know this theme is from last year, I just entered to this whole world of "hacks" for the PS3 and I want to learn more!.
Just like @Ali888, I wanted to see if it's possible to make the game "PATAPON" run. I was already looking for several parts and I really can't find a solution. So, this is where I ask for help



@atreyu187
Could you get it? If so, what did you do? Just modify the MINIS2? An you pack it in a PKG?



@disyoko
Do you still know how it was possible? Or do you have the pkg?
If you need to contact me privately send me an email: [email protected]

I know how it feels when that particular game you want to play just doesn't run. I'm sending you a PM although I don't remember clearly about Patapon. Cheers.

 

I know how it feels when that particular game you want to play just doesn't run. I'm sending you a PM although I don't remember clearly about Patapon. Cheers.

patapon can be fixed with Minis2.dat

 

I know how it feels when that particular game you want to play just doesn't run. I'm sending you a PM although I don't remember clearly about Patapon. Cheers.

Thank you, I have already reviewed the pkg you sent me and unfortunately I don't found patapon. But there are interesting games.

patapon can be fixed with Minis2.dat

Yes I know, I already tried several combinations of commands but I can't get it, and if I don't have a deep knowledge of the functions of the MINUS2.EDAT commands, I won't get very far.

 

Thank you, I have already reviewed the pkg you sent me and unfortunately I don't found patapon. But there are interesting games.



Yes I know, I already tried several combinations of commands but I can't get it, and if I don't have a deep knowledge of the functions of the MINUS2.EDAT commands, I won't get very far.

If you got a PC even an ancient one will probably run PSP games on ppsspp far better than PS3's PSP emulator, at least that's the case with Tactics Ogre.

 

Hey @kozarovv. I tried to download the app using the link but it brings me to a error screen. Is it possible for you to upload the app elsewhere or fix the link?

 

link off

 

Yup, it seems to be deleted

 

FYI webMAN MOD uses the patched PSP emulator if it detects that MINIS.EDAT or MINIS2.EDAT are decrypted when a PSPISO is mounted.

This is the patched emulator in case you want to install it manually.in /dev_blind/pspemu/psp_emulator.self

 

Hi everybody
Can you help me play tactics ogre psp on my ps3 hen? I tried the settings that are written here: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PSP_Emulator_Compatibility_List
Using ps3minis and then converted the iso to pkg but all i get is a black screen
What am i doing wrong?

 

You can't run an iso game file on ps3hen right? only pkg

 

You can't run an iso game file on ps3hen right? only pkg

No. Only PS2 ISO is not compatible with PS3HEN due the payload is unloaded when the PS2 game is launched.

PSP minis and remasters should run fine as ISO and as PKG on PS3 HEN.
However the compatibility of PSP games is very low on PS3.

 

No. Only PS2 ISO is not compatible with PS3HEN due the payload is unloaded when the PS2 game is launched.

PSP minis and remasters should run fine as ISO and as PKG on PS3 HEN.
However the compatibility of PSP games is very low on PS3.

Yeah that is true, sucks though

 

Hi everybody
Can you help me play tactics ogre psp on my ps3 hen? I tried the settings that are written here: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PSP_Emulator_Compatibility_List
Using ps3minis and then converted the iso to pkg but all i get is a black screen
What am i doing wrong?

try with only:
AW.LINEAR_ADRS = 40

 

try with only:
AW.LINEAR_ADRS = 40

Thanks
I'll give a try and see what happens