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Title: Specs for emulation box
Post by: starwarsfan54321 on February 08, 2012, 05:43:40 pm

I recently wanted to build a emulation box after I finish my first arcade cab, does anyone have any ideas for specs I would need to emulate the N64 or Dreamcast, if there is a big jump in specs from the N64 to Dreamcast, I do not need to have the Dreamcast.

Title: Re: Specs for emulation box
Post by: ark_ader on February 08, 2012, 06:48:16 pm

I used to mess about with emulating consoles, especially the dreamcast.  I found that it was a losing game, so I just use the real thing.

I guess it depends on the games you want to play.  I have only a 5 so disc swaps are not so a chore.

Anything earlier is just hit and miss (and tweak).

Title: Re: Specs for emulation box
Post by: Green Giant on February 08, 2012, 06:49:14 pm

Can you break down exactly what an emulation box is.

Is this a computer that is designed to only run emulators for consoles?  Possibly in cabinet or small form factor?

Title: Re: Specs for emulation box
Post by: Vigo on February 08, 2012, 07:18:49 pm

Quote from: Green Giant on February 08, 2012, 06:49:14 pm

Can you break down exactly what an emulation box is.

Is this a computer that is designed to only run emulators for consoles?  Possibly in cabinet or small form factor?

Yep, pretty much.


I did one of these....it was primarily for older games though.....It could handle most N64, games like perfect dark were choppy and slow, but Zelda Ocarina played perfect.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=107220.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=107220.0)


I bet that the one that Burgerking Diamond did would be able to handle DC and the likes of that, he had higher specs on his computer.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=105479.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=105479.0)

 :cheers: