From a569a2e166a7d378a5de0649c2954b6bf3e9f660 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Derek \"Turtle\" Roe" Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:31:36 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] See long description Fixed italic links not being clickable on GitHub Added some updated info about requirements Merged some notes Fixed some incorrect grammar and typos Updated formatting a little [skip ci] --- README.md | 19 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 28cf2d8a4a..d95c337042 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,12 +4,13 @@ PCSX2 is an open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. Its purpose is to emulate the PS # Project Details -The PCSX2 project has been running for more than ten years. Once only able to run a few public domain demos, newer versions enable many games to work at full speed, including popular titles such as *Final Fantasy X* or *Devil May Cry 3*. Visit the *[PCSX2 homepage](http://pcsx2.net)* to check the latest compatibility status of games (with more than 2000 titles tested), or ask your doubts in the *[Official forums](http://forums.pcsx2.net/)*. +The PCSX2 project has been running for more than ten years. Once only able to run a few public domain demos, newer versions enable many games to work at full speed, including popular titles such as Final Fantasy X or Devil May Cry 3. Visit the [PCSX2 homepage](http://pcsx2.net) to check the latest compatibility status of games (with more than 2000 titles tested), or ask for help in the [official forums](http://forums.pcsx2.net/). -The latest officially released stable version is *1.4.0*. -Installers and binaries for both Windows and Linux are available from **[our website](http://pcsx2.net/download.html)**. +The latest officially released stable version is version 1.4.0. -Development builds are also available from **[our website](http://pcsx2.net/download/development/git.html)**. +Installers and binaries for both Windows and Linux are available from [our website](http://pcsx2.net/download.html). + +Development builds are also available from [our website](http://pcsx2.net/download/development/git.html). ![KOF 2002](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/743491/PCSX2/KoF2002.jpg "KOF 2002") ![Final Fantasy XII](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/743491/PCSX2/FinalFantasyXII.jpg "Final Fantasy XII") @@ -31,15 +32,15 @@ Development builds are also available from **[our website](http://pcsx2.net/down ## Notes -- PCSX2 1.4.0 is the last version to support Windows XP. Windows XP is no longer getting updates (including security-related udpates), and graphics drivers for Windows XP are older and no longer maintained. +- You need the [Visual C++ 2015 x86 Redistributables](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145) for this version to work. -- If you have Windows Vista, make sure you have fully updated Windows and have the latest drivers to ensure maximum stability. Having a newer GPU is also recommended so you have the latest drivers. +- PCSX2 1.4.0 is the last version to support Windows XP. Windows XP is no longer getting updates (including security-related updates), and graphics drivers for Windows XP are older and no longer maintained. -- Make sure to update your OS, drivers, and [DirectX](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109) (if applicable) to make sure you have the best experience possible. +- Make sure to update your operating system, drivers, and DirectX (if applicable) to ensure you have the best experience possible. Having a newer GPU is also recommended so you have the latest supported drivers. -- Because of copyright issues, and the complexity of trying to work around it, you need a BIOS dump extracted from a legitimately-owned PlayStation 2 console to use the emulator. +- Because of copyright issues, and the complexity of trying to work around it, you need a BIOS dump extracted from a legitimately-owned PlayStation 2 console to use the emulator. For more information about the BIOS and how to get it from your console, visit [this page](http://pcsx2.net/config-guide/official-english-pcsx2-configuration-guide.html#Bios) for more information. -- PCSX2 mainly takes advantage of 2 CPU cores. As of [commit r4865] (https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/commit/ac9bf45) PCSX2 can now take advantage of a 3rd core using the MTVU speedhack. This can be a significant speedup on CPUs with 3+ cores, however on GS-limited games (or on dual-core CPUs) it may be a slowdown. +- PCSX2 mainly takes advantage of 2 CPU cores. As of [this commit](https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/commit/ac9bf45) PCSX2 can now take advantage of a 3rd core using the MTVU speedhack. This can be a significant speedup on CPUs with 3+ cores, however on GS-limited games (or on dual-core CPUs) it may be a slowdown. ![Pro Evo 2009](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/743491/PCSX2/ProEvo2009.jpg "Pro Evo 2009") ![Megaman X8](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/743491/PCSX2/MegamanX8.jpg "Megaman X8") ![TOTA](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/743491/PCSX2/TOTA.jpg "TOTA")