PS1/2 gaming without the console...

[EagleFire]

This, although some games are still causing issues (check the Compatibility List)
All Armored Core games should work fine

I mostly use it for AC2 actually. Took me a  few hours to get it tweaked in though, and I still get some graphical glitches that require a restart.

[CHHš Aethon]

If your PC is beefy enough, which it should be to play MWLL, I suggest you try out PCSX2. http://pcsx2.net/

I use it to play some of my favorite PS2 games on my computer. It takes a bit of tweaking for each game to get it going just right, but that's pretty normal for just about any emulator.

This, although some games are still causing issues (check the Compatibility List)
All Armored Core games should work fine

Thank you both.  When the world is mine, your deaths will be quick and painless!   

[Taemien]

I'm feeling a bit too lazy to hook up my PS2. Is there an emulator out there that does Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms? The one linked says it has issues.

[Askis]

Sorry, afaik PCSX2 is the only PS2 emulator that actually works right now

[CHHš Aethon]

I just found a PS1 emulator and was able to do a full playthrough of Einhänder with no issues whatsoever (only died once! )...so I am a happy camper on that front.

As for the PS2 emulator, I need to find a pirated PS2 bios...I cannot see myself jumping through all the hoops to de-bios my PS2 console, lol.

[Bloodycrow]

I should add that Einhander is an amazing game, great choice on that game for your first emulator play. Love the soundtrack as well (though Shatter has recently edged it out).

[Deathbane]

I just found a PS1 emulator and was able to do a full playthrough of Einhänder with no issues whatsoever (only died once! )...so I am a happy camper on that front.

As for the PS2 emulator, I need to find a pirated PS2 bios...I cannot see myself jumping through all the hoops to de-bios my PS2 console, lol.

PS2 bios's are easy enough to find on the internet if you know the right places.

Ill warn you now though even with a good rig the ps2 emulators are still VERY hit and miss.

[CHHš Aethon]

Well, most emulators in general are hit-or-miss.  I still have not found anything that will run Pinbot from the NES.

[lessergod]

Well, most emulators in general are hit-or-miss.  I still have not found anything that will run Pinbot from the NES.

um my copy of Nestopia plays Pin*bot just fine...

[CHHš Aethon]

Hmmm...it might be the roms I have tried; the emulators I have tried seem to freeze up when the pink robot lady shows up on the screen in the intro, or while the first level is loading, depending on the emulator.  That said, I do not have Nestopia...I will have to give it a try.

Thanks for the heads up. 

[CHHš Aethon]

I should add that Einhander is an amazing game, great choice on that game for your first emulator play. Love the soundtrack as well (though Shatter has recently edged it out).

When you mentioned Shatter, were you referring to the one on the PS3?

[Bloodycrow]

PS3/PC/360, it's all the same game. You can check out the music on their official soundtrack site here. It's seriously great stuff.

EDIT: I should add that the game is pretty great too.

[lessergod]

Hmmm...it might be the roms I have tried; the emulators I have tried seem to freeze up when the pink robot lady shows up on the screen in the intro, or while the first level is loading, depending on the emulator.  That said, I do not have Nestopia...I will have to give it a try.

Thanks for the heads up. 

np, Nestopia is one of the best NES emulators I have ever used. Not to mention I am sure most of us probably have 7-800 roms (I know I have that many) so if there are any games you are missing, just ask.

[CHHš Aethon]

I have tons of NES roms as well; just never thought to try the Playstation emulation until my console's cards died.  I will definitely have to give Nestopia a try, though.

[SquareSphere }12thVR{]

i've got an ps1 emulator on my color nook and I love it to play slow turn based rpgs.  It's a resource hog on that tiny platform but i can play Super Robot War Alpha Gaiden (yes that's the full name) reasonable well.