diff --git a/docs/library/beetle_psx.md b/docs/library/beetle_psx.md index cd688cf8d8..681de96bfe 100644 --- a/docs/library/beetle_psx.md +++ b/docs/library/beetle_psx.md @@ -45,6 +45,14 @@ As a replacement for any of the BIOS files mentioned above, it is also possible The `PSXONPSP660.bin` BIOS comes from the PSP, the `ps1_rom.bin` BIOS comes from the PS3, and the `openbios.bin` BIOS comes from PCSX-Redux; all are region-free. For Beetle PSX to recognize these BIOS files, you need to enable the "Override BIOS" option. +### How to obtain a standalone OpenBIOS file + +If you wish to use a specific or updated standalone version of OpenBIOS (openbios.bin) rather than the built-in fallback: +* As noted on https://github.com/grumpycoders/pcsx-redux, the latest AppImage is available at https://distrib.app/pub/org/pcsx-redux/project/dev-linux-x64. +* Extract the Appimage: `./PCSX-Redux-HEAD-x86_64.AppImage --appimage-extract` +* Copy the `openbios.bin` file from the generated `squashfs-root/usr/share/pcsx-redux/resources` directory. +* Place `openbios.bin` in your RetroArch System/BIOS directory. + ## Extensions Content that can be loaded by the Beetle PSX core have the following file extensions: diff --git a/docs/library/beetle_psx_hw.md b/docs/library/beetle_psx_hw.md index e03cb3c20c..3345d5701d 100644 --- a/docs/library/beetle_psx_hw.md +++ b/docs/library/beetle_psx_hw.md @@ -48,6 +48,14 @@ As a replacement for any of the BIOS files mentioned above, it is also possible The `PSXONPSP660.bin` BIOS comes from the PSP, the `ps1_rom.bin` BIOS comes from the PS3, and the `openbios.bin` BIOS comes from PCSX-Redux; all are region-free. For Beetle PSX HW to recognize these BIOS files, you need to enable the "Override BIOS" option. +### How to obtain a standalone OpenBIOS file + +If you wish to use a specific or updated standalone version of OpenBIOS (openbios.bin) rather than the built-in fallback: +* As noted on https://github.com/grumpycoders/pcsx-redux, the latest AppImage is available at https://distrib.app/pub/org/pcsx-redux/project/dev-linux-x64. +* Extract the Appimage: `./PCSX-Redux-HEAD-x86_64.AppImage --appimage-extract` +* Copy the `openbios.bin` file from the generated `squashfs-root/usr/share/pcsx-redux/resources` directory. +* Place `openbios.bin` in your RetroArch System/BIOS directory. + ## Extensions Content that can be loaded by the Beetle PSX HW core have the following file extensions: diff --git a/docs/library/pcsx_rearmed.md b/docs/library/pcsx_rearmed.md index 41693e4a36..308526c259 100644 --- a/docs/library/pcsx_rearmed.md +++ b/docs/library/pcsx_rearmed.md @@ -45,6 +45,14 @@ If none of the above is found, PCSX_ReARMed will search for filenames starting w It doesn't seem to matter whatever BIOS version is used and from what region, as long as it's from a retail PSX/PS one. If no compatible BIOS is found, PCSX_ReARMed will revert to use the HLE BIOS, which can have compatibility issues (e.g. memory card issues in Suikoden games, some games just going into black screens, ...). +### How to obtain the OpenBIOS file + +Unlike the other PlayStation cores (such as Beetle PSX, Beetle PSX HW, and SwanStation), PCSX ReARMed does not include OpenBIOS built-in. Instead, it features High-Level Emulation (HLE) BIOS, eliminating the need for an official BIOS file for most games. However, if you still want to use OpenBIOS (openbios.bin) with it: +* As noted on https://github.com/grumpycoders/pcsx-redux, the latest AppImage is available at https://distrib.app/pub/org/pcsx-redux/project/dev-linux-x64. +* Extract the Appimage: `./PCSX-Redux-HEAD-x86_64.AppImage --appimage-extract` +* Copy the `openbios.bin` file from the generated `squashfs-root/usr/share/pcsx-redux/resources` directory. +* Place `openbios.bin` in your RetroArch System/BIOS directory. + ## Extensions Content that can be loaded by the PCSX ReARMed core have the following file extensions: