DuckStation vs ePSXe

[CheesyExplosive]

As long as it's updated i have nothing to say.

 

[Deleted member 583557]

Why I stuck with ePSXe for so long? Because it was familiar, and I knew no different.

Why I eventually chose to move to DuckStation? I joined a speed running community for Metal Gear Solid, and when I asked why everyone used DuckStation, they made it clear in no uncertain terms that it was the superior emulator in almost every respect, and I agree.

Same here. I've been using DuckStation for about two years and I'm happy with it, even though, as I said before, I find certain settings totally useless.

 

[pingugaming]

i still remember when i had to fiddle with a whole bunch of settings and change plugins on epsxe just to get the jet trails in ace combat 3 to display somewhat properly and not as a bunch of black squares, which were still there btw, just a little smaller lmao. i see no real reason to use it nowadays unless you can travel back in time or somethin.
epsxe is ancient history and as indiana jones would say

 

[SuperGamer1888]

DuckStation is king!

 

[SherionVane]

RetroArch

 

[ThatOneLum ThatOneLum]

DuckStation is demonstrably better than ePSXe at this point.


Not much of a shock considering one of them is actively supported while the other isn't.

 

[Sfjeov]

Duckstation cuz I never used epsxe. I would've used retroarch's swanstation but the Duck have nicer looking settings.

 

[Grumpy_Old_Man]

Duckstation, I was never a fan of epsx(except for the few games that didn't play on my main alternatives), even on it's heyday i mostly used some alternatives, like connectix virtual game station, emurayden and psx 1.13.

 

[diapered]

Duckstation is my PS1 emulator of choice. It's so good it got PCSX2 to actually update their UI to something that looks like it was made this century.

I believe the duckstation dev came onto the PCSX2 project and did the UI (among other contributions), so that is why. Is that what you meant? It is not like the PCSX2 team saw what duckstation was doing and copied it.

 

[Leguminoso]

I mostly used Mednafen's emulator because it is good enough, but Duckstation is probably superior because you can upscale everything. ePSXe for me was always bad, seriously, the emulator was infamous because it couldn't run Xenogears.

 

[solnK!]

I mostly used Mednafen's emulator because it is good enough, but Duckstation is probably superior because you can upscale everything. ePSXe for me was always bad, seriously, the emulator was infamous because it couldn't run Xenogears.

I think this is the first time I hear someone using Mednafen to emulate something that´s not Saturn, glad to hear it runs fine :D

 

[NardoBoom]

I think this is the first time I hear someone using Mednafen to emulate something that´s not Saturn, glad to hear it runs fine :D

Mednafen is also great for PC Engine (TG16)

 

[Leguminoso]

I think this is the first time I hear someone using Mednafen to emulate something that´s not Saturn, glad to hear it runs fine :D

I used it until I discovered Duckstation. I mostly now use it for Saturn, Wonderswan and Turbografx.

I recommend it if you want an all in one.

 

[Additional Damage]

ePSXe only.
Use it for about 10 years.
Never regretted or complained.

 

[Mopeybloke]

Duckstation is the best emulator for the system, and ePSXe isn't the second. ePSXe is very popular due to it being the first free PSX emu that would render the games in higher resolutions. It was evangelised for years.

Duckstation, on the other hand, I had trouble getting used to right from the start. It's not light at all, not intuitive enough and, in my opinion, has settings that are quite useless for a PS1 emulator.

Duckstation is light; even its software renderer runs on complete toasters.

I use Retroarch with the pcsxreARMed core because of the CRT Shaders, but duckstation is very good

Duckstation also has CRT shaders. Many of the same in fact. Like CRT Royale. It's on the post-processing options.

Duckstation is the way to go. Doesn't crash, boots the games very well, graphics are more crisp, but the only thing lacking is that it doesn't quack.

That's one of the major misses by Stenzek.

 

[Deleted member 797290]

FPse for Android is good too.

 

[GeoHikari]

Duckstation​

• Modern, clean interface
• High compatibility with 3D games
• Real-time settings adjustments during gameplay
• Actively maintained with frequent updates
• Enhanced graphics and widescreen hacks
• CHD ( easily the best format to use at this day and age )

Cons:

• Slightly higher system requirements

EPSXE​

Pros:

• Runs well on low-end devices
• Plugin system allows deep customization

Cons:

• Outdated interface and plugin management can be confusing
• Poor emulation of 2D graphics and disk swapping bugs
• Rarely updated and lacks modern features

Well, I don't have problems with higher system requirements on DuckStation. As my PC isn't well with actual games, the emulator works perfectly in various aspects, such as Memory Cars(you can use mcr.files of ePSXe on the emulator), a support to XBox Controllers, an easy Cheat Menu usage, and easy disk swapping menu.

Years ago, I used ePSXe and I consider hard to use and not good emulator due for certain games do not work.