Need help loading Play! emulator through Launchbox

[Jayinem]

Play! is normally meant for PS2, however there are some Namco arcade games that PCSX 2 can't play only Play! but I'm unsure of how to get games to load. It just goes to the GUI after adding rom and emulator. Does anyone know what commands I need to add?

 

thanks

Edit: ok I checked github after making this thread but it's still not working. This is what it says

The following command line options are available:

• --disc "disc image path" : Boots a disc image.
• --elf "elf file path" : Boots a ELF file.
• --arcade "arcade id" : Boots an arcade game.
• --state "slot number" : Loads a state from slot number.
• --fullscreen : Starts the emulator in fullscreen mode.

I tried adding --arcade but that doesn't work it says 'failed to read arcade definition file" I then tried putting --arcade "arcade id" in the command line but that doesn't work either.

 

Edited January 10 by Jayinem

[JAKAMY]

On 1/10/2025 at 1:05 PM, Jayinem said:

Play! is normally meant for PS2, however there are some Namco arcade games that PCSX 2 can't play only Play! but I'm unsure of how to get games to load. It just goes to the GUI after adding rom and emulator. Does anyone know what commands I need to add?

 

thanks

Edit: ok I checked github after making this thread but it's still not working. This is what it says

The following command line options are available:

• --disc "disc image path" : Boots a disc image.
• --elf "elf file path" : Boots a ELF file.
• --arcade "arcade id" : Boots an arcade game.
• --state "slot number" : Loads a state from slot number.
• --fullscreen : Starts the emulator in fullscreen mode.

I tried adding --arcade but that doesn't work it says 'failed to read arcade definition file" I then tried putting --arcade "arcade id" in the command line but that doesn't work either.

 

Just setup namco system 2x6 on my end.
For emulator settings these are the correct ones in the screenshot: 

When importing the platform choose scrape as arcade check use mame metadata and uncheck all skips beside clones.
I made some rough device pic using AI upscale and found a logo I attached here.
For roms instead of converting the chds to fit Play one by one in your mame non-merge set, you can find a ready version on Archive "namco-system-2-x-6" the big file there.

I don't use a video theme as my custom modded theme mix of pulse x mini consoles prefer using fullscreen background game videos as platform themes but it's here: 

Cheers

Edited February 20 by JAKAMY
add theme video link

[Pademonium bac]

22 hours ago, JAKAMY said:

Just setup namco system 2x6 on my end.
For emulator settings these are the correct ones in the screenshot: 

When importing the platform choose scrape as arcade check use mame metadata and uncheck all skips beside clones.
I made some rough device pic using AI upscale and found a logo I attached here.
For roms instead of converting the chds to fit Play one by one in your mame non-merge set, you can find a ready version on Archive "namco-system-2-x-6" the big file there.

I don't use a video theme as my custom modded theme mix of pulse x mini consoles prefer using fullscreen background game videos as platform themes but it's here: 

Cheers

Thanks for the recommendations! As I said in a previous post, I’m not too picky about this. I created a playlist, and I’d even say I went a step further to save space (purists will probably say it’s unacceptable!😅).

I integrated the PS2 version into the paths, and apart from the title screen—where we’re supposed to insert a coin, but nothing happens—I find it a bit ridiculous to include an arcade version alongside a PS2 version, given that the differences are relatively minor (at least to me).

I did the same for Teknoparrot,( since almost all Tekno titles were released on PS3). This avoids long setup processes. It’s just a little trick, but I completely understand why some people prefer the arcade version!

By the way, I have an interesting anecdote! The arcade version of SoulCalibur 3 was actually ported by a fan to emulators, which makes me think that some people might share my perspective.

[Pademonium bac]

[Pademonium bac]

It's also one of the only arcade systems that I've covered entirely via game themes and icons and 2 intros

 

[JAKAMY]

3 minutes ago, Pademonium bac said:

Thanks, It makes sense to use the console version instead. I have no idea what or if there are any differences between them but just the feeling of limited time/continue for a game alter its gameplay appeal. In the end I guess most collectors  don't play but just keep the past living on in case the internet ends 😄 So much is lost to time just looking at Mame mechanical games with no way to recreate them even if their software side lives on T_T
Cheers

[Pademonium bac]

7 minutes ago, JAKAMY said:

Thanks, It makes sense to use the console version instead. I have no idea what or if there are any differences between them but just the feeling of limited time/continue for a game alter its gameplay appeal. In the end I guess most collectors  don't play but just keep the past living on in case the internet ends 😄 So much is lost to time just looking at Mame mechanical games with no way to recreate them even if their software side lives on T_T
Cheers

Yes I understand the sound of the small coins falling: it's priceless!😎