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    Neo Geo CD enquiry and lack of es_systems on a fresh install

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      barbudreadmon @sleve_mcdichael
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      @sleve_mcdichael @Libation well, the OP wants to use the NeoCD emulator, and if he decide to do otherwise then he should still read the FBNeo documentation because @Libation's guide is incomplete : a neogeo.zip bios is required (neocd.zip isn't), and FBNeo only supports some iso format. On a sidenote, even if FBNeo will search them in several folders including the roms folder, i recommend putting bioses in the BIOS/fbneo folder for clarity.

      FBNeo developer - github - forum

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        mitu Global Moderator
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        @gvfo I think the game image you have may not be correct. Try using a Redump.org validated images (.cue and .bin files only). Also, make sure you have the BIOS files mentioned in https://github.com/libretro/neocd_libretro (you only need 2).
        I was able to make it run using both lr-neocd and lr-fbneo-neocd, using a valid cd image that I copied in the neogeo folder (I didn't a neocd separate folder).

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          Emulatre71 @gvfo
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          @gvfo Follow this short tutorial video it should help you out

          https://odysee.com/@Linux_Gaming:2/RetroPie_tut_v001:e

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            barbudreadmon @Emulatre71
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            @emulatre71 said in Neo Geo CD enquiry and lack of es_systems on a fresh install:

            @gvfo Follow this short tutorial video it should help you out

            https://odysee.com/@Linux_Gaming:2/RetroPie_tut_v001:e

            I don't think it will, i believe that's exactly what he did already. As already said he might have corrupt bios/iso or something

            FBNeo developer - github - forum

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              gvfo @barbudreadmon
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              @barbudreadmon

              You were right. I've been stubborny testing the same two games, which are my favorite NGCD games, The King Of Fighters 96 and Real Bout Special.

              I just tried to run Pulstar and Windjammers, and both worked.

              Everyone, thanks a LOT for all your answers and for trying to help me. You were amazing.

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                gvfo @barbudreadmon
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                @barbudreadmon

                BTW, another thing that could help someone else.

                I just tried to download a Top Loader bios (the file was named top-sp1.bin), renamed it to neocd.bin, replaced the NeoGeo CDZ bios and all games worked, including KoF 96 and Real Bout Special, which weren't working.

                So maybe there's some incompatibility between the CDZ bios and some games? I don't know, but, if anyone else is having trouble, I suggest using the Top Loader or Front Loader bios.

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                  barbudreadmon @gvfo
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                  @gvfo said in Neo Geo CD enquiry and lack of es_systems on a fresh install:

                  So maybe there's some incompatibility between the CDZ bios and some games?

                  Yeah, i mentioned that in one of my posts above :

                  @barbudreadmon said in Neo Geo CD enquiry and lack of es_systems on a fresh install:

                  iirc there is a story about cracked and non-cracked games that require CDZ and normal bios

                  FBNeo developer - github - forum

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                    gvfo @barbudreadmon
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                    @barbudreadmon

                    Oh, so there it is. I didn't get your first mention. Well, once again, thank you very much.

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                      Darksavior @gvfo
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                      @gvfo Btw, if you want to play the definitive versions of some neogeo cd games like the kof series, play them on a ps2 emulator like pcsx2..not on a pi of course. There's no load times in between rounds, and the music is continuous. In the neogeo cd versions, In round 2, the music restarts from the middle, and round 3 restarts the song over. The japanese versions of kof95/96/97 (haven't tried 98) have the arranged cd soundtracks while the american release does not.

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                        gvfo @Darksavior
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                        @darksavior Thanks for your tip. For a few moments I thought you were recommending me that PS2 compilation Orochi Saga.

                        I kind of don't mind the music restarting from the middle, since they even made an alternative "beginning" to all songs. I found the loading in Pi amazing - around 1 or 2 seconds.

                        If you like Neo Geo CD games you should try it too. I even feel like I could help a noobie like me to get it to run now. :)

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                          Darksavior @gvfo
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                          @gvfo Yea, I forgot the name. It is the ps2 compilation orochi saga, but the japanese version has 95,96,97 with arranged cd audio.
                          Yea, the load times in the neocd emulators are fast, but the music restarting was always a long time annoyance. I do appreciate that it exists, though.

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