pcsx-rearmed and lr-pcsx-rearmed errors on pi4

Mobyz28

Pi Model or other hardware: pi4 8gb with argon1 case
Power Supply used: official raspberry pi power supply
RetroPie Version Used: 4.7.1(pi4/pi4000)
Built From: Raspberry Pi imager on 2/25 updated through retro arch 2/26
USB Devices connected: usb keyboard
Controller used: XBOX one controller,
Error messages received:WITH pcsx-rearmed : Sorry but 'pcsx-rearmed' is not available for your system (rpi4)
Package flags; dispmanx !all video core
Your rpi4 flags: rpi4 32bit arm armv8 neon rpi gles gles3 mesa kms dispmax

Error message with lr-beetle-psx is the same

Guide used: (
How to Play PSX Games on Retropie? (step-by-step with ...https://raspberrytips.com › play-psx-games-on-retropie

I have followed the steps in the guide mentioned above several times however, when I go to choose package pcsx-rearmed and lr-beetle-psx are both highlighted in red text, as apposed to the black lettering of most of the other packages. I am admittedly new to retropie so it is not out of the qustion I am missing something. I have been able to get all other systems to work just not PSX. Could anyone help to point me in the right direction please, I am not sure what step to take next, as I have yet to find anyone else that has had the same issue.

Thank you for your time.

mitu

I think the explanation is quite clear - also the reason why those entries are coloured red in the list - :

Sorry but 'pcsx-rearmed' is not available for your system (rpi4)

lr-pcsx-rearmed is the default PS1 emulator on Pi systems and it's already installed on a RetroPie image.

Mobyz28

@mitu Thanks. I gathered that. However, I see plenty of other users have been able to get it to work. I am trying to understand how. I do not have an lr-pcsx-rearmed in the menu.

mitu

@mobyz28 said in pcsx-rearmed and lr-pcsx-rearmed errors on pi4:

However, I see plenty of other users have been able to get it to work.

I doubt that, since they are disabled (on the Pi4) for a reason - pcsx-rearmed is not compatible, while lr-beetle-psx is only enabled for PC systems (x86/x86_64), since a Pi doesn't have enough power for the emulator to be usable.

Mobyz28

@mitu Thanks for clarifying. I was saying they have been able to get PS1 emulators to work.
As i posted, I am new to this project. I was following the instruction in the guide I posted in the original link. It specifically referenced both of those programs, which is how I ended up on this path.
Based off your comment that the lr-pcsx-rearmed should be installed already, I am going to assume I have a bad download and I am going to reattempt the install.

mitu

@mobyz28 said in pcsx-rearmed and lr-pcsx-rearmed errors on pi4:

Based off your comment that the lr-pcsx-rearmed should be installed already, I am going to assume I have a bad download and I am going to reattempt the install.

I don't think you need to re-install. Just copy your PS1 games to the psx folder and restart EmulationStation, they should show up and you can start playing.