Freezing Issues with Mega Man X: Command Mission

[CaptObvious42]

I've been playing Mega Man X: Command Mission and have been having it freeze every so often. I am running it off the disc so I know that is playing part in the freezes. I'm tried a few things and thought it reduced the amount of freezing but I was wrong.
                       

[Khi]

Wrong thread for this problem, but...

it is advisable to update the emulator itself first by using the PCSX2 nightly versions (bug reporting rule). Then play the game with the default settings and the software renderer, as these are the most accurate settings. If there are still problems afterwards, it would be good to post the emulog for the helpers.

For the emulog with PCSX2 1.7 and higher:
In the emulator, click on „Tools” and tick „Enable File Logging”. Then the emulator creates a emulog.txt file in the „logs” folder of PCSX2. Good luck!

Quick edit: Please explain your problem with this game in more detail so that there are more clues. For example, whether the problem only happens at certain moments in the game or randomly and what exactly you mean by „freeze”. Is it just the game that freezes, or does the emulator crash? If you find crash files in your PCSX2 directory (for example crash-2024-02-11-06-50-34-181.dmp and crash-2024-02-11-06-50-34-181.txt), you can also post them here.

[CaptObvious42]

Wrong thread for this problem, but...

it is advisable to update the emulator itself first by using the PCSX2 nightly versions (bug reporting rule). Then play the game with the default settings and the software renderer, as these are the most accurate settings. If there are still problems afterwards, it would be good to post the emulog for the helpers.

For the emulog with PCSX2 1.7 and higher:
In the emulator, click on „Tools” and tick „Enable File Logging”. Then the emulator creates a emulog.txt file in the „logs” folder of PCSX2. Good luck!

Quick edit: Please explain your problem with this game in more detail so that there are more clues. For example, whether the problem only happens at certain moments in the game or randomly and what exactly you mean by „freeze”. Is it just the game that freezes, or does the emulator crash? If you find crash files in your PCSX2 directory (for example crash-2024-02-11-06-50-34-181.dmp and crash-2024-02-11-06-50-34-181.txt), you can also post them here.

Yeah, I had a feeling I was in the wrong forum but I wasn't sure...

I'll try the update later. But as for the freezing, it isn't a complete stop, more like a pause, sometimes as if its loading something. I think one example is when I use the Final Strike (an overkill attack when an enemy reaches low health.) The game pauses for a second before resuming when I press the button to activate it. It pauses at other more random times too, which can get annoying. Fortunately, I'm playing a turn-based RPG, so its not stopping when timing's crucial.

[Edit] The update seemed to reduce the freezes by a lot but it still happens sometimes. It's getting late, so I'll see about getting more information tomorrow.

[Edit 2] Here's what the log file gave me.

[    0.2727] Couldn't find translation for system language en-US, using en instead
[    0.2732] Loaded translation file for language en
[    0.2748] PCSX2 v1.7.5553
[    0.2749] Savestate version: 0x9a4b0000
[    0.2749]
[    0.2749]
[    0.2749] Host Machine Init:
[    0.2749]  Operating System = Microsoft Windows 10+
[    0.2749]  Physical RAM    = 8121 MB
[    0.2749]  Processor        = AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core
[    0.2749]  Core Count      = 6 cores
[    0.2749]  Thread Count    = 12 threads
[    0.2749]
[    0.2749] x86 Features Detected:
[    0.2749]  AVX AVX2
[    0.2749]
[    0.2767] SDLInputSource: Using Controller DB from resources.
[    0.4757] SDLInputSource: 803 controller mappings are loaded.
[    0.5724] (SDLInputSource) Controller 0 inserted
[    0.5726] (SDLInputSource) Opened game controller 0 (instance id 0, player id 0): XInput Controller
[    0.5726] (SDLInputSource) Controller 0 has 6 axes and 11 buttons
[    0.5726] (SDLInputSource) Rumble is supported on 'XInput Controller' via gamecontroller
[    0.8706] Current version: v1.7.5553
[    0.8706] Latest version: v1.7.5555
[    0.8706] Last checked version:
[    0.8706] Update needed.
[    1.2008] (AutoUpdaterDialog) All HTTP requests done.
[    5.2412] (GameList::GetIsoSerialAndCRC) CDVD open of 'E:\' failed: Win32 Error 3: The system cannot find the path specified.
[    5.2412]
[    5.2419] Loading BIOS...
[    5.2580] BIOS Found: USA    v01.60(07/02/2002)  Console 20020207-164243
[    5.2763] BIOS rom1 module not found, skipping...
[    5.2763] BIOS rom2 module not found, skipping...
[    5.2763] Opening CDVD...
[    5.2820]  * CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
[    5.2820]  * * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (1532592 sectors)
[    9.4116] [GameDB] Has not been initialized yet, initializing...
[    9.4634] [GameDB] 12801 games on record (loaded in 51.80ms)
[    9.4635] Disc changed to .
[    9.4635]  Name: Mega Man X - Command Mission
[    9.4635]  Serial: SLUS-20903
[    9.4635]  Version: 1.00
[    9.4635]  CRC: C3553F46
[    9.4636] Applying settings...
[    9.4825] Reopening memory cards...
[    9.4827] McdSlot 0 [File]: Mcd001.ps2 [8 MB, Formatted]
[    9.4829] McdSlot 1 [File]: Mcd002.ps2 [8 MB, UNFORMATTED]
[    9.4837] EE/iR5900 Recompiler Reset
[    9.6808] Opening GS...
[    9.7066] D3D11 feature level for autodetection: c000
[    9.8239] No GPU requested, using first (Radeon RX 580 Series)
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_provoking_vertex is supported
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_memory_budget is supported
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_calibrated_timestamps is supported
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_rasterization_order_attachment_access is NOT supported
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_attachment_feedback_loop_layout is NOT supported
[    9.8846] VK_EXT_full_screen_exclusive is supported
[    9.8846] VK_KHR_driver_properties is supported
[    9.8871] Read 119 entries from 'C:\Users\Owner\OneDrive\Documents\PCSX2\cache\vulkan_shaders.idx'
[    9.9913] Vulkan Graphics Driver Info:
[    9.9914] Driver 2.0.233
[    9.9914] Vulkan 1.3.217
[    9.9914] Conformance Version 1.3.0.0
[    9.9914] 22.20.27.09
[    9.9914] AMD proprietary driver
[    9.9914] Radeon RX 580 Series
[    9.9934] Opening SPU2...
[    9.9945] Initializing SndBuffer at sample rate of 48000...
[  10.0078] (Cubeb) Using normal 2 speaker stereo output.
[  10.0123] (Cubeb) Minimum latency: 10.00 ms (480 audio frames)
[  10.0364] Initializing Pad...
[  10.0364] Initializing SIO2...
[  10.0364] Initializing SIO0...
[  10.0364] Opening DEV9...
[  10.0398] Opening USB...
[  10.0398] Opening FW...
[  10.0524] VM subsystems initialized in 4811.12 ms
[  10.0531] Processor count: 6 cores, 12 processors
[  10.0531] Cluster count: 1
[  10.0532] Ordered processor list: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 1[SMT 1], 3[SMT 1], 5[SMT 1], 7[SMT 1], 9[SMT 1], 11[SMT 1]
[  10.2297] found 0 symbols
[  10.2300] ELF Loading: cdrom0:\SLUS_209.03;1, Game CRC = C3553F46, EntryPoint = 0x00100008
[  12.4037] ELF cdrom0:\SLUS_209.03;1 with entry point at 0x1048584 is executing.
[  12.4038] ELF changed, active CRC C3553F46 (cdrom0:\SLUS_209.03;1)
[  12.4043] Found 1 game patches in SLUS-20903_C3553F46.pnach.
[  12.4044] Applying core settings...
[  12.4046] (GameDB) Changing VU1 clamp mode [mode=3]
[  12.4046] Updating CPU configuration...
[  12.6988] EE/iR5900 Recompiler Reset
[  13.6561] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  13.6562] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  13.8370] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: Off - AB: Usable - VS: Disabled - VL: Disabled - RB: D (0x00000000)
[  13.9537] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Disabled - VL: Disabled - RB: D (0x00000000)
[  14.1539] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D (0x00000000)
[  14.4876] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D+A+P (0x0003FFFF)
[  14.6877] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D+A+P (0x0003FFFF)
[  14.8045] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D+A+P (0x0003FFFF)
[  15.1549] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D+A+P (0x0003FFFF)
[  15.2550] [Pad] DS2 Config Finished - P1/S1 - AL: On - AB: Locked - VS: Normal - VL: Normal - RB: D+A+P (0x0003FFFF)
[  29.9201] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  29.9202] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  30.9721] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  30.9721] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[  145.5347] (VMManager) Pausing...
[  148.8400] Add 136 seconds play time to SLUS-20903 -> now 1826
[  148.9695] Skipping updating pipeline cache 'C:\Users\Owner\OneDrive\Documents\PCSX2\cache\vulkan_pipelines.bin' due to no changes.
[  149.0259] Releasing host memory for virtual systems...

[CaptObvious42]

Bump, I guess. I put the playthrough on hold and am currently playing other games, but I'd like to come back to Command Mission and maybe a few more PS2 games. I'd kinda prefer to play them "legit" (mostly by playing via disc rather than a ROM.)

[jesalvein]

Bump, I guess. I put the playthrough on hold and am currently playing other games, but I'd like to come back to Command Mission and maybe a few more PS2 games. I'd kinda prefer to play them "legit" (mostly by playing via disc rather than a ROM.)

make an iso from your disc. it's the 1st step