[Help] Jerky Motion intermittently - How to fix this?

[Digestive]

Cpu - x5700
RAM - 32gb
Gpu - RX580
MOBO - asrock x570
HDD - SSD 970 Evo Plus Samsung
OS - Win10

Hello,

I have tried the PCSX2 emulator with GT4 US and Colin Macrae Rally 3 US and in both games I get on and off problems with the motion. When I drive in those games I at times don't get linear fluid motion, but pulsating jerkiness. The compatibility list shows them to be playable but in this state it is sickening to play. I assume it is an issue on my end. Is there a way I can fix this?

Thx in advance!

[Khi]

A few questions that are important for the helpers:

1.) What exactly do you mean by pulsating jerkiness?
2.) What FPS values does the emulator display while driving?
3.) Do you have any custom cheat patches enabled or changed certain default settings?
4.) Does your PC meet the system requirements for the emulator?
5.) Can you post your emulog's information here?

If you use the current PCSX2 1.7 versions: 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. With PCSX2 1.6.0 and older, this file is automatically located in the „logs” folder of PCSX2.

[Digestive]

A few questions that are important for the helpers:

1.) What exactly do you mean by pulsating jerkiness?
When I drive by a bunch of trees for example with steady speed, they pass by in a non linear way. Meaning they come closer not fluently but in a wobbly kind of manner. This happens in a pulsating speed. It is not happening all the time, and the point of the track I am on seems to be random. It does not look like I am missing frames, but the in game motion is just distorted.

2.) What FPS values does the emulator display while driving?
I had percentages on and it was 100% all the time.

3.) Do you have any custom cheat patches enabled or changed certain default settings?
Yes I have modified the settings, such as 3x resolution and widescreen patch for example.

4.) Does your PC meet the system requirements for the emulator?
Yes, easily.

5.) Can you post your emulog's information here?
Okay, I'm going to check for the emulog's infromation and post it soon.

If you use the current PCSX2 1.7 versions: 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. With PCSX2 1.6.0 and older, this file is automatically located in the „logs” folder of PCSX2.

Thanks!

[Digestive]

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[ 0.0169] PCSX2 Nightly - v1.7.4854 Compiled on Jul 31 2023
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[ 0.1668] (SDLInputSource) Controller 0 inserted
[ 0.2198] (SDLInputSource) Opened game controller 0 (instance id 1, player id 0): PS1 Controller
[ 0.2199] (SDLInputSource) Rumble is supported on 'PS1 Controller' via gamecontroller
[ 0.2199] (SDLInputSource) Controller 1 inserted
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[ 0.2709] (SDLInputSource) Opened game controller 1 (instance id 0, player id 1): PS1 Controller
[ 0.2709] (SDLInputSource) Rumble is supported on 'PS1 Controller' via gamecontroller
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[ 0.5137] Last Checked SHA: v1.7.5400
[ 0.5137] Update needed.
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[ 7.1978] BIOS Found: Japan v01.00(17/01/2000) Console 20000117-050310
[ 7.1994] BIOS rom1 module not found, skipping...
[ 7.1994] BIOS rom2 module not found, skipping...
[ 7.1994] Opening CDVD...
[ 7.2120] isoFile open ok: [...]\pcsx2-v1.7.4854-windows-x64-Qt\isos\Gran Turismo 4.iso
[ 7.2120] Image type = DVD
[ 7.2122] isoFile: second layer found at sector 0x001418c0
[ 7.2122] * CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Double layer:
[ 7.2122] * * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (2594960 sectors)
[ 7.2186] [GameDB] Has not been initialized yet, initializing...
[ 7.2436] [GameDB] 12621 games on record (loaded in 25.00ms)
[ 7.2437] Disc changed to Gran Turismo 4.iso.
[ 7.2437] Name: Gran Turismo 4
[ 7.2437] Serial: SCUS-97328
[ 7.2437] Version: 1.01
[ 7.2437] CRC: 77E61C8A
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[ 7.2590] Reopening memory cards...
[ 7.2590] McdSlot 0 [File]: [...]\pcsx2-v1.7.4854-windows-x64-Qt\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
[ 7.2592] McdSlot 1 [File]: [...]pcsx2-v1.7.4854-windows-x64-Qt\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
[ 7.2600] Opening GS...
[ 7.2971] GPU 0: Radeon RX 580 Series
[ 7.3199] VK_EXT_provoking_vertex is supported
[ 7.3199] VK_EXT_line_rasterization is supported
[ 7.3199] VK_EXT_calibrated_timestamps is supported
[ 7.3199] VK_EXT_rasterization_order_attachment_access is NOT supported
[ 7.3199] VK_EXT_attachment_feedback_loop_layout is supported
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[ 7.3988] Vulkan 1.3.250
[ 7.3988] Conformance Version 1.3.3.1
[ 7.3988] 22.20.27.09 (AMD proprietary shader compiler)
[ 7.3988] AMD proprietary driver
[ 7.3988] Radeon RX 580 Series
[ 7.4010] Opening SPU2...
[ 7.4017] Initializing SndBuffer at sample rate of 48000...
[ 7.4175] * SPU2 > Using normal 2 speaker stereo output.
[ 7.4175] Initializing Pad...
[ 7.4175] Initializing SIO2...
[ 7.4175] Initializing SIO0...
[ 7.4175] Opening DEV9...
[ 7.4206] Opening USB...
[ 7.4206] Opening FW...
[ 7.4205] EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
[ 7.4442] Vsync is OFF
[ 7.5750] VM subsystems initialized in 377.59 ms
[ 7.5757] Processor count: 6 cores, 12 processors
[ 7.5758] Cluster count: 1
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[ 7.7614] ELF Loading: cdrom0:\SCUS_973.28;1, Game CRC = 77E61C8A, EntryPoint = 0x01000008
[ 8.3764] ELF cdrom0:\SCUS_973.28;1 with entry point at 0x16777224 is executing.
[ 8.3764] ELF changed, active CRC 77E61C8A (cdrom0:\SCUS_973.28;1)
[ 8.3769] Found 1 game patches in SCUS-97328_77E61C8A.pnach.
[ 8.3769] Enabled patch: Widescreen 16:9
[ 8.3775] OSD [LoadPatches]: 1 game patches are active.
[ 8.3775] Applying core settings...
[ 8.3777] Patch: Setting aspect ratio to 16:9 by patch request.
[ 8.3777] (GameDB) Changing VU0 clamp mode [mode=2]
[ 8.3777] (GameDB) Changing VU1 clamp mode [mode=2]
[ 8.3777] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: mipmap to [mode=2]
[ 8.3777] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: trilinearFiltering to [mode=1]
[ 8.3777] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: halfPixelOffset to [mode=1]
[ 8.3777] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: getSkipCount to [mode=18]
[ 8.3777] Updating CPU configuration...
[ 8.3890] Updating GS configuration...
[ 8.3891] Vsync is OFF
[ 8.4024] EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
[ 8.4505] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 8.4505] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 9.8019] [Pad] Game finished pad setup for port 1 / slot 1 - Analogs: Off - Analog Button: Usable - Pressure: Off
[ 11.6902] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 13.8271] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 13.8271] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 15.2620] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 15.2620] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 16.3965] [Pad] Game finished pad setup for port 1 / slot 1 - Analogs: On - Analog Button: Locked - Pressure: On
[ 297.0624] OSD [MemoryCardSave0]: Memory Card 'Mcd001.ps2' was saved to storage.
[ 308.6240] OSD [MemoryCardSave0]: Memory Card 'Mcd001.ps2' was saved to storage.
[ 314.8401] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 317.7119] (VMManager) Pausing...
[ 319.2630] Add 312 seconds play time to SCUS-97328 -> now 312
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[ 319.4568] Releasing host memory for virtual systems...


Driving corners is the worst, the scenary is moving so uneven, while the emulator is at a solid 100%

[BloodRaynare]

Code:

[ 7.1978] BIOS Found: Japan v01.00(17/01/2000) Console 20000117-050310

BIOS from this model are not recommended to use due to how buggy it was.
Do you have another PS2 that you can dump BIOS from?

[Digestive]

Code:

[ 7.1978] BIOS Found: Japan v01.00(17/01/2000) Console 20000117-050310

BIOS from this model are not recommended to use due to how buggy it was.
Do you have another PS2 that you can dump BIOS from?

Thank you for your response.

Yes, I have dumped this BIOS as well as a BIOS from another PS2 that is scph39001. Is that sufficient? I already had the scph39001 bios in the folder and it shows up in the list of the emulator. How can I make sure that the emulator uses this one? I will try to remove the bios from my japanese PS2. However, will I still be able to play my japanese titles when I remove that one?

[BloodRaynare]

Thank you for your response.

Yes, I have dumped this BIOS as well as a BIOS from another PS2 that is scph39001. Is that sufficient? I already had the scph39001 bios in the folder and it shows up in the list of the emulator. How can I make sure that the emulator uses this one? I will try to remove the bios from my japanese PS2. However, will I still be able to play my japanese titles when I remove that one?

Go to "Settings -> BIOS" then pick your just dumped BIOS.
You can still play your JP games (with or without full boot), but PAL games must be run without full boot.

[Digestive]

Go to "Settings -> BIOS" then pick your just dumped BIOS.
You can still play your JP games (with or without full boot), but PAL games must be run without full boot.

Thanks, now I don't use the wrong Bios anymore.

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[ 0.0138] Loaded translation file for language en
[ 0.0145] PCSX2 Nightly - v1.7.4854 Compiled on Jul 31 2023
[ 0.0145] Savestate version: 0x9a3c0000
[ 0.0145]
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[ 0.0146] CPU name = AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core Processor
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[ 0.0146]
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[ 0.0146] AVX AVX2
[ 0.0146]
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[ 0.0571] SDLInputSource: Loaded 778 controller mappings from game_controller_db.txt.
[ 0.1640] (SDLInputSource) Controller 0 inserted
[ 0.2170] (SDLInputSource) Opened game controller 0 (instance id 1, player id 0): PS1 Controller
[ 0.2171] (SDLInputSource) Rumble is supported on 'PS1 Controller' via gamecontroller
[ 0.2171] (SDLInputSource) Controller 1 inserted
[ 0.2684] (SDLInputSource) Opened game controller 1 (instance id 0, player id 1): PS1 Controller
[ 0.2684] (SDLInputSource) Rumble is supported on 'PS1 Controller' via gamecontroller
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[ 0.5832] Current version: v1.7.4854
[ 0.5832] Latest SHA: v1.7.5449
[ 0.5832] Last Checked SHA: v1.7.5400
[ 0.5832] Update needed.
[ 4.7767] BIOS Found: Europe v01.60(04/10/2001) Console 20011004-175839
[ 4.7770] BIOS Found: Europe v02.00(14/06/2004) Console 20040614-100914
[ 4.7812] BIOS Found: Japan v01.00(17/01/2000) Console 20000117-050310
[ 4.7814] BIOS Found: USA v01.60(07/02/2002) Console 20020207-164243
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[ 18.6491] BIOS Found: USA v01.60(07/02/2002) Console 20020207-164243
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[ 18.6523] BIOS rom2 module not found, skipping...
[ 18.6523] Opening CDVD...
[ 18.6588] isoFile open ok: [...]\pcsx2-v1.7.4854-windows-x64-Qt\isos\Gran Turismo 4.iso
[ 18.6588] Image type = DVD
[ 18.6590] isoFile: second layer found at sector 0x001418c0
[ 18.6590] * CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Double layer:
[ 18.6590] * * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (2594960 sectors)
[ 18.6655] [GameDB] Has not been initialized yet, initializing...
[ 18.7026] [GameDB] 12621 games on record (loaded in 37.09ms)
[ 18.7026] Disc changed to Gran Turismo 4.iso.
[ 18.7026] Name: Gran Turismo 4
[ 18.7026] Serial: SCUS-97328
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[ 18.7026] CRC: 77E61C8A
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[ 18.7270] McdSlot 1 [File]: [...]\1\Downloads\pcsx2-v1.7.4854-windows-x64-Qt\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
[ 18.7286] Opening GS...
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[ 18.7866] VK_EXT_provoking_vertex is supported
[ 18.7866] VK_EXT_line_rasterization is supported
[ 18.7866] VK_EXT_calibrated_timestamps is supported
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[ 18.7866] VK_EXT_attachment_feedback_loop_layout is supported
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[ 18.9251] Vulkan 1.3.250
[ 18.9251] Conformance Version 1.3.3.1
[ 18.9251] 22.20.27.09 (AMD proprietary shader compiler)
[ 18.9251] AMD proprietary driver
[ 18.9251] Radeon RX 580 Series
[ 18.9311] Opening SPU2...
[ 18.9331] Initializing SndBuffer at sample rate of 48000...
[ 18.9546] * SPU2 > Using normal 2 speaker stereo output.
[ 18.9546] Initializing Pad...
[ 18.9546] Initializing SIO2...
[ 18.9546] Initializing SIO0...
[ 18.9546] Opening DEV9...
[ 18.9606] Opening USB...
[ 18.9606] Opening FW...
[ 18.9606] EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
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[ 19.1202] Processor count: 6 cores, 12 processors
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[ 19.9041] ELF cdrom0:\SCUS_973.28;1 with entry point at 0x16777224 is executing.
[ 19.9041] ELF changed, active CRC 77E61C8A (cdrom0:\SCUS_973.28;1)
[ 19.9045] Found 1 game patches in SCUS-97328_77E61C8A.pnach.
[ 19.9046] Enabled patch: Widescreen 16:9
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[ 19.9052] Applying core settings...
[ 19.9053] Patch: Setting aspect ratio to 16:9 by patch request.
[ 19.9053] (GameDB) Changing VU0 clamp mode [mode=2]
[ 19.9053] (GameDB) Changing VU1 clamp mode [mode=2]
[ 19.9053] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: mipmap to [mode=2]
[ 19.9053] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: trilinearFiltering to [mode=1]
[ 19.9053] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: halfPixelOffset to [mode=1]
[ 19.9053] [GameDB] Enabled GS Hardware Fix: getSkipCount to [mode=18]
[ 19.9053] Updating CPU configuration...
[ 19.9152] Updating GS configuration...
[ 19.9153] Vsync is OFF
[ 19.9254] EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
[ 19.9712] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 19.9713] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 21.3227] [Pad] Game finished pad setup for port 1 / slot 1 - Analogs: Off - Analog Button: Usable - Pressure: Off
[ 23.2886] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 25.3615] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 25.3615] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 26.7964] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 26.7964] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 27.9309] [Pad] Game finished pad setup for port 1 / slot 1 - Analogs: On - Analog Button: Locked - Pressure: On
[ 30.6683] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 40.2849] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 302.1483] OSD [MemoryCardSave0]: Memory Card 'Mcd001.ps2' was saved to storage.
[ 316.8137] OSD [MemoryCardSave0]: Memory Card 'Mcd001.ps2' was saved to storage.
[ 328.5567] (UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to NTSC.
[ 335.7836] (VMManager) Pausing...
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[ 337.7067] Releasing host memory for virtual systems...

Unfortunatly it did not resolve the issue. The motion is not smooth at all still.

[Khi]

The emulator displays game FPS and video FPS. Both values are constant at 60? Try activating the „Force Blit Internal FPS Detection” option in the per game settings under „Game Fixes” to see if a value changes. If so, try selecting a higher value for „EE Cycle Rate” under „Emulation”. Speed hacks are also often not ideal for a game, because they will desync the emulation framerate counter from the actual in-game framerate. As in, the emulator will be running at 60 FPS but the emulated game itself might not be running at the full 60 FPS. And another question: Do you have the same problem with your real PlayStation 2?

[jesalvein]

Using a BIOS file with PCSX2 which you have downloaded from the internet or from a PS2 console you do not own is illegal. You must own the console the BIOS file came from (even if it's broken) to be legal.

Our forum does not tolerate any kind of warez talk / discussion / links and no support will be given as such.
Read our rules,specifically rule #1. Thread closed.

You may appeal this decision by proving that you own the item in question and disposing of any pirated copies. Staff will want to see some visual proof that you own the item (E.g. A picture of the item with your forum username and the current date on a sticky note next to it).