Metal Gear Solid 3 - Subsistence PAL issues

[Lubron]

Hi everyone! 

I'm a newbie in emulation and it's my first time with PCSX2. After playing the first two episodes of the saga, that have a PC version, i would like to continue with MGS3 in his Subsistence version [SLES-82044] [5E31EA42] using the ISO file.  Searching around the Internet i find a lot of videos/guides that show a great emulation of the game but in his NTSC version using the widescreen hack; i tried to follow the instruction I find but I really don't know a starting point from which I would start my test to reach the maximum performance using this PC

My Configuration

- Windows 10
- Intel i5-6600K
- GTX 960 4GB
- 8 GB of RAM
- PCSX2 v1.5.0-dev-2292-g10ebe1665

I tried to switch from OpenGL/Direct3D and HW/SW mode but I really don't knows which option I should set in the hardware Renderer Setting. Just for info I used a the widescreen hack taken from the NTSC and added into my configuration just changing the pnach name file and I modified the FrameratePAL to 60.00 in PCSX2_vm.ini file to move from the original 50fps PAL (this one works, the widescreen hack seem to be loaded but i really can't know if it really works).

My issues are :

- Framerate at 60FPS except for some part of cutscenes, START menu (where you could set the camouflage) and sometimes in the codec where it drops to 30FPS or little more.
- Codec : you should see Snake blurred, I see him as in the game.
- Sound : sometimes seems that voice slows the framerate (but i can't state it for sure)

My goal is to run the game as smooth as possible at the best graphic possible, so I ask for your help

Thanks for the attention!

[jesalvein]

Please post the contents of the emulog.txt file after the problem occurs. The file can be found in "My Documents\PCSX2\logs" for the installer version or in "PCSX2\logs" for the portable/binary version.

Please make sure to enclose your emulog in code tags like so (remove the empty space on the closing code tag!):
[code]
Pasted emulog goes here
[ /code]

[Lubron]

I can't find the folder you said, there's only a log file in my installation folder but empty, so I save the log directly from the register after the opening video, a menu selection and a codec call.

Code:

PCSX2 1.5.0-20180222002054 - compiled on Feb 21 2018
Savestate version: 0x9a0d0000

Host Machine Init:
Operating System =  Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (build 16299), 64-bit
Physical RAM     =  8152 MB
CPU name         =  Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz
Vendor/Model     =  GenuineIntel (stepping 03)
CPU speed        =  3.503 ghz (4 logical threads)
x86PType         =  Standard OEM
x86Flags         =  bfebfbff 7ffafbbf
x86EFlags        =  2c100000

x86 Features Detected:
SSE2.. SSE3.. SSSE3.. SSE4.1.. SSE4.2.. AVX.. AVX2.. FMA

Reserving memory for recompilers...

Loading plugins from D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\plugins...
Bound   GS: GSdx32-SSE4.dll [GSdx 20180222002054 (MSVC 19.00 SSE4.1/AVX) 1.1.0]
Bound  PAD: LilyPad.dll [LilyPad (20180222002054) 0.12.1]
Bound SPU2: Spu2-X.dll [SPU2-X 20180222002054 2.0.0]
Bound CDVD: cdvdGigaherz.dll [cdvdGigaherz 20180222002054 0.11.0]
Bound  USB: USBnull.dll [USBnull Driver 20180222002054 0.7.0]
Bound   FW: FWnull.dll [FWnull Driver 20180222002054 0.7.0]
Bound DEV9: DEV9null.dll [DEV9null Driver 20180222002054 0.5.0]
Plugins loaded successfully.

(GameDB) 9714 games on record (loaded in 149ms)
HLE Notice: ELF does not have a path.

Initializing plugins...
Init GS
Init PAD
Init SPU2
Init CDVD
Init USB
Init FW
Init DEV9
Plugins initialized successfully.

Patches: No CRC found, using 00000000 instead.
Opening plugins...
Opening GS
Opening PAD
Opening SPU2
Opening CDVD
isoFile open ok: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\roms\Metal Gear Solid 3 -
Subsistence.iso
Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (2222224 sectors)
Opening USB
Opening FW
Opening DEV9
3.x GL context successfully created
OpenGL information. GPU: GeForce GTX 960/PCIe/SSE2. Vendor: NVIDIA Corporation. Driver:
NVIDIA 391.01
INFO: GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic is available
INFO: GL_ARB_gpu_shader5 is available
INFO: GL_ARB_viewport_array is available
INFO: GL_ARB_shader_image_load_store is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clear_texture is available
INFO: GL_ARB_direct_state_access is available
INFO: GL_ARB_texture_barrier is available
INFO: GL_ARB_get_texture_sub_image is available

Current Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware renderer)
Available VRAM/RAM:3840MB for textures
GSdx Lookup CRC:0
McdSlot 0 [File]: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
McdSlot 1 [File]: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
GSdx Lookup CRC:0
Plugins opened successfully.
EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
Bios Found: Europe  v02.00(14/06/2004)  Console
# Initialize memory (rev:3.70, ctm:196Mhz, cpuclk:147Mhz detected)
Frame buffer size set to  512x1280 (2048x5120)

PlayStation 2 ======== Hard reset boot
ROMGEN=2004-0614, IOP info (CPUID=1f, CACH_CONFIG=0, 2MB, IOP mode)
<20040614-100914,ROMconf,PS20200EC20040614.bin:11696>
# Total accessable memory size: 32 MB (B:2:8:0) (370:2:7c30)
# TLB spad=0 kernel=1:12 default=13:30 extended=31:38
# Initialize Start.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Initialize Done.

EE DECI2 Manager version 0.06 Feb  6 2003 08:38:48
 CPUID=2e20, BoardID=0, ROMGEN=2004-0614, 32M

Patches: No CRC found, using 00000000 instead.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
ELF (cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1) Game CRC = 0x5E31EA42, EntryPoint = 0x00852B00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

   Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname rom0:OSDSYS secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = rom0:OSDSYS
0 00100000 000586dc ......
Loaded, rom0:OSDSYS
start address 0x100008
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init
rmreset start
rmreset end
clearspu: completed
Pad Driver for OSD (2000/12/05 18:05) 392, 128


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

   Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
read/write allocate memory 4000
open name rom0:OSDVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:XDEV9 flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
loadmodule: fname rom0:XDEV9 args 0 arg
dev9: unknown dev9 hardware.
loadmodule: id 32, ret 1
loadmodule: fname rom0:XDEV9SERV args 0 arg
loadmodule: id -200, ret 1
open name rom0:FONTM flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:FNTIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:SNDIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:TEXIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:ICOIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:TZLIST flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1f9021
### addr = 1034255  size = 28640
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1d9021
### addr = 968719  size = 28640
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
get val add 3c0 type 2 ret 1ff000
get val add 1ff000 type 2 ret 300
open name rom0:PS1ID flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:PS1VERE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom1:DVDIDE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom1:DVDVERE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to DVD PAL.
... with user configured refresh rate: 60,00 Hz
Frame buffer size set to  640x1280 (2560x5120)
ExecutePs2GameDisk
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
open name cdrom0:¥SYSTEM.CNF;1 flag 4 data 4a978
open fd = 2
# Restart.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Done.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

   Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname rom0:PS2LOGO secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = rom0:PS2LOGO
0 01000000 00019bf0 ..
Loaded, rom0:PS2LOGO
start address 0x1000008
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
read/write allocate memory 4000
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 44078
open fd = 2
loadmodule: fname rom0:OSDSND args 0 arg
loadmodule: id 25, ret 0
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1dfff1
### addr = 2097120  size = 32
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1f9021
### addr = 1034255  size = 28640
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to PAL.
... with user configured refresh rate: 60,00 Hz
# Restart.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Done.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

   Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1 secname all
loadelf version 3.30
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Input ELF format filename = cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1
0 00800000 00055f90 ......
Loaded, cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1
start address 0x852b00
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Elf entry point @ 0x00852b00 about to get recompiled. Load patches first.
Found Cheats file: '5E31EA42.pnach'
comment: Metal Gear Solid 3 - Subsistence (PAL-ITA) (SLES-82044)
Loaded 1 Cheats from '5E31EA42.pnach' at 'D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\cheats'
Overall 1 Cheats loaded
Found Widescreen hacks file: '5E31EA42.pnach'
comment: Metal Gear Solid 3 - Subsistence (PAL-ITA) (SLES-82044)
Loaded 1 Widescreen hacks from '5E31EA42.pnach' at 'D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\cheats_ws'
Overall 1 Widescreen hacks loaded
Found widescreen patches in the cheats_ws folder --> skipping cheats_ws.zip
Found widescreen patches in the cheats_ws folder --> skipping cheats_ws.zip
GSdx Lookup CRC:5E31EA42
GSdx Lookup CRC:5E31EA42
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver. 2.2

   Copyright 1999-2002 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadmodule: fname cdrom0:¥MODULES¥PLD.IRX;1 args 9 arg 00d20000
USB Driver (Version 1.4.0)
loadmodule: id 25, ret 1

[FlatOut]

Delete the file from your cheats_ws. It won't work and will likely break your game at some point. A widescreen hack for this game is available by default in the cheats_ws.zip archive.

Setting the framerate to 60 like that will not make the game run at native 60 FPS. It will run at 120% the normal speed.

[Lubron]

I deleted the myself created file in the cheats_ws folder but there's no trace of a similar one in the zip you mentioned : I extracted all the pnach files from that and move them into the folder to be sure, but no files are loaded as we can see from the log

Code:

PCSX2 1.5.0-20180222002054 - compiled on Feb 21 2018
Savestate version: 0x9a0d0000

Host Machine Init:
    Operating System =  Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (build 16299), 64-bit
    Physical RAM     =  8152 MB
    CPU name         =  Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Vendor/Model     =  GenuineIntel (stepping 03)
    CPU speed        =  3.503 ghz (4 logical threads)
    x86PType         =  Standard OEM
    x86Flags         =  bfebfbff 7ffafbbf
    x86EFlags        =  2c100000

x86 Features Detected:
    SSE2.. SSE3.. SSSE3.. SSE4.1.. SSE4.2.. AVX.. AVX2.. FMA

Reserving memory for recompilers...

Loading plugins from D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\plugins...
    Bound   GS: GSdx32-SSE4.dll [GSdx 20180222002054 (MSVC 19.00 SSE4.1/AVX) 1.1.0]
    Bound  PAD: LilyPad.dll [LilyPad (20180222002054) 0.12.1]
(GameDB) 9714 games on record (loaded in 138ms)
    Bound SPU2: Spu2-X.dll [SPU2-X 20180222002054 2.0.0]
    Bound CDVD: cdvdGigaherz.dll [cdvdGigaherz 20180222002054 0.11.0]
    Bound  USB: USBnull.dll [USBnull Driver 20180222002054 0.7.0]
    Bound   FW: FWnull.dll [FWnull Driver 20180222002054 0.7.0]
    Bound DEV9: DEV9null.dll [DEV9null Driver 20180222002054 0.5.0]
Plugins loaded successfully.

HLE Notice: ELF does not have a path.

Initializing plugins...
    Init GS
    Init PAD
    Init SPU2
    Init CDVD
    Init USB
    Init FW
    Init DEV9
Plugins initialized successfully.

Patches: No CRC found, using 00000000 instead.
Opening plugins...
    Opening GS
    Opening PAD
    Opening SPU2
    Opening CDVD
3.x GL context successfully created
OpenGL information. GPU: GeForce GTX 960/PCIe/SSE2. Vendor: NVIDIA Corporation. Driver:
NVIDIA 391.01
INFO: GL_EXT_texture_filter_anisotropic is available
INFO: GL_ARB_gpu_shader5 is available
INFO: GL_ARB_viewport_array is available
INFO: GL_ARB_shader_image_load_store is available
INFO: GL_ARB_clear_texture is available
INFO: GL_ARB_direct_state_access is available
INFO: GL_ARB_texture_barrier is available
INFO: GL_ARB_get_texture_sub_image is available

Current Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware renderer)
isoFile open ok: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\roms\Metal Gear Solid 3 -
Subsistence.iso
    Image type  = DVD
* CDVD Disk Open: DVD, Single layer or unknown:
* * Track 1: Data (Mode 1) (2222224 sectors)
    Opening USB
    Opening FW
    Opening DEV9
Available VRAM/RAM:3840MB for textures
GSdx Lookup CRC:0
McdSlot 0 [File]: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\memcards\Mcd001.ps2
GSdx Lookup CRC:0
McdSlot 1 [File]: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\memcards\Mcd002.ps2
Plugins opened successfully.
EE/iR5900-32 Recompiler Reset
    Bios Found: Europe  v02.00(14/06/2004)  Console
# Initialize memory (rev:3.70, ctm:196Mhz, cpuclk:147Mhz detected)
Frame buffer size set to  512x1280 (2048x5120)

PlayStation 2 ======== Hard reset boot
ROMGEN=2004-0614, IOP info (CPUID=1f, CACH_CONFIG=0, 2MB, IOP mode)
<20040614-100914,ROMconf,PS20200EC20040614.bin:11696>
# Total accessable memory size: 32 MB (B:2:8:0) (370:2:7c30)
# TLB spad=0 kernel=1:12 default=13:30 extended=31:38
# Initialize Start.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Initialize Done.

EE DECI2 Manager version 0.06 Feb  6 2003 08:38:48
  CPUID=2e20, BoardID=0, ROMGEN=2004-0614, 32M

Patches: No CRC found, using 00000000 instead.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
ELF (cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1) Game CRC = 0x5E31EA42, EntryPoint = 0x00852B00
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname rom0:OSDSYS secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = rom0:OSDSYS
0 00100000 000586dc ......
Loaded, rom0:OSDSYS
start address 0x100008
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init
rmreset start
rmreset end
clearspu: completed
Pad Driver for OSD (2000/12/05 18:05) 392, 128


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
read/write allocate memory 4000
open name rom0:OSDVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:XDEV9 flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
loadmodule: fname rom0:XDEV9 args 0 arg
dev9: unknown dev9 hardware.
loadmodule: id 32, ret 1
loadmodule: fname rom0:XDEV9SERV args 0 arg
loadmodule: id -200, ret 1
open name rom0:FONTM flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:FNTIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:SNDIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:TEXIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:ICOIMAGE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:TZLIST flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1f9021
### addr = 1034255  size = 28640
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1d9021
### addr = 968719  size = 28640
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
get val add 3c0 type 2 ret 1ff000
get val add 1ff000 type 2 ret 300
open name rom0:PS1ID flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom0:PS1VERE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom1:DVDIDE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
open name rom1:DVDVERE flag 1 data 4a978
open fd = 2
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to DVD PAL.
(UpdateVSyncRate) FPS Limit Changed : 50,00 fps
Frame buffer size set to  640x1280 (2560x5120)
ExecutePs2GameDisk
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
open name cdrom0:¥SYSTEM.CNF;1 flag 4 data 4a978
open fd = 2
# Restart.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Done.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname rom0:PS2LOGO secname all
loadelf version 3.30
Input ELF format filename = rom0:PS2LOGO
0 01000000 00019bf0 ..
Loaded, rom0:PS2LOGO
start address 0x1000008
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
read/write allocate memory 4000
open name rom0:ROMVER flag 1 data 44078
open fd = 2
loadmodule: fname rom0:OSDSND args 0 arg
loadmodule: id 25, ret 0
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1dfff1
### addr = 2097120  size = 32
_spu_rev_offsetaddr 1f9021
### addr = 1034255  size = 28640
(UpdateVSyncRate) Mode Changed to PAL.
# Restart.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize User Memory ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Done.
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver.0.9.1

    Copyright 1999 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadelf: fname cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1 secname all
loadelf version 3.30
(SYSTEM.CNF) Detected PS2 Disc = cdrom0:\SLES_820.44;1
(SYSTEM.CNF) Software version = 1.01
(SYSTEM.CNF) Disc region type = PAL
Input ELF format filename = cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1
0 00800000 00055f90 ......
Loaded, cdrom0:¥SLES_820.44;1
start address 0x852b00
gp address 00000000
# Restart Without Memory Clear.
# Initialize GS ...
# Initialize INTC ...
# Initialize TIMER ...
# Initialize DMAC ...
# Initialize VU1 ...
# Initialize VIF1 ...
# Initialize GIF ...
# Initialize VU0 ...
# Initialize VIF0 ...
# Initialize IPU ...
# Initialize FPU ...
# Initialize Scratch Pad ...
# Restart Without Memory Clear Done.
Elf entry point @ 0x00852b00 about to get recompiled. Load patches first.
Not found Cheats file: D:\Games\Emulatori\PS2\cheats\5E31EA42.pnach
Overall 0 Cheats loaded
Overall 0 Widescreen hacks loaded
(Wide Screen Cheats DB) Patches Loaded: 0
GSdx Lookup CRC:5E31EA42
GSdx Lookup CRC:5E31EA42
Get Reboot Request From EE

PlayStation 2 ======== Update rebooting..

PlayStation 2 ======== Update reboot complete
cdvdman Init


IOP Realtime Kernel Ver. 2.2

    Copyright 1999-2002 (C) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Reboot service module.(99/11/10)
cdvd driver module version 0.1.1 (C)SCEI
Load File service.(99/11/05)
Multi Threaded Fileio module.(99/11/15)
iop heap service (99/11/03)
loadmodule: fname cdrom0:¥MODULES¥PLD.IRX;1 args 9 arg 00d20000
USB Driver (Version 1.4.0)
loadmodule: id 25, ret 1
Closing plugins...
    Closing DEV9
    Closing FW
    Closing USB
    Closing CDVD
    Closing SPU2
    Closing PAD
    Closing GS
Delete 0 Shaders, 152 Programs, 28 Pipelines
Plugins closed successfully.

As you say, if I want to play the game in italian, I have to play it at 50FPS?

[refraction]

As you say, if I want to play the game in italian, I have to play it at 50FPS?

You don't "have" to, but if you run it at 60fps it will speed the game up. PAL games all run at 50fps, 60 isn't a magic number that has to be reached.

[FlatOut]

You don't "have" to, but if you run it at 60fps it will speed the game up. PAL games all run at 50fps, 60 isn't a magic number that has to be reached.

All PAL games run in 50 Hz mode will run at 50 Hz. MGS3(S) actually runs at 25 FPS.

I deleted the myself created file in the cheats_ws folder but there's no trace of a similar one in the zip you mentioned : I extracted all the pnach files from that and move them into the folder to be sure, but no files are loaded as we can see from the log

It turns out your specific version isn't included in the archive yet, but other PAL versions are.

Create a new 5E31EA42.pnach in cheats_ws folder and just add the following line:
patch=1,EE,20205D4C,extended,3F400000

[refraction]

All PAL games run in 50 Hz mode will run at 50 Hz. MGS3(S) actually runs at 25 FPS.

I know that, I didn't want to confuse him. Please stop nitpicking at my posts, it's getting irritating now.

[FlatOut]

I know that, I didn't want to confuse him.

You are confusing people by sharing false information.

[Lubron]

Don't argue for me!

@refraction : i know that, I'm just trying, if possible, to run the game at 60fps and I find that solution. I don't know if it was the best, but if this breaks the game I'll return to 50fps as PAL games usually works.

@FlatOut : what you suggest is what i had done before you tell me to delete the file