From 93bac29e8c4fe26054bd5cdca8835a69d35cb362 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MarioSpore Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:24:55 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Added section for requiring PSX bios and how to set it up --- worlds/grinch/docs/setup_en.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/worlds/grinch/docs/setup_en.md b/worlds/grinch/docs/setup_en.md index 3b3bb214..79bebf75 100644 --- a/worlds/grinch/docs/setup_en.md +++ b/worlds/grinch/docs/setup_en.md @@ -1,12 +1,14 @@ -# The Grinch - Setup Guide +# The Grinch (PS1) - Setup Guide ## Required Software - [Archipelago](https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago/releases). Please use version 0.6.2 or later for integrated BizHawk support. -- Legally obtained NTSC Bin ROM file, probably named something like `Grinch, The (USA) (En,Fr,Es).bin`. -- CUE files may work, but I have not tested this. +- Legally obtained NTSC Bin ROM file, probably named something like `Grinch, The (USA) (En,Fr,Es).bin`. +CUE files may work, but I have not tested this. - [BizHawk](https://tasvideos.org/BizHawk/ReleaseHistory) Version 2.9.1 is supported, but I can't promise if any version is stable or not. - The latest `grinch.apworld` file. You can find this on the [Releases page](https://github.com/MarioSpore/Grinch-AP/releases/latest). Put this in your `Archipelago/custom_worlds` folder. +- PSX BIOS Firmware bin file, which is required to run the game through Bizhawk. The file you need should be +named something like `SCPH-5501.BIN`. ## Configuring BizHawk Once you have installed BizHawk, open `EmuHawk.exe` and change the following settings: @@ -23,6 +25,10 @@ This can be found under Analog Controls through `Config > Controllers…`. Depending on your controller, you may also want to tweak the Deadzone. Something like 6% is recommended for a DualShock 4. - Consider clearing keybinds in `Config > Hotkeys…` if you don't intend to use them. Select the keybind and press Esc to clear it. +- You are required to legally obtain a PSX Bios BIN firmware file for the game to be opened. To import this, you go to +`Config > Firmware... > Tools` and scrolling until you see the PlayStation tab. You might right click on the bios region +and click `Set Customization` or `Import` on the top of the window. The bios should be recognized if Bizhawk displays a +checkmark beside it, saying the bios version you have is stable and should run without issues. ## Generating a Game