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{{Infobox PS4 Homebrews
{{Infobox PS4 Homebrews
|title=Mednafen
|title=Mednafen
|image=mednafenps4.png
|image=Mednadenps42.png
|description=Multi-System Emulator adds support for new emulation
|description=Multi-System emulator.
|author=Znullptr
|author=Znullptr
|lastupdated=2019/12/07
|lastupdated=2025/01/07
|type=Other Emulators
|type=Other Emulators
|version=0.3
|version=1.0
|license=Mixed
|license=Mixed
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/ps4homebrews/mednafenps4.7z
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/ps4homebrews/mednafenps4.7z
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|image=mednafenps4.png
|image=mednafenps4.png
|image_alt=Mednafen
|image_alt=Mednafen
}}
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A PS4 developer named Znullptr has already brought several emulators to the jailbroken PS4. These include systems like the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, and PS1. These are all part of the PS4's homebrew ports on the GameOS side of the console. We know that PS4 Linux can run many more emulators, like RetroArch for example. But getting PS4 Linux up and running can be a bit of a hassle when you just want to play quickly. So, it's always exciting to see new additions to the PS4's main menu, especially when it comes to emulation.
Port of the popular multi-system emulator [https://mednafen.github.io/ Mednafen] to the PS4. Support for 3 to 4 players.


Finally, the developer decided to bring a popular multi-system emulator called Mednafen to the PS4. This port was originally released a few weeks ago by Znullptr and introduced to us by Markus95. Since then, Markus95 has made some improvements to the configuration file that fixed several platforms (Virtual Boy, WonderSwan & WonderSwan Color) that were not compatible with the DualShock 4 layout. With a reconfigured "mednafen.cfg" file, those issues are now gone. Markus95 has also added support for 4 players and plans to make a few more tweaks to the configuration file in the future.
Emulators that are working full speed (Full Screen/Scanline support):
 
* Nintendo NES/Famicom.
==Emulators that are working full speed:==
* Sega Master System.
(Also Full Screen Support/ Scanline Support)
* Sega Genesis / Megadrive.
* Nintendo NES/Famicom,
* Sega Master System,
* Sega Genesis / Megadrive ,
* Super Nintendo /Famicom,
* Super Nintendo /Famicom,
* NEC PC Engine/ TurboGrafX-1
* NEC PC Engine/ TurboGrafX-1.
* NEC PC Engine FX.
* NEC PC Engine FX.
* Following does not support full screen (full screen maybe possible to adjust it in the .cfg file, but I personally preferred to simply enlarge the image because the full screen sting your eyes ... -( via Markus95 @logic-sunrise)
* Nintendo Gameboy
* Nintendo Gameboy Color
* Sega Game Gear
* SNK Neo Geo
* Atari Lynx
* Bandai WonderSwan / Color
* Nintendo VirtualBoy


==Emulator with issues:==
The following does not support full screen (maybe possible to adjust it in the .cfg file):
* PlayStation 1: Some games are playable and some are not, also there is differences if you have a PS4 PRO or Slim models.
* Nintendo Gameboy.
** There are some points to clarify, before all the full screen is only oddly possible on some games, and made a black screen on others.
* Nintendo Gameboy Color.
** Another important point, the fullspeed is only effective on PS4 Pro , indeed on Slim and Fat, the games are playable but jerk a little, as well as the sound.  
* Sega Game Gear.
** Last info, you must have a .cue of your .iso, .img or .bin to launch your game, you create them yourself.
* SNK Neo Geo.
* Saturn: is not working at all.
* Atari Lynx.
* Bandai WonderSwan / Color.
* Nintendo VirtualBoy.
 
Emulator with issues:
* Saturn does not work.
* PlayStation 1 only works with some games.
** Fullspeed is only possible on PS4 Pro (games may glitch on Slim and Fat).
** You must have a .cue of your .iso, .img or .bin to launch your game, you create them yourself.


==Installation==
==Installation==
* Install the fpkg (via pkg installation in debug settings of your exploited PS4)
*Install the fpkg (via pkg installation in debug settings of your exploited PS4)
* Copy the Mednafen Folder to the root of a USB storage device from the download.
*Copy the Mednafen Folder to the root of a USB storage device from the download.
* Transfer roms (via USB or FTP) to "data/....". folder of your PS4 internal drive (they can be group in console folders if you like from there).
*Transfer roms (via USB or FTP) to "data/....". folder of your PS4 internal drive (can be grouped in console folders).
* Some platforms will need BIOS files (don't ask here), they are placed on your USB storage device in the Mednafen folder then from there "firmware/...."
*Some platforms will need BIOS files, they are placed on your USB in the Mednafen folder then from there "firmware/....".
* Now to install the update. (note v0.3)
*(v0.3 update) Unzip the archive and copy the mednafen.cfg file to your USB in the "mednafen/..." folder.
 
'''Installing CFG file update (note: v0.3 update)'''
*To install this new update, download (v0.3 update) unzip the archive and copy the mednafen.cfg file to your USB key in the mednafen / ... folder.


==Known Issues==
==Compatibility==
* PS4 Pro (only) Mednafen works on Pro BUT only in 1080p or less .
5.05+
* Kernel Panic - Unfortunately the concern of KP is always present, more rare than with the .self version but always there. Once on average 10 when you leave the emulator you will have the famous KP (Kernel Panic). (via @Markus95 )


==Media==
==Media==
'''Mednafen 0.3 PS4''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWJJdGktANk Markus95^^]) <br>
'''Mednafen 0.3 PS4''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWJJdGktANk Markus95^^]) <br>
<youtube width=""640"">KWJJdGktANk</youtube>
<youtube width="640">KWJJdGktANk</youtube>


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==Changelog==  
==Changelog==  
'''v0.3'''
'''v0.3'''
* Addition of the Virtual Boy (button A = L1 and button B = R1)
* Addition of the Virtual Boy (button A = L1 and button B = R1).
* Added the Wonderswam and Wonderswam color emulators
* Added the Wonderswam and Wonderswam color emulators.
* 3/4 players available
* 3/4 players available.
* Addition of rapid-fire
* Addition of rapid-fire.
'''v0.2'''
'''v0.2'''
* 2 players available for all home consoles
* 2 players available for all home consoles.
* Functional L2, R2, L3 and R3 keys for Playstation emulation
* Functional L2, R2, L3 and R3 keys for Playstation emulation.
* Functional X, Y and Z keys for Megadrive emulation (L1 = X _ Triangle = Y _ R1 = Z)
* Functional X, Y and Z keys for Megadrive emulation (L1 = X _ Triangle = Y _ R1 = Z).
* Added button select (L2) and inversion buttons A and B for Nes emulation
* Added button select (L2) and inversion buttons A and B for Nes emulation.
'''v0.1'''
'''v0.1'''
* First Release.
* First Release.
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* PSX-Place - https://www.psx-place.com/threads/mednafen-v0-3-ps4-homebrew-multi-system-emulator-adds-support-for-new-emulation.27286/
* PSX-Place - https://www.psx-place.com/threads/mednafen-v0-3-ps4-homebrew-multi-system-emulator-adds-support-for-new-emulation.27286/
* Logic-sunrise.com - http://playstation-3.logic-sunrise.com/news-1081537-ps4-mise-a-jour-de-mednafen-ajout-de-nouvelles-plateformes.html
* Logic-sunrise.com - http://playstation-3.logic-sunrise.com/news-1081537-ps4-mise-a-jour-de-mednafen-ajout-de-nouvelles-plateformes.html
* PKG-Zone - https://pkg-zone.com/details/MEDN00001

Latest revision as of 01:31, 26 May 2025

Mednafen
General
AuthorZnullptr
TypeOther Emulators
Version1.0
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2025/01/07
Links
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Website
Support Author

Port of the popular multi-system emulator Mednafen to the PS4. Support for 3 to 4 players.

Emulators that are working full speed (Full Screen/Scanline support):

  • Nintendo NES/Famicom.
  • Sega Master System.
  • Sega Genesis / Megadrive.
  • Super Nintendo /Famicom,
  • NEC PC Engine/ TurboGrafX-1.
  • NEC PC Engine FX.

The following does not support full screen (maybe possible to adjust it in the .cfg file):

  • Nintendo Gameboy.
  • Nintendo Gameboy Color.
  • Sega Game Gear.
  • SNK Neo Geo.
  • Atari Lynx.
  • Bandai WonderSwan / Color.
  • Nintendo VirtualBoy.

Emulator with issues:

  • Saturn does not work.
  • PlayStation 1 only works with some games.
    • Fullspeed is only possible on PS4 Pro (games may glitch on Slim and Fat).
    • You must have a .cue of your .iso, .img or .bin to launch your game, you create them yourself.

Installation

  • Install the fpkg (via pkg installation in debug settings of your exploited PS4)
  • Copy the Mednafen Folder to the root of a USB storage device from the download.
  • Transfer roms (via USB or FTP) to "data/....". folder of your PS4 internal drive (can be grouped in console folders).
  • Some platforms will need BIOS files, they are placed on your USB in the Mednafen folder then from there "firmware/....".
  • (v0.3 update) Unzip the archive and copy the mednafen.cfg file to your USB in the "mednafen/..." folder.

Compatibility

5.05+

Media

Mednafen 0.3 PS4 (Markus95^^)


Changelog

v0.3

  • Addition of the Virtual Boy (button A = L1 and button B = R1).
  • Added the Wonderswam and Wonderswam color emulators.
  • 3/4 players available.
  • Addition of rapid-fire.

v0.2

  • 2 players available for all home consoles.
  • Functional L2, R2, L3 and R3 keys for Playstation emulation.
  • Functional X, Y and Z keys for Megadrive emulation (L1 = X _ Triangle = Y _ R1 = Z).
  • Added button select (L2) and inversion buttons A and B for Nes emulation.

v0.1

  • First Release.

External links

Retrieved from "https://www.gamebrew.org/index.php?title=Mednafen_PS4&oldid=200349"

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