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HerrderZeit at 00:16, 24 March 2024

2024-03-24T00:16:20Z

HerrderZeit: Formatting and spelling-errors.

2024-03-23T23:59:32Z

Formatting and spelling-errors.

HerrderZeit at 22:58, 23 March 2024

2024-03-23T22:58:00Z

HerrderZeit at 22:57, 23 March 2024

2024-03-23T22:57:11Z

HerrderZeit: Overhauled it because you can't get the previous version easily, it was outdated, and Mesen2 GitHub only allows Mesen v2.0+ for download. Further updates to images will follow if the quality is lacking.

2024-03-23T22:22:03Z

Overhauled it because you can't get the previous version easily, it was outdated, and Mesen2 GitHub only allows Mesen v2.0+ for download. Further updates to images will follow if the quality is lacking.

ING3NIEUR at 16:50, 12 February 2024

2024-02-12T16:50:23Z

ING3NIEUR at 19:42, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T19:42:08Z

McShufts: /* Launch Script */

2022-12-29T18:02:44Z

Launch Script

McShufts: /* Autohide the Menu Bar & On-screen Display */ Typos

2022-12-29T18:02:19Z

Autohide the Menu Bar & On-screen Display: Typos

McShufts at 18:01, 29 December 2022

2022-12-29T18:01:13Z

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 * Select the "Input" tab from the "NES" section.
-[[File:Mesen-01-Settings-NES-Input.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Access "NES" section from the "Settings" drop-down via the menu bar.]]
+[[File:Mesen-01-Settings-NES-Input.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Access the "NES" section from the "Settings" drop-down via the menu bar.]]
 <br>
 * Make sure "NES Controller" is selected for controller port 1 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player one.
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-You can leave "Automatically configure controllers when loading a game" checked if you'd prefer the emulator automatically allocated the controller/device types that are used in each controller port/expansion device slot.
+You can leave "Automatically configure controllers when loading a game" checked if you'd prefer the emulator automatically allocate the controller/device types that are used in each controller port/expansion device slot.
 If you'd prefer the controller/device types you choose to remain static and permanent then uncheck this box.
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 * Head on over to the "Video" section of the left task pane and select the "Picture" tab.
-Tweak around with these settings until your satisfied with the results.
+Tweak around with these settings until you're satisfied with the results.
-More information on display settings can be find via the official documentation [https://www.mesen.ca/docs/configuration/video.html#picture here].
+More information on display settings can be found via the official documentation [https://www.mesen.ca/docs/configuration/video.html#picture here].
 [[File:Mesen-07-Settings-Video-FilterSettings.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Example of the "NTSC (Bisqwit) (NES-only)" filter.]]
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 * Next, click on the "Advanced" tab
-This feature can be enabled if you'd prefer not to see the emulator system message during game play.
+This feature can be enabled if you'd prefer not to see the emulator system message during gameplay.
 [[File:Mesen-08-Settings-Preferences.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Optional settings.]]
 === Run Games Fullscreen ===
-When you load a game they will NOT load full screen, to bring it to full screen you have to press F11
+When you load a game it will NOT load full screen, to bring it to full screen you have to press F11
-To auto load a game full screen automatically it is best to launch the emulator and game from the command line.
+To auto-load a game full screen automatically it is best to launch the emulator and game from the command line.
 To this create a batch file that will do everything for you once you click it.
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 e.g. gamename.bat
-Select Save and you should have a fully executable batch file that will boot the game you have chosen full screen
+Select Save and you should have a fully executable batch file that will boot the game you have chosen fullscreen
 === Sinden Border ===

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 [[File:Mesen-01-Settings-NES-Input.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Access "NES" section from the "Settings" drop-down via the menu bar.]]
+<br>
 * Make sure "NES Controller" is selected for controller port 1 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player one.
 [[File:Mesen-02-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port1-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 1 configuration.]]
+<br>
 * Next, select "NES Controller" for controller port 2 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player two.
 [[File:Mesen-03-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port2-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 2 configuration.]]
+<br>
 * Finally, select "Zapper (Famicom)" from the drop-down list for the expansion devices and click the adjacent "Setup" button if you wish to re-configure your Sinden lightgun bindings.
 [[File:Mesen-04-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-ExpansionDevice-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Expansion device configuration.]]
+<br>
 * Set each button to your preference (e.g. Bind "Keyboard Up" to "D-pad Up", "Left Mouse Button" to "Fire", etc.)
 * Once you have set all the buttons for the relevant controller/device press "OK"
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 If you'd prefer the controller/device types you choose to remain static and permanent then uncheck this box.
 [[File:Mesen-05-Settings-NES-Input-AutomaticConfig.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Automatically configure controllers when loading a game.]]
+<br>
 * In the left task pane, select "Input" and check "Hide mouse pointer when using light guns."
-<small>Note: It's recommend to enable this feature as the mouse cursor on-screen can affect your judgement when aiming.</small>
+<small>Note: It's recommended to enable this feature as the mouse cursor on-screen can affect your judgement when aiming.</small>
 [[File:Mesen-06-Settings-Input-HideCursor.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Enabling this is recommended.]]
 === Video Filters ===

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 [[File:Mesen-01-Settings-NES-Input.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Access "NES" section from the "Settings" drop-down via the menu bar.]]
 * Make sure "NES Controller" is selected for controller port 1 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player one.
 [[File:Mesen-02-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port1-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 1 configuration.]]
 * Next, select "NES Controller" for controller port 2 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player two.
 [[File:Mesen-03-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port2-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 2 configuration.]]
 * Finally, select "Zapper (Famicom)" from the drop-down list for the expansion devices and click the adjacent "Setup" button if you wish to re-configure your Sinden lightgun bindings.
 [[File:Mesen-04-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-ExpansionDevice-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Expansion device configuration.]]
 * Set each button to your preference (e.g. Bind "Keyboard Up" to "D-pad Up", "Left Mouse Button" to "Fire", etc.)
 * Once you have set all the buttons for the relevant controller/device press "OK"
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 If you'd prefer the controller/device types you choose to remain static and permanent then uncheck this box.
 [[File:Mesen-05-Settings-NES-Input-AutomaticConfig.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Automatically configure controllers when loading a game.]]
 * In the left task pane, select "Input" and check "Hide mouse pointer when using light guns."

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	* Set each button to your preference (e.g. Bind "Keyboard Up" to "D-pad Up", "Left Mouse Button" to "Fire", etc.)		* Set each button to your preference (e.g. Bind "Keyboard Up" to "D-pad Up", "Left Mouse Button" to "Fire", etc.)
	* Once you have set all the buttons for the relevant controller/device press "OK"		* Once you have set all the buttons for the relevant controller/device press "OK"

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 == Downloads ==
-* Download from the [http://www.mesen.ca/ Mesen website]
+* Download the emulator from the [http://www.mesen.ca/ Mesen] website
 * Download the Mesen Bezel pack (v1.5) from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/e19oe4hvero1pdt/Mesen_Sinden_Bezel_Pack_V1.5.rar/file Mediafire]
 ==Setup Guide ==
-Extract the Mesen zip file to your hard drive.
+* Extract the contents of the compressed file to a folder for your Mesen emulator.
+<small>Note: There should only be an executable to extract. (i.e. Mesen.exe)</small>
-Open mesen.exe to start the emulator and run the initial setup config wizard
+* Open Mesen.exe to start the emulator and run the initial setup configuration wizard.
-Select "Store the data in the same folder as the application"
+* Select "Store the data in the same folder as the application"
-Press the "CONFIRM" button to finish installation
+* Press the "CONFIRM" button to finish initial configuration.
 [[File:MesenConfigWizard.png|alt=Mesen Config Wizard with settings set as described in guide|none|thumb]]
+=== Input Settings ===
-If prompted to update please note 0.9.9 is a beta release and as stated in the release notes any save states, settings etc. may not work with future versions. It is recommended to stick with 0.9.8 for now by clicking "Cancel"
+* When Mesen loads select "NES" from the "Settings" drop-down menu.
-=== Input Options ===
+* Once the "Settings" dialog box loads you should be guided to the "NES" section of the left task pane.
-With Mesen open select "Options"
+* Select the "Input" tab from the "NES" section.
+[[File:Mesen-01-Settings-NES-Input.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Access "NES" section from the "Settings" drop-down via the menu bar.]]
-Select "Input"
-[[File:MesenInput.png|alt=Mesen Input menu highlighted expanded from Options|none|thumb]]
-Set the following options:
+* Make sure "NES Controller" is selected for controller port 1 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player one.
-* Set the console type is set to "Famicom"
+[[File:Mesen-02-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port1-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 1 configuration.]]
-* Set Player 1 & Player 2 in the dropdowns to "Standard Controller"
+* Next, select "NES Controller" for controller port 2 and click the adjacent "Setup" button to configure the bindings for player two.
-* Set "Expansion Port" to "Zapper"
+[[File:Mesen-03-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-Port2-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Controller Port 2 configuration.]]
-Click the "Setup" button next to Player 1
-[[File:MesenInputSettings.png|alt=Mesen Input Settings with settings as described and Player 1 Config button highlighted |none|thumb]]
-Set each button to your preference e.g. DPAD Up = Keyboard up etc.
+* Finally, select "Zapper (Famicom)" from the drop-down list for the expansion devices and click the adjacent "Setup" button if you wish to re-configure your Sinden lightgun bindings.
-Once you have set all the buttons press "OK"
-[[File:MesenInputStandardController.png|alt=Mesen Input Standard Controller window|none|thumb]]
+[[File:Mesen-04-Settings-NES-Input-Controllers-ExpansionDevice-Setup.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Expansion device configuration.]]
+* Set each button to your preference (e.g. Bind "Keyboard Up" to "D-pad Up", "Left Mouse Button" to "Fire", etc.)
-Back on the input selection screen select the "Advanced" tab, you will see a tick box to hide the mouse cursor/crosshair. With the Sinden Lightgun it recommended to turn off crosshairs where possible
+* Once you have set all the buttons for the relevant controller/device press "OK"
-Select "OK"
-[[File:MesenInputSettingsAdvanced.png|alt=Mesen Advanced Input Settings with settings set as described in guide|none|thumb]]
+You can leave "Automatically configure controllers when loading a game" checked if you'd prefer the emulator automatically allocated the controller/device types that are used in each controller port/expansion device slot.
-=== Video Filters ===
-You can apply different Filter options to the screen to make it look more like a CRT
+If you'd prefer the controller/device types you choose to remain static and permanent then uncheck this box.
-Open "Options" in the main Mesen menu
+[[File:Mesen-05-Settings-NES-Input-AutomaticConfig.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Automatically configure controllers when loading a game.]]
+* In the left task pane, select "Input" and check "Hide mouse pointer when using light guns."
+<small>Note: It's recommend to enable this feature as the mouse cursor on-screen can affect your judgement when aiming.</small>
+[[File:Mesen-06-Settings-Input-HideCursor.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Enabling this is recommended.]]
+=== Video Filters ===
+You can apply different filter settings to make the original video output look sharper, more defined, or even close to an original CRT display.
+* Head on over to the "Video" section of the left task pane and select the "Picture" tab.
-Select "Video"
+Tweak around with these settings until your satisfied with the results.
-Navigate to the "Picture" tab
+More information on display settings can be find via the official documentation [https://www.mesen.ca/docs/configuration/video.html#picture here].
-Select your preferred filter
+[[File:Mesen-07-Settings-Video-FilterSettings.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Example of the "NTSC (Bisqwit) (NES-only)" filter.]]
-[[File:MesenVideoPicture.png|alt=Mesen Video window with Picture tab, filter dropdown is expanded with available filter effect options|none|thumb]]
-=== Autohide the Menu Bar & On-screen Display ===
+=== Automatically Hide the Menu Bar & On-screen Messages ===
+These next two settings are optional and are down to preference.
-Next we want to auto hide the menu bar when we are playing.
-[[File:MesenHideMenuBar.png|alt=Mesen Preferences window with 'automatically hide menu bar' ticked and highlighted|none|thumb]]
-Go to "Options" then "Preferences"
+* Click on "Preferences" in the left task pane and you should be on the "General" tab.
-Tick "Automatically hide menu bar"
+You can enable "Automatically hide menu bar" if you prefer the menu bar auto-hides when in windowed mode, otherwise, it is enabled by default in fullscreen mode.
-Also under the "Advanced" tab you may wish to disable the on screen display (OSD) and the game selection screen.
+* Next, click on the "Advanced" tab
-Once you have finished press "OK".
+This feature can be enabled if you'd prefer not to see the emulator system message during game play.
+[[File:Mesen-08-Settings-Preferences.gif|none|thumb|800x800px|Optional settings.]]
 === Run Games Fullscreen ===
 When you load a game they will NOT load full screen, to bring it to full screen you have to press F11

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 Select Save and you should have a fully executable batch file that will boot the game you have chosen full screen
+=== Sinden Border ===
+Mesen emulator requires a 16:9 Sinden border, despite the games being 4:3 aspect ratio.
 ==Launch Script==

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 |category = Emulator
 |system = NES
-|download = [https://www.emulator-zone.com/nes/mesen Emulator Zone website]
+|download = [http://www.mesen.ca/ Mesen website]
 |license = Free (GNU GPLv3)
 |developer = Sour
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 == Downloads ==
-* Download from the [https://www.emulator-zone.com/nes/mesen Emulator Zone website]
+* Download from the [http://www.mesen.ca/ Mesen website]
 * Download the Mesen Bezel pack (v1.5) from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/e19oe4hvero1pdt/Mesen_Sinden_Bezel_Pack_V1.5.rar/file Mediafire]