Difference between revisions of "Silent Scope Complete"

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Console Game
Hardware:	Xbox
Game info
Developer:	Konami
Released:	10 Feb, 2004
Players:	1 Player
Type:	Rail Shooter

Latest revision as of 03:48, 27 September 2023

Silent Scope Complete is a compilation of the Silent Scope video game series developed by Konami and is playable on the CXBX-Reloaded emulator.

Silent Scope (ss1.xbe) has graphical issues
Silent Scope 2 (ss2.xbe) is playable
Silent Scope 3 (ss3.xbe) has scope/zoom issues

Required Files

Download CXBX-Reloaded emulator from GitHub
- This guide was created using Cxbx-Reloaded Build CI-3e5272d
- Recommend to make this a standalone installation. Also emulating Virtual Cop 3 with the same CXBX install can cause issues.
Download AutoHotkey website
- Follow the AutoHotkey wiki if you do not have AutoHotkey already installed.

Installation

Extract Cxbx-Reloaded to a folder of your choosing. (e.g. D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\)
Run cxbx.exe and select "Yes" when the pop-up window message for portable mode appears.

Configure Buttons

Input Settings

Settings > Config Input > Port 1 = EMS Top Gun II > Configure

Map the Buttons

Map Aim (Up, Down, Left, Right) using your mouse.
- Hold the Shift key and right-click on Axis Y+ to change it to Cursor Y+
Grip button brings up the Scope in-game
Laser button toggles the Red Dot On/Off
Enter a Profile Name and click on Save.

Video Settings for 4:3 Aspect Ratio

Video Settings

Settings > Config Video

Enable Maintain Aspect Ratio
Disable Use Exclusive Fullscreen Mode

Sample AHK Script

#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.

#SingleInstance Force

Run, D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\cxbx.exe /load "D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\Silent Scope Complete\ss2.xbe"
sleep, 1000
Send !{Enter}   ;Send ALT+Enter to make it fullscreen

$Esc::
    Send !{f4}   ;Send ALT+F4 to close the emulator
    ExitApp
return

Troubleshooting

Calibrate in the Silent Scope 2 Options menu if your aim is off.

Options > Controller > Lightgun Calibration

If CXBX-R is crashing, try enabling both NTSC 720p and NTSC 1080i

Settings > EEPROM configuration > Enable NTSC 720p and NTSC 1080i

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+{{infobox
+|title = Silent Scope Complete
+|logo = SilentScope Logo.png
+|category = Console Game
+|platform = Xbox
+|developer = Konami
+|players = 1 Player
+|release = 10 Feb, 2004
+|type = Rail Shooter
+|titleshot = SilentScopeCover.jpg.jpg
+|gamename = Silent Scope Complete
+|gameplayshot = Silent Scope 2 Gameplay.jpg
+}}
 '''''Silent Scope Complete''''' is a compilation of the Silent Scope video game series developed by Konami and is playable on the CXBX-Reloaded emulator.
-<br>
 * Silent Scope (ss1.xbe) has graphical issues
 * '''Silent Scope 2''' (ss2.xbe) '''is playable'''
-* Silent Scope 3 (ss2.xbe) has a scope/zoom bug
+* Silent Scope 3 (ss3.xbe) has scope/zoom issues
-<br>
 == Required Files ==
 * Download CXBX-Reloaded emulator from [https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/Cxbx-Reloaded/releases GitHub]
-* This guide was created using [https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/Cxbx-Reloaded/releases/tag/CI-3e5272d Cxbx-Reloaded Build CI-3e5272d]
+** This guide was created using [https://github.com/Cxbx-Reloaded/Cxbx-Reloaded/releases/tag/CI-3e5272d Cxbx-Reloaded Build CI-3e5272d]
+** Recommend to make this a standalone installation.  Also emulating Virtual Cop 3 with the same CXBX install can cause issues.
 * Download [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey website]
+** Follow the [[AHK|'''AutoHotkey wiki''']] if you do not have AutoHotkey already installed.
-<br>
 == Installation ==
-* Extract Cxbx-Reloaded to a folder of your choosing. (e.g. <code>D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\</code>)
+* Extract Cxbx-Reloaded to a folder of your choosing. (e.g. <span style="font-family:Courier;">D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\</span>)
+* Run<span style="font-family:Courier;"> cxbx.exe </span>and select "Yes" when the pop-up window message for ''portable mode'' appears.
 === Configure Buttons ===
+[[File:CXBX Silent Scope Input Settings.png|none|thumb|Input Settings]]
 ''Settings''  >  ''Config Input''  >  Port 1  =  ''EMS Top Gun II''  >  ''Configure''
-[[File:Silent Scope Input Config.png|none|thumb|EMS Top Gun II]]
-* Hold ''Shift'' key and right-click on <code>Axis Y+</code> to change it to <code>Cursor Y+</code>
+==== '''Map the Buttons''' ====
-* ''Grip'' = Brings up the scope
+* Map ''Aim'' (Up, Down, Left, Right) using your mouse.
-* ''Laser'' = Toggles the red dot on/off
+** Hold the ''Shift'' key and right-click on <code>Axis Y+</code> to change it to <code>Cursor Y+</code>
+*''Grip'' button brings up the Scope in-game
+*''Laser'' button toggles the Red Dot On/Off
+* Enter a ''Profile Name'' and click on ''Save''.
+=== Video Settings for 4:3 Aspect Ratio ===
+[[File:CXBX Silent Scope Video Settings.png|none|thumb|Video Settings]]
-[[File:Silent Scope Button Configuration.png|none|thumb|Silent Scope Button Configuration]]
-<br>
-=== Video Settings to Maintain 4:3 Aspect Ratio ===
 ''Settings''  >  ''Config Video''
-* ''Render Resolution''  =  1x (Native)
 * Enable ''Maintain Aspect Ratio''
 * Disable ''Use Exclusive Fullscreen Mode''
-<br>
 == Sample AHK Script ==
 <syntaxhighlight lang="ahk">
+#NoEnv  ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
+; #Warn  ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
+SendMode Input  ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
+SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%  ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
+#SingleInstance Force
 Run, D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\cxbx.exe /load "D:\Cxbx-Reloaded\Silent Scope Complete\ss2.xbe"
 sleep, 1000
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 return
 </syntaxhighlight>
-<br>
 == Troubleshooting ==
 Calibrate in the Silent Scope 2 Options menu if your aim is off.
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 * ''Settings''  >  ''EEPROM configuration''  >  Enable NTSC 720p and NTSC 1080i
 <br>
+[[Category:Console Games]]
+[[Category:Microsoft XBOX Games]]
+[[Category:Games With Special Instructions]]