SVR2008 PS3 fix updated (please read!)
Added 2021-09-15 20:45:28 +0000 UTCFirstly if you already have the svr2008 test working do not worry this is not for you (its the same file!) ? Right anyone else that either signed up during the test window or is on the $20 & $50 tiers and still cant seem to run this here are a few fixes.
Firstly google drive some times auto renames iso extensions so if the files in ps3iso look different to this after downloading please rename the extensions back so both flies look like this WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008.ISO.0 and WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2008.ISO.1
Secondly as I have said before the recommended CFW for this is Ferrox-Cobra if you have that installed then please follow the video tutorial I made here https://youtu.be/5I9Ko4EFcxQ
Now if you are on rebug or hen here are some things to try first make sure the iso extensions are correct as shown above (ISO.0 & ISO.1) then follow the tutorial
If this still causes the loading seen issue then try going to game settings on MultiMan and enable internal/BD mirror and see if that helps.
(Again this wasnt made with Hen in mind so hopefully that solves the issue)
Now for rpcs3 0.0.18 users, get the ps3updat.pup ps3 to update the emulator to run the code.
Since you don't have to rebuild the iso from the two parts, all you have to do is have the PS3_GAME folder and PS3_Disc.sfb file in the same folder so when it reads the game, it can find the corresponding box art and disc information. I suggest having then in a place you can find easily.
Drop the save file folder into the rpcs3 directory with the folder name BLES00137, it is the id number to the game to attach the modified save to the game when the emulator reads,
Path to save folder is:
/dev_hdd0/game
For cpu configuration:
Recompiler (LLVM)
Recompiler (LLVM)
Enable loop detection
Enable emulator cache
Spu block size is safe
Spu threads is auto
For GPU configuration:
Vulkan to render
Aspect is 16:9
(No frame limiting because while it keep the main menu at 60fps in every screen, it causes massive slowdown in game to 15fps from 35-40fps in match.)
Aristropic filter at 16x
Default res is 1280x720
Increase the resolution scale to 300%
Resolution threshold is 16x16
Async with Shader interpreter
Enable Vsync
Under Advanced Settings:
PPU LLVM Precompilation to reload textures faster when the game is rebooted
Once all that is done, the configuration should be set and you should have the correct locations, next would be loading the game into rpcs3
A big special thank you to Adam, Jason and Jay for their contribution to this as it was their suggestions, guidance and feedback in what helped with these steps.
Ok if you need the download link please reply here with PS3