libretro / libretro/RetroArch

PSX BIOS not being detected while in "ux0:/data/retroarch/system" (PS Vita)

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Description

Description

Retroarch is not detecting a PSX BIOS file (SCPH7502.BIN) placed within "ux0:/data/retroarch/system".

Expected behavior

For the system to boot while recognizing the BIOS.

Actual behavior

System pops up an error that no such BIOS file is detected (paraphrasing).

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Place SCPH7502.BIN inside ux0:/data/retroarch/system
  2. Run Retroarch, followed by a game using the only available PSX core (PSX ReARMed)
Version/Commit

You can find this information under Information/System Information

  • RetroArch: 1.9.1.
Environment information
  • OS: PS Vita

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Research direction

Reproduce the report on a PS Vita with RetroArch 1.9.1, placing SCPH7502.BIN in ux0:/data/retroarch/system and launching a game with the PSX ReARMed core. Trace how the core locates the BIOS and verify the system boots while recognizing the file at that path.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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