Reicast Core crashes on loading roms

RetroArch Windows devices
#1

Tried turning off threaded video, vsync, hard gpu sync just to make sure it wasn’t the same problem as mupen64plus core had, no go, any ideas?

Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: retroarch.exe Application Version: 0.0.0.0 Application Timestamp: 0023e78c Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll Fault Module Version: 6.3.9600.18233 Fault Module Timestamp: 56bb4ebb Exception Code: c0000028 Exception Offset: 00000000000ecdd0 OS Version: 6.3.9600.2.0.0.256.48 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Information 1: 3522 Additional Information 2: 3522568727c93363451e4f964ab04bbb Additional Information 3: a74b Additional Information 4: a74b25ec0852bd9f9fa0b58ea74a7746

#2

Can you get us a retroarch log? Other things to check would be: make sure you have a ‘dc’ directory in your ‘system’ directory, and that the dc directory contains your bios files. Also, make sure that your system directory is user-writeable.

#3

Here is the log Hunter:

RetroArch [INFO] :: === Build =======================================RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX MMX MMXEXT SSE1 SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX Built: May 3 2016 RetroArch [INFO] :: Version: 1.3.4 RetroArch [INFO] :: Git: acd1e0b RetroArch [INFO] :: ================================================= RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX RetroArch [INFO] :: Config: loading config from: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\retroarch.cfg. RetroArch [INFO] :: Environ SET_PIXEL_FORMAT: RGB565. RetroArch [INFO] :: Version of libretro API: 1 RetroArch [INFO] :: Compiled against API: 1 RetroArch [INFO] :: Set audio input rate to: 29975.00 Hz. RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX RetroArch [ERROR] :: [SoftFilter]: Did not find config: false RetroArch [ERROR] :: Failed to load filter. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found shader “K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\shaders\mednafen_psx_hw_libretro.dll.glslp” RetroArch [INFO] :: Found shader “K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\shaders\mednafen_psx_libretro.dll.glslp” RetroArch [INFO] :: Video @ fullscreen RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GL context: wgl RetroArch [INFO] :: Detecting screen resolution 1862x1048. RetroArch [INFO] :: [WGL]: wglSwapInterval(1) RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Vendor: NVIDIA Corporation, Renderer: GeForce 9400 GT/PCIe/SSE2. RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Version: 3.3.0. RetroArch [INFO] :: Querying GL extension: ARB_ES2_compatibility => exists RetroArch [INFO] :: Querying GL extension: ARB_sync => exists RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Using ARB_sync to reduce latency. RetroArch [INFO] :: Querying GL extension: ARB_texture_float => exists RetroArch [INFO] :: Querying GL extension: EXT_texture_sRGB => exists RetroArch [INFO] :: Querying GL extension: ARB_framebuffer_sRGB => exists RetroArch [INFO] :: GL: Using resolution 1862x1048 RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Default shader backend found: glsl. RetroArch [INFO] :: [Shader driver]: Using GLSL shader backend. RetroArch [INFO] :: Checking GLSL shader support … RetroArch [WARN] :: [GL]: Stock GLSL shaders will be used. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL vertex shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL fragment shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Linking GLSL program. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL vertex shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL fragment shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Linking GLSL program. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL vertex shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL fragment shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Linking GLSL program. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL vertex shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL fragment shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Linking GLSL program. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL vertex shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found GLSL fragment shader. RetroArch [INFO] :: Linking GLSL program. RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Using 4 textures. RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Loaded 1 program(s). RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: Using GL_RGB565 for texture uploads. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found XInput v1.4. RetroArch [INFO] :: Found XInput controller, user #0 RetroArch [INFO] :: Enumerating DInput joypads … RetroArch [INFO] :: Device #0 PID: {028E} VID:{045E} RetroArch [INFO] :: Done enumerating DInput joypads … RetroArch [INFO] :: Found joypad driver: “xinput”. RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX RetroArch [INFO] :: XAudio2: Requesting 64 ms latency, using 64 ms latency. RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX RetroArch [INFO] :: Found menu display driver: “menu_display_gl”. RetroArch [INFO] :: Using font rendering backend: freetype. RetroArch [INFO] :: Using font rendering backend: freetype. RetroArch [WARN] :: Input device ID 5 is unknown to this libretro implementation. Using RETRO_DEVICE_JOYPAD. RetroArch [WARN] :: Input device ID 5 is unknown to this libretro implementation. Using RETRO_DEVICE_JOYPAD. RetroArch [INFO] :: SRAM will not be saved. RetroArch [INFO] :: null: [K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\content_history.lpl]. RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: VSync => on RetroArch [INFO] :: [WGL]: wglSwapInterval(1) RetroArch [ERROR] :: cannot push NULL or empty core info into the playlist. RetroArch [INFO] :: [GL]: VSync => on RetroArch [INFO] :: [WGL]: wglSwapInterval(1) RetroArch [INFO] :: Using content: K:\HyperSpin\Roms\Sega Dreamcast\4 Wheel Thunder (USA).chd. RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #0: retroarch RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #1: K:\HyperSpin\Roms\Sega Dreamcast\4 Wheel Thunder (USA).chd RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #2: -s RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #3: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\save RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #4: -S RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #5: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\states RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #6: -c RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #7: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\retroarch.cfg RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #8: -L RetroArch [INFO] :: arg #9: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\cores\reicast_libretro.dll RetroArch [INFO] :: Does not have enough samples for monitor refresh rate estimation. Requires to run for at least 4096 frames. RetroArch [INFO] :: Redirecting save file to “K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\save\4 Wheel Thunder (USA).srm”. RetroArch [INFO] :: Redirecting savestate to “K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\states\4 Wheel Thunder (USA).state”. RetroArch [INFO] :: === Build =======================================RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX MMX MMXEXT SSE1 SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX Built: May 3 2016 RetroArch [INFO] :: Version: 1.3.4 RetroArch [INFO] :: Git: acd1e0b RetroArch [INFO] :: ================================================= RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Vendor: GenuineIntel RetroArch [INFO] :: [CPUID]: Features: MMX MMXEXT SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4 SSE4.2 AVX RetroArch [INFO] :: Config: loading core-specific config from: K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\config\reicast_libretro.dll.cfg. context_reset. [reicast]: Got size: 640 x 480. A8 vmem reserve: base: 11630000, aram: 31630000, vram: 15630000, ram: 1D630000 Resetting mem Mem alloc successful!Loaded K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\system\dc\dc_boot.bin as bootrom

Loaded K:\HyperSpin\Emulators\RetroArch\system\dc\dc_nvmem.bin as nvram

Using Recompiler Sh4 Reset recSh4 Init @@ ngen_ResetBlocks() Freeing fpcb

#4

Same problem here. Reicast crashes on loading any game. Ive also tried a different number of video / audio settings but nothing works so far.

#5

Ok, not sure if its the same problem aorin1 is having but I tried a different bios set and it seems to be working now. No longer crashes.

#6

Just a general update on Reicast. If you’re getting a crash upon loading any game try a different bios set. Below is a list of games I’ve personally tested on my box running the 64 bit pc version.

Power Stone - works perfectly w/ very minor graphical issues. GDI Power Stone 2 - crashes after the monitor refresh election screen. GDI Dino Crisis - crashes and won’t load. GDI Bomberman Online - When any FMV is playing it causes bad slowdown, however does not effect gameplay. GDI Re-Volt - loads but none of the 2d graphics in the menu are displayed so can’t navigate menu. Not playable. GDI Marvel vs Capcom - initial load screen stutters(I’m assuming it’s a intro movie of some kind) but once it gets to the menu works 100%. GDI Marvel vs Capcom 2 - Works 100% perfect. GDI Jet Grind Radio - Near perfect from what I can tell. CDI Cannon Spike - Loads but has major graphical glitches. Not playable. CDI Project Justice - Crashes. Does not load. CDI Street Fighter 3 third Strike - Works perfectly. GDI Soul Caliber - Works perfectly. GDI Sonic Adventure 2 - Loads but has slowdown issues and stuttering audio. GDI Resident Evil Code Veronica - Does not load. GDI Gauntlet Legends - Loads but pretty bad graphical glitches. GDI San Francisco Rush 2049 - auto loads into bios… Tried selecting “play” in bios, just reloads bios. GDI Vigilante 8 Second Offense - Major Graphical problems. Not playable. GDI

Noted which roms I have which are either CDI or GDI. I would recommend trying GDI if you are experiencing problems with a CDI game, I have found games run much better when using GDI.