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How to Fix Launching issues for Super Mario Bros Wonder in Yuzu Emulator

  • February 28, 2024

This step-by-step guide will let you fix loading, freezing, and launching issues for Super Mario Bros Wonder in the Yuzu Emulator.

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Before you start, make sure your PC meets the system requirements to run the Yuzu Emulator smoothly.

Step 2: Configure Emulator Settings

  • Launch the Yuzu Emulator, click on ‘Emulation’, and select the ‘Configure’ option.
  • In the Configuration window, navigate to the “CPU” tab.
  • Select the ‘Unsafe’ or ‘Auto’ option for the Accuracy. Otherwise, choose “Auto.”
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Step 3: Graphics Settings

  • Go to the “Graphics” tab.
  • If you encounter graphical issues like a black screen on loading, select the “Vulkan” option under the API Settings section.
  • Choose your GPU device. Ensure that your GPU drivers are up-to-date; using older drivers may lead to graphical problems.
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Step 4: Resolution Settings

  • In the Graphics settings section, select the appropriate resolution scale based on your GPU’s power.
    • For lower-end GPUs, choose “1X (720p)”.
    • For more powerful GPUs, you can select “3X”, but it’s not recommended.
    • You can also choose the AMD Super Resolution window adapting filter if your GPU supports it.
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Step 5: Advanced Graphics Settings

  • Click on the ‘Advanced’ tab.
  • Set the Accuracy level to “High” and select “Automatic” for Anisotropic Filtering for better performance.
  • Enable “Uncompressed (Best Quality)” for Recompression Method.
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  • Checkmark all the boxes under the ASTC Recompression Method to enable additional options.
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Step 6: Control Settings
  • Under the “Controls” tab select “Handheld Mod”.
  • Right-click on your game and open the “Save Data Location”.
  • Delete your save file for the game.
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Step 7: Clear Pipeline Caches

  • Right-click on your game and select Remove then choose “Remove all Pipeline Caches” and confirm the action by clicking “Yes”.
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Step 8: Apply Mod to Fix Launching Issues

  • Right-click on your game and open the “Mod Data Location”.
  • Ensure that your mod is activated by verifying the checkbox.
  • If you have graphical issues with the game, ensure you’ve installed the latest version of drivers.
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Step 9: Update Graphics Drivers

  • Open your device manager and navigate to the “Display Adapters”.
  • Right-click the GPU device and choose ‘Properties’.
  • Check if your GPU drivers are up to date. If not, update them.
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Step 10: Play Super Mario Bros Wonder

  • You should now be able to play the game on the Yuzu Emulator without any issues. Make sure to save your progress.

Step 11: Additional Updates and Settings

  • To ensure optimal performance, periodically check for Yuzu Emulator updates, as newer versions may fix various issues.
  • Keep your product keys and firmware files up-to-date to avoid compatibility problems.
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Step 12: Advanced GPU and NVIDIA Settings

  • You can further optimize your system by adjusting GPU settings.
  • Access the NVIDIA Control Panel and select “Performance” for your graphics card.
  • Set texture filtering quality to “High Performance”.
  • Configure power management mode to “Maximum Performance.”
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Step 13: Set the Preferred GPU

  • In the NVIDIA Control Panel, ensure that your preferred GPU is your dedicated GPU.
  • Disable vertical sync (V-Sync) to reduce input lag.
  • After making changes make sure to press the Apply button.
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By following these steps, you should be able to fix loading, freezing, and launching issues for Super Mario Bros Wonder in the Yuzu Emulator.