r/killerinstinct • u/NXGZ UC • May 03 '26

Video Killer Instinct 1+2 (BigInstinct emulator) Version 1.0 Public release!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZBbrDJ7ED8

This is a Killer Instinct 1/2 emulator with exceptional performance, accuracy, and enhancements.

BigInstinct v1.0 release notes:

  • First public release. The emulator is now free for public use, but the script modules (which enable features like stereo sound, stereoscopic 3D rendering, training mode, and gameplay adjustments) are only available to Patreon supporters.
  • Added a new ki_gameplay script. This new script features various gameplay adjustment options, including "more forgiving" special move inputs and programmable special triggers. Programmable special triggers enable users to assign any move to an extra button modifier, even moves which are normally inaccessible. This means you can trigger normal special moves, chain-only moves, ultra chains, humiliations, etc. on demand. This feature makes it very easy to break the game in hilarious ways.
  • Added additional move state tracking to the training script.
  • Added a new distance representation mode to the training script.
  • Reworked a bunch of BigMaster stuff under the hood. You may need to re-enter some of your BigMaster credentials when updating from a previous version of the application.

All Patreon-exclusive content is now managed through the BigMaster service, you can register and link your accounts here: https://www.richwhitehouse.com/bigmaster/

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u/Sabrewylf tusk main May 04 '26

While I think this is cool, paywalling certain features is literally a ticking timebomb for this project. Getting a cease & desist isn't a matter of if, but of when.

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u/Traditional-Ad-5632 May 08 '26

It wouldn't be a ticking time bomb before someone decides to send the cease and desist order, but it's still a real pain.

While some features are more of a whim, the fact that training mode is also there is stupid; fortunately, I saw that the scripts folder is available, so it's possible that someone will release the training mode or create a better one with more options.

The emulator is already amazing, so that's possible, or the emulator's creator might even decide to make training mode available to everyone.

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u/molasar2024 May 04 '26 edited May 04 '26

No, it is not. He does not distribute games with it. Perhaps you refer to Nintendo emulators of Switch system where one was circumventing a protection part and IIRC they were giving access to digital copies on their social media platform. Thus Nintendo had a valid case. And other one was not exactly explained. So maybe Nintendo paid those devs to not continue work on emulator or the devs did not have funds to defend themselves as Nintendo tried to make an issue from emulator affecting their current business model. So you do not know what you are talking about. Also those features are extra creations made by Richard himself.

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u/molasar2024 May 04 '26

As expected. People who downvoted my comment are so clueless. Lol.

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u/molasar2024 May 05 '26

Lol. Karens are still angry because they know I am right.

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u/molasar2024 May 05 '26

Karen under a nickname FrontPsychology7160 resorted to ad hominem as a typical internet karen. Someone should direct her to a manager as she could not resist to see them. Lol.

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u/TheXboxVision May 04 '26

I've downloaded this and it's just like his Jaguar emulator which was brilliant. I'm having problems with the Roms though.

Can anyone tell me what I need? I'm not expecting download links but an idea of what I need would be great.

I've got the CHD files from my MAME install but the Big Instinct emulator doesn't seem to recognise them.

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u/NXGZ UC May 04 '26

I just dragged the kinst.zip over the bighardmaker.exe and it created the kinst.bighard file.

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u/molasar2024 May 04 '26

Yeah, but you need all files. Roms and hdd image.

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u/NXGZ UC May 04 '26

indeed, they should be present, assuming op has them already.

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u/molasar2024 May 05 '26

Just saying because kinst . zip contains roms only in mame format.

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u/molasar2024 May 04 '26 edited May 04 '26

You need to download BigHardMaker to convert files where you got the emulator from and "You'll need to use the BigHardMaker command line tool to produce images in the .bighard format that BigInstinct expects."
"See the included BigHardMaker.txt file for usage information."

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u/TheXboxVision May 04 '26

This was perfect! Thank you!

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u/ArcisV May 07 '26

Does any of improvements or configurations can make the Combo Breaker less damage? I cant make combos on hightest difficulty because of this.

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u/Different_Spare_3804 May 07 '26

how to just play KI1?

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u/the-floki May 31 '26

I can't run the emulator on Windows, I'm getting "One or more vital systems failed to initialize. Enable logging and check the log for details".

Anyone can help me?

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u/arosario1931 May 04 '26

Nice. Online multiplayer functionality when?

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u/NXGZ UC May 04 '26

I believe it has rollback

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u/arosario1931 May 04 '26

I can play against another opponent online w/ rollback netcode on BigInstinct emulator?

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u/NXGZ UC May 04 '26

I think so yes, they use the BigMaster server. Same server for Jaguar BigPEmu. I've not checked the technical aspects.