Browser play guide
How to play Mega Man X5 in your browser (PS1)
By RetroHours · Updated
Game by Capcom
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To play Mega Man X5 in your browser, copy your PS1 disc as CUE/BIN, put the files in one ZIP and add it to RetroHours. Choose Play Now and the game starts straight from the disc, with no BIOS or emulator to set up.
The US, European and Japanese (Rockman X5) releases all work, including cutscenes, music and memory card saves.
About Mega Man X5
Mega Man X5 came out on the PlayStation in 2000 in Japan and 2001 in the US and Europe. The space colony Eurasia is falling toward Earth, and X and Zero have a limited number of hours to stop it. You choose X or Zero before each stage.
The English release named its eight Mavericks after members of Guns N’ Roses: Grizzly Slash, Squid Adler, Izzy Glow, Duff McDuck, Axle the Red, The Skiver, Mattrex and Dark Dizzy. The Japanese release uses different names.
No disc? Capcom also sells Mega Man X5 in Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 for modern consoles and PC.
Copy your disc and make the ZIP
- Copy the disc as BIN/CUE with a disc copying program. The PS1 setup guide lists tools that work.
- Check that you have a
.cuefile and its.binfile or files, for exampleMega Man X5.cueandMega Man X5.bin. - Compress them together into one ZIP. Don’t rename the BIN files afterwards.
Add the game and start
- Open Add a game, select Choose ZIP and pick your ZIP.
- When the copy finishes, choose Play Now on the game page. PS1 games don’t need approval.
- Select Start game, then click the game screen.
- Press Enter (Start) at the title screen to begin.
Controls
RetroHours passes your keys to the PS1 controller buttons:
| PS1 button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| D-pad | Arrow keys |
| Cross | Z |
| Circle | X |
| Square | A |
| Triangle | S |
| L1 / R1 | Q / W |
| L2 / R2 | E / R |
| Start | Enter |
| Select | Space |
To use different keys, open Controls → Buttons and change the Keyboard column. On a controller, buttons match the PS1 layout by position, so the bottom face button is Cross. The PS1 controls guide has the details.
Keep your save safe
Save from the game’s menus as usual; RetroHours keeps the game’s memory card in this browser. Before closing the tab, stop the session with the player’s controls so the card is written.
Download a backup from Saves once in a while. Coming from another emulator? Import your memory card file there and choose Restore. The memory card guide walks through it.
If something goes wrong
- The import says it isn’t a game: make sure the ZIP has the
.cueand every.binit lists, from one disc. - Music or cutscenes are missing: the copy is probably incomplete. Make a new BIN/CUE copy.
- Keys do nothing: click the game screen first.
More Mega Man X on PS1
Common questions
- Can I play Mega Man X5 in a browser?
- Yes. Add a ZIP of a CUE/BIN copy of your disc to RetroHours and choose Play Now. It runs in a modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook.
- Do I need a PS1 BIOS for Mega Man X5?
- No. RetroHours has its own PS1 system software, so you never need a BIOS file.
- Does the Japanese Rockman X5 work?
- Yes. Japanese text displays correctly.
- Can I play as Zero in Mega Man X5?
- Yes. You choose X or Zero before each stage.
Credits
Mega Man X5 is by Capcom. Mega Man and its characters belong to Capcom. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment. RetroHours is an independent browser player and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either company.