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It's easy to edit such pages as you only have to add the needed values after '''=''' sign. But when you're starting a new page it's completely empty so you will need to copy the infobox from any existing page and correct all the values there. Most of the values may be omitted or even erased from the infobox but the latter is not recommended as it may confuse the new users when they won't be able to find the needed variable.<br />
It's easy to edit such pages as you only have to add the needed values after '''=''' sign. But when you're starting a new page it's completely empty so you will need to copy the infobox from any existing page and correct all the values there. Most of the values may be omitted or even erased from the infobox but the latter is not recommended as it may confuse the new users when they won't be able to find the needed variable.<br />
* '''Status''' value is numeral, please do not set it to something like 'playable', it won't work. Use '2' to show that the game is playable, 1 -- goes ingame, 0 -- is broken.<br />
* Before committing the change take your time to look at it by using Preview button. It will reduce the number of errors and will save your time.<br />
* Before committing the change take your time to look at it by using Preview button. It will reduce the number of errors and will save your time.<br />
* When uploading pictures please cut down the unnecessary parts and try to name the pictures according to the PS2 game title (for example like [[:File:Drakan2-shot1.png|this file]]).
* When uploading pictures please cut down the unnecessary parts and try to name the pictures according to the PS2 game title (for example like [[:File:Drakan2-shot1.png|this file]]).


Welcome to the PCSX2 Wiki and feel yourself at home!
Welcome to the PCSX2 Wiki and feel yourself at home!
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