Wipeout XL Recompiled — Wipeout2K97XL

An unofficial PSXRecomp compatibility project for Wipeout XL (USA), SCUS-94351. Windows 10/11 x64, plus Linux x64 and macOS Intel/Apple Silicon setup kits. OpenBIOS and SDL3. The prior Linux release was tested on Steam Deck by the project owner. This version's new smoothing and macOS gameplay remain unverified there.

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Download and setup

All platform downloads are on the same release page. Each ZIP is a setup kit: game code is generated on your machine. Supply your legally obtained USA Redump-style CUE and all 12 BIN tracks. Other regions and revisions are not supported.

Download	Platform	Verification
wipeoutxl-0.2.0-windows-x64.zip	Windows 10/11, Intel/AMD x64	User-tested racing and controllers
wipeoutxl-0.2.0-linux-x64.zip	Linux x64, built on Ubuntu 22.04	Native CI checks; prior release owner-tested on Steam Deck
wipeoutxl-0.2.0-macos-x64.zip	macOS 15, Intel	Build and launcher tested; gameplay unverified
wipeoutxl-0.2.0-macos-arm64.zip	macOS 15, Apple Silicon	Build and launcher tested; gameplay unverified

Every download has a SHA-256 checksum. Steam Deck users should use the Linux x64 ZIP. The prior release was tested on Steam Deck by the owner. Dedicated Steam Deck AppImages have been withdrawn. See the Steam Deck and Steam Controller guide and native setup instructions.

1. Extract the entire setup ZIP into a writable folder.
2. Install Python 3.11 or newer. Allow disk space for your disc and a local build.
3. Run Wipeout2K97XL.exe on Windows or ./Wipeout2K97XL on Linux/macOS, keep OpenBIOS selected and select your CUE.
4. Choose Generate & rebuild. The wizard can obtain its supported CMake, Ninja and Clang toolchain; game code is generated and compiled locally.
5. Reopen the setup executable after compilation. It forwards to the local playable build. Keep the kit together and back up your saves before updates.

No disc images, extracted game executable, generated game code, retail BIOS, memory cards, captures or analysis databases are distributed. Windows setup binaries are unsigned. Linux and macOS downloads are included alongside Windows; The prior Linux release is owner-tested on Steam Deck; this update and other Linux configurations and macOS gameplay remain unverified. See native platform status and setup.

Supported data track

• Boot executable: SCUS_943.51
• Track 01 size: 86045568 bytes
• MD5: bee4ab5e4835235ccf6f16bc8caea5e6
• SHA-1: 5694008c30fa9896d17afdd6281e4bebb9f63953

Controls

Connect a controller before launching; Player 1 automatically selects a recognized gamepad. Select Keyboard in the launcher to use keyboard controls. The emulated pad is locked to NeGcon mode. Xbox and the wired PowerA Advantage Switch 2 controller have been physically tested. Other Switch, PS4 and PS5 models use SDL3 mappings but have not been physically tested here. Steam Deck and Steam Controller (2026) use Steam Input gamepad emulation with this same NeGcon preset. The Linux kit is owner-reported working on Deck; the 2026 wireless controller remains physically unverified.

The NeGcon enhanced dual sticks mod starts with this customizable preset:

Open the full-size controller diagram.

Input	Action
Left stick horizontal	Analog steering
Right stick vertical	Pitch
Right stick left / right	Right / left air-brake (reversed)
L1 / R1 or LB / RB	Left / right air-brake
Right trigger	Analog acceleration, when hardware supports it
Bottom face button	Full acceleration / menu select
Left trigger or left face button	Fire equipped weapon
Right face button	Discard weapon (NeGcon A)
Top face button	Change view / menu back (NeGcon B)
D-pad	Menu navigation and original directional controls
Start / Plus / Options / Menu	Start / pause

Open Mods before launching to change stick assignments, brake direction, brake buttons, trigger assignments and face-button acceleration. Select Recommended dual sticks to restore the preset's behavior, or Custom to use your saved individual choices. Use input.ini bindings or disabling this mod returns to the editable input file. Right-stick steering and braking can share an axis; disable stick brakes if that is unwanted. Pitch and air-brakes are digital, matching the game's decoded inputs; steering and throttle are analog. Changes apply on the next launch. Keyboard and other button bindings remain editable in keybinds.ini and input.ini; rebuilds preserve existing files.

Keyboard: WASD/arrows for directions, Space/X for acceleration, Q/E for left/right air-brakes, Enter for Start and Backspace for Select. See controller details for other button assignments.

Display mods

• Smooth rendering: optional 60, 90 or 120 fps intermediate 3D rendering in races and menu previews. Original simulation, handling and audio keep their original cadence. OpenGL required; choose the rate under Mods. Adds visual delay; actual output depends on GPU and display refresh.

• 16:9 Widescreen: wider 3D view with centered menus and extended loading backgrounds. OpenGL required. In its Race HUD layout dropdown, choose Widescreen edges to move the timer and lap-times panel left, position/lap right, and speed, energy and music crawl right. Original centered HUD restores the stock layout.

• Extended Draw Distance: extends road, scenery and billboard visibility.

• Extended Enemy Ship Distance: extends ship meshes and exhaust; enable Extended Draw Distance as well.

• CRT Display: JVC and Sony Trinitron inspired effects. These approximate the appearance of MiSTer presets; they are not exact FPGA filter ports.

Visual mods are off by default and can be enabled on the Mods page. The default renderer is OpenGL with 4x internal resolution and 4:3 presentation. Extended Draw Distance and Extended Enemy Ship Distance are regular optional features, accepted through user race testing. Netplay is not enabled.

Verification and reporting

See VERIFICATION.md for tested behavior and remaining release gates. Report OS, CPU/GPU, controller and connection, renderer, enabled mods and reproduction steps. Do not upload copyrighted game data or private captures.

See PUBLICATION.md for package boundaries and THIRD_PARTY.md for component licenses. The setup kit contains the modified framework sources used by its local build. No game-project license is asserted here; dependencies retain their respective licenses.

This project is not affiliated with Sony, Psygnosis or the game's rights holders.

Building from repository source

git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/NJH-1001/Wipeout2K97XL.git
cd Wipeout2K97XL
git -C psxrecomp apply ../patches/psxrecomp.patch
python psxrecomp/psxrecomp_cli.py generate --project-root . --config game.toml --disc "/path/to/Wipeout XL (USA).cue"
python psxrecomp/psxrecomp_cli.py rebuild --project-root . --config game.toml --build-dir build-release --target psx-runtime --exe-basename Wipeout2K97XL --no-pgo

Release kits already contain the patched framework; do not apply the patch again.

Dependency maintenance

See the 2026-10-19 dependency review for current upstream versions, patch compatibility and the migration requirements. The shipped framework/UI pins retain the tested Wipeout integrations.