Emulation issue.

I just got on the world map and the background doesn't show up. All the glowing little dots that represent places do show up, as does my main character, in fact, everything shows up but that huge map. Not only does it do so to my current save, but it seems to be doing that to all my previous saves as well, when I did not even have this issue. I have the latest GPU drivers, etc. etc. Any suggestions?

God, I wish I had my real PS2 right now.

You wouldn't happen to be using the OpenGL2 plugin from Pete's Domain, would you?

If you are, it's a setting problem. Also, OpenGL2 isn't very compatible with some games.

I'd stick to OpenGL.

Also, to get the best sound, use Eternal SPU 1.41. Google it and you should find it, it is very good.