VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.9 release further automates Cheatopedia by making it automatically detect what game you are playing and memorize the last page you have been on. It also makes things a bit more comfortable for tablet owners, who now can toggle the action bar with a vertical fling gesture. I am still puzzled at the reasons Google had for replacing the MENU button (physical or virtual) with the screen-eating action bar, but at least you can flick it away now in VGBA.

Get VGBA-Android here:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Full list of changes:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Cheatopedia now remembers the last open entry and reopens it.
* Cheatopedia automatically opens entry for the current game.
* Minor fixes to Pokemon Emerald cheats.
* Minor fixes to Italian translation.

VGBA-Android 3.9.8 changes:

* Added screenshots, two more slots, and the autosaved state to the Freeze/Restore feature.
* Improved GameShark / ActionReplay emulation, more cheats work now.
* Fixed Mario&Luigi hangup when entering the main city.
* Fixed Fire Emblem Cheatopedia entry, all Fire Emblem cheats now work.
* Fixed Porygon2 cheat and added "Buy Master Ball" cheat to the Pokemon Emerald Cheatopedia entry.
* Made Cheat Editor remove spaces from input and save cheats reliably.
* Added Italian translation.

[testmachine]

Nice.Gotta check it out!

[fms]

The new VGBA-Android 3.9.11 published to the Google Play Market:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba)
Changes in this version:

* Fixed "missing M1 board" problem in Pokemon Leaf Green and Fire Red.
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* Fixed Final Fantasy 4 cheats in Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy 5/6 cheats to Cheatopedia.
* Added Tales of Phantasia cheats to Cheatopedia.
* Fixed support for importing 128kB VBA .SAV files.
* Improved detection of Flash/EEPROM content changes for saving.

[montpics]

Wow that is fast. :happy:

[fms]

Another morning, another VGBA-Android release:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In the VGBA-Android 3.9.18, I have added support for patch files in the .IPS format. So, everyone who likes playing JRPGs and other Japanese games should now be able to play them in English, using patches that can be downloaded from here:

http://www.romhacking.net/?page=translations&platform=10
http://www.romhacking.net/?page=hacks&platform=10

I hope you also like the little labels in the file selector that show which games have saves, cheats, or patches.

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Added support for .IPS files. For "mygame.gba" use "mygame.ips".
* Added labels for CHT/SAV/IPS files to the file selector.
* Added Breath of Fire 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Harry Potter & Prisoner of Azkaban now saves games properly.
* Fixed button labels not showing up on accelerated video.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.

[fms]

Released VGBA-Android 3.9.21 tonight:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main changes are smoother, faster non-accelerated video and fixes to the license check code. Basically, trying to make it as unobtrusive as possible, although Google isn't making it easy. The current incarnation should only check once every three weeks and not require any network connection in between. If it does, please, let me know: it has to be fixed.

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Switched to surfaces for faster non-accelerated video.
* Further optimized sync between Java and native code for smoother video updates.
* Made button labels solid.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed support for FILL patch chunks inside .IPS files.
* Fixed crash on failed license verification attempts.
* Fixed the license verification response handler.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.
* Cleaned up file selector labels.
* Added Mother 3 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Quick fix release of VGBA-Android 3.9.22 this moning, to fix a non-working Cheatopedia issue reported by some users:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheatopedia cheats, sorry for breaking them.
* Made overlaid buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
* Prevented overlaid buttons from going off-screen.

[fms]

Finishing this week with a VGBA 3.9.23 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Mainly expanding the Cheatopedia with more games, such as Dokapon, Castlevania, and Spyro.

CHANGES:
* Added Dokapon Monster Hunter to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance and Circle of the Moon codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Spyro Season of Flame and Season of Ice codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Made overlaid buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
* Prevented overlaid buttons from going off-screen.

[fms]

There is a new VGBA-Android release today:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

VGBA 3.9.24 finally lets you enable multiple Cheatopedia cheats at once. This is still somewhat experimental, so I greatly appreciate feedback about this feature. Also added more games to the Cheatopedia.

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Now can enable multiple Cheatopedia cheats at once!
* Added FZero Maximum Velocity, GP Legend, and Climax to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Kart to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Finishing week with a VGBA-Android 3.9.25 release:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This version makes directional control easier, fixes previously broken tactile feedback option, and further optimizes screen updates by cutting down on the number of copied pixels.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Now can enable multiple cheats at once!
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Made directional pad easier to control.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.

[fms]

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.26 release is out:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main addition is the automatic frame skip control that you can enable under the "Frames to Draw" setting. It is supposed to produce smooth game play on fast devices, while keeping things fast on slow devices. This feature is still experimental, so give it a try and report your experiences on the forum.

I have also added much requested "Have all HMs&TMs" and "Have all Pokeballs" cheats to the Pokemon Emerald Cheatopedia. And the cheats for the first Fire Emblem game, too.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added automatic frame skip control (under "Frames to Draw" option).
* Fixed handling of conditional ActionReplay and CodeBreaker codes.
* Added "All HMs&TMs" and "All Pokeballs" cheats to Pokemon Emerald Cheatopedia.
* Added Fire Emblem 1 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added file selector labels for new files, MIDI and VBA savefiles.

[fms]

New VGBA-Android 3.9.27 can be found here:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main change is the ability to change virtual joystick size.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Added automatic skip rate control via "Frames to Draw" option.
* Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
* Fixed Fire Emblem 2 Cheatopedia entry.

[fms]

Small VGBA-Android 3.9.28 update published last night:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Mainly adding Cheatopedia stuff requested by the users. This includes two Medabots games, One Hit Kill and Pokerus cheat codes for Pokemon Emerald.

[fms]

I have added a significant new feature to VGBA today:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with VGBA-Android 3.9.29, you can now swap your gameplay states with other users. In order to do that, select "Exchange States" from the menu. You will see the list of states for the game you are playing, uploaded by other users. You can either select a state to download or upload your own state.

Note that a game state is not an actual game, but just a frozen point in a game. In order to use it, you still need to have the actual game file, as well as own the game cartridge. Please, do not play games you do not own with VGBA.

[fms]

Finishing week with the VGBA-Android 3.9.30 release:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This update fixes a bunch of small bugs I have been going to take care
of for a while.

CHANGES:
* Localized all prompts in the State Exchange feature.
* Now deleting .CHT file when all codes removed in Cheat Editor.
* Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
* Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings.
* Added Easy Catch cheat to Pokemon Fire and Leaf entries.

[fms]

For a long time, people complained about audio quality in VGBA. I have been working to fix the problem and finally released VGBA-Android 3.9.31 today, with much better audio:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version reduces latency so many people complained about and removes most of the background noise. A bit of noise may still occur in some games. Please, report these games to me.

ALL CHANGES:
* Greatly improved audio quality and reduced latency.
* Fixed sound in Pokemon Fire Red, Leaf Green, and other games.
* Switched to more precise sound rendering method.
* Limited audio buffer size to 150ms, rounding it to nearest 4 bytes.
* No longer losing audio samples when audio DMA restarts.
* Properly assigning timers to DMA channels when draining audio.

[fms]

Another week, another VGBA-Android release:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

VGBA-Android 3.9.32 adds the ability to change how virtual joystick looks (via "Virtual Joystick Skin" option) and extends Cheatopedia with entries for Monster Rancher games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Virtual Joystick Skin" option to change virtual gamepad look.
* Added alternative virtual joystick skin from Miroslaw Kocur.
* Added Monster Rancher and Monster Rancher 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Now showing the "NEW" label only for files that have recently changed.
* Removed unused bitmaps from the package.

[fms]

Published VGBA-Android 3.9.33 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, the file selector shows full cartridge information, including producer's name, language, ROM size, etc. Also made many fixes to Cheatopedia navigation, should be flawless now.

ALL CHANGES:
* File selector now shows full cartridge information.
* Fixed Cheatopedia navigation.
* Fixed disappearing checkmarks in Cheatopedia.
* Now saving Cheatopedia path when cancelling cheat selection.

[fms]

There is a somewhat urgent VGBA-Android 3.9.34 release today:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Many users reported that after the last VGBA update, some Cheatopedia cheats turned into empty folders. The new VGBA version fixes that and adds a new virtual joystick skin, for those who liked the old circular directional pad.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheatopedia bug that made some cheats turn into folders.
* Added joystick skin with round directional pad.
* Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
* Added more options under "Virtual Joystick Opacity".

[beckyrebecca]

Very nice!

[fms]

Here goes my first emulator release in 2013. VGBA-Android 3.9.35 is out:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main new feature in this version is the ability to tell what game you are playing to your friends on the social networks. Simply select "Share" from the Android menu and choose the social network to share on. I have also fixed the issue with button labels not showing up on some Android 2.x devices. They should work everywhere now. If you are still having problems with the button labels, please, let me know.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.
* Fixed screenshots quality.
* Added automatic game title recognition.
* Added "Share" menu item for letting other people know what game you are playing.
* Added "Help" menu item to the file selector.
* Made all "Help" menus point to the FAQ web site section.

[fms]

There is a new VGBA-Android release today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

VGBA-Android 3.9.36 adds a bunch of Donkey Kong games to the Cheatopedia and fixes minor bugs accumulated from the last few updates. Also, starting with this version, VGBA will show the change log (like the one below) after each upgrade.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario vs Donkey Kong to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Donkey Kong: King of Swing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added changelog dialog at startup, after upgrade.
* Removed extra text line from NetPlay and StateExchange lists.
* Switched all URLs from market.android.com to play.google.com.

[fms]

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.38 release adds a 3D file browsing mode similar to the "cover flow" effect:


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

https://lh5.ggpht.com/zpVfJbyIxoqV0YlxbZkZOKUoWvZwhaFupnCHD7qKpRlFo4t7CE doQUOZcVAqH4KQ5Ur9


To enable this mode, click the "Gallery" button in the File Selector, or select the "Gallery" menu option. You will then see the screenshots for all the games you are currently playing. Also added DemiKids Dark and Light cheat codes to the Cheatopedia, as requested by some users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added gallery-like 3D browsing mode to the File Selector. Use the picture button or the "Gallery" menu option to enter new mode.
* Added DemiKids Dark and Light to the Cheatopedia.
* Added "Rate Me" button to the change log dialog.

[fms]

Just a quick VGBA-Android 3.9.39 release to fix the sound echoes:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed sound a little. The sound echoes should be gone now.
* Added Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

As you probably know, I have been trying to fix the sound echo problem in VGBA. The VGBA-Android 3.9.39, published last week, "fixed" the problem at the cost of breaking one of direct sound channels. The VGBA-Android 3.9.41, released today, really fixes the echo problem, without breaking things. It also comes with cheat codes for Megaman Zero game series and the Metal Slug Advance, and a few other things. Please, give it a try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

ALL CHANGES:
* Found and fixed discrepancy between direct sound channels A/B.
* Sound echoes are now really gone and the audio latency should be
lower.
* Fixed hangups on Android 2.x device rotation with OpenGLES enabled.
* Now properly recycling screen buffer bitmaps on exit.
* Added a few fixes to the Gallery for smaller screens.
* Added Metal Slug Advance cheat codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Zero, Megaman Zero 2 (US/EU), and Megaman Zero 3 cheat
codes to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.43 release fixes a big bunch of bugs many users complained about:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The sound echoes are now gone, and the app should no longer try checking the license on each run. I have fixed glitches in four games: Breath of Fire 2, Prisoner of Azkaban, Golden Sun, and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. Finally, Ghouls and Ghosts and Megaman Battle Network 5 have been added to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed sound echos and reduced sound latency.
* Added buffered DMA source/destination address registers. The text in Breath of Fire 2 stopped shaking.
* Stopped enforcing compression type tags in BIOS routines. Harry Potter: Prisoner of Azkaban glitches are gone.
* Now properly mirroring writes to OAM and PRAM. Golden Sun map no longer hangs at the south pole.
* Made CPUSet() BIOS routine verify source address. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones no longer hangs in battles.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.
* Fixed possible GBA sound corruption after restoring state.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 5 Team Protoman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Ghouls and Ghosts to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

The new VGBA-Android 3.9.44 runs Dragonball Z: Legacy of Goku without glitches, something many users have asked about.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

There is a bunch of other emulation fixes as well. Legend of Zelda no longer crashes, DemiKids Light works, and I have added Megaman and Bass to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Dragon Ball Z: Legacy of Goku now runs on VGBA.
* Fixed Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap crashes.
* Fixed half-word and word reads from unaligned addresses.
* Added option to disable SRAM/FlashROM memory area.
* Made BIOS decompression routines verify src/dst addresses. DemiKids Light works again.
* Enabled BIOS code display in the debugger.
* Added Megaman and Bass to the Cheatopedia.

https://lh5.ggpht.com/CE66mjTDVvxbt0NR02Q_T9f6-IZ2JGs7orlicPsjzkWElKmS-ymcMixOM213dnIJXSE

[fms]

The new VGBA-Android 3.9.46 can be downloaded here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This is another major bug fix release. The remaining DragonballZ games, Buu's Fury and Legacy of Goku 2, should now run normally. They no longer complain of bad hardware. Also, Final Fantasy 5 will not get stuck in battles any more.

On the top level, I have optimized the File Selector to work with large directories. It should load faster and be able to handle a lot of screenshots without crashing.

Finally, I have replaced non-working Legacy of Goku 2 cheats in the Cheatopedia and added more cheats for Super Mario Advance games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Final Fantasy 5 hangups during battle.
* Dragonball Z: Buu's Fury no longer complains of bad hardware.
* Dragonball Z: Legacy of Goku 2 no longer complains of bad hardware.
* Optimized File Selector to show large directories faster and without crashing.
* Now showing more file information when there is no screenshot.
* Fixed alphabetical index in the File Selector.
* Added new Legacy of Goku 2 codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Advance codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World codes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island codes to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.47 has been released to GooglePlay:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have added a bunch of popular game cheats to the Cheatopedia. It is not much, but more updates are coming, including Moga game controller support.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Advance Wars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sword of Mana to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Eragon to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Doom to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 3.9.48 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA will show real game names in the File Selector and Gallery. I have also fixed several bugs that could, in some conditions, crash VGBA. Finally, I have added cheats for multiple Dragonball games, Sonic games, Doom 2, and Advance Wars 2.

ALL CHANGES:
* Showing real game names in File Selector and Gallery.
* Showing all current preference values.
* Fixed crash when returning from Cheat Editor or Cheatopedia.
* Fixed crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when Japanese user scrolls Settings.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* Gallery has got a new background.
* You can share Change Log now.
* Added many Dragonball games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Advance Wars 2, and Doom 2 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

VGBA-Android 3.9.50 has been published on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This new version adds MOGA gamepad support and fixes a few ActionReplay emulation bugs. Pokemon fans will be happy to know that I've added cheats for catching missing "new" Pokemon types in Fire Red and Leaf Green. With the new cheats in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, you can also catch any "new" Pokemon type at Route 101. Finally, there are seven more new games in the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed support for 16bit ROM patch ActionReplay code.
* Now properly finding the internal storage directory, in case it is not "/sdcard".
* Optimized ID-to-name conversion for faster File Selector.
* Added cheats to catch any "new" Pokemon type at Route 101 in Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire.
* Added cheats to catch missing "new" Pokemon types in Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green.
* Added Robopon 2 Cross and Ring versions to the Cheatopedia.
* Added two Powerpuff Girls games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teen Titans 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dexter's Lab to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

The new version of VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, has been published to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The VGBA-Android 3.9.51 adds the light sensor emulation, used in Boktai games, and the rumble feature that lets some games make your phone vibrate. I have also added the full-screen joystick mode and stopped screen from rotating when you are using the tilt joystick. Finally, the Cheatopedia has been expanded with five new games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed sprite color blending (Boktai 2 and other games).
* Added RumblePak emulation (Warioware Twist and Drill Dozer).
* Added light sensor emulation (Boktai and Boktai 2).
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.
* Added Sonic Advance and Sonic Battle to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars Trilogy and Wing Commander Prophecy to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy I & II to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

This week's VGBA-Android 3.9.54 release adds the tilt sensor emulation (Warioware Twisted) and full support for MOGA gamepad in the File Selector and Gallery. You can also reassign MOGA buttons now, using the "Assign Keys" option in the Settings. Download VGBA here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

ALL CHANGES:
* Added tilt sensor emulation (Warioware Twisted).
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and the Gallery.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Preferences.
* Added Altered Beast and Tetris Worlds to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lady Sia and Baldur's Gate to the Cheatopedia.
* Fixed double cheat entry in Final Fantasy I & II.

[fms]

The new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android, VGBA-Android 3.9.55, is here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have implemented support for the X/Y tilt sensor, found in Yoshi Topsy Turvy, Yoshi Universal Gravitation, and Koro Koro Puzzle. You should now be able to play these games by tilting your phone or tablet. Also, fixed in-game saves in Medabots games and added a bunch of new entries to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added X/Y tilt sensor emulation (Yoshi Topsy Turvy, Koro Koro Puzzle).
* Fixed in-game saves in Medabots Rokusho and Metabee.
* Added Rayman Advance and Pacman Collection to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shaman King: Soaring Hawk and Sprinting Wolf to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shining Force: Resurrection of Dark Dragon to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Zero 4 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have released the new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android, VGBA-Android 3.9.56, here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main changes this week are fixes to the BIOS emulation, full support for the standard gamepads in all parts of the app (not just in the games), and support for the iCade joystick accessory. There are a few other changes as well, listed below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed in-game saves in Avatar.
* Fixed ArcTan2() BIOS function (Mario and Luigi, etc).
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector (on by default).
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.
* Added Summon Night and Summon Night 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added "debug room" cheat for Mother 3.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGBA-Android 3.9.59 release fixes iCade joystick button assignments and adds full iCade support throughout the app, including ability to remap buttons:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Also fixed the crash that sometimes occurred when exiting from emulator to the File Selector and added four more games to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed rare crash when exiting from emulator to the File Selector.
* Fixed iCade default button mappings.
* Added full iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* iCade button mappings can now be changed via "Assign Keys".
* Added two Shaman King: Master of Spirits games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Golf Advance Tour to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Tennis Advance to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Another week, another release of VGBA, my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new VGBA-Android 3.9.60, published today, fixes a problem with the Dragonball GT game, lets you sort files by date in the File Selector, and adds a bunch of games to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed "unsupported hardware" problem in Dragonball GT: Transformation.
* Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.
* Added Boktai and Boktai 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 3 Blue to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Robotech: The Macross Saga to the Cheatopedia.
* Added new cheats for the Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga.
* Added new cheats for the Megaman Battle Network 3 White.

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 3.9.61, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I have made extra optimizations to GBA memory access routines, done in assembler, for faster emulation. I have also rewritten parts of the "Soften Video" algorithm in ARM assembler and gained about 10fps when "Soften Video" is enabled. Will continue with assembler optimizations in the upcoming releases. Finally, there are new Spider-Man and Duke Nukem entries in Cheatopedia, as some users requested.

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized GBA memory access routines (in assembler) for even more speed.
* Optimized "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler and gained +10fps.
* Added Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Duke Nukem Advance to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have released the new VGBA-Android 3.9.62, my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version fixes failing hardware check problem in Dragonball Z: Taiketsu, makes sure in-game saves work in Mario & Luigi, further optimizes video output, and adds another seven games to the Cheatopedia: the Harry Potter games and the Sims games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed "unsupported hardware" problem in Dragonball Z: Taiketsu.
* Fixed in-game saves in Mario & Luigi (but you will have to delete your current state).
* Added another +5fps to the "Soften Video" algorithm.
* Added Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to the Cheatopedia.
* Added The Sims: Bustin' Out to the Cheatopedia.
* Added The Urbz: Sims in the City to the Cheatopedia.
* Added The Sims 2 to the Cheatopedia.

[TrebleDW]

Yo, thanks for telling me! I've already beaten Spyro season of Ice but these codes just made it better:my_specoo

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 3.9.63, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, VGBA will automatically hide the on-screen controls when you use a Bluetooth gamepad or other physical gamepad. You can bring the on-screen controls back by touching the screen, or disable this feature completely via Settings. I have also made Gauntlet Dark Legacy work and added Cheatopedia entries for Riviera and Teen Titans.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Gauntlet Dark Legacy, it works now.
* Added option to hide virtual gamepad when using the real one (enabled by default).
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.
* Added Riviera: The Promised Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teen Titans to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android, VGBA-Android 3.9.64 is out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I went over GBA display emulation and optimized the assembler code responsible for alpha-blending, fade-in, and fade-out emulation. VGBA will run faster now, especially in games using complex graphics, and on Android devices with limited performance. Also added a couple of user-requested games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized GBA alpha-blending emulation in assembler for speed.
* Optimized GBA fade-in and fade-out emulation in assembler for speed.
* Added Rebel Star: Tactical Command to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBA-Android 3.9.65, this week's release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, has been published to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this new release, I continue speeding up the emulation by rewriting certain critical parts in ARM assembler. This time, I have optimized the code that clears every GBA scanline before rendering it. Also fixed several possible crash sources, finally fixed the File Selector toolbar to the bottom of the screen, and added five more games to the Cheatopedia: Jurassic Park (3 games), Need For Speed (2 games), Astro Boy, and xXx.

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized rendering buffer initialization in assembler for speed.
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed crash in the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed a crash when reporting failed license check.
* Added three Jurassic Park games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added two Need For Speed Underground games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Astro Boy: Omega Factor to the Cheatopedia.
* Added xXx game to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

There is a new release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, VGBA-Android 3.9.66, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I have rewritten GBA sprite sorting code in assembler language and optimized it for maximum speed. Also fixed a crash in Settings that some people encountered, and added six new games to the Cheatopedia: another Megaman Battle Network game, four Tony Hawk's skating games, and Wario Ware Inc.

ALL CHANGES:
* Changed sprite sorting code from C to optimized assembler for speed.
* Added new AlmostTI icon to the File Selector toolbar.
* Fixed possible crash in Settings.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 4 Blue Moon to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tony Hawk's Pro Skating 2/3 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tony Hawk's Underground 1/2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wario Ware Inc. to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have released another update to my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator, VGBA-Android 3.9.67, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The most important addition in this release is the "Search Files" function. Many users complained that they couldn't find their downloaded files using File Selector, whatever the reason was. Starting with this version, clicking on the SEARCH button or selecting "Search Files" from the menu will make File Selector automatically search for your files. File Selector also got a facelift with the much nicer, more attractive toolbar.

On the Cheatopedia front, I disabled the faulty "Have All TMs and HMs" cheat that so many Pokemon Emerald players complained about. Also added cheats for three more Megaman games and the Car Battler Joe.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Search Files" function to search for files when lost in File Selector.
* Pressing SEARCH key in File Selector now invokes file search.
* Added a new, better looking toolbar.
* Fixed location of custom.chts file on devices with no "/sdcard" folder.
* Disabled faulty "Have all TMs and HMs" cheat for Pokemon Emerald.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 5 Team Colonel to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Battle Chip Challenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Car Battler Joe to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have finally implemented the working network play feature in VGBA-Android 4.0, my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator released to Google Play a moment ago;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The NetPlay feature is still experimental, but proven to work in F-Zero and Pokemon games, at least. To use network play, select "Connect NetPlay" from the menu. Select "Disconnect NetPlay" when you are done. Both players have to be on the same WiFi network, or use global IP addresses. Remember to always save your game state before using NetPlay!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Published VGBA-Android 4.0.1, with minor improvements to the network play and more games in the Cheatopedia:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

ALL CHANGES:
* Decreased Network Play latency. NetPlay should be faster now.
* Fixed problem with NAT IP reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.
* Disabled faulty "Have All Pokeballs" Pokemon Emerald Cheatopedia cheat.
* Added Gunstar Super Heroes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added GT Advance: Championship Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added GT Advance 2: Rally Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Published VGBA-Android 4.0.2, a new version of my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Adding Lunar Legend and Super Robot Taisen games to the Cheatopedia, plus a few fixes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Lunar Legend to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Disabled faulty "Max Stats" cheats in Final Fantasy Tactics.
* Removed unused asset files from the package.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Released VGBA-Android 4.0.3, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The File Selector in the new version should be much more responsive, with smoother scrolling. Also, the File Selector will not show progress dialog unless you are trying to view a really large folder with many files. Finally, folks who requested cheats for DBZ: Supersonic Warriors and Beyblade, got their wishes in this new release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Optimized communications from native code to Java code.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address cannot be detected.
* Added Dragonball Z: Supersonic Warriors to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Beyblade: G Revolution to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Beyblade: VForce to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

This morning, I have released VGBA-Android 4.1.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The major new feature in this new version is the Record/Replay functionality. You can now record your gameplay and "go back in time" by clicking the Replay button. To start recording, select "Record" from the menu or click on the action bar button. You will see the recording indicator on your screen. When you want to go back, select "Replay" from the menu, or click on another action bar button: VGBA will show the playback indicator and start replaying your past moves.

As the menu started getting crowded, I merged Freeze/Restore functions into a single menu item called "States". Cheat-related items, including Cheatopedia, can now be found under "Cheats", and the network play is controlled with a single "NetPlay" toggle item. There have been other small fixes and changes as well.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Merged Freeze and Restore into single States dialog.
* Added State Exchange access to the States dialog.
* Collapsed all cheat-related menu items into single Cheats submenu.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Added a checkbox to Enable Cheats menu item.
* Added Breath of Fire to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.4, a new version of my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This version adds an alphabetic index to the top level of Cheatopedia and attempts fixing incorrect WiFi IP address reporting found on some devices. If you previously had problems connecting in NetPlay, upgrade to the new VGBA version and check if your problems are gone now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed NetPlay getting wrong WiFi IP addresses (please test).
* Implemented alphabetic indexing in Cheatopedia.
* Added European Pokemon Emerald version to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Star Wars: The Video Game to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Star Wars 2: The Original Trilogy to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: The New Droid Army to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Another week, another VGBA release. VGBA-Android 4.1.6, a new version of my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator, can be downloaded here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I have finally fixed the Android 2.x accelerated video problem, where screen turned black after rotating device. People with Bluetooth gamepads will find their analog joysticks working now. Whoever asked for the status bar, got their wish now, just flick your finger down the screen to reveal the status bar. Finally, I have fixed Cheatopedia item selection and added four new Star Wars games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Click on Cheatopedia entry to toggle it (had to click check box before).
* Added "Quick Level Up" cheat for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.
* Added Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Jedi Power battles to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Attack of the Clones to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.1.9 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version adds odd/even entry shading to File Selector, State Exchange, and other dialogs, for better look and easier navigation. Also, Moga gamepad users will find analog pads on their Mogas working now. Finally, I have added
four Lego games and two Lord of the Rings games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added Lord of the Rings: Return of the King to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Island 2: Brikster's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Bionicle to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Drome Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Knights Kingdom to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!



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[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBA-Android 4.1.10 release adds the option to sort cheat codes in the Cheatopedia and lets you search for .ZIP files in the File Selector, in addition to ROMs, as requested by multiple users. I have also added four new games to the Cheatopedia. Get the new VGBA-Android while it's fresh:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional cheat sorting to the Cheatopedia.
* Now enabling alphabetic cheats index whenever sorting enabled.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Grand Theft Auto Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Motocross Maniacs Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Moto GP to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have just published VGBA-Android 4.1.11, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The main addition is configurable fast-forward speed, requested by many users. You will find this new option in the Settings, next to "Persistent Fast-Forwarding" option. I have also added three more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added fast-forward speed setting (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Desert Strike Advance to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.12, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Many people asked me to simplify the cheat entry interface that only allowed entering one code at a time. Starting with this release, you can enter multiple cheat codes into Cheat Editor. For example, you can copy some code sequence from the web, select "Add Cheat" in the Cheat Editor, and paste the whole sequence at once. I have also added Krazy Racers and a bunch of Crash Bandicoot games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* You can paste more than one cheat code at once now.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.
* Added Konami Krazy Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released the next version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, VGBA-Android 4.1.14, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, you can report non-working Cheatopedia cheats. Simply hold the cheat code entry with your finger, then select "Report Non-Working Cheat" from the context menu. Similarly, you can report faulty games from the File Selector. I have also added the complete file deletion option to the File Selector. Choosing this option from the context menu will delete the ROM and all files associated with that ROM (*.sav, *.sta, *.frz, *.png, *.mid).

Several people asked me to exit the emulator by double-clicking the BACK button, to avoid accidentally clicking that button during game play. The double-click is now the default behavior. If you want to go back to the single click, uncheck the "Press BACK Twice to Quit" in the Settings.

Finally, I hope that the latest license verification fix will make things easier for the users complaining about the license verification acting up when they have no network connection.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Uncheck "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working Cheat" to the Cheatopedia context menu.
* Added Dynasty Warriors Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.15, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release fixes the transparency in the bitmapped video mode #4. The homebrew Elite game runs without glitches now, to my own delight. Also fixed an issue with some folders showing as individual cheats in the Cheatopedia and added five new games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed color #0 transparency in MODE4 (homebrew Elite game works now).
* Fixed folder display issue in Cheatopedia.
* Added Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Blackthorne cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Jazz Jackrabbit cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Downforce cheats to the Cheatopedia.

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[fms]

I have finally fixed the bug that broke GTA Advance in VGBA-Android 4.1.16, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

So, GTA Advance works now. I have also fixed a couple of emulation issues found when debugging NES Classics game series. The NES Classics are not fully functional yet, but I am working on them. Also added a bunch of new Cheatopedia entries, including Bomberman games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed cycle debt after DMA (GTA Advance works now).
* Fixed POWER register behavior (NES Classics series).
* Reordered LDMD/STMD memory accesses (NES Classics series).
* Added Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Vengeance cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Max 2: Red and Blue cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Tournament cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.18, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, I am enabling automatic frame skip feature by default. With the auto frame skip, you should get the smoothest gameplay possible on your device. If you are upgrading from a previous VGBA version, enable this option manually, by setting "Draw Frames" to "Automatic". You may also want to enable "Hardware Video Acceleration" option for even better result. If you are experiencing lag or jittery video with the automatic frame skip enabled, please, let me know immediately.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually set "Draw Frames" to "Automatic".
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.
* Added Duel Masters: Kaijudo Showdown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Duel Masters: Sempai Legends to the Cheatopedia.
* Added F-14 Tomcat to the Cheatopedia.
* Added F-18 Super Hornet to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator. This week's VGBA-Android 4.1.19 release is now available at the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This VGBA release introduces the "light" UI theme to the File Selector. You can switch between light and dark UI themes via the menu. I have also added shadows to screenshots all throughout VGBA and fixed the screenshot size in the File Selector. Finally, added five new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional light theme to the File Selector.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
* Added shadows to screenshots in File Selector and State Exchange.
* Added shadows to screenshots in the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added Shohen Jumps: One Piece to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Double Dragon Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fight One to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Digimon: Battle Spirit 1/2 games to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

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[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.1.21, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, has hit the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new release adds the configurable auto-fire function to all fire buttons, lets you use the "light" UI theme throughout the app, and assigns sensible default mappings to generic joystick buttons, in case you have a generic USB joystick with numbered buttons. I have also added five new games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Added brighter UI theme everywhere (check "Light UI Theme" in Settings).
* Added automatic fire options (see "Auto Fire Settings" in Settings).
* Added Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Defender of the Crown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Cruis'n Velocity to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Boulder Dash EX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Blender Bros. to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2, a new major release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, the gameplay recorder is permanently on. Click on the "Replay" button (or menu option) to turn the time back any moment you like. I have also fixed the glitches in Mortal Kombat games and added four new games to the Cheatopedia. Have fun!

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Fixed RLUnCompWRAM() BIOS function, removing glitches from Mortal Kombat games.
* Now allowing misaligned source pointers in BIOS uncompression routines.
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.
* Added Sim City 2000 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star X to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sega Rally Championship to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rock'n'Roll Racing to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.2.1, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds a new contour virtual joystick skin and makes NetPlay connection process smoother. Unfortunately, the network play itself is still slow, but I am working on it. Also added four new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Attached warnings to some Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green cheats.
* Added Backtrack to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Operation Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Turf Wars to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have fixed a few slight inconsistencies that could lead to replay deviating from the original course of gameplay. Also fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom and added a few more games to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom.
* Fixed slight inconsistencies when restoring state during replay.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Fire Red to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Leaf Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added US and EU versions of Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Most Wanted to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Carbon to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published a rather major 4.2.3 update to VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, I am switching to the native OpenSLES audio API, for much lower latencies and better performance. Android 2.2 (Frodo) users, who have no OpenSLES, will continue using Java-based audio. If you are experiencing any problems with the native audio, report them to me and disable the "Native Audio" setting for the time being.

I have also taken steps to fix the main remaining cause of app crashes. From now on, VGBA will aggressively recycle any bitmaps it allocates, to prevent Android from running out of bitmap memory.

Finally, VGBA no longer requires touchscreen, letting it work on Android devices other than phones and tablets. More on this in the nearest future.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* Fixed initial audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.2.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator with GoogleTV support:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA will work on GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, such as LG G2/G3 TVs after a recent upgrade. Play on a 55" screen, using your TV remote to control the game, or plug a USB gamepad for better experience. In order to adapt to the wide TV screen, I have added the new grid view mode to the File Selector. Even if you only have a tablet or a phone, you can enable this mode via the menu. On larger tablets, it may work better for you than the default list view.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGBA now runs on GoogleTVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The updated VGBA-Android 4.2.5, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This version adds an option that forces VGBA to emulate either 6bit or 14bit EEPROM, used for in-game saves. If in-game saves do not work for you in some game, try this option in the Settings. Be aware that changing the EEPROM type also resets your game though. Also added seven new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Choose EEPROM Size" setting to force 6bit or 14bit EEPROM type.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tekken to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wolfenstein 3D to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wings to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just uploaded VGBA-Android 4.2.6, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA-Android integrates with DropBox cloud storage accounts, letting you upload your games to DropBox and continue playing them on a different device. This feature has been requested by many VGBA users running VGBA across multiple Android devices. To upload gameplay state, hold the game entry with your finger, then select "Upload to DropBox" from the context menu. To download gameplay state, select "Download from DropBox". Finally, to browse the contents of your DropBox account, click on the DropBox icon or select "Browse DropBox" from the main menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
* Added "Upload to DropBox" menu option to save game to DropBox.
* Added "Download from DropBox" menu option to load game from DropBox.
* Added "Browse DropBox" menu option to browse DropBox contents.
* Now also deleting main screenshot when "Delete All" selected.
* Now allowing to become NetPlay server even if can't register with global directory.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, has been updated to version 4.2.7:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version adds missing string translations and cheats for seven new games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.
* Added Frogger Advance: The Great Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger Advance 2: The Lost Wand to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Adventures: Temple of the Frog to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Potato to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Fortress to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have released VGBA-Android 4.2.8, an update to my GameBoy Advance emulator, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Mainly adding and fixing cheats for various games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Updated and extended Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition Cheatopedia entry, by public demand.
* Added Naruto Ninja Council to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Naruto Ninja Council 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Medal of Honor: Infiltrator to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Medal of Honor: Underground to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Metalgun Slinger to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, to version 4.2.10 this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds a database of FlashROM/EEPROM chip types for about 300 GBA games, to help VGBA better recognize what in-game saves hardware each game is using. I have also made the action bar look the same as the toolbar, fixed the parent directory icons in the File Selector, and added five more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added FlashROM/EEPROM type hints for 300 more games.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added Chu Chu Rocket to the Cheatopedia.
* Added CT Special Forces to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Daredevil to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Midnight Club Street Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Pinball Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBA-Android 4.3, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator released today, comes with major sound quality improvements:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Many users have complained about VGBA sound quality in the past. In this new VGBA release, I have switched to a different sound rendering algorithm, finally fixing the delay between direct and melodic audio channels that many Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green users complained in the past. The problem is not limited to these games, so other affected games will show improvement as well. In addition to fixing the delay issue, the new sound code should also remove echo and distortions. A few game-specific audio problems may still occur though.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to simpler and more precise sound rendering algorithm.
* Fixed lag between wave and melodic channels (Pokemon games, etc).
* Improved overall audio quality a lot.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.1, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release fixes an occasional crash while browsing files in the File Selector and adds cheats for eight more games to the Cheatopedia. While VGBA crashes very rarely, please, do not hesitate to report to me any crashes you encounter: it helps yourself and other users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.
* Added Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Atlantis: The Lost Empire cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crazy Chase cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for five Disney Sports games: Football, Motocross, Basketball, Skateboarding, and Soccer.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.3.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have added special display effects to simulate vertical scanlines and raster patterns that show up in real LCD displays. So, the old "TV Scanlines" option has been turned into a list selector now. I have also fixed a couple of crashes found in the Google Developer Console logs and added cheats for 6 new games to the Cheatopedia. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Added "Vertical Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines found in old LCDs.
* Added "Raster Effect" option, for LCD-like raster simulation.
* Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
* Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
* Added Gundam SEED Battle Assault cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Inspector Gadget cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Magical Quest 1/2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Party cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Disney's Princess cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

There is a new VGBA-Android 4.3.3 available from the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, I have finally added support for Intel-based Android devices and made Settings dialog tabbed, for easy navigation. Also fixed crashes in the Metal Slug game and fixed the repeating sound that occurred in some games when using OpenSLES audio mode. See below for complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now locking out opposite dpad arrows (fixed Metal Slug crashes).
* Fixed repeating audio (pause in Phantasy Star Collection).
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Moved fast-forwarding options to General section.
* Moved screen orientation options to General section.
* Moved "Keep Screen On" and "Doubleclick BACK to Exit" options to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.3.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, is now online at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I have made sure that the new tabbed Settings dialog can be navigated with a gamepad, including the Moga controller. Also, you can now assign Moga keys to any GBA buttons you like, a feature requested by many Moga users. I have also fixed a rather nasty battery drain that occurred when VGBA ran in background mode. The drain was due to the legacy audio code running in a loop. Finally, the cheats for the three Phantasy Star Collection games are now in the Cheatopedia. Hope all of you, RPG gamers, are happy now :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when VGBA is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Phantasy Star cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star 3 cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.3.5 today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have fixed the 16bit PUSH CPU instruction so that it can make changes to the I/O registers, as some programmers use this instruction to initiate the DMA and do other things. I have also added the "Hide Title Bar" option, requested by many users. Please note that once you hide your action bar, you can always get it back by sliding your finger down from the center of the screen. Finally, I have added cheats for a few games. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed THUMB PUSH instruction for cases where DMA is initiated with PUSH.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added Egg Mania cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Elf The Movie cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added ET The Extraterrestrial cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.6 today, another update to my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This release adds 10 new games to the Cheatopedia, including two Yu-Gi-Oh! games, requested by the users, and two remaining Sonic games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2004 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse to the Cheatopedia.
* Added X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gear GT Championship to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gun: Firestorm Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Stuart Little 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sonic Pinball Party to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.3.7 to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This is a bugfix release. It fixes in-game saves in a bunch of games and improves BIOS emulation. I have also removed the screen edge artifacts so many people reported and fixed the multitouch input. If you complained about not being able to press multiple buttons before, give this version a try and see if it works better for you. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed CPUSet() BIOS function (Galidor works now).
* Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
* Fixed in-game saves in Breath of Fire games.
* Fixed in-game saves in Top Gun, Nippon Pro Mahjong, and Rocky.
* Now disabling irrelevant virtual keyboard settings.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.3.10 to the Google Play Store today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

This update fixes the ARM V flag computation on x86 Android, adds the often requested slow-motion mode, and extends Cheatopedia with more Pokemon Fire Red cheats, submitted by users.

More importantly, Android Kitkat users should now be able to run games from their SD cards. As you know, Kitkat restricts third-party apps from creating or modifying files on the external SD card. Because of this limitation, if you store your games on an SD card, VGBA will save your gameplay and screenshots to the "VGBA" folder in the internal storage. If this folder does not exist, VGBA will save to the app-specific SD card folder, where it is permitted to write. Please note that all app-specific folders are deleted when you uninstall the app, so you may want to manually create that "VGBA" folder, or simply keep all your GBA games in the internal storage, avoiding Google's draconian restrictions.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed ARM V-flag computation after subtraction (Caravan Heart works).
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Added more Pokemon Fire Red cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
* If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/VGBA.
* If VGBA folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.vgba/files.
* Fixed a crash in Cheatopedia, when displaying the list.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just released VGBA-Android 4.3.12 to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Those Kitkat users, who had problems with Cheatopedia in the last release, should find Cheatopedia working now. Same goes for .IPS patches support. People with Moga gamepads and other analog controllers are now able to adjust their analog controllers sensitivity. There have been many fixes to the File Selector and a few UI enhancements. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheatopedia and IPS patches on Kitkat, when running games from SD card.
* Added "Analog Joystick Blind Radius" setting for Moga and other analog joysticks.
* Added "Show File Selector Toolbar" option to the File Selector.
* Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
* Fixed a File Selector crash, when deleting a file.
* Fixed auxillary files display in the File Selector.
* Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
* Fixed scanline effects with OpenGLES enabled.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, to version 4.3.13 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The updated version fixes the network play, for people who had connection problems. It also introduces a tilt joystick sensitivity setting and adds cheats for 7 more games to the Cheatopedia, including three Rugrats games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed network play, although it is still slow.
* Added "Tilt Joystick Blind Radius" setting.
* Improved melodic audio quality.
* Added cheats for three Rugrats games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc to the Cheatopedia.
* Added R-Type 3: The Third Lightning to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Prehistorik Man to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sabre Wulf to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBA-Android update, version 4.3.14, is now ready to download from the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, there is a GBA-like decorative background when running VGBA in portrait mode. I have tried to make the an nice looking, low-key background, to avoid interfering with the controls, but if you have a better idea for a background, send it in. I have also fixed a problem where touching anywhere on the screen, while holding the directional pad, was interpreted as holding that pad with two fingers. Also, lucky Xperia owners should find their circle button working. If it still isn't, let me know. Finally, I have added four more games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Added decorative background that looks like a real GBA SP.
* Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
* Hopefully fixed "O" button on Sony Xperia gamepads.
* Fixed cheats not showing up automatically for recently added games.
* Added Gauntlet Dark Legacy to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Galidor to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Monster Force to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phalanx to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released the VGBA-Android 4.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

In this release, I am introducing the Box Art Downloader function, that searches and downloads cover art images of your games. You can either enable it permanently via the File Selector menu, or search for an individual game cover by selecting "Download Box Art" from the context menu. Keep in mind that not every cover can be found and sometimes the search may return a wrong image. To save network bandwidth, the Box Art Downloader only works over WiFi.

I have also been trying to make DropBox users' life easier. With the new VGBA, you no longer need to enter the password every time you use DropBox. Also, as you finish playing a DropBox game, your gameplay state will be automatically uploaded back into the DropBox.

There were other changes as well. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved sound chip emulation, adding GBA-specific bits to channel #3.
* Added box art downloader that searches and downloads game box images.
* DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
* Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
* Added "Download Box Art" option to the File Selector menus.
* Added Gallery support for SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Added DropBox upload from SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.
* Improved background image in portrait mode.
* Upgraded DropBox SDK to the latest version.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, to version 4.4.1 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Whoever complained about .ZIP file problems, your pleas have been answered in this release. VGBA is now able to use .ZIP files from SD cards inserted into Kitkat devices. As it cannot unpack these files in-place, the unzipped ROMs are now cached in the application's private directory. Running .ZIP files from Internal storage, on rooted and pre-Kitkat devices works as it did before.

I have also added the ability to assign and use the "O" button on Xperia Play devices and made the backdrop image customizable. Or, you can disable the backdrop completely, via the "General | Show Portrait Backdrop" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed support for .ZIP files stored on Kitkat SD cards.
* No longer showing box art for .ZIP files, as we cannot identify them.
* Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
* Made backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
* You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/VGBA/Backdrop.png.
* Added two Lilo and Stitch games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added two Kim Possible games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Peter Pan and Catwoman to the Cheatopedia.

Have a nice weekend! :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next VGBA-Android 4.4.2 release has arrived to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The hardware media keys will now save, restore, and replay your gameplay. If you do not have media keys, assign these functions to any other key on your gamepad or keyboard via "Input | Assign Keys".

Also, I am no longer prohibiting LuckyPatcher use. Too many users complained about not being able to run my emulators with LuckyPatcher installed, so from now on you will see a warning, but no crash. Please, do not use this as an excuse to pirate my apps: I can't keep developing them if people keep stealing them.

There is now proper, hopefully painless Wiimote support. You won't even need to assign anything, just enable "Input | Wiimote Support" in the Settings. Also, the BACK button found on some gamepads should be fully usable and assignable.

Finally, while testing VGBA on a real x86-based Android tablet, I have found a problem with the scanline effects and fixed it. Glad to say that these x86 Dell Venue tablets run VGBA very smoothly, even with all the special effects enabled.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Input | Wiimote Support" option for easy and painless Wiimote support.
* LuckyPatcher use now accepted, by public demand, but you will see a warning.
* Gamepad BACK button fully usable and assignable.
* Fixed scanline effects on x86-based Android devices.
* Added custom key assignments for freezing, restoring, and replaying gameplay.
* Added "General | Confirm Freezing State" option for people who tend hitting "Freeze" by mistake.
* Tested VGBA on real a x86-based Android device (Dell Venue 8).
* Fixed crashes when downloading DropBox files.
* The "REWIND" hardware key now replays recent gameplay.
* The "RECORD" hardware key now freezes gameplay state.
* The "PLAY" hardware key now restores gameplay state.
* No longer showing box art for .ZIP files, as we cannot identify them.
* Moved "Screen Orientation" and "Keep Screen On" to the "Video" tab.
* Reordered items in the "Video" tab.

Have fun! :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.4.3, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, I am switching to the new Layout Editor that lets you control individual joystick button sizes, shape and opacity. It also shows button labels (something it has been missing for a while) and the screen edges buttons stick to. If the new Layout Editor is not working for you, or you have a suggestion about it, please, email me.

Also, the "Assign Keys" screen will now show current key assignments for each button. It is another obvious feature that should have been there from the start.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing current key assignments in "Assign Keys".
* Replaced "Edit Layout" option with "Edit Virtual Joystick".
* Buttons can be individually resized in Joystick Editor.
* Added scale, shape, and transparency options to Joystick Editor.
* Added gravity indication with dotted lines to Joystick Editor.
* Added button labels to Joystick Editor.
* Removed separate joystick size, shape, and opacity settings.
* Reordered items in the "Input" tab.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today, I am rolling out VGBA-Android 4.4.6, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new version lets you move and resize the game screen. Simply go to "Input | Edit Virtual Joystick" and drag or resize the blue screen rectangle with your fingers. Landscape and portrait screens have separate settings. This feature has been requested by many users, so here it is.

I have also fixed a bunch of issues in the Joystick Editor and added a hack to make some previously broken hardware keyboards work. If you can't use your Bluetooth keyboard, enable "Input | Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" and see if it helps.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added screen resizing/positioning to the Joystick Editor.
* Added "Input | Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" option to make misbehaving keyboards work.
* Added backdrop image to the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed joystick shape changes in the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed joystick resizing/positioning in the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed backdrop image shifting down after rotation.
* Removed some outdated code that is no longer relevant.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have been busy fixing GBA emulation bugs this week. As result, Sword of Mana, Rayman 3, and a few other popular games work flawlessly in the new VGBA-Android 4.5:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

As users keep asking me for compatibility with other GBA emulators, I am now now storing in-game saves in VBA-compatible .SAV files, by default. You no longer need to enable this feature in the Settings and manually rename files. Finally, I have fixed a few native code crashes that appeared after introducing the custom screen feature. If you experienced crashes recently, they should be gone now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now saving VBA-compatible .SAV files by default.
* Disabling windows with invalid coordinates (fixed black screen in Sword Of Mana).
* Resetting rotation when BG size changes (fixed Rayman 3 Swamp Zone).
* If Duel Masters doesn't work for you, truncate it to 4MB, 8MB file is wrong.
* Fixed After Burner in Sega Arcade Gallery (by handling illegal reads).
* Fixed playfield and in-game saves in Crazy Taxi (no longer hangs).
* Fixed screenshots when using custom-positioned screen.
* Fixed crash when drawing custom-positioned screen.
* Fixed accidental crash when drawing overlay.

Have fun!

[fms]

The new VGBA-Android 4.5.2 release is now on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

I have been fixing pending emulation issues lately, so this release makes 10+ previously broken games from my bug list work. I also looked at the problem where some VGBA threads remained running after quitting the app, tying up CPU and memory. This problem should be gone now. Finally, as VGBA-Android now stores in-game saves in plain binary format, I've removed the "Save VBA Save File on Exit" option: you will no longer need it.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed "Save VBA Save File on Exit" option, as no longer necessary.
* Implemented proper shutdown of DropBox and BoxArt threads at exit.
* Fixed stale timer thread remaining after exiting a game.
* Went through the global bug list fixing various emulation bugs.
* Fixed hangups in E.T., Worms World Party, Black Belt Challenge.
* Fixed playfield in Nicktoons Racing.
* Fixed dialogs in Scooby Doo Mystery Mayhem.
* Fixed sprites in Barbie Horse Adventures.
* Fixed background scroll in Altered Beast.
* Fixed sound in Monster Truck Madness.
* Fixed level finish in Hugo Evil Mirror.
* Fixed a bunch of other, mostly Japanese games.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

In VGBA-Android 4.5.3, released today, I have fixed a nasty bug that left multiple "zombie" processes as you used VGBA and heavily optimized the utility library, for faster startup times:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The new VGBA computes many utility function results just once and does not start Google Analytics until needed. This gives you faster game startup and snappier switching between Settings, Cheatopedia, Netplay, and other activities. I have also removed the AdMob library, as I am not planning to show any ads.

The cheaters among you will be glad to see cheat codes for two more Dragonball games, updated Castlevania: Harmony Of Dissonance codes, new Spyro and James Bond cheats.

ALL CHANGES:
* Eliminated multiple zombie processes created when starting activities.
* Reduced game start times by moving many common values to globals.
* Reduced switch times between activities (Settings, Exchange, etc).
* Only starting Google Analytics tracker when needed.
* Keeping just one instance of Google Analytics tracker.
* Removed AdMob library, as VGBA is not running any ads.
* Added new Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragonball GT: Transformation to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragonball Z: Taiketsu to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Airforce Delta Storm to the Cheatopedia.
* Added James Bond 007: Nightfire to the Cheatopedia.
* Added James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing to the Cheatopedia.

Happy new school year :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting today, September 18 2014, I am making VGBA-Windows free for everyone to use and share. As you probably know, VGBA is the oldest GameBoy Advance emulator out there and you can now download it directly from the home page:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

The new VGBA-Windows 4.5 includes many changes, fixes, and improvements accumulated in VGBA-Android releases over the last few years. I continue developing it though, so if you have complaints or suggestions, report them in this discussion group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!newtopic/emul8

Following is somewhat complete list of changes between VGBA-Windows 4.5 and the previous paid version 3.6. I will update VGBA-Unix to the latest version shortly.

ALL CHANGES.
* Improved audio quality.
* Now saving VBA-compatible .SAV files by default.
* Added GameShark cheats emulation (both v1 and v3).
* Added backward compatibility with VBA .SAV files.
* Added week day register to the RTC emulation.
* Added light sensor emulation (Boktai and Boktai 2).
* Added gyro sensor emulation (Warioware Twisted).
* Added tilt sensor emulation (Yoshi Topsy Turvy, etc).
* Fixed RumblePak emulation (Warioware Twisted and Drill Dozer).
* Fixed sprite color blending (Boktai 2 and other games).
* Fixed FlashROM saves in Pokemon and other games.
* No longer generating HBlank and VBlank IRQs at the same time (EZ-Talk).
* No longer allowing ICount to fall too far behind after a DMA transfer (Lego Racers 2, etc.).
* Fixed rotation parameters initialization in ResetGBA() (Lego Racers 2, etc.).
* Fixed ResetCPU() to request THUMB-to-ARM switch from the emulation loop.
* Fixed handling of >16MB games by disabling EEPROM at 0x09000000.
* Fixed ArcTan2() BIOS function (Mario and Luigi dyeing minigame).
* Fixed SoftReset() BIOS function, no longer accepting an argument.
* Fixed CPUSet() BIOS function (Galidor and Final Fantasy 6).
* Fixed RegisterRAMReset() BIOS function to unconditionally reset DISPCONT and BLDCONT VDP registers (Spyro+Crash Fusion).
* Fixed tilt sensor emulation to use separate developer supplied Tilt() function rather than FIREL/FIRER button bits.
* Added BIOS read protection to ARMonARM emulation (Tetris Worlds, Onimusha Tactics, Salt Lake City 2002, etc.).
* Fixed ARM V-flag computation after subtraction (Caravan Heart).
* Fixed THUMB PUSH instruction for cases where DMA is initiated with PUSH.
* Fixed MOVLR/BLL instruction sequence in THUMB mode to correctly perform a call (Mario Golf Advance Tour).
* Fixed LDM/STM instructions accessing stack at misaligned addresses (Mario Golf Advance Tour).
* Fixed a typo in the SMLAL instruction (Lego Racers 2, etc.).
* Fixed color #0 transparency in VDP MODE4.
* Fixed -ds command line parameter to take values from 0 ("mute") to 3 ("fast").
* Disabling windows with invalid coordinates (fixed Sword Of Mana).
* Resetting rotation when BG size changes (fixed Rayman 3 Swamp Zone).
* Fixed After Burner in Sega Arcade Gallery (by handling illegal reads).
* Fixed playfield and in-game saves in Crazy Taxi (no longer hangs).
* VGBA-Windows, VGBA-MSDOS, and VGBA-Unix now use mouse buttons to simulate tilt sensor.
* Switched VGBA-Windows to Direct3D in full-screen mode.
* Fixed VGBA-Unix to correctly restore sound when mouse focus returns to the window.
* Reduced audio latency setting in VGBA-Unix to 50ms.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGBA-Android 4.6 release adds the Cheat Hunter feature that lets you hunt for your own cheat codes in games:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

Search for cheats in these few simple steps:
1) Start a game and select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Add Watch".
2) Enter the value to search for (money amount, ammo count, lives), how it changes, and the replacement value (like 99).
3) Play the game to make the watched value change.
4) Select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Scan for Changes" to find changed memory locations.
5) Repeat previous two steps several times, to minimize false positives.
6) Select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Create Cheats" to add and enable found cheat codes.
7) To edit newly found cheats, use "Cheats | Edit Cheats".

Enjoy your new cheat codes!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.6.2, released today, fixes a rather serious bug that completely skewed 32bit memory access timings on ARM devices (i.e. 99% of all Android devices):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

As result, the hangups in Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4, as well as other hangups the users have not yet complained about, are completely gone. In addition, Pokemon players with different Pokemon games (Leaf Green, Fire Red, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) should now be able to interconnect using network play.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed serious bug with 32bit memory access timings (were completely wrong on ARM).
* Fixed Wario Land 4 hangup after jumping onto the blue frog.
* Fixed Metroid Fusion hangup during intro sequence.
* Players with different Pokemon games can connect over NetPlay now.
* MULS/MLAS instructions no longer change C/V flags.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

You can now pick up free VGBA 4.6 for Windows or Ubuntu Linux from the home page:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

The VGBA-Windows 4.6 has got a built-in utility to search for game cheats. Press F5 and select "Search cheats" to activate. VGBA-Linux 4.6 comes with a long list of additions and fixes, accumulated since 2008, when the last Linux binaries were released. These include better sound, wider compatibility, cheats, instant replay (press F8 to activate), and more.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.7 that addresses the remaining complaints about the sound quality:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

The VGBA audio has improved a lot over the past few years, but some glitches still remain. Today's release attempts to fix these last glitches. I have corrected an arithmetic error that occurred when mixing direct sound channels and added a buffer to take care of an occasional jitter. Clicks in Castlevania and Metroid title sequences should be gone now, as well as crackling sounds in Golden Sun and many other games.

A few users also wanted to have individual backdrop images for each game. Your wish has been granted, just call your image Game.back.png and place it into the same folder where Game.gba is.

ALL CHANGES:
* Corrected remaining sound problems, fixing audio in many games.
* Added large safety buffer to account for audio jitter.
* Fixed arithmetic bug in the EMULib audio mixing routine.
* Each game can have own backdrop. For Game.gba, place it into Game.gba.back.png.
* Cleaned audio in Metroid Fusion and Metroid Zero Mission.
* Fixed scratching sounds in Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon title.
* Fixed distortions in Golden Sun and Golden Sun 2 intros.
* Aligning backdrop to the bottom on stretched screens.
* Moved GBA timers emulation into a separate function.
* Removed debug messages from the BIOS emulation.
* Added explanation messages to the Cheat Hunter.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBA-Android 4.7.1 release fixes several emulation bugs and improves emulation of the legacy sound chip that GBA has inherited from the original GameBoy:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

I have fixed the corrupted background in Golden Sun, reported by some users, by correctly resetting the background rotation parameters when its priority is changed. Similar problem affected Rayman, but was fixed a while ago. The invalid memory read that made Zelda hang at the top of a castle tower has been fixed as well.

For Android KitKat+ users, I've also added the "immersive mode" that completely removes all system controls when you are playing a game. You can temporarily restore the controls by pulling down from the top of the screen. Please note that even if you are using an older Android, you will still need to fling your finger from the top in order to show the title bar. This is done to avoid erroneous flings. Also, with the auto-hide option enabled, the title bar will disappear after 5 seconds.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed resetting rotation when background priority changes.
* Fixed corrupted background in Golden Sun battles.
* Fixed hangup in Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
* Fixed GB noise channel emulation.
* Fixed restoring GB sound chip state.
* Added immersive mode support for KitKat and newer.
* Autohiding title bar when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
* You must start or finish your fling at the top to toggle title bar.
* No longer muffling legacy noise channel (no more need).
* Added configurable random noise generator to EMULib.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

In advance of the holidays, I have updated VGBA-Android to version 4.7.4 and released the new VGBA-Windows 4.7 for free:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba (Android)
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ (Windows)

The Android version has got translucent navigation bars and separate settings for hardware media keys (PLAY, RECORD, FFWD, REWIND). If you like playing while listening to the music player, these settings will come handy. Also, VGBA-Android now speaks French! :)

The Windows version fixes several emulation bugs and greatly improves the audio. The sound glitches should now be gone from most games.

CHANGES IN VGBA-Android 4.7.4:
* Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
* Added "Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
* When enabled, RECORD saves, PLAY restores gameplay.
* Added "Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
* When enabled, FFWD fast-forwards, REWIND replays.
* Added French translation, thanks to Sylvain St-Amand.

CHANGES IN VGBA-Windows 4.7:
* Fixed corrupted background in Golden Sun battles.
* Fixed hangup and walk-then-roll in Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
* Greatly improved sound quality, fixing audio in many games.
* Resetting rotation when background priority changes, not size.
* Added large ring buffer to account for audio jitter.
* Added correct legacy noise channel emulation.
* Added configurable random noise generator to EMULib.
* Fixed restoring legacy sound chip state.
* Fixed arithmetic bug in the EMULib audio mixing routine.
* Moved GBA timers emulation into a separate function.
* No longer muffling legacy noise channel (no more need).
* Cleaned audio in Metroid Fusion and Metroid Zero Mission.
* Fixed scratching sounds in Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon title.
* Fixed distortions in Golden Sun and Golden Sun 2 intros.
* Removed debug messages from the BIOS emulation, making things faster.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I recently got a new Android phone and started improving VGBA for bigger screens and modern Android features. The VGBA-Android 4.8 adds multi-window and mini-window support on Samsung Galaxy devices, so that you can run VGBA side by side with other apps:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

I have also added assembly-optimized routines for scaling GBA display to 1280x800+ Android screens, so it now looks bigger and better on high resolution devices. If it is still too small for you, enable "Hardware Accelerated Video" to make it fill the whole screen, at the cost of slight fuzziness.

Many people asked for a way to search for a game by name. The new File Selector Search now lets you enter a keyword when starting search, or leave it empty to find ALL your GBA games.

Finally, I have fixed a bunch of nasty Android-related bugs. The automatic frame skip and hardware accelerated audio are once again enabled by default when you install VGBA. The screen no longer shakes when you enable both auto frame skip and OpenGLES, and the problem pulling the title bar on some phones has been fixed.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multi-window and mini-window support on Samsung devices.
* Added searching by name to the File Selector Search.
* Added assembler routines for scaling GBA screen to 1280+ pixels.
* Fixed auto frame skip when accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed reenabling UI with a fling on Kitkat+ phones.
* Reenabled automatic frame skip by default.
* Reenabled accelerated audio by default.
* You can now fling from the top or the bottom to toggle UI.
* Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, Everyone!

Here is the last VGBA-Android release this year:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgba

VGBA-Android 4.8.1 adds an option to always show box art over screenshots, fixes hangups when using accelerated video on devices using Mali GPU (Samsung, Rockchip, etc) and makes screenshots display bigger on larger screens. As most people do not like to see any decorations during gameplay, VGBA now hides the title bar by default. Pull it down to reenable.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Show Box Art First" option to the File Selector.
* Fixed OpenGLES lockups on Mali GPUs (Samsung, RK, etc).
* Fixed flickering border when simulating scanlines on x86 devices.
* Made screenshots and box art display bigger on large screens.
* Hiding the title bar is now the default behavior.
* Fixed premature hiding of the title bar.

Merry Christmas!

[fms]

Hello, All!

It looks like Google has removed my VGBA app from the Google Play, claiming that "screenshots violate third party intellectual property" and "the application icon looks deceptive". As ludicrous as both these claims are, I am currently talking to Google drones, trying to resolve the issue. As these corporate human replacements are unable to maintain an intelligent conversation and keep responding with canned replies, it looks like I will have to republish VGBA under a new package name, meaning that everyone who needs an update will have to pay for it again.

Because I do not want people to pay twice for the same thing, I am currently working to extend VGBA with new features that make it worth the extra money. I should have a new version published the next week. In the meanwhile, you can find the new free VGBA-Windows and VGBA-Linux 4.8 packages at the VGBA home page:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

Most changes are platform-specific, optimizing the way GBA screen is rendered.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

As you probably know, a while ago Google has banned my VGBA emulator from the Google Play, citing intellectual property violation by the screenshots. Since arguing with Google corporate drones is impossible nowadays, I had to publish a new emulator package, compliant with all possible objections they might have.

Meet The Emulator, emulating stuff since 1993:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

I understand that there are many current VGBA users disappointed by losing the app they have paid for and having to pay for a new app. While I cannot do much about it, I have taken two steps to ease your pain and make it worthwhile:

1) The Emulator now combines both VGBA and VGB functionality. It emulates GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy, in one handy package.

2) For a limited time of two weeks, I am offering The Emulator for $1.99, to let every current VGBA user jump back in. Of course, some new users will use this opportunity as well, as I have no way to tell who is who, but it is ok. :)

Have fun and sorry for all the trouble!

[fms]

Hello, All!

As you know, I had to replace the VGBA-Android app, removed by Google, with the new Emulator app. I have since renamed the new app to "VGBAnext", releasing the first major update today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Unlike VGBA, VGBAnext supports *both* GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color games, and also GameBoy Classic and Super GameBoy. In VGBAnext 1.1, I have switched to the Material Design theme, with the flat title bar, new navigation, and light backgrounds. I have also updated all the icons (including app icon) and redesigned menus to make them all work uniformly. People who could not save gameplay for DropBoxed games, should find this bug fixed now.

Please, note that VGBAnext is available for $1.99 for another week, to let all current VGBA users jump in. This is the best I can do at the moment, with Google disabling the original VGBA.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the Material Design theme.
* Added new app icon showing both GBA and GB.
* Added "up" buttons to all title bars.
* Revised all menus, making them work uniformly.
* Fixed uploading state back to DropBox after playing.
* Updated all icons to the newest Lollipop versions.
* Retired some icons, replacing them with better fitting ones.
* Removed application name from all title bars, to save space.
* Now defaulting to the "light UI" mode.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, Everyone!

The VGBAnext 1.2 for Android is now online and ready for download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this release, I have added initial support for AndroidTV. Unfortunately, not having an AndroidTV, I cannot fully test it. If you have one of these devices, please, try VGBAnext on it and tell me how well it works (or doesn't). I also continued fixing and updating the user interface. The File Selector Grid View has got Lollipop-like tiles, or "cards", and various UI warts in the Gallery, State Exchange, State Selector, and the Palette Editor have been eliminated.

As I have to start from scratch with VGBAnext (my long running VGBA app banned by Google), I would like to ask anyone who likes VGBA and VGBAnext to review VGBAnext on the Google Play. Please, do waste a minute or two writing that feedback: it really helps me to get more users (something I need) and make a better app (something you need).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added experimental AndroidTV support. Please, test!
* Added tiles to the File Selector grid view.
* Fixed screenshots and highlight in the State Selector.
* Fixed Moga library to work on Android Lollipop.
* Fixed screenshot sizes int the State Exchange.
* Fixed black banding in the Palette Editor.
* Fixed text color in the Gallery.
* Switched to android-21 API, as required for AndroidTV.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new version of VGBAnext is now ready for download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext 1.2.3 further improves the grid view, presenting each game with a raised tile (like Google Play does). On Android TVs, the grid view should come up automagically when you install VGBAnext. Also, the TV users should now be able to reassign their gamepad buttons with the "Assign Keys" option. Once you are done assigning buttons, press the dpad center button to confirm your assignments and close the dialog box. Finally, I have added cheats for 10 more games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy! :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Cleaned up and beautified the grid view in the File Selector.
* When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
* Attached original VGBA history of changes to VGBAnext changelog.
* Added cheats for Bubble Bobble and Butt Ugly Martians.
* Added cheats for Chessmaster and Colin McRae Rally 2.
* Added cheats for Donald Duck Advance and Dual Blades.
* Added cheats for F1 2002 and Flintstones.
* Added cheats for Cubix: Robots for Everyone.
* Added cheats for Gem Smashers.

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 1.2.5 release continues lollipopping (lollipooping?) the user interface, adding the top-left corner navigation menu and the optional tiles to the File Selector:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Please, keep in mind that some menu options have migrated to the navigation menu. To get tiles in the grid view, enable both "Grid View" and "Show Tiles" options. Starting with this release, VGBAnext will also look for a user supplied game database in the /sdcard/VGBAnext/names.dat file. Each line should contain the unique ROM identifier, in the "GBA-xxx*" or "GB-xx..x" format, and the real game name. Finally, I added cheat codes for Prince Of Persia and five Sponge Bob games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/VGBAnext/names.dat".
* Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
* Added tile view to the File Selector.
* Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
* Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
* Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
* VGBAnext now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.
* Added Prince of Persia: Sands of Time cheats.
* Added cheats for five Sponge Bob Square Pants games.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

You can now download the latest VGBAnext 1.2.6 from the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes the score bar in Pinball Tycoon and probably a bunch of other games, by properly resetting the rotation parameters on VDPCNT register changes. I have also fixed a crash when reporting deprecated package version and added cheats for 13 new GBA and GB games.

Please note that VGBAnext replaces the original VGBA app banned by Google. So far, I have not been able to make Google reenable VGBA or switch existing VGBA users to the new app.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now resetting rotation when screen mode changes.
* Fixed score bar in Pinball Tycoon.
* Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.
* Enabled application-wide hardware acceleration.
* Moved GB options straight into Emulation Settings.
* Improved "What's New" page formatting.
* Added Ice Age and Increidble Hulk GBA cheats.
* Added Iridion3D and Iridion II GBA cheats.
* Added Karnaaj Rally and Hey Arnold GBA cheats.
* Added Adventure of Lolo and Catz GB cheats.
* Added Alfred Chicken and Casper GB cheats.
* Added Croc and Croc 2 GB cheats.
* Added Airforce Delta GB cheats.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 1.3, my universal GameBoy emulator, is now ready for download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The new version comes with the floating action button requested by many users. Pressing the button will run the last game you have played. If you do not like the new feature, simply uncheck the "Show Floating Action Button" option in "Settings | General".

I have got an Nvidia Shield Portable and thoroughly tested VGBAnext on this gaming handheld. The new button assignments let you easily use the File Selector without ever touching Shield's screen. The same assignments should also work with Xperia Play, or any gamepad you may have.

Finally, there has been a couple of fixes to the GameBoy Classic emulation. The PCM sound pitch problem, so many people complained about, has been fixed. This affects the music in Pokemon Yellow, among other games. I have also fixed the hardware window display, making menus show up in Duke Nukem.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added floating action button that starts the last played game.
* Added "Show Floating Action Button" option to the Settings.
* Fixed window display in old GameBoy (Duke Nukem and other games).
* Fixed legacy wave sound pitch (Pokemon Yellow, Baloon Kid, etc).
* Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
* Optimized legacy wave sound emulation.
* Optimized controls for Nvidia SHIELD Portable and similar devices.
* FIRE-R, FIRE-Y, and SELECT buttons open File Selector main menu.
* FIRE-X button opens File Selector navigation menu.
* FIRE-L button opens Gallery from the File Selector.
* FIRE-B button now exits File Selector.
* Fixed "About VGBAnext" banner.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

After getting an AndroidTV device (ADT-1), I have been improving VGBAnext for AndroidTV and other gamepad-only Android devices. The newest VGBAnext 1.3.1 adds many optimizations that will make your big-screen gameplay enjoyable:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

First of all, I have added the overscan padding, required to make application fit your TV screen. I have also changed the application banner so that it looks sharper and more similar to built-in app banners.

On the gamepad front, you should now be able to exit emulation with the BACK key and open the menu with the MODE key. If your gamepad has no MODE or MENU keys, just press A+BACK for the menu. Furthermore, if your gamepad has no SELECT or START keys, X and Y will do their job now.

The key mapping dialog ("Settings | Input | Assign Keys") has also been changed. Pressing the same key twice unmaps it, pressing it three times confirms the dialog. You can still cancel the dialog with the BACK key at any time.

As this release contains some major UI changes, I would especially like to know of any problems you are having with it. Please, either email me or post to the EMUL8 discussion forum:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/emul8 ('https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/emul8')

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized app for AndroidTV, tested on the ADT-1 box.
* Added overscan border on AndroidTV devices.
* Added hints to the emulator and key mapping dialog.
* Fixed crashes on devices with no web browser (e.g. ADT-1).
* Replaced AndroidTV banner image.
* Enabled gamepad-only emulation interface.
* Press BACK on gamepad to exit emulation.
* Press MODE or BUTTON_A+BACK to open menu.
* Press BUTTON_X if you have no SELECT button.
* Press BUTTON_Y if you have no START button.
* Xperia CIRCLE button now acts as BUTTON_B.
* Redesigned key mapping dialog.
* Press same key twice to remove it from assignments.
* Press same key three times to confirm key mappings.
* DPAD_CENTER key no longer confirms key mappings.

Enjoy :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.3.2 is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds "Reset All Settings" option that lets you return to default settings without having to reinstall the app. For people with gamepads, R1 shoulder button now invokes the context menu in the File Selector. Finally, I have added six more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Reset All Settings" option.
* Pressing BUTTON_R1 now invokes File Selector context menu.
* Added Super Robot Taisen J cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Namco Museum cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added NASCAR Heat 2002 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added NBA Jam 2002 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Spirits And Spells cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tarzan: Return To The Jungle cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

In the new VGBAnext 1.3.3 release, I cleaned up several virtual gamepad skins and switched to Material Design action bar icons throughout the app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

If you still see a non-material piece of the UI anywhere, please, let me know. I have also added cheat codes for 7 more GameBoy Advance games and 12 more GameBoy Classic games. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Material Design icons everywhere.
* Retouched virtual gamepad images.
* Added cheats for Aero The Acrobat.
* Added cheats for Alienators: Evolution Continues.
* Added cheats for Angelic Layer (Japanese).
* Added cheats for Around The World In 80 Days.
* Added cheats for ATV Quad Power Racing.
* Added cheats for two Battlebots games.
* Added cheats for Elmo in Grouchland and Emperor's New Groove.
* Added cheats for Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back and Fish Dude.
* Added cheats for Faceball 2000 and Fist Of The North Star.
* Added cheats for F-1 Race and F-18 Thunder Strike.
* Added cheats for Famista and Famista 2.
* Added cheats for Frogger and Frogger 2.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 1.3.4, the new release of the universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now ready:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The Joystick Layout Editor is once again fully operational. I have fixed several issues, including gravity lines not moving and the size/skin/opacity changes not showing up. I have also added support for the second Super GameBoy player, as long as you have a second gamepad connected. This should work for all Super GameBoy games supporting more than one player. Make sure both gamepads are connected before you start VGBAnext though. Finally, there are cheats for 8 more GameBoy Advance games, including Pitfall, Pirates Of The Caribbean, and Oddworld.

ALL CHANGES:
* Super GameBoy games can now be played with two gamepads.
* To play together, connect both gamepads before starting VGBAnext.
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor to properly show labels and gravity.
* Added cheats for two Pirates Of The Caribbean games.
* Added cheats for two Pitfall games.
* Added cheats for Oddworld: Munch's Oddyssee.
* Added cheats for Operation Armored Liberty.
* Added cheats for Planet Monsters.
* Added cheats for Planet Of The Apes.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 1.3.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator, has been released:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release has been specifically tested and optimized for Nvidia Shield Player and other AndroidTV devices. Pressing both thumbsticks down should open the menu when running a game, something that was a problem with AndroidTV before. I have also released free VGBA 4.9 for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

The new Windows release switches to the texture-based Direct3D display rendering and adds an option to stretch GBA display to the full screen. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGBAnext tested and optimized for Nvidia Shield AndroidTV device.
* On AndroidTV, press both thumbsticks down to invoke the menu.
* Made "Emulation" tab show "no settings outside emulation" hint.
* Added cheats for Razor Freestyle Scooter to VGBAnext Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Reign of Fire to VGBAnext Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Revenge of Shinobi to VGBAnext Cheatopedia.
* Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
* Switched VGBA-Windows to Direct3D textures-based rendering.
* Added "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Hardware | Debugger" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added -lcd and -nolcd command line options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated VGBAnext to version 1.3.6:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version fixes a crash in the State Exchange feature (that lets people trade gameplay states) and reenables the action bar on devices with physical MENU buttons. Some Cyanogen users complained that their devices misreport MENU button as "present", effectively disabling all menus. This issue should be gone in this new VGBAnext version. I have also added cheats for 11 more games, including SD Gundam, , [i]Sea Trader, and Sheep.

ALL CHANGES:
* Reenabled action bar on devices with physical MENU key.
* Fixed a crash in the State Exchange browser.
* Added cheats for Samurai Jack: The Amulet of Time.
* Added cheats for Sea Trader: The Rise of Taipan.
* Added cheats for Sabrina: The Teenage Witch.
* Added cheats for Shifting Gears: Road Trip.
* Added cheats for SD Gundam Force.
* Added cheats for Salt Lake 2002.
* Added cheats for four Shrek games.
* Added cheats for Sheep.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 1.3.7, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Starting with this version, you can supply your own virtual joystick skin in /sdcard/VGBAnext/Controls.png. For a sample skin image that you can modify, look here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin

Many people, whose Android devices have MENU buttons, have complained that the Cheats and Freeze/Restore menus are "gone" in the previous VGBAnext release. These menus were not gone, but moved to the action bar icons. By public request, I moved them back to the menu. If you do not see the menu, or would like to see the action bar, use the new "General | Enable Action Bar" option in the Settings. Finally, I have added cheats for 27 more GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/VGBAnext/Controls.png.
* Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
* Made action bar optional on devices with MENU button (off by default).
* Added "General | Enable Action Bar" option for devices with MENU button.
* Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).
* Added cheats for 27 GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic games.
* Added cheats for Addams Family, A Boy And His Blob, Aerostar.
* Added cheats for Adventure Island, Bonk's Adventure, Dracula.
* Added cheats for Avenging Spirit, Blaster Master, Burai Fighter.
* Added cheats for Burger Time Deluxe, Battle City, Choplifter.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released VGBAnext 1.3.8 tonight, the new version of my universal GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes sound in International Karate and other games that only use "legacy" melodic sound. I have also improved VGBAnext behavior on devices that do not allow writing to external SD card. From now on, if you run games from external storage where state cannot be saved, VGBAnext will automatically create /sdcard/VGBAnext folder in the internal storage and save game states there. Finally, I added cheats for 9 more GameBoy Classic games, including Daikatana and Cutthroat Island.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed melodic sound when wave sound disabled (International Karate).
* Removed "DirectSound Off" option from the Advanced Settings menu.
* Now automatically creating /sdcard/VGBAnext if missing.
* When VGBAnext cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/VGBAnext.
* Added cheats for Cyber Tiger and Cyraid.
* Added cheats for Daikatana and Darkman.
* Added cheats for two Daffy Duck games.
* Added cheats for Cool Spot Adventure.
* Added cheats for Crazy Castle.
* Added cheats for Cutthroat Island.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 1.3.9 tonight, with updated backdrop images and cheats for eight more GBA games:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Also, starting with this release you can have individual backdrops for each game. For example, if you have a file named Game.gba, place Game.gba.back.png file with the backdrop in the same folder. The preferred size is 640x800, but you can have any size you want. The backdrop will always be cut off at the bottom, as needed.

ALL CHANGES:
* Updated backdrop images in portrait mode, with no gaps.
* Changed backdrop rendering algorithm to the top alignment.
* You can have custom backdrop for Game.gba in Game.gba.back.png.
* Typical backdrop size is 640x800, bottom part may go off-screen.
* Added cheats for Nicktoons Racing and Ninja Five-O.
* Added cheats for No Rules: Get Phat and Paperboy+Rampage.
* Added cheats for Peter Pan: The Movie and Piglet's Big Game.
* Added cheats for Pinball Tycoon and Pinobee: Wings Of Adventure.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA 5.0, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA50-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA50-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Ubuntu Linux binary

The new release changes sound rendering algorithms, fixing the sound in Super Puzzle Fighter 2, International Karate, and other games. Sound rendering is also faster now.

The Windows version adds options for selecting 64kB/128kB FlashROM type and makes sure that the automatic type selection overrides, but does not change user settings. If you would like to use your own settings, uncheck the "Guess Hardware" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now rendering remaining samples when direct sound channel disabled.
* Now playing all rendered samples at the end of a video frame.
* Fixed direct sound with rates close to 22kHz (Super Puzzle Fighter 2).
* Fixed melodic sound when wave sound is off (International Karate).
* Removed "Direct Sound Off" option from built-in menu and VGBA-Windows.
* Added "64kB FlashROM"/"128kB FlashROM" options to VGBA-Windows.
* Made sure "Guess Hardware" does not mess user-selected storage options.
* When guessing hardware, default to 6bit EEPROM, 64kB FlashROM.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.4, based on the recently released VGBA 5.0, is now available online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version once again changes sound rendering algorithms, making sound rendering faster and fixing sound in Super Puzzle Fighter 2 in the process. You can also get free versions of VGBA 5.0 for Windows and Linux from the homepage:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

ALL CHANGES:
* This version is based on the just released VGBA 5.0 GBA emulator.
* Fixed direct sound with rates close to 22kHz (Super Puzzle Fighter 2).
* Now rendering remaining samples when sound DMA gets disabled.
* Now playing all rendered samples at the end of a video frame.
* Improved overall emulation performance.
* Made GBA backdrop image shorter.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Since many people requested more special video effects for VGBAnext, I have started adding more effects with VGBAnext 1.4.1, released today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds two color effects, corresponding to CMY and RGB pixel masks, which you can apply together with the image softening and the scanlines. Since I am going to add more scaling options later on, the current "scale" and "stretch" options have been merged into a single selector. I have also made several important fixes to the Instant Replay function and added cheats for 17 more GameBoy Classic games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the initial state.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Added 17 new GameBoy games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for three Game & Watch Gallery games.
* Added cheats for three Godzilla games.
* Added cheats for two Grand Theft Auto games.
* Added cheats for two Galaga and two Gex games.
* Added cheats for Gargoyle's Quest and Ghosts & Goblins.
* Added cheats for Gremlins 2 and The Grinch.
* Added cheats for Go! Go! Tank and Golf.
* Added cheats for Ghostbusters 2.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.4.2 release adds EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms, in addition to already present 2xSal scaler:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Since VGBAnext now comes with three different scaling algorithms, I have merged them all under the "Settings | Video | Interpolation Effect" selector. l have also added cheats for GBC Harry Potter games, as requested.

Finally, there is a new free VGBA 5.1 for Windows and Linux today:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
* Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (GBC).
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (GBC).

WINDOWS AND LINUX CHANGES:
* Added EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms.
* Added special effects simulating individual pixel components.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
* Merged scanline options into "Simulate Scanlines" in VGB-Windows.
* Merged scaling options into "Interpolate Video" in VGB-Windows.
* Added "Apply Color Raster" submenu to VGB-Windows.
* Added "RGB Raster" and "CMY Raster" options to VGB-Windows.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext emulates GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy on all your Android devices. Here is the new VGBAnext 1.4.3 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release switches to Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) APIs and adds cheats for 10 more GameBoy Advance games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 10 new GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Fixed recognition of two GBC Harry Potter games.
* Switched to android-22 platform and tools (Android Lollipop 5.1.1).
* Added cheats for four Power Rangers games.
* Added cheats for Pocky And Rocky With Becky.
* Added cheats for Punch King Arcade Boxing.
* Added cheats for Rave Master: Special Attack Force.
* Added cheats for Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2.
* Added cheats for Rampage Puzzle Attack.
* Added cheats for Puyo Pop.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 1.4.4, emulating GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic handhelds:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes several bugs reported by the users, improves raster special effects, and switches to a newer DropBox authentication mechanism.

I would also like to ask you for help. If you use VGBAnext and like it, please, tell your friends about VGBAnext: this is the only way to spread the word about it, since Google Play makes it virtually invisible among other apps. Remember that I can only keep developing VGBAnext if people are buying it: the more people use it, the more effort I can put into development.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed BACK key on devices where it did not exit emulation.
* Fixed the first/second gamepad detection.
* Fixed a crash in the File Selector when showing grid.
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
* Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
* Improved the What's New dialog.
* Improved the backdrop image.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Since the New Year's Eve is coming, I have just released VGBAnext 1.4.5 for the occasion:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

It returns gradient to the title bar (no more ugly flat stuff) and adds cheats for nine more GBA titles, including three Rocket Power games and four Scooby Doo games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 9 new GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Returned gradient to the action bar (flat is ugly).
* Added cheats for three Rocket Power games.
* Added cheats for four Scooby Doo games.
* Added cheats for Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes.
* Added cheats for Rocky.

Happy New Year!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 1.4.6 release is up and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Whoever asked me to make VGBAnext periodically save your gameplay, your request has been granted. Use the "General | Save Emulation State" option to enable this feature. I have also fixed Aladdin games and made another small step toward making NES Classics games work.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.
* Added 14bit EEPROM setting for Aladdin (all versions).
* Disabled FlashROM for all NES Classics games.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2, adding several important fixes to the GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulation:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The infamous DI+HALT bug will no longer occur if the DI instruction immediately precedes HALT. This fixed several more games and let me enable DI+HALT emulation by default. You may have to reinstall the app to get the new default settings though. Also, starting with this release, the version numbering will be based on the VGBA version numbers. Yes, this means VGBA 5.2 has also been released today, free for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- main website
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA52-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA52-Ubuntu-x86-bin.zip -- free Linux binary

CHANGES IN VGBAnext:
* Version numbering now based on VGBA releases!
* Released free VGBA 5.2 for Windows and Linux.
* Disabled GBZ80 DI+HALT bug when DI occurs right before HALT.
* Enabled GBZ80 DI+HALT emulation by default (reinstall app to activate).
* Added support for cartridge type 0x97 (Karate Joe).
* Robocop runs with DI+HALT emulation enabled now.
* The Smurfs runs with default settings now.
* Thunderbirds runs with default settings now.

CHANGES IN VGBA:
* Added 14bit EEPROM setting for Aladdin (all versions).
* Disabled FlashROM for all NES Classics games.
* Fixed FlashROM/EEPROM size selection menu in VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Made color raster effects stronger.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.2.1 is out on the Google Play tonight:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This update fixes the Freeze/Restore dialog crashes, reported by some IUNI phone users, and adds 10 new games to the Cheatopedia, including Silent Scope, Spy Hunter, and Simpsons.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Freeze/Restore dialog crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Added 10 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Sigma Star Saga and Snood.
* Added cheats for Silent Scope and Soccer Kid.
* Added cheats for Simpsons Road Rage and Spy Hunter.
* Added cheats for Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace.
* Added cheats for Spirit Stallion Of The Cimarron.
* Added cheats for Spy Kids Challenger.
* Added cheats for Smuggler's Run.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2.2, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

I have fixed the missing FAB button and added an option to hide the on-screen FFWD button (as requested by several people). Also added cheats for 21 new GBC/GB games, including Jungle Book, Inspector Gadget, Hunt For The Red October, Judge Dredd, Home Alone, and Jurassic Park.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Added 21 new GBC/GB entries to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Head On and Heavyweight Championship Boxing.
* Added cheats for Hoyle Casino and Hello Kitty Cube Frenzy.
* Added cheats for HexCite and Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver.
* Added cheats for Horrible Demon 2 and Itchy And Scratchy.
* Added cheats for Inspector Gadget and Hunt For Red October.
* Added cheats for James Bond 007 and Judge Dredd.
* Added cheats for Jim Henson's Muppets and Joe And Mac.
* Added cheats for two Home Alone games.
* Added cheats for two Jungle Book games.
* Added cheats for two Jurassic Park games.
* Added cheats for Jeff Gordon's Racing.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 5.2.3 release is now available on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Starting with this release, you can place shortcuts to your favorite GBA games to the Android home screen. Simply hold your finger on a game entry in the File Selector and choose "Add to Home Screen" option from the popup menu. Similarly, in the State Selector, you can hold each individual saved state entry to delete it. I have also fixed a bunch of things under the hood. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Add home screen shortcuts via File Selector context menu.
* Long press to delete state in the State Selector.
* State Selector now starts with autosaved slot selected.
* Fixed error messages when screenshots not found in State Selector.
* Fixed individual slot heights in State Selector.
* Fixed State Selector crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Refactored and simplified all EMULib activities.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Tonight's VGBAnext 5.2.4 adds a way to assign special functions (menu, fast-forwarding, save, restore, rewind, etc.) to the hardware buttons found on your Android device:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Special function assignments are done via the "Input | Assign Special Keys" screen. This new screen supersedes the media key toggles in the "General" section. The high-frequency noise effects should now become quieter, since most of their output falls outside the audible range. I have also majorly refactored both Java and native sides of the code and added a FAB button to the Settings that lets you rate VGBAnext. Don't despair if you consider it rubbish: the button disappears forever once you press it at least once :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Input | Assign Special Keys" setting.
* Use new setting to assign functions (menu, ffwd, etc) to hardware keys.
* Removed "General | Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
* Removed "General | Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
* Fixed volume for high-frequency white noise.
* Added a "Rate Me" FAB button to the Settings (disappears when pressed).
* Cleaned up the Java side, removing deprecated code.
* Merged pre-Gingerbread and post-Gingerbread native code.
* Removed some debug messages from the native side.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.2.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Starting with this release, you can have separate virtual joystick layouts in portrait and landscape modes. Simply go to the "Settings | Input | Editor Joystick Layout" and set your buttons separately, for portrait and landscape: the Layout Editor will now always rotate as you change the device orientation.

I have also added a new icon that only shows GBA, so that the main app function is more clear to the potential user. Of course, VGBAnext also emulates GBC and GB, so this is just an icon change. Finally, I have added cheats for 11 more GameBoy Classic games, including Killer Instinct, King Of Fighters '95, and Kid Icarus. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added a new, more clear icon.
* Layout Editor got separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
* Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
* Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.
* Added cheats for 11 GameBoy Classic games.
* Added Karate Joe, Kingdom Crusade and Karateka to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kattobi Road, KOF'95 and Kid Dracula to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kid Icarus, Killer Instinct and Killer Tomatoes to Cheatopedia.
* Added Ken Griffey's MLB and King Of The Ring to Cheatopedia.
* Fixed missing game IDs in the Cheatopedia.
* Removed garbage from the Cheatopedia.
* Removed outdated org.apache.http.* API from the State Exchange.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just published VGBAnext 5.2.6, the new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release improves the Joystick Layout Editor, bringing back the decorative backgrounds. It also adds cheats for 8 new GBA games and 13 new GBC/GB games, including two Street Fighter games, four Konami Collection packages, and many others. Finally, I removed the unused ChartBoost library from the package, since it took space and could trigger Google's automated ad checks.

ALL CHANGES:
* Enabled backdrops in the Layout Editor.
* Added "SCREEN" label to the Layout Editor.
* Removed dormant ChartBoost SDK library.
* Added cheats for 8 more GBA games.
* Added two GBA SSX games to Cheatopedia.
* Added two GBA Street Fighter games to Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Duper Sumos and Monkey Ball to Cheatopedia.
* Added Street Jam Basketball to Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Dodgeball to Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for 13 more GBC/GB games.
* Added Klax and Klustar to Cheatopedia.
* Added Knight Quest and Land Before Time to Cheatopedia.
* Added Knockout Kings and Lazlo's Leap to Cheatopedia.
* Added four Konami Collection Games to Cheatopedia.
* Added Konami NFL Football to Cheatopedia.
* Added Las Vegas Cool Hand to Cheatopedia.
* Added Last Action Hero to Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.2.7 this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds the ability to disable overscan margins on AndroidTV devices (if you have a system-wide overscan setting). I also fixed the file search and fast-scroll indexing in the File Selector, and made VGBAnext better integrate with third-party file managers, like ES File Explorer or Astro. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
* Fixed File Search feature on newer Androids.
* Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
* Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
* Fixed dashed lines display in the Layout Editor.
* Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.
* Adjusted portrait background image in the Layout Editor.
* Optimized default preferences update on startup.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.2.8 adds cheats for 18 more games and fixes the menus on AndroidTV devices:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Don't forget that in order to open the menu on AndroidTV, you need to press both thumbsticks down, while inside the emulator. Please, tell me know if this feature works for you or not.

ALL CHANGES:
* Menu should now work on AndroidTV.
* Added a menu workaround for Google's political idiocy.
* Added cheats for 18 more GBC/GB games.
* Added cheats for four Looney Tunes games.
* Added cheats for two River King games.
* Added cheats for two Little Mermaid games.
* Added cheats for two Lion King games.
* Added cheats for LEGO Alpha Team and Lock'n'Chase.
* Added cheats for Lemmings and Little Monster.
* Added cheats for Lethal Weapon and Lunar Lander.
* Added cheats for Little Nicky, Lucky Luke, and Loopz.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Here is another quick release of VGBAnext 5.2.9, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this release, I have finally managed to make the menus work on AndroidTV, by replacing the regular options menu with the context menu. This fix has been tested on my other emulator, fMSX, and found working. To open a menu inside the emulator, press two thumbsticks at the same time. Starting with this release, you can also assign the cheats toggle function to a hardware key of your choice, via the "Input | Assign Special Keys" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Once again fixed the menu on AndroidTV, hopefully for good.
* Replaced options menu with context menu for AndroidTV.
* Added "Toggle cheats" special key function.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have pushed the next VGBAnext release to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext 5.2.10 fixes several issues in the Joystick Layout Editor reported by multiple users. Starting with this release, the gamepad buttons and the screen rectangle will no longer shift, they should stay exactly where you placed them.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor!
* No more unexpected button placement.
* Custom screen rectangle goes where it should go now.
* Button labels will not distort when custom screen selected.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.3 is now in the Google Play and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This update switches accelerated video rendering from GLES1 to GLES2, improving performance and opening a way for special effect shaders in the future. To enable accelerated video, check the "Video | Accelerated Video" option. I am also continuing to make VGBAnext more usable for the AndroidTV owners and other people without touchscreens. Starting with this version, most features (starting with Cheatopedia) will use the X button to apply changes, Y button to discard them. Finally, I have added cheats for 10 more GBA games, including VirtuaTennis, Urban Yeti, and Wrestlemania. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to OpenGLES2 rendering for accelerated video.
* OpenGLES2 is faster and allows for future special effects.
* Press X to apply cheats, Y to discard them in Cheatopedia.
* Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Cheat Editor.
* Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Palette Editor.
* Now disabling Joystick Layout Editor on devices with no touchscreen.
* Added cheats for 10 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for Crazy Castle 5, Tweety, Ultimate Muscle.
* Added cheats for VirtuaTennis, Urban Yeti, Wild Thornberrys.
* Added cheats for Virtual Kasparov, Wakeboarding, Wrestlemania.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.3.2, released today, fixes GLES2 rendering bug on devices with older Mali GPUs and adds Cheatopedia cheats for nine more GBA games:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

ALL CHANGES:
* Added cheats for 9 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Counter Punch.
* Added cheats for Yggdra Union: We Never Fight Alone.
* Added cheats for Ace Combat and American Idol.
* Added cheats for Batman Begins and Boxing Fever.
* Added cheats for Buffy: Wrath Of The Darkhul King.
* Added cheats for Land Before Time (European).
* Added cheats for Alien Hominid (European).

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGBAnext 5.3.3 release adds high-quality GLES2-accelerated scanline effects:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In order to see the new effects, make sure you enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" and select wanted effect via "Video | Scanline Effect". To join the current Pokemon Go frenzy, I have also added new cheats for the original Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver GameBoy games and fixed some errors in the existing cheat codes for these games. Please note that for a lot of these cheats, you have to disable the cheat after activating it once. The changes to your game stats will stay.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added high-quality scanline shader effects.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new effects.
* Select effect via "Video | Scanline Effect".
* Added many new cheats for original Pokemon games.
* Fixed errors and corruption in existing cheat lists.
* Added new cheats for Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.3.4 adds accelerated EPX and EAGLE scaling with GLES2 shaders, as well as GLES2-accelerated color raster effects:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

To see the new scalers, make sure you have "Video | Hardware Acceleration" enabled, then select a scaling algorithm via "Video | Scale Video". Color raster effects can be selected via "Video | Color Mask" and combined with scalers and scanline effects. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms using GLES2 shaders.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new algorithms.
* Select scaling algorithm via "Video | Scale Video".
* Added color raster effects using GLES2 shaders.
* Select color raster effect via "Video | Color Mask".

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGBAnext 5.3.5 release adds GLES2 shaders for 2xSAI and Scale2x scaling algorithms:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

You can select these scalers via "Video | Scale Video" setting. Both scalers are also available in CPU-only flavor, if you disable GLES2 acceleration.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 2xSAI and Scale2X scaling algorithms using GLES2 shaders.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new algorithms.
* Select 2xSAI algorithm via "Video | Scale Video".
* Added CPU-only Scale2X algorithm implementation.
* Optimized EPX and EAGLE scaling shaders.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 5.3.6 release adds a collection of old-school CRT color filters and an option to stop Android Gallery from indexing folders with your game screenshots:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Many users complained that GameBoy game screenshots, saved by VGBAnext, will show up in the Android Gallery app, since the system treats them as normal photos. To stop Android from finding your screenshots, uncheck the "In Android Gallery" option in the File Selector menu. Do this for every folder where your games are.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "In Android Gallery" option to File Selector menu.
* Uncheck it to stop Android Gallery from indexing the current folder.
* Added Monochrome, Green, Amber, and Sepia color filters.
* Select your color filter via "Video | Color Filter".
* Renamed "Color Mask" option to "Color Filter".
* Fixed TV scanlines and raster settings.

Have fun!

[YoShIWoZ]

Hey!
Do you have a support forum?
Anyway, my question is: Is there anyway to add my cheats to your cheatopedia without having to use the custom cheats folder, but add them directly to the folders?
I tried doing what i've written bellow.
If it's a negative, is there then a way to access the your cheatopedia, so i can copy your content into my custom folder, instead of having to manually re-add everything myself?
AND is there a way to make a description to folders/cheats, like you have them in your premade pedia? <- EDIT: NVM. I looked into your source code and found your note=text - also found all your pkmn codes, still wonder if i can add my codes to your pedia though. :)
AND AND feel free to add these to your Pedia, they all work.


[Pokemon Games]
Menu=Pokemon Fire Red (US)

[Pokemon Fire Red (US)]
Menu=Buy From Mart
Menu=Everything Costs 1$

[Everything Costs 1$]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
3C25A344 FD8F451C
AD86124F 2823D8DA

[Buy From Mart]
Menu=TM's & HM's

[TM's & HM's]
Menu=TM01
Menu=TM02
Menu=TM03
Menu=TM04
Menu=TM05
Menu=TM06
Menu=TM07
Menu=TM08
Menu=TM09
Menu=TM10
Menu=TM11
Menu=TM12
Menu=TM13
Menu=TM14
Menu=TM15
Menu=TM16
Menu=TM16
Menu=TM17
Menu=TM18
Menu=TM19
Menu=TM20
Menu=TM21
Menu=TM22
Menu=TM23
Menu=TM24
Menu=TM25
Menu=TM26
Menu=TM27
Menu=TM28
Menu=TM29
Menu=TM30
Menu=TM31
Menu=TM32
Menu=TM33
Menu=TM34
Menu=TM35
Menu=TM36
Menu=TM37
Menu=TM38
Menu=TM39
Menu=TM40
Menu=TM41
Menu=TM42
Menu=TM43
Menu=TM44
Menu=TM45
Menu=TM46
Menu=TM47
Menu=TM48
Menu=TM49
Menu=TM50
Menu=HM01
Menu=HM02
Menu=HM03
Menu=HM04
Menu=HM05
Menu=HM06
Menu=HM07
Menu=HM08

[TM01]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
5324BC49 30DA244D

[TM02]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
215DED32 73275342

[TM03]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
A401213B DE2758A8

[TM04]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
535323D2 86C047E2

[TM05]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
42B17540 4EF07186

[TM06]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
DF2A0672 0CD35A5B

[TM07]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
C4222FA6 5B7BF9DF

[TM08]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
F4D58A64 5D085E99

[TM09]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
1239F6E6 4C3A89A0

[TM10]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
277D802A A23B55DB

[TM11]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
C3CDFE0D 9BE81FB9

[TM12]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
471837EC AB0417E4

[TM13]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
571B2A8F CE9B33DC

[TM14]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
5D23028E F29DA617

[TM15]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
D79A15D4 57B09FF2

[TM16]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
F571A6ED 75DA9BEA

[TM17]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
EC4D562D 3556ACBE

[TM18]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
C48BD488 7CE07C92

[TM19]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
0E9929A4 251D1143

[TM20]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
1002AD35 5D714FDA

[TM21]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
0D12F3E4 68D2404A

[TM22]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
2B5B23B2 746D6A04

[TM23]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
2D3AF2BE E5B2AD4B

[TM24]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
31109991 9ADC824A

[TM25]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
B58102BB 2FDDFE16

[TM26]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
FC029A31 7B6103C9

[TM27]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
393F7C2F D6E2A52B

[TM28]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
A541411B B5FB1F94

[TM29]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
0BBECEC5 989224CE

[TM30]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
9646EDC9 6063FAED

[TM31]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
A401B7FE A5D4F26C

[TM32]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
40C121B3 18F4EED8

[TM33]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
AEB31631 34F4C357

[TM34]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
5E0A2B01 18EFBED0

[TM35]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
97F59E96 953892E5

[TM36]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
E5BC961F 6E44C962

[TM37]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
E5590546 160A944A

[TM38]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
1E649A8D 794B743E

[TM39]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
D7BD0855 421FC109

[TM40]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
2E86EC8D 68763531

[TM41]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
96103C2B 3D76B9FE

[TM42]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
AF78E8FF F5C25430

[TM43]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
0023BC19 31112C1D

[TM44]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
7B928633 98C57352

[TM45]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
5798822C 97BC28F3

[TM46]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
D7883272 A1B54B1F

[TM47]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
328CA83B 34BD1A11

[TM48]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
10B8975F 94B13BA0

[TM49]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
C669488A 4C788A59

[TM50]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
7447798A 37B4B7D9

[HM01]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
22619AFB 06350327

[HM02]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
9CBEF94B 34C9FFD8

[HM03]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
95F68357 8B0E185D

[HM04]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
D4846557 8FE44893

[HM05]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
F3AB1645 DA3B722E

[HM06]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
DD82BF4B B7AC7BA6

[HM07]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
74E156BB 825F5340

[HM08]
72BC6DFB E9CA5465
A47FB2DC 1AF3CA86
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
80374C36 906638BD

And here is a way more clean version of the code above, edited after i got a better understanding of the pedia syntax

[Pokemon Fire Red (US)]
Menu=Buy From Mart
Menu=Everything Costs 1$

[Everything Costs 1$]
Note=Everything costs 1$ in the Pokémart
3C25A344 FD8F451C
AD86124F 2823D8DA

[Buy From Mart]
Note=Replaces items in Pokémart (only enable 1 at a time)
Menu=TM's & HM's
Menu=Poké Balls

[TM's & HM's]
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
Code=5324BC49 30DA244D : TM01 - Focus Punch
Code=215DED32 73275342 : TM02 - Dragon Claw
Code=A401213B DE2758A8 : TM03 - Water Pulse
Code=535323D2 86C047E2 : TM04 - Calm Mind
Code=42B17540 4EF07186 : TM05 - Roar
Code=DF2A0672 0CD35A5B : TM06 - Toxic
Code=C4222FA6 5B7BF9DF : TM07 - Hail
Code=F4D58A64 5D085E99 : TM08 - Bulk Up
Code=1239F6E6 4C3A89A0 : TM09 - Bullet Seed
Code=277D802A A23B55DB : TM10 - Hidden Power
Code=C3CDFE0D 9BE81FB9 : TM11 - Sunny Day
Code=471837EC AB0417E4 : TM12 - Taunt
Code=571B2A8F CE9B33DC : TM13 - Ice Beam
Code=5D23028E F29DA617 : TM14 - Blizzard
Code=D79A15D4 57B09FF2 : TM15 - Hyper Beam
Code=F571A6ED 75DA9BEA : TM16 - Light Screen
Code=EC4D562D 3556ACBE : TM17 - Protect
Code=C48BD488 7CE07C92 : TM18 - Rain Dance
Code=0E9929A4 251D1143 : TM19 - Giga Drain
Code=1002AD35 5D714FDA : TM20 - Safeguard
Code=0D12F3E4 68D2404A : TM21 - Frustration
Code=2B5B23B2 746D6A04 : TM22 - Solarbeam
Code=2D3AF2BE E5B2AD4B : TM23 - Iron Tail
Code=31109991 9ADC824A : TM24 - Thunderbolt
Code=B58102BB 2FDDFE16 : TM25 - Thunder
Code=FC029A31 7B6103C9 : TM26 - Earthquake
Code=393F7C2F D6E2A52B : TM27 - Return
Code=A541411B B5FB1F94 : TM28 - Dig
Code=0BBECEC5 989224CE : TM29 - Psychic
Code=9646EDC9 6063FAED : TM30 - Shadow Ball
Code=A401B7FE A5D4F26C : TM31 - Brick Break
Code=40C121B3 18F4EED8 : TM32 - Double Team
Code=AEB31631 34F4C357 : TM33 - Reflect
Code=5E0A2B01 18EFBED0 : TM34 - Shock Wave
Code=97F59E96 953892E5 : TM35 - Flamethrower
Code=E5BC961F 6E44C962 : TM36 - Sludge Bomb
Code=E5590546 160A944A : TM37 - Sandstorm
Code=1E649A8D 794B743E : TM38 - Fire Blast
Code=D7BD0855 421FC109 : TM39 - Rock Tomb
Code=2E86EC8D 68763531 : TM40 - Aerial Ace
Code=96103C2B 3D76B9FE : TM41 - Torment
Code=AF78E8FF F5C25430 : TM42 - Facade
Code=0023BC19 31112C1D : TM43 - Secret Power
Code=7B928633 98C57352 : TM44 - Rest
Code=5798822C 97BC28F3 : TM45 - Attract
Code=D7883272 A1B54B1F : TM46 - Theif
Code=328CA83B 34BD1A11 : TM47 - Steel Wing
Code=10B8975F 94B13BA0 : TM48 - Skill Swap
Code=C669488A 4C788A59 : TM49 - Snatch
Code=7447798A 37B4B7D9 : TM50 - Overheat
Code=22619AFB 06350327 : HM01 - Cut
Code=9CBEF94B 34C9FFD8 : HM02 - Fly
Code=95F68357 8B0E185D : HM03 - Surf
Code=D4846557 8FE44893 : HM04 - Strength
Code=F3AB1645 DA3B722E : HM05 - Flash
Code=DD82BF4B B7AC7BA6 : HM06 - Rock Smash
Code=74E156BB 825F5340 : HM07 - Waterfall
Code=80374C36 906638BD : HM08 - Dive

[Poké Balls]
Note=All Poké Balls costs 1$
3C25A344 FD8F451C
AD86124F 2823D8DA
88CFA129 357400B2
Code=8BB602F7 8CEB681A : Masterball
Code=00939804 4086FF3B : ULTRA BALL
Code=2BD38F05 D5A578B1 : GREAT BALL
Code=5685B807 3787DACB : POKé BALL
Code=A9E4EA45 3651CADD : SAFARI BALL
Code=E37D365E D7EAB6AB : NET BALL
Code=51374592 F7A27768 : DIVE BALL
Code=A08DD229 10D187E3 : NEST BALL
Code=D84D4738 70F68A80 : REPEAT BALL
Code=4C6C2B8C CD0528EB : TIMER BALL
Code=1F1785AC 433A6DC2 : LUXURY BALL
Code=B4F6F07D 8F56BA40 : PREMIER BALL


And here where i've added Poke balls to mart. :)

[Pokemon Fire Red (US)]
Menu=Buy From Mart
Menu=Everything Costs 1$

[Everything Costs 1$]
Note=Everything costs 1$ in the Pokémart
3C25A344 FD8F451C
AD86124F 2823D8DA

[Buy From Mart]
Note=Replaces items in Pokémart (only enable 1 at a time)
Menu=TM's & HM's
Menu=Poké Balls

[TM's & HM's]
0E12F25C BC489609
141BB87C 83D7018F
7A063220 5D82DF58
Code=5324BC49 30DA244D : TM01 - Focus Punch
Code=215DED32 73275342 : TM02 - Dragon Claw
Code=A401213B DE2758A8 : TM03 - Water Pulse
Code=535323D2 86C047E2 : TM04 - Calm Mind
Code=42B17540 4EF07186 : TM05 - Roar
Code=DF2A0672 0CD35A5B : TM06 - Toxic
Code=C4222FA6 5B7BF9DF : TM07 - Hail
Code=F4D58A64 5D085E99 : TM08 - Bulk Up
Code=1239F6E6 4C3A89A0 : TM09 - Bullet Seed
Code=277D802A A23B55DB : TM10 - Hidden Power
Code=C3CDFE0D 9BE81FB9 : TM11 - Sunny Day
Code=471837EC AB0417E4 : TM12 - Taunt
Code=571B2A8F CE9B33DC : TM13 - Ice Beam
Code=5D23028E F29DA617 : TM14 - Blizzard
Code=D79A15D4 57B09FF2 : TM15 - Hyper Beam
Code=F571A6ED 75DA9BEA : TM16 - Light Screen
Code=EC4D562D 3556ACBE : TM17 - Protect
Code=C48BD488 7CE07C92 : TM18 - Rain Dance
Code=0E9929A4 251D1143 : TM19 - Giga Drain
Code=1002AD35 5D714FDA : TM20 - Safeguard
Code=0D12F3E4 68D2404A : TM21 - Frustration
Code=2B5B23B2 746D6A04 : TM22 - Solarbeam
Code=2D3AF2BE E5B2AD4B : TM23 - Iron Tail
Code=31109991 9ADC824A : TM24 - Thunderbolt
Code=B58102BB 2FDDFE16 : TM25 - Thunder
Code=FC029A31 7B6103C9 : TM26 - Earthquake
Code=393F7C2F D6E2A52B : TM27 - Return
Code=A541411B B5FB1F94 : TM28 - Dig
Code=0BBECEC5 989224CE : TM29 - Psychic
Code=9646EDC9 6063FAED : TM30 - Shadow Ball
Code=A401B7FE A5D4F26C : TM31 - Brick Break
Code=40C121B3 18F4EED8 : TM32 - Double Team
Code=AEB31631 34F4C357 : TM33 - Reflect
Code=5E0A2B01 18EFBED0 : TM34 - Shock Wave
Code=97F59E96 953892E5 : TM35 - Flamethrower
Code=E5BC961F 6E44C962 : TM36 - Sludge Bomb
Code=E5590546 160A944A : TM37 - Sandstorm
Code=1E649A8D 794B743E : TM38 - Fire Blast
Code=D7BD0855 421FC109 : TM39 - Rock Tomb
Code=2E86EC8D 68763531 : TM40 - Aerial Ace
Code=96103C2B 3D76B9FE : TM41 - Torment
Code=AF78E8FF F5C25430 : TM42 - Facade
Code=0023BC19 31112C1D : TM43 - Secret Power
Code=7B928633 98C57352 : TM44 - Rest
Code=5798822C 97BC28F3 : TM45 - Attract
Code=D7883272 A1B54B1F : TM46 - Theif
Code=328CA83B 34BD1A11 : TM47 - Steel Wing
Code=10B8975F 94B13BA0 : TM48 - Skill Swap
Code=C669488A 4C788A59 : TM49 - Snatch
Code=7447798A 37B4B7D9 : TM50 - Overheat
Code=22619AFB 06350327 : HM01 - Cut
Code=9CBEF94B 34C9FFD8 : HM02 - Fly
Code=95F68357 8B0E185D : HM03 - Surf
Code=D4846557 8FE44893 : HM04 - Strength
Code=F3AB1645 DA3B722E : HM05 - Flash
Code=DD82BF4B B7AC7BA6 : HM06 - Rock Smash
Code=74E156BB 825F5340 : HM07 - Waterfall
Code=80374C36 906638BD : HM08 - Dive

[Poké Balls]
Note=All Poké Balls costs 1$
3C25A344 FD8F451C
AD86124F 2823D8DA
88CFA129 357400B2
Code=8BB602F7 8CEB681A : Masterball
Code=00939804 4086FF3B : ULTRA BALL
Code=2BD38F05 D5A578B1 : GREAT BALL
Code=5685B807 3787DACB : POKé BALL
Code=A9E4EA45 3651CADD : SAFARI BALL
Code=E37D365E D7EAB6AB : NET BALL
Code=51374592 F7A27768 : DIVE BALL
Code=A08DD229 10D187E3 : NEST BALL
Code=D84D4738 70F68A80 : REPEAT BALL
Code=4C6C2B8C CD0528EB : TIMER BALL
Code=1F1785AC 433A6DC2 : LUXURY BALL
Code=B4F6F07D 8F56BA40 : PREMIER BALL

[fms]

Hello, All!

The newest VGBA 5.3 is now available free for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

This release adds Scale2x scaling algorithm and color filters for simulating monochrome, sepia, green, and amber CRT screens. I have already introduced these features in VGBAnext for Android and am now rolling them out for the free Windows and Linux versions.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Scale2X scaling algorithm.
* Added Monochrome, Green, Amber, and Sepia CRT emulation.
* Added -scale2x and -raster command line options.
* Added -mono, -sepia, -green, and -amber command line options.
* EMULib-specific command line options now processed inside EMULib.
* Added "Scale2x Algorithm" and "LCD Raster" options on Windows.
* Renamed "Color Raster" menu to "Color Filter" on Windows.
* Deprecated -notv and -nolcd command line options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Do you have a support forum?
Yes, it is at

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/emul8


Anyway, my question is: Is there anyway to add my cheats to your cheatopedia without having to use the custom cheats folder, but add them directly to the folders?
I am afraid not, without modifying the APK file, since all the other cheats are stored as assets inside that file. The "Custom" folder is the only little gate from Cheatopedia into real filesystem.


If it's a negative, is there then a way to access the your cheatopedia, so i can copy your content into my custom folder, instead of having to manually re-add everything myself?
You can of course copy the stock cheats into your own folder, but can't put them back into the package.


AND is there a way to make a description to folders/cheats, like you have them in your premade pedia? <- EDIT: NVM. I looked into your source code and found your note=text
Yep. "Note=" generally does the job.


also found all your pkmn codes, still wonder if i can add my codes to your pedia though. :)
AND AND feel free to add these to your Pedia, they all work.
The usual way is to send them to me and I will add them to Cheatopedia for yourself and everybody else. In fact, this is what I am going to do with your submission. Hope you are ok with that :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

Made a quick release of VGBAnext 5.3.7 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds a bunch of new Pokemon Fire Red cheats and excludes VGBAnext's default folder from Android media indexing. The emulator uses its default folder (/sdcard/VGBAnext) when it cannot save game states and screenshots to the same folder where games are. These screenshots should no longer show up in Android Gallery, unless you manually enable media indexing by checking the "In Android Gallery" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.3 and VGB 5.0 for Windows and Linux.
* Added new cheats for Pokemon Fire Red.
* Automatically excluding /sdcard/VGBAnext from media indexing.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.3.8, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds a special effect that simulates vignetting found on CRT screens, where corners look slightly darker than the center. I have also added to ability to assign special functions (freeze, restore, cheats, menu, etc) to gamepad buttons, for the ever increasing number of people using their Android devices as full-blown gaming consoles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CRT vignetting simulation effect.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new effect.
* Check "Video | Apply CRT Vignette" to enable vignetting.
* Special functions (freeze, restore, etc.) can be assigned to gamepad.
* See L1, L2, R1, R2, THUMBL, THUMBR under "Input | Assign Special Keys".

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

There is a new VGBAnext release online today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext 5.3.9 makes gamepads slightly more responsive and fixes a bunch of issues in the File Selector. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Reduced gamepad latency slightly.
* Fixed code that selects app to run when opening a cart.
* Fixed inconsistently initialized preferences.
* Fixed "Quit" option in the File Selector menu.
* Made "What's New" dialog fill the screen.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, to version 5.4:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Starting with this version, I have upgraded to the latest Android development tools. VGBAnext is now built for the Android Nougat platform, while it still supports all Android devices starting with Froyo. I have also switched to NDK v13 and CLANG C compiler. Since CLANG has stricter policies than GCC, all the native code inside VGBAnext has been refactored to comply with these policies.

The new VGBAnext adds support for split windows on Android Nougat, as well as freeform windows, as soon as Google enables them in the upcoming Android versions. Since I do not have a real Nougat device. any help testing split/freeform window support is highly appreciated.

Finally, starting with Android Marshmallow, VGBAnext will now explicitly ask you for some system permissions. Please, allow them, since the app may not work properly if any of these permissions are denied. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to Android Nougat platform (android-25).
* Switched to JDK 1.8, NDK 13, CLANG toolchain, newest ANT and ProGuard.
* Refactored all native code, fixing CLANG warnings.
* Added split window support on Android Nougat.
* Added freeform window support for upcoming Androids.
* On Marshmallow+, app asks for permissions on startup.
* Fixed scalable images used for tiles in the File Selector.

Enjoy!

[fms]

This weekend, I have fixed a serious issue in VGBAnext and iNES emulators for Android. Starting with Android Marshmallow, Android library loader will refuse to load shared libraries with text relocations. This problem only occurs when your app is marked as supporting android-23+ APIs, older apps will work just fine. Some Marshmallow devices appear to be immune, which explains why I have not caught the issue right away.

To fix the problem, I have removed all text relocations from my assembly code. If you have purchased a copy of VGBAnext or iNES, please, update to the latest version from Google Play.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu -- VGBAnext
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines -- iNES

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.4.2 for Android, adding more game cheats and removing useless FAB button on touchless devices like AndroidTV:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext emulates all GameBoy models, including GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, and Super GameBoy. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now always hiding FAB buttons on devices with no touchscreen.
* Added cheats for 7 more GBA games.
* Added Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Warrior to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dead To Rights to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Driv3r to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ecks Vs Sever to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Fairly Odd Parents to the Cheatopedia.
* Added two Fantastic Four games to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 5.4.3 release improves video effects performance and adds a new option for the optimal sound settings:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

When you select the new "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" option, VGBAnext will query Android for the best sampling rate and audio buffer size, and use these settings to render sound. On devices supporting low-latency audio, these optimal settings should insure the smallest possible latency (always added on top of the latency chosen inside the emulator). See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Optimized OpenGLES shaders used in scaling algorithms and filters.
* Added "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" option for best available sound.
* Added "Audio | Sampling Rate" options for 24kHz and 48kHz sound.
* Always using optimal rate and buffer size when "Automatic" selected.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.4.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Today's release adds an option to force the 4:3 "television screen" display ratio and Cheatopedia cheats for nine more games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Scale Video | Stretch to 4:3 Ratio" option.
* Added cheats for 9 more games.
* Added cheats for American Bass Challenge.
* Added cheats for American Dragon Jake Long.
* Added cheats for Animal Snap.
* Added cheats for Antz Extreme Racing.
* Added cheats for Ariel Little Mermaid.
* Added cheats for Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom.
* Added cheats for Atomic Betty.
* Added cheats for ATV Thunder Ridge Racing.
* Added cheats for Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, to version 5.4.5:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release further optimizes GLES2 shaders used for scaling effects and adds cheats for 21 more GBC games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Further optimized GLSL scaling algorithms.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 21 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for 3D Pocket Pool and 10-Pin Bowling.
* Added cheats for Action Man, Bug's Life, Animorphs.
* Added cheats for Adventures of Smurfs, Aladdin, 720o.
* Added cheats for Alice in Wonderland, 1942, Amida.
* Added cheats for All Star Baseball and All Star Tennis.
* Added cheats for 4x4 Racing, ATV Racing, Alleyway.
* Added cheats for Arthur's Fun Day and 102 Dalmatians.
* Added cheats for several Asteroids games.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just rolled out the newest VGBA 5.4 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA54-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA54-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux version

This release adds the option to force 4:3 "television screen" mode and a way to disable the default image filtering for crystal clear picture (if your screen resolution allows for it). I have also fixed file associations on Windows 8+ computers and stopped VGBA from trashing the last opened file name. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Interpolate Video | Nearest Neighbor" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Force 4:3 Screen" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added -4x3 command line option to VGBA-Unix.
* VGBA-Windows will not overwrite last software file name with other names.
* Fixed file associations on Windows 8+.
* Updated VGBA-Windows application icon.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published a new VGBAnext 5.4.6 release, adding HQ4X scaling algorithm and an option to disable GLES linear interpolation:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

GLES shader code has been further optimized, so the scalers should be faster now. Also made Layout Editor action bar transparent, if you are hiding it during gameplay. This makes the Layout Editor screen look exactly the same as your gameplay screen: the buttons will not shift, as they used to. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.4 for Windows and Linux.
* Added HQ4X scaling algorithm (GLES mode only).
* Select "Video | Interpolation Effect | HQ4X Interpolation" to enable.
* Added option to disable GLES linear filtering.
* Select "Video | Interpolation Effect | Disable Interpolation" to enable.
* Disabled GLES linear filtering when scaling algorithm selected.
* Further optimized GLES scaling algorithms.
* Made title bar transparent in Layout Editor, when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
* Added effective waveform volume computation to the MIDI soundtrack recorder.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBAnext to version 5.4.7 this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes Layout Editor control movements and lets you disable the title bar there with a screen tap. I have also added cheats for 8 more GBA games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Tapping screen in Layout Editor toggles title bar now.
* Items no longer jump in Layout Editor when you start moving them.
* Added cheats for Babar To The Rescue.
* Added cheats for Back To Stone.
* Added cheats for three Backyard Football games.
* Added cheats for Backyard Skateboarding.
* Added cheats for Backyard Basketball 2007.
* Added cheats for Backyard Hockey.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.4.8, the most recent update to my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

For those who reported tiny button cues rendered on top of larger button names, I have disabled cues for skins which have their own button names (e.g. "Gray" and "Contours"). Also, several AndroidTV users complained about being unable to assign functions to their analog gamepad triggers, since these triggers were mapped to L1/R1 buttons. I am now mapping analog triggers to L2/R2 buttons instead, so you can assign them separately from L1/R1. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed text cues from joystick skins that have them already.
* Analog gamepad triggers now mapped to L2/R2 buttons.
* Fixed MIDI drums option that simulates noise channel with drums.
* MIDI now computes and uses effective power of a waveform.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.4.10 fixes special effect artifacts on GPUs with low-precision fragment shading and adds cheats for 13 more GBC games:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Several users reported strange lines and color bars when using CMY/RGB color filters or scanline simulation. I have tracked the issue down to certain GPU models (such as Mali-400) which use 16bit floating point numbers in their fragment shaders. Had to change the algorithms and add a few workarounds to avoid problems on this hardware. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed CMY/RGB filter shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).
* Fixed scanline simulation shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 13 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for two Austin Powers games.
* Added cheats for two Barbie games.
* Added cheats for Banishing Racer and Beethoven Second.
* Added cheats for Baseball and Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure.
* Added cheats for Beetlejuice and Billy Bob's Hunting And Fishing.
* Added cheats for Bart Simpson's Escape From Camp Deadly.
* Added cheats for Best Of The Best and Bionic Battler.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today, I have rolled out the new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, VGBAnext 5.5:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes support for opening GameBoy files from file managers, mail clients, and other programs, where VGBAnext serves as a handler for GBA and GBC file types. I have also majorly refactored some library pieces, such as virtual buttons code and utilities for obtaining extended file information. Finally, I have added cheats for 10 more GBC games, including Black Bass, Bob The Builder, and multiple Bugs Bunny titles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed support for opening GameBoy files from Astro File Manager.
* Added support for opening "content://" URIs.
* Refactored file type definitions in the manifest.
* Refactored EMULib library code.
* Moved virtual buttons implementation into OvrButton class.
* Moved file-specific utilities into FileInfo class.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 10 more GameBoy Classic games.
* Added cheats for four Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle games.
* Added cheats for Black Bass and Boarder Zone.
* Added cheats for Bob The Builder and Burning Paper.
* Added cheats for Bugs Bunny and Bugs Bunny And Lola Bunny.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.5.2 for Android, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for 7 more games, including the classic Metroid 2 and three Bionicle games. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia entries for 7 more games.
* Added cheats for Metroid 2 on GameBoy Classic.
* Added cheats for Bionicle: Matoran Adventures.
* Added cheats for Bionicle: Maze Of Shadows.
* Added cheats for Bionicle Heroes.
* Added cheats for Big Mutha Truckers.
* Added cheats for Banjo Pilot.
* Added cheats for Barnyard.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am rolling out VGBAnext 5.5.3 for Android this morning, a new update to my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The new version will no longer ask you for the READ_PHONE_STATE permission, since many users consider this unreasonable. After all, VGBAnext is not making any phone calls. It was only using this permission to read the device IMEI. Starting with this version, VGBAnext will use AndroidID rather than IMEI to identify your device. When emailing me for help, please make sure to include your AndroidID, which
can be found by dialing "*#*#8255#*#*" on the device. I have also added cheats for five more GBA games, including Blades Of Thunder and three Bratz games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* No longer asking for READ_PHONE_STATE permission.
* Application will use AndroidID rather than IMEI to identify users.
* When emailing for support, attach your AndroidID (dial "*#*#8255#*#*").
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 5 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Bratz.
* Added cheats for Bratz Forever Diamonds.
* Added cheats for Bratz Rock Angels.
* Added cheats for Blades Of Thunder.
* Added cheats for Boboboubo 2.

PS: VGBAnext is on sale for $2.99 for the next week. If you did not like the original price, this is your chance to show it :)

[fms]

Hello, All!

This morning, I am releasing VGBAnext 5.5.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Some people reported that certain gamepads (such as XBox360 gamepad) map their trigger buttons to directional axis. The new VGBAnext will try to detect and block these axis from directional control, letting you use the gamepad normally. This release also fixes a bunch of crash sources reported by the new and improved Google Play Console. Each of these crashes may only affect a few users, but they still have to be fixed.

ALL CHANGES:
* Eliminated false directional events from analog gamepads (XBox360).
* Fixed multiple crashes reported by the new Google Play Console.
* Fixed crashes when showing or dismissing progress dialog in the File Selector.
* Fixed crash when blitting image to screen while exiting.
* Fixed crash when starting a game from the Gallery on Android Nougat.
* Fixed crash when exiting Palette Editor on Android Nougat.
* Hopefully fixed rare crash in the File Selector onCreate().
* Hopefully fixed rare crash in Palette Editor RGB dialog.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBAnext 5.5.5, a new version of my GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for eight more GBA games and nine more GBC games, including Bruce Lee, Casper, Dig Dug, and Cubix. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 8 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Britney's Dance Beat.
* Added cheats for Cartoon Network Block Party and Speedway.
* Added cheats for Bruce Lee, Cars, and Casper.
* Added cheats for Capcom Classics and Brother Bear.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 9 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for Crash Test Dummies and Dick Tracy.
* Added cheats for Cruis'n Exotica and Dig Dug.
* Added cheats for Cubix Robots and Die Maus (German).
* Added cheats for Dave Mirra BMX and Deer Hunter.
* Added cheats for Dexter Laboratory: Robot Rampage.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA 5.5 today. The free Windows binaries are now online, with the Linux version coming soon:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

Changes include DirectInput support and other Windows-specific things. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for DirectInput joysticks to VGBA-Windows.
* Moved all input-related options to the "Input" menu in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed crash when changing audio sampling rate in VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Draw 65% Frames" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed screen updates after changing scaling algorithm in VGBA-Windows.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.6, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes a bunch of native crashes, as well as a few issues in the Java code. I have also used the latest VGBA and VGB source codes, recently updated for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA -- free VGBA binaries for Windows and Linux
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB -- free VGB binaries for Windows and Linux

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Hopefully fixed a crash in the native startup code.
* Hopefully fixed two native crashes when drawing screen.
* Fixed crash when dismissing progress dialog in Cheatopedia.
* Fixed the order of calls in onPause() / onStop() / onDestroy().
* Released free VGBA 5.5 for Windows and Linux.
* Released free VGB 5.2 for Windows and Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.7, a new release of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes a couple of crashes reported by the Google Play console and adds cheats for five more GBA games. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed native crash when processing initial commands sent by Java side.
* Fixed crash when loading an invalid skin bitmap file.
* Added cheats for 5 more GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for CT Special Forces 2: Back In The Tranches.
* Added cheats for CT Special Forces 3: Bioterror (European).
* Added cheats for Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle.
* Added cheats for Digimon Racing.
* Added cheats for Curious George.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.5.8 release is now ready for you to download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes an awkward situation with newer Androids, where the system won't let you see contents of certain folders. Previously, when trying to open such a folder in the File Selector, you ended up with an empty screen and nowhere else to go. Starting with this release, VGBAnext will simply refuse opening prohibited folders. I have also added cheats for 8 more GBC games, including Atlantis, Dogz, and Donald Duck. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck at unreadable folders.
* Added cheats for 8 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Mulan.
* Added cheats for Buzz Lightyear and Disney's Dinosaur.
* Added cheats for Donald Duck in Maui Mallard.
* Added cheats for Donald Duck: Going Quackers.
* Added cheats for Tarzan and Dogz.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.9, the new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds the "Change Folder" option to the File Selector, letting you quickly jump between folders, even when Android prevents normal navigation. I have also made error messages more readable and added cheats for Mortal Kombat. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Change Folder" option to the File Selector for jumping between folders.
* Made folder listing error a bit less threatening, since it has become the new normal in Android 7+.
* Added cheats for Mortal Kombat Advance.

Have fun!

[fms]

A quick fix VGBAnext 5.5.10 release reenables File Selector navigation through unreadable folders, unless it is the root folder:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Of course, you still won't be able to see any content in such folders, but at least you should be able to continue to the parent folder by clicking on "..". If you do get stuck on some folder, use the "Change Folder" menu option to jump wherever you need to go. Sorry for the trouble caused: trying to figure out the most comfortable solution for all the users. And in case you wondered, VGBAnext is still on sale for $2.99 for the moment.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.5.11, published today, fixes a bunch of issues in the Joystick Layout Editor:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Among other things, the new Layout Editor will let you freely resize the display rectangle in both dimensions, something users requested. Do note that if you make that rectangle too high, the actual GameBoy screen will show up at the top of the rectangle. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Greatly improved the Layout Editor, fixing many bugs.
* Layout Editor now lets you resize screen in both dimensions.
* Screen rectangle will stay centered while resizing.
* Buttons gravity will be restored when resetting layout.
* Made states/screenshots deletion more reliable.
* Fixed hangup on exit where Java code waits for non-existent native thread.
* Removed outdated features from the EMULib code.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released the free VGBA 5.6 for Windows and Linux this weekend:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA56-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux version

The Windows version has got support for multiple monitors, better full-screen mode selection, and a fix for the window flicker that showed up after the recent Win10 updates. The Linux version now uses PulseAudio sound by default, so you do not have to mess with the /dev/dsp simulation. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multiple monitor support to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed disappearing window in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed best full-screen mode detection in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed window flicker that appeared after recent Win10 updates.
* Switched VGBA-Linux to using PulseAudio sound.
* Updated old PulseAudio driver for 64bit Linux.

Also, VGBAnext for Android, which includes support for both GBA and GBC games, is still on sale until the end of this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.6, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes DropBox support, since DropBox people changed their web API. I have also released the free VGBA for Windows and Linux a few days ago:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

Finally, VGBAnext is currently on sale in Google Play and will stay this way for a few more days. Get it while it's hot! =)

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.6 for Windows and Linux.
* Switched to DropBox APIv2. DropBox support works again.
* Use "Settings | General | Reset All Settings" to remove old DropBox token.
* Fixed a few bugs in the DropBox code.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 5.6.1 release is now live:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

For this release, I have fixed the rotating backgrounds bug affecting scenery in Top Gear Rally and some other driving games. I have also fixed the issue where a saved game would get "stuck" in the backup folder (/sdcard/VGBAnext) preventing you from saving progress. Finally, a bunch of remaining DropBox issues have been fixed, so you should now be able to access DropBox with no interruptions. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed rotated backgrounds bug (scenery in Top Gear Rally, etc).
* Fixed issue with backup save file being chosen over the normal one.
* Fixed remaining DropBox issues.
* Fixed upload dates on the DropBox files.
* Made DropBox worker queue more reliable.
* Renamed DropBox authorization activity.
* Fixed a few other bugs in the DropBox code.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGBA 5.7 for Windows and Linux has been released tonight:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- VGBA homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA57-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binaries
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA57-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binaries

This release fixes rotated backgrounds in Top Gear Pocket and other racing games. It also corrects several DirectInput issues and makes directional pads work on Xbox gamepads. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed rotated backgrounds bug (scenery in Top Gear Rally, etc).
* Fixed default window position to the middle of the screen in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in VGBA-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.6.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version restores proper gamepad operation in Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV products. It appears that Google added a fake "gamepad" device named "virtual-search" in the latest AndroidTV builds. Since this device advertises itself as a legitimate gamepad, it may get assigned to the first player, effectively disabling it. The new VGBAnext will skip over this virtual device when detecting gamepads. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices.
* Any "virtual-*" input devices are now ignored.

It is worth noting that VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for the next couple of days.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The last release of this year, VGBAnext 5.6.3 is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes a suspected native crash when applying some .IPS patch files and corrects situation where DropBox app folder may have subfolders in it. I have also switched development to the latest Android SDK and build tools. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.
* Fixed possible native crash when applying .IPS patches.
* Ignoring virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) input devices.
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.

Also, iNES and AlmostTI are currently on sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

Happy New Year!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.6.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes a native code crash when saving states and reenables placing shortcuts to the home screen in newer Androids. You should once again be able to hold your finger on a game entry in the File Selector, then choose "Add to Home Screen" from the popup menu. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.6.5 is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The new version adds the remaining time display when replaying a game. It is shown in seconds to the right of the replay indicator. I have also added dark and light textured backgrounds to the Settings activity, depending on the UI color setting. Finally, the app now uses Material Design theme rather than the default device theme for the Settings.

For the next several days, VGBAnext is on sale for $2.99. If you liked the app, but not the price, now is the time to make the move. See below for all the changes in the latest version.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.
* Added shadow underneath the time display.
* Settings activity now uses black/white UI setting.
* Switched Settings to Material Design on Lollipop+.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released free VGBA 5.8 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA58-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binaries
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA58-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binaries

The new release comes with fixes and improvements to the replay feature, previously added to the Android version of VGBA. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Added shadow underneath the time display.
* Stopping replay when menu opens on Windows.
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 5.8 release for Android is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version merges changes from the recent Windows/Linux VGBA and VGB releases and fixes several AndroidTV issues. I have also added Cheatopedia cheats for 8 more GBA games, including Dr Seuss, Demon Driver, and Dogz. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.8 for Windows and Linux.
* Released free VGB 5.4 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed Settings background on AndroidTV.
* Disabled DropBox on AndroidTV for now, since there is no browser.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 8 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for three Dr Seuss games.
* Added cheats for Dora The Explorer.
* Added cheats for Davis Cup Tennis.
* Added cheats for Demon Driver.
* Added cheats for Denki Blocks.
* Added cheats for Dogz.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.8.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android is now online and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds cheats for four more GBA games and nine more GBC games. These include Driver, Drilldozer, Dr Mario, and Tower of Druaga, among others. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 4 more GameBoy Advance games.
* Added cheats for Dragon's Rock.
* Added cheats for Drilldozer.
* Added cheats for Droopy's Tennis Open.
* Added cheats for Driver 2 Advance.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 9 more GameBoy Color games.
* Added cheats for Dr Mario and Dragon Dance.
* Added cheats for Dracula and Driver.
* Added cheats for Dragon Tales and Drop Zone.
* Added cheats for Dynablaster and Tower Of Druaga.
* Added cheats for Dragon's Lair.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.8.4, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

I've rebuilt this release with more compiler warnings and fixed several serious bugs reported by the compiler. AndroidTV users will be happy to know that the first player always gets the stock gamepad from now on, and both players should be able to quit the app and open menus. Finally, Cheatopedia has got cheats for 12 more GameBoy games, including Final Fantasy Legend, Elevator Action, and Flappy.

For the new users, VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99. All the current users will be updated to the new version automatically, via Google Play. See below for all the changes in the new version.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed bug when writing bytes to palette RAM.
* Fixed bug when reading words from BIOS.
* Recompiled sources with "-Wall" and fixed warnings.
* Deprecated -DNEW_STATES and -DSOUND options.
* Made sure first player always gets stock gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV.
* Either player can open menu or exit emulation now.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 12 more GameBoy Color games.
* Added cheats for Final Fantasy Legend.
* Added cheats for ECW Hardcore Revolution.
* Added cheats for ESPN International Track & Field.
* Added cheats for Elevator Action and F-1 Boy.
* Added cheats for European Super League and Fastest Lap.
* Added cheats for F-1 Pole Position and Flash.
* Added cheats for Fire Fighter and Flappy Special.
* Added cheats for Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.8.5, a new release of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for 3 more GBA games and 6 more GBC games, including Ghostbusters, Flintstones, and Formula One. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 3 more GameBoy Advance games.
* Added cheats for ESPN Final Round Golf.
* Added cheats for Evergirl.
* Added cheats for Extreme Ghostbusters.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 6 more GameBoy Color games.
* Added cheats for two Flintstones games.
* Added cheats for Flying Warriors.
* Added cheats for Formula One 2000.
* Added cheats for Funny Field.
* Added cheats for Force 21.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBA 5.9, free GameBoy Advance emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA59-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binaries
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA59-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binaries

The new version is recompiled with strict compiler warnings and all issues fixed. I have also found and corrected a problem when writing bytes to palette memory, as well as another issue when reading words from BIOS (something no sensible developer should do, but some games still manage). Finally, I removed unused code and deprecated a few compilation options. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed bug when writing bytes to palette RAM.
* Fixed bug when reading words from BIOS.
* Recompiled sources with "-Wall" and fixed warnings.
* Deprecated -DNEW_STATES and -DSOUND options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

VGBAnext 5.9, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online and ready for you to try:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version is based on the latest VGBA 5.9 for Windows and Linux, released last week. Starting with this version, you can pause replay at any time with the UP button, then press LEFT and RIGHT to browse through saved gameplay. Press UP again to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.9 for Windows and Linux.
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press UP to pause or resume.
* When replay paused, press LEFT and RIGHT to browse.
* Press any other button to continue playing.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released VGBAnext 5.9.1 this morning, a new version of my GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for seven more GBA games, including Eye Of The Beholder and three FIFA Soccer titles. I have also added cheats for seven new GBC games, including Hands Of Time and Generations. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 7 more GameBoy Advance games.
* Added cheats for three FIFA Soccer games.
* Added cheats for two Finding Nemo games.
* Added cheats for Eye Of The Beholder.
* Added cheats for F-24 Stealth Fighter.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 7 more GameBoy Color games.
* Added cheats for two Japanese GameBoy Wars games.
* Added cheats for Harley Davidson: Race Across America.
* Added cheats for Hands Of Time and Generations.
* Added cheats for Game Of Harmony and Gourmet Paradise.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.9.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds ability for running GBC games in the GBA backward compatibility mode, as if plugging them into the original GameBoy Advance handheld. Certain games, such as Shantae, enable additional features when used in GBA. I have also switched to the newest Android SDK and build tools. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now using latest VGB 5.5 sources for GB/GBC/SGB emulation.
* Added ability to play GBC games in GBA "backward compatibility mode".
* Use "Settings | Emulation | GameBoy Model | GameBoy Advance" option to enable.
* Switched to Android Build Tools 28.0.1.
* Switched to Android-28 SDK (Android P).

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just pushed VGBAnext 5.9.6, a new release of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, to Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes a crash in the Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small and enables physical buttons on Archos Gamepad. I have also added cheats for ten more games, including Picross, Tetris Challenge, and Madden NFL. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed crash in Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small.
* Now skipping fake virtual "joystick" supplied by Archos Gamepad.
* Added cheats for 10 more GameBoy games.
* Added cheats for M&Ms: Minis Madness and Magi Nation.
* Added cheats for three Madden NFL games.
* Added cheats for Nigel Mansell's World Championship.
* Added cheats for Magical Drop and Mario's Picross.
* Added cheats for Tetris Challenge and Marble Madness.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.9.7, a new release of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator, is now online AND on sale for $2.99:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes several input device issues specific to people with multiple gamepads and analog sticks, including a lot of AndroidTV users. I have also fixed another crash source and disabled skinned backgrounds in the Settings. Android does not support skinned Preferences well. See below for all the changes:

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed problems with non-working input devices on AndroidTV.
* Fixed problems with non-working analog joysticks.
* Added "Settings | Input | Select Second Player" option.
* Now able to select input device for the second player.
* Fixed crash when sharing information about the app.
* Added light and dark skins to the Cheat Editor.
* No longer skinning Settings background, since Android does not support it.

Have fun!

PS: Speccy Deluxe, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is still on sale for $1.99:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.9.12, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online and available for download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds an option to hide dot-files created when transferring contents from MacOS. Another new option makes emulator save all its files into /sdcard/VGBAnext folder, rather than the current folder. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Settings | General | Hide Dot Files" option.
* Enable hiding dot-files to ignore system files created by MacOS.
* Added "Settings | General | Prefer App Folder" option.
* Enable app folder preference to save new files to the application folder.
* Fixed "Completely Delete File" menu option.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 6.0 console emulator app is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Since Google Play has banned my iNES emulator for an invented reason, and I have not been able to find a human being there who would listen and see the situation for what it is, the iNES functionality has now been folded into VGBAnext. Thus, in addition to GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy, the new VGBAnext will also emulate NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System consoles. That is a total of 8 different consoles in the same app.

Enjoy!

PS: The fMSX Deluxe app is currently on $1.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.0.1 for Android, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This version includes native support for 64bit ARM CPUs. Unfortunately, I had to disable Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor, and Cheat Hunter features, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans any apps that come with game cheating features. You can reenable these features yourself, by downloading this file and unzipping it to the "/sdcard/VGBAnext" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Had to remove the cheats, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans apps containing cheats.
* Please, go and see the help page for information on how to reenable cheats.
* Switched to Gradle build.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 6.1 release is now out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, and Famicom consoles on your Android device. The new release adds native support for 64bit Androids and several fixes for NES and GBC emulation. The action bar can now be invoked by moving your finger left or right along the top or bottom screen edge.

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. To reenable cheats, follow directions here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#VGBA

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now using latest VGB 5.6 and iNES 5.6 source code.
* NES NMI cannot be disabled or cancelled once VBlank starts (Double Dragon).
* Blanking NES sprites when the left screen edge is blanked.
* Fixed GBC real-time clock day counter (Pokemon games).
* Enabled GameBoy Color debugger (NES/GBA debuggers disabled for now).
* Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.
* Reenabled native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.
* Fixed native OpenSLES sound on newer Androids.
* Fixed a possible crash in Java code.
* Fixed toolbar application links.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGBAnext 6.1.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. Starting with this release, though, you can reenable cheats simply by downloading this file:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

You no longer need to unzip this file. Just place it into your Downloads folder, and the app will do the rest. This VGBAnext release includes a bunch of fixes to the NES emulation and switches to the latest Android Pie SDK. People who had problems with the State Exchange and Box Art Download features should find them fixed now. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Automatically unzipping VGBAnext-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.
* Now searching for ROOT.chts in /sdcard/VGBAnext and all its subfolders.
* Fixed missing library problem on Android Pie, introduced in version 6.1.1.
* The empty File Selector search will now also find NES files.
* Fixed NES sprite rendering at the left edge of screen.
* Fixed vibrating sound during NES replay.
* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).

PS: My ColecoVision emulator, ColEm Deluxe, is currently on $1.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release enables in-game saves and MIDI recording in situations where the app cannot write to the current folder. In this case, all files will be written to /sdcard/VGBAnext instead. I have also switched to the latest iNES source code for the NES emulation. NES MMC3 mapper and sprite rendering have been fixed. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Using latest iNES 5.7 sources for NES emulation.
* In-game saves now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.
* Refactored NES mapper #4 (MMC3) implementation, fixed multiple bugs.
* Gunnac title now shows without garbage.
* Fixed sprite rendering at the left edge of NES screen.
* Fixed vibrating NES sound during replay.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, my MSX emulator, is currently on $1.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.2.1, a minor update to my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This update introduces the new icons, including adaptive icons used in Android Oreo+. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Download" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

Finally, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, Speccy Deluxe, is currently on $1.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

Enjoy!

[fms]

VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale:


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

[fms]

VGBAnext 6.3.1, the universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this version, I have added native 64bit Intel support and fixed gamepad button assignments, among other things. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Now using the latest VGB 5.7 source code.
* Fixed high-frequency sound limit (GBC Frogger).
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

Enjoy!

PS: If you see any bugs, please, report them here or email me directly.

PPS: ColEm Deluxe is on $2.99 sale this week: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.2, the new version of my universal GBA, GBC, GB, and NES emulator, adds the modern AndroidTV user interface, based on the Google Leanback library:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

If you are an AndroidTV user experiencing problems with the new UI, please, email me. I have also enabled GLES video acceleration by default, fixed a few box art issues, and added a few more tactile feedback options. Finally, VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale this week. This is 30% off the regular price. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Enabled GLES video acceleration by default.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.3, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

For this release, I sanitized the source code of all real and potential crash sources that showed up over the last few months. While the crashes only appear in about 0.4% of runs, please, email me if the app crashes on you for any reason. I have also fixed the size of virtual buttons. They should now have the same size on all devices and screen densities. Finally, there is a fix for in-game saves in the Spyro game. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:

* If you are missing game cheats, please, go here:
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#VGBA
* Fixed saves in Spyro: Season of Ice.
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* Improved the new AndroidTV interface.
* Fixed rare division by zero when creating icon tiles.
* Fixed missing method crash in the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when starting new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when visiting Google Play.
* Fixed possible native crash when recording gameplay.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.

PS: fMSX-Deluxe, my MSX home computer emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.4, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this release, I have made sure that the virtual gamepad looks the same in all screen resolutions. If you had to tweak virtual controls' size before, you may have to readjust them via "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout". The new release also switches to the latest Google APIs and thus requires at least Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or newer to run. If you are still stuck on Gingerbread (are you, really?), now would be a really good time to upgrade. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Virtual buttons now have same size on all devices.
* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* Switched to "androidx.leanback.*" APIs.
* Switched to Firebase for reporting.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.

PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.5, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this release, I added standard search functionality on AndroidTV and fixed a bunch of input-related bugs. One of these fixed bugs caused the screen to literally go blue on some devices (like Chromebooks). As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Modified "Changes" dialog to keep Google approval drones happy.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

[fms]

VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.6, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, GB, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release comes with a single important fix. Previously, you could start two instances of the same game by double clicking it in the File Selector. The second instance ran in the background, invisibly, and exited at the same time with the first instance. Most of the time, anyway. This weird issue has now been fixed. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

Finally, VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play. Going to stay this way for another few days. If you wanted to get a truly universal Nintendo retro-console emulator, this is your chance. Yes, it can also do Super GameBoy, Famicom DiskSystem, and VS-System arcade.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.8, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release fixes file system navigation problems with inaccessible folders. The app will no longer allow entering inaccessible folders and will go to the default "/sdcard/VGBAnext" folder if the current folder becomes unavailable. If you need to quickly jump to a different folder, use the "Change Folder" menu option. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed AndroidTV file browser getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* AndroidTV browser will point to "Folders" row after changing folder.
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.
* Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at the Google Play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg

[fms]

VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 6.3.9, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available on $2.99 sale from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Since a lot of people complained that they cannot access their SD cards and USB storage, I added options for each available storage device to the "Change Folder" dialog. All you need to do now is open "Change Folder" dialog, select your storage device, and click on "Ok". If you are using AndroidTV, the list of your storage devices can be found in the top row of icons. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.
* Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
* Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
* Changed message indicating that Android denied a directory listing.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 6.3.10, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In this version, I have fixed State Exchange, Network Play and Box Art Download features, which have been down for a while due to server-side policy changes. Everything should be back to normal again though. If you are still experiencing problems with any of these features, please, email me. I've also fixed a rare crash on AndroidTV systems when obtaining list of storage locations.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.

Enjoy!

PS: AlmostTI, my universal TI graphing calc emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGBA 6.0 for Windows and Linux is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA60-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA60-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

VGBA emulates Nintendo GameBoy Advance handheld game console. The new version includes two years worth of small changes and fixes. It also fixes several bugs with moving and resizing the application window and saves the choice of physical gamepad in VGBA-Windows. Finally, VGBA-Windows comes with a menu option for clearing all current settings, in case they get messed up.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in VGBA-Windows.
* Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in VGBA-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: The complete version of my MSX emulator, fMSX, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 6.3.11, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release is based on the VGBA 6.0, released earlier this week. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now using latest VGBA 6.0 source code.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX home computer emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 6.3.12, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. The new release is based on the latest iNES 5.8 and VGB 5.7 sources. It majorly improves Box Art Downloader, adding support for URL redirection and other things. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play.
* Using latest iNES 5.8 source code.
* Using latest VGB 5.7 source code.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
* Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA 6.1 for Windows and Linux today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA61-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA61-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release comes with a major rewrite of the scaling and special effects infrastructure. The Windows version has got better support for multiple displays and optimized rendering for larger screens. There is now a separate option for linear image scaling, using hardware if possible. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework in VGBA-Windows.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* Added option to force hardware linear scaling.
* Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to VGBA-Windows.

Enjoy!

PS: MasterGear for Android, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA 6.2 for Windows and Linux today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA62-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA62-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release adds drag'n'drop support to the Windows version, so you can drop .GBA files onto VGBA window to load them. There is now a new CPU-based linear interpolation algorithm for cases, where GPU-based linear interpolation cannot be used. The Linux version adds the "-linear" command line argument to enable linear interpolation, as opposed to one of more complex scaling algorithms. Finally, the Android version of VGBA, called VGBAnext, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In addition to GameBoy Advance, VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, Famicom, and a few other Nintendo consoles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CPU-based simple linear scaling algorithm.
* Added file drag'n'drop support to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "-linear" command line option to VGBA-Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBAnext 6.4, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. The new release is based on the latest VGBA 6.2 released earlier this week. It includes majorly refactored scaling and special effects framework and adds CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm. This algorithm is used when you disable "Accelerated Video" option and enable "Linear Scaling" option. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:

* Using latest VGBA 6.2 source code.

* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.

* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.

* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.4.1, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, GB, and NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

The new version fixes melodic sound operation with DirectSound disabled. Thus, games like International Karate and Phantasy Star should have sound now. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed melodic audio playback when DirectSound is off.
* Fixed sound in International Karate.
* Fixed sound in Phantasy Star.

Have fun!

[fms]

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 6.4.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu -- on $2.99 sale this week


Since Google no longer allows apps to access file system on Android10+ devices, the new VGBAnext will access files via "Secure Access Framework" on these devices. You may have to give the app permission to access your storage. Please, report any found problems to the support group or email me directly about them:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/emul8

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* The app is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
* Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
* You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 6.4.3, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release adds support for NES mappers #30 and #111, used by a lot of newer homebrewn cartridges. I have also fixed compatibility with Android 4.2, adding home screen shortcuts, opening files from other apps, and a few possible crash sources. Finally, rounded corners on legacy icons, for a better look.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Added NES mapper #30 for homebrewn 512kB/256kB UNROM boards.
* Added NES mapper #111 for homebrewn Cheapocabra GTROM boards.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Fixed adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.
* Fixed several more possible crash sources.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.

Have fun!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, my MSX home computer emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

I have just released VGBA 6.3 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA63-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA63-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release enables melodic sound emulation while Direct Sound is disabled. This should fix sound in Phantasy Star, International Karate, and a few other games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed melodic audio playback when DirectSound is off.
* Fixed sound in International Karate.
* Fixed sound in Phantasy Star.

The Android version of VGBA, called VGBAnext, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play until next Tuesday:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

In addition to GameBoy Advance, VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, Famicom, and a few other Nintendo consoles.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.4.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release is based on the latest VGBA, iNES, and VGB source code. In order to make File Selector scrolling more responsive, I no longer check for auxiliary files (such as save files, palettes, or cheats) when browsing content URIs. This makes File Selector much faster on Android 10+ devices, where the app cannot access file system directly.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Disabled querying content providers for auxiliary files to improve performance.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.
* Using latest VGBA 6.3 source code.
* Using latest iNES 6.0 source code.
* Using latest VGB 5.9 source code.

Have fun!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, my MSX home computer emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA 6.4 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA64-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
https://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA64-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release makes most command line options work on Windows and adds optional frame rate display. I have also fixed the issue with sound randomly failing to start on Windows. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed audio randomly not working on VGBA-Windows startup.
* Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to VGBA-Windows.
* Most command line options should now work in VGBA-Windows.
* Increased synchronization timer precision in VGBA-Windows.
* Added "-fps" command line option to VGBA-Linux.

Enjoy!

PS: AlmostTI, my universal TI graphing calc emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

[fms]

VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.4.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

This release is based on the latest VGBA and iNES source code. It fixes the problem with in-game save files (.SAV) not being properly preserved on newer Android devices. Additionally, VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week, 30% off its regular price.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed saving in-game states stored in .SAV files.
* Using latest VGBA 6.4 source code.
* Using latest iNES 6.1 source code.

Enjoy!