VGB-Android 3.6.1 Released

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGB-Android 3.6.1, the new version of GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android devices:

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

As a temporary promotion, I am lowering the VGB-Android price to $2.49 or 1.99 euros. Unfortunately, at this price VGB brings home less than what it costs me to support users, so I will not be able to keep this price forever. So, get VGB while it's cheap :)

Here is the list of new features and fixes in this version:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added screenshots, autosaved state, and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Cheatopedia now remembers the last open entry and recognizes the current game.
* Made Cheat Editor save cheats reliably.
* Optimized screen updates sync, for better framerates.
* Now pausing gameplay immediately when opening Android menu.
* Cleaned up handling of Android physical keys.
* Fixed cut-off landscape display on Nexus7 and other tablets.
* Fixed HBlank DMA transfer (Pokemon Crystal).
* Fixed initial LCDCONT state in (Shadowgate Classic).
* File selector now memorizes the last selected position.
* Fixed Pokemon Silver Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Italian translation.

[fms]

Published VGB 3.6.2 this morning:

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

The main changes are in the file selector, which has now got quick navigation and larger screenshots. The Freeze/Restore feature has also been improved, and I have added the "custom cheats" option to the Cheatopedia. Finally, the button labels now show with the video acceleration enabled and the custom button layout will not reset after every upgrade.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* Added "Custom Cheats" option to Cheatopedia.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.

[fms]

Published VGB-Android 3.6.5 tonight:

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

This version comes with all the improvements introduced into VGBA, iNES, and MasterGear over the last couple of weeks. It has got faster video, better file selector, and supports .IPS patches. With the new VGB, you should be able to use a wide variety of game translations that can be found here:

http://www.romhacking.net/?page=translations&platform=8

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Added support for .IPS files. For "mygame.gb" use "mygame.ips".
* Switched to surfaces and optimized Java-to-native sync for faster and smoother video.
* Now disabling cheats on startup.
* Made overlaid buttons have solid cues and stick to nearest screen edges.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed a few bugs in the license verification code.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.
* Added labels for CHT/SAV/IPS files to the file selector.

[fms]

With the VGB 3.6.6 release today, I am starting to introduce the automatic frame skipping feature:

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

This feature can be enabled under the "Frames to Draw" option in the Settings. It makes VGB draw as many frames as your hardware allows, so the game play becomes very smooth on the faster hardware, while retaining speed on the slower hardware.

Having said that, the automatic frame skipping may not be perfect yet. I hope the existing VGB-Android users will provide feedback and help me debug it to perfection.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Added automatic frame skip control (under "Frames to Draw" option).
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Made directional joypad easier to control.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.
* Now you can enable multiple cheats at once.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Finishing this week with the VGB-Android 3.6.7 release:

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

The main addition is the ability to upload your gameplay state to a server and download states uploaded by other users. Please note that a state is your position inside a game, not the actual game.

I have also added the resizable virtual joystick, removed the thin garbage lines that appeared on some devices in the accelerated video mode, and made a few fixes to the way VGB applies cheat codes to a patched game (i.e. when .ips file present).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature letting users exchange their gameplay states.
* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
* Minor fix for cheats/patch interaction.

[fms]

I have introduced the GameLink emulation into the latest VGB-Android 3.7.0, available here:

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

The GameLink emulation lets users play with each other over a local network or the Internet, as if their emulated "GameBoys" were connected with a real GameLink cable. To establish connection, use the "Connect NetPlay" option in the Android menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added GameLink emulation letting users play with each other over the network.
* Now showing the "NEW" label only for files that have recently changed.
* Added "Virtual Joystick Skin" setting.
* Added alternative virtual joystick skin from Miroslaw Kocur.
* 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 and Debugger.

[beckyrebecca]

Hello, All!

I have released VGB-Android 3.6.1, the new version of GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android devices:



As a temporary promotion, I am lowering the VGB-Android price to $2.49 or 1.99 euros. Unfortunately, at this price VGB brings home less than what it costs me to support users, so I will not be able to keep this price forever. So, get VGB while it's cheap :)

Here is the list of new features and fixes in this version:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added screenshots, autosaved state, and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Cheatopedia now remembers the last open entry and recognizes the current game.
* Made Cheat Editor save cheats reliably.
* Optimized screen updates sync, for better framerates.
* Now pausing gameplay immediately when opening Android menu.
* Cleaned up handling of Android physical keys.
* Fixed cut-off landscape display on Nexus7 and other tablets.
* Fixed HBlank DMA transfer (Pokemon Crystal).
* Fixed initial LCDCONT state in (Shadowgate Classic).
* File selector now memorizes the last selected position.
* Fixed Pokemon Silver Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Italian translation.
Thank you for sharing!

[fms]

Just published VGB-Android 3.7.1:

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

The main addition is the "Share" menu option for letting others know what you are playing. Also, the file selector now shows the cartridge hardware information on each file, and there have been important fixes to Android 2.x display operation and Cheatopedia UI.

ALL CHANGES:
* File selector now shows cartridge hardware info.
* Added "Share" menu item for letting other people know what you are playing.
* Added joystick shape with round directional pad.
* Added automatic game title recognition.
* Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
* Fixed Cheatopedia navigation and disappearing checkmarks.
* Now saving Cheatopedia path when cancelling cheat selection.
* Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.

[fms]

Today's release is VGB-Android 3.7.2:

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

This time, I have added popular Pokemon, Super Mario, and Donkey Kong games to the Cheatopedia. The new version will also show game making company names in the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing company names for GameBoy Classic/Color ROMs in File Selector.
* Added Pokemon Red and Blue to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Land 1 and 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wario Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Donkey Kong Country to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Just published VGB-Android 3.7.3, a new version of my GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb)
https://lh3.ggpht.com/QxMLHZ2dLcb5V6wZtXkB8HCQphC90BIJ-h9WtOU4t6T650aoZc4r1PkLHVh2c6kXFGE

In this version, I have added the gallery-like 3D browsing mode to the File Selector, and also added two much requested games to the Cheatopedia: Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Crystal.

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 Pokemon Yellow to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Crystal to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Change Log dialog that shows up after each upgrade.
* Added "Rate Me" button to the change log dialog.

[fms]

New VGB-Android 3.7.4 has been published:

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

This version should be more modest on the license checks, and I have also added all Castlevania games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.
* Added Castlevania to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castlevania 2: Belmont's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castlevania Legends to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Finishing week with the VGB-Android 3.7.5 release here:

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

I have improved the file selector to better handle folders with many files and fixed its alphabetical index. Also, added the Legend of Zelda cheats to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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 Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have released VGB 3.7.6 for Android this morning:

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

The new version natively supports MOGA gamepads from PowerA, shows real game names in the File Selector, and fixes a bunch of real and potential crashes. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gamepad support.
* File Selector and Gallery show real game names.
* Settings shows current preference values.
* Fixed GBC game ID computation.
* Fixed occasional crash when returning from Cheat Editor or Cheatopedia.
* Fixed occasional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* Optimized ID-to-name conversion for faster File Selector.
* Gallery has got a new background.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting week with a fresh VGB-Android 3.7.7 release:

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

The main addition in this version is the RumblePak emulation. VGB will now make your device vibrate whenever a game uses its "rumble" feature. Also added the full-screen joystick mode, letting you use the whole screen as one huge directional pad, and added a few popular games to the Cheatopedia. You will find new cheats for Dragon Warrior and Zelda series.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added RumblePak emulation.
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.
* Fixed Donkey Kong Country Cheatopedia entry.
* Added Dragon Warrior 1 & 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Warrior Monsters to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zelda: Oracle of Seasons to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

VGB-Android 3.7.8 has been published this morning:

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

The main change is that the Real Time Clock (RTC), found in such games as Pokemon and Harvest Moon, will now "tick" while you are not playing the game, just like in a real cartridge. Please note that in order to achieve this effect, you will have to disable "Save State on Exit" option and use in-game saves instead.

ALL CHANGES:
* Real Time Clock now "ticks" while you are not playing (Pokemon, etc).
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and the Gallery.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.

[fms]

I have released VGB-Android 3.7.9 with full support for generic gamepads (like Nyko Playpad) and iCade joysticks throughout the app and improved File Selector:

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

You can now navigate the File Selector, Gallery, and Settings using a gamepad and assign custom buttons to gamepad keys using the "Assign Keys" option. The full iCade support is enabled via an option in the Settings.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

[fms]

I have just released VGB-Android 3.7.10, with GameBoy Pocket Printer support:

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

Starting with this version, VGB will output pictures printed with GameBoy Pocket Printer to an .HTML file with the same name as your original ROM file. You can then use any web browser to view and print it to a real printer. Other changes include the improved File Selector and two new Dragon Warrior games in the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for GameBoy Printer, printing to HTML files.
* Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.
* Added Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Warrior 3 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

I have just published VGB-Android 3.7.12, a new version of my GameBoy Classic and GameBoy Color emulator for Android, which will also do Super GameBoy emulation:

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

The new version fixes timings on a few common Z80 instructions, which should hopefully stop random slowdowns during emulation. Also, if you are using a Bluetooth joystick or keyboard, the new VGB will automatically hide the on-screen controls. Touch the screen to make them reappear, or you can disable this feature completely in the Settings. Finally, I have introduced some assembler optimizations to the "Soften Video" mode, previously added to my other emulators.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed "JR offset" and "JR Z,offset" instruction timings.
* Added option to hide virtual gamepad when using the real one (enabled by default).
* Optimized "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler and gained +15fps.
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 3.7.13, a new version of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android:

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

This version fixes several crash sources, finally finds a permanent place for the File Selector toolbar, and add five more games to the Cheatopedia: Megaman games and Mario sports games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed possible crash in the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed a rare crash when reporting failed license check.
* Added Megaman, Megaman 2, and Megaman 3 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mario Golf and Mario Tennis to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am starting this week with the VGB-Android 3.7.14 release, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android:

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

This release includes an important new feature that lets you find your game files, wherever they are. Simply select on the "Scan Files" option in the File Selector menu, or click on the magnifier icon in the action bar, and VGB will find your files automatically. I have also disabled a few features misunderstood by the users: VGB-Android will no longer verify cartridge CRC and will not compress .SAV files with GZIP, to make them compatible with other emulators. Finally, there is a new, nicer toolbar, and I have added four more Megaman games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Save files (.SAV) are no longer gzipped, to avoid confusing the users.
* Disabled cartridge CRC/CMP check, to avoid confusing the users.
* Added File Selector "Search Files" function to search for relevant files.
* Added a nicer, more professional toolbar.
* Fixed location of custom.chts file on devices with no "/sdcard" folder.
* Fixed possible crash source in Settings.
* Added Megaman 4 and Megaman 5 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman Xtreme and Megaman Xtreme 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Grouped multiple Cheatopedia entries for better navigation.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just released VGB-Android 3.7.16 to the Google Play:

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

VGB emulates GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy on Android devices. The new version contains a fix to local NetPlay address reporting and a bunch of new Cheatopedia entries for popular games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.
* Added Super Mario Brothers DX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bionic Commando: Elite Forces to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bionic Commando to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Pinball to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shantae to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.8, with the Replay feature, letting you record your gameplay and then "go back in time" replaying the recorded gameplay:

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

In order to start recording, select "Record" from the menu or click on the "target" icon in the action bar. The diamond sign will indicate the ongoing recording. To replay, select "Replay" from the menu or click on the "timer" icon in the action bar. The triangle sign will indicate the ongoing replay. You can terminate replay at any moment by pressing a gamepad button.

As the options menu was becoming crowded, I had to rearrange it. The Freeze/Restore functionality is now accessible via a single menu option called "States", which also lets you access online State Exchange. Cheatopedia and Advanced items got their own submenus.

Finally, I added more caching to the File Selector, making it smoother. File Selector now only shows progress dialog when processing large folders.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Merged Freeze/Restore into single States dialog.
* Collapsed cheat-related items into Cheats submenu.
* Collapsed advanced items into Advanced submenu.
* Made Enable Cheats and NetPlay menu items checkable.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address can't be detected.
* Added Dragonball Z: Legendary Super Warriors to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

It is time for another release of VGB-Android, my Nintendo GameBoy, Super GameBoy, and GameBoy Color emulator. The new version 3.8.4 can be found here:

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

Among the most important changes, the new VGB adds support for analog controls found on Bluetooth gamepads, implements alphabetic game indexing in Cheatopedia, and finally fixes the accelerated video blackout problem on Android 2.x devices. Also, VGB will now show the Android status bar when you flick your finger down the screen. Flick it up in order to hide the status bar. Finally, I have added the Metal Gear and a couple of Final Fantasy games to the Cheatopedia. More coming in the next releases.

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Implemented alphabetic indexing in Cheatopedia.
* 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).
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.
* Added Metal Gear Solid to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Adventure to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Legend to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

VGB-Android 3.8.6, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator, has been released to Google Play today:

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

It comes with improvements to the File Selector, State Exchange, Cheatopedia, and NetPlay dialogs, working analog controls on Moga joysticks, and two more Final Fantasy games in the Cheatopedia. See full change list below.

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 Final Fantasy Legend 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy Legend 3 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

There is a new VGB-Android 3.8.7 release on the Google Play:

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

The main improvement is the configurable fast-forward speed, added by popular demand. The fast-forward speed can be changed in the Settings. You will also find that the File Selector Search feature can look for .ZIP files now, and the Cheatopedia cheats can be sorted. Two more games added to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added fast-forward speed setting (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* 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 Lufia: The Legend Returns to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pokemon Trading Card Game to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released a new version of VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator. This week's VGB-Android 3.8.8 release is here:

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

Starting with this release, you can report non-working Cheatopedia cheats by holding them in the Cheatopedia and then selecting "Report Non-Working Cheat" from the context menu. Use the same trick to report non-working games in the File Selector.

To avoid accidentally quitting VGB when your finger slips and presses the BACK key, VGB now requires you to double-click on the BACK key to exit. If you do not like this feature, disable it in the Settings.

Finally, you can now paste multi-line cheat codes into the Cheat Editor instead of painfully entering them line by line.

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 multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.9, the new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

In this new release, I have finally fixed the speed problem reported by many VGB users. The problem mainly affected Pokemon games but wasn't limited to them. Starting with this version, VGB will no longer lag in these games. There have been a few other fixes as well, and I added six new games to the Cheatopedia: the Contra games and the TMNT trilogy.

ALL CHANGES:
* FIXED THE LAG PROBLEM in Pokemon Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and other games.
* Fixed exit from HALT instruction.
* Now resetting DIVREG on writes.
* Fixed record/replay indicator in Super GameBoy mode.
* Fixed folder display issue in Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra: Alien Wars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra: Operation C to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Contra Spirits to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released a minor but important 3.9.2 update to VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This release fixes a rather nasty random crash that was due to a typo on the Record/Replay code, but could be triggered even with Record/Replay inactive. I have also fixed a crash in license verification with no Internet connection available, added the explicit "Quit" menu option (for people who cannot find the BACK key), and put in eight more popular games into Cheatopedia. Enjoy your weekend!

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a nasty crash in the Record/Replay icon display.
* Fixed license verification crash when no network available.
* Added "Quit" menu option for people who cannot find their BACK key.
* Added Bomber Boy and Bomber King to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman and Bomberman Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Max Red/Blue to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bubble Bobble 1/2 to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I continue switching my apps to the automatic frame skip mechanism with today's VGB-Android 3.9.3, the new release of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

All new VGB installations will now default to the automatic frame skipping and hardware accelerated video, for the smoothest possible gameplay on both new and old Android devices. If you are updating from an older VGB version, enable these options manually, by checking the "Hardware Video Acceleration" option and setting "Draw Frames" to "automatic" in the Settings. If you are experiencing lag or jittery video with these options enabled, please, contact me immediately.

People with iPega gamepads will be happy to know that their gamepads should now fully work in VGB, including the directional pad. There have been several other, smaller changes. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
* Switched to hardware accelerated video by default, for fast video.
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually enable the "Hardware Video Acceleration" option and set "Draw Frames" to "Automatic".
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published VGB-Android 3.9.4, a new version of my GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This new release introduces the "light" UI theme in the File Selector, fixes screenshot sizes, and adds shadows to screenshots throughout the application. Enjoy!

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.

[fms]

I have just published VGB 3.9.6, the new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

Starting with this version, VGB will continuously record the last 16 seconds of your gameplay. Press the Replay action button or select "Replay" from the menu to instantly go 16 seconds back in time. You can take control of the game at any moment during replay by touching the controls.

I have also added eight new games to the Cheatopedia: Zelda Oracle of Ages, Wario Land 2/3, Worms, Warriors of Might and Magic, and three X-Men games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* 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 Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wario Land 2 and Wario Land 3 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Warriors of Might and Magic to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three XMen games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Worms Armageddon to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am starting this week with VGB-Android 3.9.7, a new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

Beginning with this version, VGB runs on GoogleTV devices upgraded to Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3 TVs. Yes, it runs on a 55" screen, making for a really big GameBoy. You can control VGB with your remote controller, or plug a USB gamepad into the TV.

I have also switched VGB to the OpenSLES native sound API, to minimize the sound latency and improve overall performance. On Android devices, where OpenSLES is not available (Android 2.2), VGB will use the legacy Java API.

People who do not like too much clutter on their screens, will like the new "contour" virtual joystick skin. To enable it, use the "Virtual Joystick Shape" in the Settings.

Finally, I have taken steps to avoid crashes that sometimes happened after you ran a few games and exited back into the File Selector. The crashes were due to Android running out of bitmap memory. They should not happen now, or at least happen much less frequently. There have been several other important bug fixes as well. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGB now runs on Google TVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Fixed inconsistencies in replay mechanism.
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process.
* Fixed 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 VGB-Android 3.9.9 to the Google Play today:

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

This new version of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator adds a major new feature: the DropBox support. From now on, it lets you upload your gameplay state to a DropBox account and then access it when playing on your other devices. You can also browse through games saved in your DropBox account. See the complete list of changes below.

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.
* Added Gradius: Interstellar Assault to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Spiderman 3 to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting this week with a VGB-Android 3.9.11 release. VGB-Android is my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

The new release adds a bunch of hardware emulation options, previously only available from the rather unfriendly Advanced Settings menu. Among other things, you can now tell VGB to use "washed out" colors, just like the original GameBoy Color did with its reflective color LCD. I have also changed the action bar style to match the toolbar and added a proper icon to the parent directory entries in the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Options" screen to the Settings.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added Pocket Printer emulation option to the Settings.
* Added "Delay Line Interrupts" option to the Settings.
* Added "Check Cartridge CRC" option to the Settings.
* Added "Use Washed-Out Colors" option to the Settings.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's fresh VGB-Android 3.9.12 release is now available from the Google Play:

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

VGB-Android emulates GameBoy Classic, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy on Android phones and tablets. The new version adds customizable color palettes and the ability to choose what GameBoy model you would like to use, including semi-real but cool "Super GameBoy Color".

I have also added the x86 Android support. If you have an Intel-based Android device, or use desktop Android emulator like AndroVM or Genymotion, VGB-Android should now run for you.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "GameBoy Model" screen to the Settings.
* Users can choose between GB, GBP, GBC, and SGB hardware modes.
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Added loading palettes from *.pal files.
* Place default palette into /VGB/VGB.pal in internal storage.
* Place Game.gb game palette into Game.pal.
* Each *.pal file should contain 16 colors in #RRGGBB format, one per line.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB-Android 3.9.13, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

The new release fixes three of the few remaining crash causes and adds four Kirby-themed games to the Cheatopedia. If VGB still crashes for you, for any reason, please, do not hesitate to email me.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
* Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
* Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.
* Added Kirby's Block Ball to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Dream Land to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Dream Land 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kirby's Pinball Land to the Cheatopedia.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 3.9.14, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android:

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

This release includes two new visual effects, "vertical scanlines" and "raster", and adds 8 new games to the Cheatopedia, including 6 Batman-themed games. See below for the complete change list.

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.
* Added Armorines to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Battle Tanx to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: Chaos in Gotham to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Forever to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: Return of the Joker to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman: The Animated Series to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week starts with the VGB-Android 3.9.15 release, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

I have been fixing hardware emulation bugs over the last couple of weeks. As result, Aerostar, Alfred Chicken, Alien Olympics, Robocop 2, Shadowgate, and many other games work now. I have also added the DI+HALT bug emulation, where CPU will execute the instruction following HALT twice, if interrupts are disabled. Had to make this emulation optional though, as some games (such as Robocop) do not work with it. Finally, the Settings dialog is now tabbed, with the separate tab for hardware emulation options, and some other options (such as fast-fowarding and display orientation) have changed their places. See below for the complete change list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional DI+HALT CPU bug emulation.
* Now enabling LCD controller on startup (fixed Aerostar, Alfred Chicken, and many others).
* Now disabling interrupts on startup (fixed Robocop 2, Shadowgate, and many others).
* Now clearing scratch RAM after reset.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.
* Added Antz and Antz Racing to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Armada FX Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Animaniacs to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Asterix to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGB-Android 3.9.16 release is on Google Play now:

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

VGB emulates GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy video game consoles. The new release makes sure you cannot press two opposing arrow keys at once (some games absolutely hate that) and adds the "Hide Title Bar" option for those users who cannot stand the action bar. Note that once you hide the title bar, you can get it back by sliding your finger down the screen.

People with Moga gamepads should be able to remap Moga buttons via "Assign Keys" option, something many of you requested. Also, gamepads can now be used to navigate the tabbed Settings dialog. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now locking out opposite arrow keys.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when VGB is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Desert Strike to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Earthworm Jim to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Earthworm Jim 2 to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, has been upgraded to version 4.0 today:

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

The major version number change is due to MBC7 and tilt sensor emulation, and the drastic changes to interrupt handling. Kirby's Tilt'n'Tumble game will now work with your phone's accelerometer. Additionally, many games that failed due to interrupt handling, such as Final Fantasy Legend, should work now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added MBC7 mapper emulation (Kirby's Tilt'n'Tumble works).
* Reversed IRQ priorities, with VBlank IRQ getting top priority.
* Checking IRQs when ISWITCH/IFLAGS modified (Final Fantasy Legend runs).
* Added 93cXX serial EEPROM emulation.
* Added tilt sensor emulation.
* Optimized C code performance.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today, I have published VGB-Android 4.1, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This new version adds MMM01 ROM mapper emulation, used in such multigame cartridges as Taito Variety Pack and Momotaro Collection 2. I have also switched to the newest Android NDK version and added seven more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added MMM01 mapper emulation.
* Taito Variety Pack and Momotaro Collection 2 work now.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Added cheats for four Rugrats games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Seaquest DSV cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Samurai Showdown cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rolan's Curse 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

After receiving reports of VGB-Android 4.1 not being able to restore saved states, I have found a bug, accidentally introduced when adding MMM01 mapper support, that affected state restore process. I have just released the bugfixed VGB-Android 4.1.1:

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

If you are a VGB user, please, upgrade as soon as the new version becomes available from the Google Play Store. If you are still unable to restore from a previously saved state, reset emulation by selecting "Reset" from the menu. Sorry for the trouble: these things happen now and then.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.2, released today, adds support for TAMA5 cartridges and often requested slow-motion mode. I have also fixed the display artifacts and the multitouch input. If you have previously complained that you can't press more than one button at once, upgrade and try again :)

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added TAMA5 mapper support (Tamagotchi 3).
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases where it didn't work.
* Added Pokemon Trading Card Game 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Now disabling irrelevant virtual keyboard settings.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting this week with the VGB-Android 4.2.1 release:

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

The new VGB-Android fixes line-match interrupts (so that Street Fighter 2 and a few other games run with no glitches), makes scanline effects work properly when running Super GameBoy games, and adds support for external SD cards on Kitkat. There is also a bunch of other fixes, covered below. Finally, I removed the MENU button off the screen, to avoid accidentally entering the Advanced Settings menu. These settings can still be accessed via "Advanced | Settings" Android menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed line-match interrupts to occur on LYC writes (Street Fighter 2).
* Fixed scanline effects in Super GameBoy mode.
* Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
* If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/VGB.
* If VGB folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.vgb/files.
* Removed the MENU button from the screen (use "Advanced | Settings" instead).
* Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
* Fixed a crash in Cheatopedia, when displaying the list.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.
* Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just pushed VGB-Android 4.2.3, a new version of my GameBoy emulator, to the Google Play:

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

In this release, I have introduced the Palette Editor that makes it easier to modify game colors. Select "Edit Palette" from the menu to see how it works and send me your suggestions on how to improve it. I also made several rather important fixes, including NetPlay connection fix and the virtual directional pad fix. Finally, I rectified the situation where restoring the gameplay state reset the GameBoy model: some users complained about VGB forcing them into Super GameBoy mode every time they returned to the game.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Palette Editor, letting you adjust colors at runtime.
* Fixed GameBoy model reset when restoring state.
* Fixed network play, previously broken for some users.
* Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
* Added "Edit Palette" option to emulator and File Selector menus.
* Added .PAL file display to File Selector and Gallery.
* Added tilt joystick sensitivity setting.
* Improved melodic audio quality.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

With VGB-Android 4.2.5, published today, I have added a decorative background and started improving the DropBox integration:

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

Both features were requested by the users. I have made a subtle portrait mode background that looks like a real GameBoy Color. Hope you like it. If you don't, make your own and send it in: I will consider including it with the app. DropBox will no longer nag you with authentication requests every time you run VGB, and both Gallery and DropBox should now work on Kitkat SD cards.

ALL CHANGES:
* DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
* Added decorative background in the portrait mode.
* Added Gallery support for SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Added DropBox upload from SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
* Hopefully fixed "O" button on Sony Xperia gamepads.
* Upgraded DropBox SDK to the latest version.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next VGB-Android 4.2.6 release is now online:

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

With this release, I am introducing the automatic Box Art Downloader, improved Palette Editor and better DropBox integration. Also, people who do not like the backdrop image, can now supply their own or disable it altogether. Please note that you can either search for individual game box art (by selecting "Download Box Art" from the context menu), or enable fully automatic download (by enabling the same option in the File Selector main menu).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added fast-change buttons to the Palette Editor interface.
* Added box art downloader that searches and downloads game box images.
* Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
* Made decorative backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
* You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/VGB/Backdrop.png.
* Added "Download Box Art" option to the File Selector menus.
* Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

In VGB-Android 4.2.7, released today, I started improving the save/restore functionality, the way users asked me to:

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

The new release lets you assign custom keys for the Freeze, Restore, and Replay functions. So, if you have got a gamepad with many extra keys, you now have something to do with them in VGB. Also, some users complained that it is really easy to overwrite a saved state by mistake. To fix that, the new VGB comes with the "Confirm Freezing State" option. When enabled, it requires you to click the "Freeze" button twice to save state.

Finally, ZIP files should now work for people with Kitkat devices, while Xperia Play owners will appreciate the ability to assign functions to their "O" button.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added custom key assignments for freezing, restoring, and replaying gameplay.
* Added "General | Confirm Freezing State" option for people who tend hitting "Freeze" by mistake.
* Fixed support for .ZIP files stored on Kitkat SD cards.
* Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
* 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" option to the "Video" tab.
* Reordered items in the "Video" tab.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next VGB-Android 4.2.8 release is up on the Google Play:

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

I have added what should be the one-click support for Wiimote controllers. Simply check the "Input | Wiimote Support" option and Wiimote should work. If it does not, email me. Also, the BACK button found on many gamepads should be fully functional and assignable now.

Starting with this release, I am no longer disabling VGB when you have LuckyPatcher installed. Many people complained about this limitation, so I removed it. Please, do not use this as an excuse to pirate VGB - help me developing it by getting yourself a legal copy :)

Finally, I have had a chance to test VGB on a real x86-based Android device, Dell Venue 8. After I have found and fixed a slight problem with scanline effects, it runs perfectly, smoother than on most ARM devices.

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.
* Tested VGB on a real x86-based Android device (Dell Venue 8).
* Fixed crashes when downloading DropBox files.
* Fixed crash when setting backdrop location.
* No longer showing box art for .ZIP files, as we cannot identify them.
* Moved "Keep Screen On" to the "Video" tab.
* Fixed some Russian translations.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting week with a fresh VGB-Android 4.3 release:

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

In this release, I am replacing the old and clunky Layout Editor with the new Joystick Editor, letting you independently resize buttons. The new editor also shows screen edges each button sticks to and the button labels (something that has been sorely lacking from the old Layout Editor). All virtual joystick size, shape, and opacity settings have been moved from the Settings dialog to the Joystick Editor.

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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.3.1 is now in the Google Play Store:

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

Starting with this release, VGB properly resets LCD refresh to the top scanline when reenabling the LCD controller. Among other things, this change fixes the Super Mario Land 2 crash when entering the Tree Zone.

Satisfying many user requests, I have added the ability to move and resize the GameBoy screen frame via "Input | Edit Virtual Joystick". You can do this separately for landscape and portrait modes. To reset frames, click on the "recycle" icon in the Joystick Editor.

For the complete list of additions and fixes, see below:

ALL CHANGES:
* Now resetting scanline when LCDC reenabled.
* Fixed Super Mario Land 2 crash when entering Tree Zone.
* 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 resizing/positioning in the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed backdrop image shifting down after rotation.
* Fixed an accidental crash when drawing overlay.
* Removed some outdated code that is no longer relevant.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.3.2, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available from the Google Play:

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

For this release, I have been going over the pending bug list and fixing things. As result, many previously failing games work, while others are now free of screen garbage. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed stale timer thread remaining after exiting a game.
* Fixed screenshots when using custom-positioned screen.
* Fixed crash when drawing custom-positioned screen.
* Debugged games from the global bug list.
* Astro Rabby no longer resets at the title.
* Fixed Super GameBoy frame in Wild Snake.
* Fixed sprites in Donkey Kong Country.
* Fixed screen garbage in Total Carnage, Holywood Pinball.
* Fixed hangups in Alfred Chicken, Power Puff Girls, Ren And Stimpy.
* Fixed hangups in Boxxle 2, Monster Race 2, WWF King Of The Ring.
* Fixed Gargoyle's Quest, Catwoman, Big Hurt Baseball.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGB-Android 4.3.4 release is now up on Google Play:

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

I have found that after you quit VGB, some threads may remain running and sucking resources. This release makes sure all threads are properly shut down on exit. It also adds Cheatopedia cheats for 11 popular games including Tomb Raider series, Turok series, Pocket Bomberman, and Top Gear Pocket.

ALL CHANGES:
* Implemented proper shutdown of DropBox and BoxArt threads at exit.
* Added 11 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider: Curse Of The Sword to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Pocket Bomberman to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tonka Raceway to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yoshi to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gear Pocket 1/2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Turok: Dinosaur Hunter to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Turok: Rage Wars to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting this week with the GameBoy Color/Classic emulator release. VGB-Android 4.3.5 is now available for download:

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

I have finally found and fixed the bug that left defunct Linux processes every time a new activity started. Thus, the new VGB should quit cleanly, without leaving stuff hanging in the system. While looking for this bug, I have also optimized the utility library to compute global values once, rather than every time you start a new activity (Settings, Cheatopedia, Exchange, etc). This made switching between activities much faster. Finally, I am now using a single copy of Google Analytics, and only starting it when needed. Ah, and there are cheats for seven more games, in case you care :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed defunct processes left by some activities.
* Optimized game start times by only computing common values once.
* Optimized switch times between Settings, Exchange, etc.
* Only starting Google Analytics tracker once, when needed.
* Removed AdMob library, as the app is not running any ads.
* Added three Alien games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Altered Space to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Amazing Penguin to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Attack of the Killer Tomatoes to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alone in the Dark to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 4.3.6 today:

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

This release comes with fixes for a couple more games, corrected default settings initialization, and Cheatopedia entries for ten more games. I also continued cleaning things up, removing unused code, bitmaps, and other resources.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed default settings initialization.
* Fixed sprites and horizon in Harley Davidson Race Across America.
* Fixed interrupts in Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball.
* Removed unused and outdated code, resources and bitmaps.
* Added four Mortal Kombat games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added two Motocross Maniacs games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mystical Ninja to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Primal Rage to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mystic Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Power Quest to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just released VGB-Android 4.4:

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

Starting with this release, you can search for your own GameShark cheat codes in games, using the new Cheat Hunter feature, and instantly get infinite lives, credits, or ammo in any game. See the change list below for short instructions.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added a tool that lets you hunt for new GameShark cheats.
* Select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Add Watch" and enter the value
to search for (credits, lives, etc), how it changes, and the
new value (like 99).
* Play a little bit, until the value changes.
* Select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Scan for Changes" to let Cheat
Hunter find changed memory locations.
* Repeat last two steps a few times.
* Select "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Create Cheats" to generate and
enable GameShark cheat codes.
* To edit cheats, use "Cheats | Edit Cheats".

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next VGB-Android 4.4.1 update is available from the Google Play:

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

This update fixes the sprite priorities when shown over a window. As result, the visual glitches are gone from Tetris Blast, Boxing, and George Foreman's Boxing. I have also removed the garbage from Super GameBoy screen frames and made line-coincidence interrupt happen immediately, if the program sets LYC register to the current scanline.

Several people asked to make the GameBoy Model setting permanent, so that they could force VGB into GameBoy Classic or GameBoy Color mode. That setting is permanent now. If you mess it up, just set it back to "Automatic" to restore the original behavior.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed sprites-over-window display to avoid hiding sprites.
* Fixed corrupted Super GameBoy backdrop on startup.
* Made LYC IRQ happen instantly when LYC set to the current scanline.
* Made GameBoy model setting persistent. No need to set it every time.
* Set model back to "Automatic" if you are having problems.
* Fixed invisible pieces in Tetris Blast.
* Fixed boxer's face in the Boxing intro sequence.
* Fixed opponent's image in George Foreman's Boxing.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGB-Android 4.4.2 release addresses complaints about the sound emulation being "off". I have reviewed and properly implemented the noise channel emulation, accounting for most complaints:

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

I have also fixed saving and restoring Super GameBoy palette and attribute table, so that SGB games no longer start up with scrambled colors. People, who asked to have a custom background for each game, also got their wish in this release. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added proper noise channel emulation.
* Fixed saving and restoring SGB colors.
* Added configurable noise generator API to EMULib.
* No longer muffling noise channel (no more need).
* Added individual backdrops. For Game.gb, place backdrop into Game.gb.back.png.
* Aligned backdrop to the bottom on stretched screens.
* Added explanation bubbles to the Cheat Hunter.
* Fixed default settings initialization.
* Added missing string translations.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.4.3, the new version of my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online and ready for download:

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

Continuing with sound improvements, I have made a few final adjustments to the noise generator emulation. The jingling effect should be gone, and the noise frequency range extended. The francophones will be happy to find that VGB now speaks French, thanks to Sylvain St Amand's help. Finally, for Kitkat+ users, I have added the immersive mode support, completely hiding Android UI during gameplay. Look below for the complete change list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added French translations, thanks to Sylvain St Amand.
* Fixed random noise generator (jingle gone).
* Fixed saving and restoring sound chip state.
* Limited noise frequency to the sampling rate.
* Removed all other artificial frequency limits.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGB 4.4.4, the next version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This release fixes the search feature in the File Selector to properly find all storage folders and makes immersive mode UI transparent. People, who like listening to music while playing, will like the separate settings for Android media keys letting you choose between using these keys in VGB or the music player.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed the File Selector Search to properly find storage.
* Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
* Built package with the latest Android SDK.
* 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 Blade to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Cannon Fodder to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Carmageddon to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crystalis to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crystal Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Mole Mania to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Monopoly DX to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, Everyone!

I've published VGB-Android 4.5 today. This release should make happy Samsung Galaxy device owners, as well as everyone with a high-resolution screen. VGB now works in the mini-window mode and may also share the screen with other apps on Samsung devices. I have also added optimized assembly routines for scaling GameBoy screen to 800x720, 960x864, and 1280x1152 resolutions, in case you do not like the OpenGLES hardware acceleration. Finally, the File Selector Search feature now lets you search by name, instead of returning all GameBoy files it finds.

On the bug fighting front, I have fixed the automatic frame skip, accelerated video and audio not being enabled when you install the app. The jitter problem with both auto frame skip and accelerated video enabled is also gone.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CPU routines for scaling GameBoy screen to 800x720+ pixels.
* Added split-screen and popup window for Samsung Galaxy devices.
* Added keyword searching to the File Selector Search.
* Fixed auto frame skip when OpenGLES video enabled.
* Fixed reenabling UI with a fling on Kitkat+ phones.
* Reenabled automatic frame skip by default.
* Reenabled accelerated video and audio by default.
* Flinging from the top or the bottom toggles the UI.
* Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB 4.5 for Windows and Linux. To give you all something to do for the holidays, VGB-Windows is now free for everyone to use and share:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/

The new release adds dozens of new features and fixes accumulated since VGB 3.5 has been published several years ago. VGB 4.5 emulates GameBoy Light, GameShark, the tilt sensor, MBC7, TAMA05, and MMM01 memory mappers. There have been major fixes to GameBoy CPU and LCD controller emulation. The noise sound channel is much closer to the original in this version. I have also added support for translation patches (.IPS), custom palettes (.PAL), Instant Replay (F8), and a semi-automatic Cheat Hunter tool (F5) to search for new cheat codes. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added GameBoy Light emulation.
* Added TAMA5 mapper emulation (Tamagotchi 3).
* Added MMM01 mapper emulation (Taito Variety Pack and Momotaro Collection 2).
* Added MBC7 mapper emulation (Kirby's Tilt'n'Tumble).
* Added optional DI+HALT CPU bug emulation.
* Added proper noise channel emulation.
* Added 93cXX serial EEPROM emulation.
* Added tilt sensor emulation.
* Added support for .IPS files. For "mygame.gb", use "mygame.ips".
* Added support for .PAL files. For "mygame.gb", use "mygame.pal".
* Added "instant replay" feature letting you go back in time ([F8]).
* Added tool that lets you hunt for new GameShark cheats ([F5]).
* Added "vertical scanlines" emulation, as found in old LCDs.
* Added "raster effect" emulation, as found in newer LCDs.
* No longer compressing .SAV files, to avoid confusing the users.
* Made LYC IRQ happen instantly when LYC set to the current scanline.
* Made LCD controller reset scanline when it is reenabled.
* Now enabling LCD controller on startup (Aerostar, Alfred Chicken, etc).
* Now disabling IRQs on startup (Robocop 2, Shadowgate, etc).
* Now checking IRQs when ISWITCH/IFLAGS modified (Final Fantasy Legend).
* Now "ticking" RTC while not playing (time progress in Pokemon, etc).
* Now clearing scratch RAM after reset.
* Now locking out opposite arrow keys.
* Now resetting DIVREG on writes.
* Fixed IRQ priorities, with VBlank IRQ getting top priority.
* Fixed sprites-over-window display to avoid hiding sprites.
* Fixed corrupted Super GameBoy backdrop on startup.
* Fixed saving and restoring sound chip state.
* Fixed saving and restoring SGB colors.
* Fixed "JR offset" and "JR Z,offset" instruction timings.
* Fixed exit from HALT instruction.

[fms]

Hello, All!

It is the last day of the year, and the last VGB-Android release of this year. Those of you, who are meeting the new year alone, in front of TV, now have a healthier alternative to getting yourself drunk. The rest may just follow the link to give kids something to do:

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

The new VGB-Android 4.5.1 addresses several user requests. It adds GameBoy Light emulation, an option to always show box art rather than screenshots, and removes unused virtual buttons from the top of the screen. I have also fixed a few nasty bugs. If you had VGB randomly lock up, this problem should now be gone. Also gone is the problem with unresponsive controls when running VGB in the split-screen mode. See below for the other changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Free VGB for Windows can be found at http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/
* Added GameBoy Light emulation.
* Added "Show Box Art First" option to the File Selector.
* Removed unused FIREL/FIRER virtual buttons, by public request.
* Fixed running VGB in the lower half of split-screen.
* 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.

Happy New Year!

[fms]

Just published VGB-Android 4.5.2, extending Cheatopedia with a bunch of new games:

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

See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Beavis and Butthead to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Breakthru to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bubsy 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Castelian to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Chase HQ to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Chicken Run to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Commander Keen to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dark Wing Duck to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's VGB-Android 4.5.3 release switches UI to the Material Design theme and fixes several pesky UI bugs:

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

I have also reviewed all the menus, removing unnecessary items and making the rest uniform throughout the app. See below for detailed changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the Material Design theme.
* Added "up" buttons to all title bars.
* Revised all menus, making them work uniformly.
* Fixed black banding in the Palette Editor.
* Fixed text color in the Gallery.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next version of VGB-Android, my GameBoy Color and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online:

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

VGB-Android 4.5.4 adds initial AndroidTV support, improves the File Selector grid view, fixes screenshot sizes everywhere, and patches Moga and License Verification libraries to properly work with Lollipop APIs. As I have no real AndroidTV device myself, I would appreciate some feedback from AndroidTV owners. Does VGB work for you? If not, what are the problems?

ALL CHANGES:
* Added experimental AndroidTV support.
* 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 LVL library to work on Android Lollipop.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the State Exchange.
* Switched to android-21 API, as required by AndroidTV.

Enjoy!

[emulatorplay]

thanks for sharing!
while i use my boy android emulator for gba games to play on Android.
Now i wanna cheack out your VGB-Android 3.6.1 for gba, gbc, GameBoy Classic and super gameboy.

[fms]

thanks for sharing!
while i use my boy android emulator for gba games to play on Android.
Now i wanna cheack out your VGB-Android 3.6.1 for gba, gbc, GameBoy Classic and super gameboy.

May want to skip straight to VGBAnext then: it contains both GBA and GBC emulation in the same package, for the same price.

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.5.5 is now online and ready to download:

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

This update adds Material Design tiles and the top-left corner navigation menu to the File Selector. Please note that the "Show Tiles" option affects both normal and grid views. I have also enabled application-wide graphics acceleration, fixed the emulation settings not showing up from the File Selector and fixed custom key assignment dialog to work on devices lacking touch screen (e.g. TV). People, who wanted to have their own game database, can now place it into /sdcard/VGB/names.dat. Each line must contain the unique game ID (in "GB-*" format) and the game name.

ALL CHANGES:
* Enabled application-wide hardware graphics acceleration.
* Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up from File Selector.
* Removed unnecessary group inside Emulation Settings.
* Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
* Added tile view to the File Selector.
* Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
* Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
* Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
* You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/VGB/names.dat".
* Cleaned up and beautified the grid view in the File Selector.
* When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
* VGB now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGB 4.6 for Android and Windows today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb (Android version)
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ (free Windows version)

This release fixes the GameBoy hardware window display (affecting menus in Duke Nukem) and lowers wave sound pitch (Pokemon Yellow, Baloon Kid, and many other games). I have also made some changes to the sound, which is going to sound more "metallic" now, just like the real GameBoy. Finally, cheaters among you will find more of what they like in the Cheatopedia, including codes for Lolo and Airforce Delta. :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB-Windows 4.6.
* Fixed window display (Duke Nukem and other games).
* Corrected wave sound pitch (Pokemon Yellow, Baloon Kid, etc).
* Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
* Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.
* Optimized wave sound emulation.
* Added Adventure of Lolo and Catz cheats.
* Added Alfred Chicken and Casper cheats.
* Added Croc and Croc 2 cheats.
* Added Airforce Delta cheats.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published VGB-Android 4.6.1, adding floating action button and optimizing File Selector controls for Nvidia Shield and other gamepads:

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

If you do not like the floating button, disable it via "Settings | General | Show Action Button".

ALL CHANGES:
* Added floating action button that starts the last played game.
* Added "Show Action Button" option to the Settings.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.6.2 is out today:

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

This release adds thorough support for AndroidTV and other gamepad-only devices. Most operations, including menus and custom key assignments, can now be done without touchscreen. By popular request, I have also added the "General | Reset All Settings" option, so that you do not need to uninstall the whole app to get rid of incorrect settings. Finally, I have lowered VGB-Android price to $2.99: it makes no sense to charge for it the same price as for the more universal VGBAnext.

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 BUTTON_R1 to invoke File Selector context menu.
* 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.
* Added "General | Reset All Settings" option.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.6.3, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, adds cheats for 12 more games:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published VGB-Android 4.6.4, fixing Joystick Layout Editor, adding second player support, and switching to Material Design icons:

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

Please note that you will need to connect both gamepads to the device before starting VGB to make it detect the second gamepad.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor to properly show labels and gravity.
* Added second player, if you have two gamepads connected.
* To play together, connect both gamepads before starting VGB.
* Added Material Design icons everywhere.
* Retouched virtual gamepad images.

Enjoy!

[fms]

I have just released VGB 4.7, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, now available for Android, Windows, and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb (Android version)
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ (free Windows and Linux versions)

VGB-Android 4.7 lets AndroidTV and other gamepad players invoke the menu by pressing both thumbsticks at once and includes cheats for 15 more GameBoy games. I have also tested and optimized VGB for the latest Nividia SHIELD AndroidTV device.

VGB-Windows 4.7 uses Direct3D textures to render the screen and adds the "Stretch Full Screen" option. I have also revised the full screen initialization code, so the new VGB should run in full screen mode on more different video hardware types.

VGB-ANDROID CHANGES:
* Tested and optimized for Nvidia Shield AndroidTV device.
* On AndroidTV, press both thumbsticks down to invoke the menu.
* Added cheats for Bonk's Adventure and Bonk's Revenge.
* Added cheats for Atomic Punk and Avenging Spirit.
* Added cheats for Battle Bull and Battle City.
* Added cheats for Aerostar and Astro Rabby.
* Added cheats for two Addams Family games.
* Added cheats for two Adventure Island games.
* Added cheats for two Blaster Master games.
* Added cheats for Boomer Adventure.

VGB-WINDOWS CHANGES:
* Switched VGB-Windows to Direct3D textures-based rendering.
* Added "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option to VGB-Windows.
* Added "Hardware | Debugger" option to VGB-Windows.
* Added -lcd and -nolcd command line options.
* Added optional color palette by Roger Casella.
* Added gblist to the package.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 4.7.1 this morning, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This release reenables the action bar on devices with physical MENU key. Notice that the "Cheats" option may move from the menu to the action bar. Click on the smiley face to access cheats. I have also fixed a crash in the State Exchange feature and added cheats for 12 more games, including Boy And His Blob and Bram Stoker's Dracula. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Reenabled action bar on devices with physical MENU key.
* Fixed a crash in the State Exchange browser.
* Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).
* Added cheats for Boy And His Blob and Burai Fighter.
* Added cheats for Burger Time Deluxe and Bust A Move 4.
* Added cheats for Choplifter 3 and Caesar's Palace.
* Added cheats for Catwoman and Cold Shadow.
* Added cheats for Conker's Pocket Tales.
* Added cheats for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
* Added cheats for Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
* Added cheats for Buzz Lightyear.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.7.2 release is out this morning:

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

This release adds support for custom virtual joystick skins. All you need to do is download a template image from my web site, edit it, and place it into /sdcard/VGB directory. After that, you can enable your skin by selecting it in the Joystick Layout Editor. I have also listened to the current users and disabled the action bar on devices that have physical MENU button. It appears that most people prefer plain menus to Google-approved action bar icons. For those who do like the action bar, there is the "Enable Action Bar" option in the Settings. Finally, I have added cheats for 9 more games, including Cyraid, Daikatana, and Cutthroat Island.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/VGB/Controls.png.
* Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
* Use "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" to enable your 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 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next VGB-Android 4.7.3 release is ready for download:

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

For this release, I have updated the backdrop image, so that it properly connects to the bottom of GameBoy screen. You can also have custom per-game backdrops: if you have Game.gb, place custom backdrop into Game.back.png in the same folder. On devices, where Android does not let apps write to the external SD card, VGB will now create /sdcard/VGB folder and use it for saving game states.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new, nicer backdrop image in portrait mode.
* You can have custom backdrop for each game in Game.back.png.
* Changed the backdrop rendering, removing the gap below the screen.
* Now automatically creating /sdcard/VGB if missing.
* When VGB cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/VGB.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.7.4 is now online:

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

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for 17 new games, including Grand Theft Auto, Game & Watch, Gargoyle's Quest and Galaga.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 17 new entries 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!

I have just released a major VGB update for Android, Windows, and Linux. VGB 4.8 adds EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms, optional color raster emulation, and fixes a bunch of Instant Replay bugs:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB -- homepage
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb -- Android version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB48-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB48-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

ALL CHANGES:
* Added special effects simulating individual CMY or RGB pixel components.
* Added EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
* Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
* Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.

WINDOWS CHANGES:
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published VGB-Android 4.8.1, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This version adds cheats for 13 more games, including two Harry Potter games, Home Alone, and Hunt For The Red October.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added 13 new entries to the Cheatopedia.
* Switched to android-22 platform and tools (Android Lollipop 5.1.1).
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone.
* Added cheats for Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets.
* Added cheats for Head On and Heavyweight Championship Boxing.
* Added cheats for Holye 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 two Home Alone games.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just pushed VGB-Android 4.8.2 to the Google Play:

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

This release fixes the Cheat Editor not finding the cheats for games placed to external SD card. People who complained about their BACK keys being broken should have them working now. I have also upgraded to the latest DropBox SDK and switched it to the newer authorization algorithm.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheat Editor not finding .cht files in private SD card folders.
* 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.
* Returned gradient to the action bar (sorry, Material Design).
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
* Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
* Improved the What's New dialog.

Merry Christmas!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.8.3 is now ready for download:

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

In this release, I have made several changes to the DI+HALT CPU bug emulation, to make some corner cases work. As result, I was able to enable DI+HALT emulation by default, since it should work for all games now. You may want to reinstall the app to put new default settings into effect. Also added support for the unlicensed Karate Joe cartridge and the ability to save gameplay every few minutes (see "Settings | General | Save Emulation State").

ALL CHANGES:
* Disabled DI+HALT bug when DI occurs right before HALT.
* Enabled 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.
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published the new VGB 4.9 release for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- product page
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB49-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB49-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release modifies the DI+HALT CPU bug handling, something I previously introduced in VGB-Android and VGBAnext emulators. When the DI instruction immediately precedes HALT, the bug will not occur. Implementing this behaviour allowed me to enable DI+HALT emulation by default. I have also improved color raster effects, added a menu option to clear all file associations in VGB-Windows, and an option to play sound while the window in inactive in VGB-Windows.

ALL CHANGES:
* Disabled DI+HALT bug when DI occurs right before HALT.
* Enabled DI+HALT emulation by default.
* 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.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Made color raster effects stronger.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.9 update is now online:

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

It fixes a Freeze/Restore dialog crash, reported by a user, returns disappeared FAB button, and adds cheats for 9 more GameBoy games. A while ago, I have also released the free VGB for Windows and Linux, available here:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB 4.9 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed Freeze/Restore dialog crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.
* Added 9 new entries to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for James Bond 007 and Judge Dredd.
* Added cheats for two Jungle Book games.
* Added cheats for two Jurassic Park games.
* Added cheats for Jeff Gordon's Racing.
* Added cheats for Jim Henson's Muppets.
* Added cheats for Joe And Mac.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 4.9.1 this morning:

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

Starting with this update, you can delete individual saved states in the State Selector and place shortcuts to your favorite games to the Android home screen. The on-screen FFWD button is optional now, for those who think it is more of a nuisance. See below for the complete list of changes.

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.
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Refactored and simplified all EMULib activities.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.9.2 is now online:

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

Starting with this version, you can assign special functions (save/restore, ffwd, etc) to hardware buttons on your device. This new "Input | Assign Special Keys" setting replaces and extends several older settings related to the media keys. I have also fixed the high-frequency noise volumes to account for human hearing limitations.

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!

VGB-Android 4.9.3, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release fixes several issues in the Joystick Layout Editor and adds cheats for 11 more GameBoy games, including King Of Fighters '95, Killer Instinct, and Kid Icarus. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
* Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.
* Removed outdated org.apache.http.* API from the State Exchange.
* Added cheats for 11 more games.
* Added Karate Joe and Karateka to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kattobi Road and Kid Dracula to Cheatopedia.
* Added Kid Icarus and Killer Tomatoes to Cheatopedia.
* Added Killer Instinct and King Of The Ring to Cheatopedia.
* Added King Of Fighters '95 and Kingdom Crusade to Cheatopedia.
* Added Ken Griffey Jr Presents MLB to Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 4.9.4 for Android is now online:

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

This release adds separate joystick layouts for portrait and landscape modes (see "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout") and extends Cheatopedia with cheats for 13 more games, including all four Konami Collection titles.

ALL CHANGES:
* Layout Editor got separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
* Added cheats for 13 more 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.9.6 is now online and ready for download:

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

This release fixes several old but elusive File Selector bugs, reported by the users. I also made the Layout Editor draw dashed lines again. Apparently, Android's hardware renderer has a bug preventing them from showing up without a workaround.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
* Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
* Fixed dashed lines display in the Layout Editor.
* Optimized default preferences update on startup.
* Removed dormant ChartBoost SDK library.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB-Android 4.9.7 this morning:

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

This release adds an option to control overscan margins on AndroidTV devices. If your AndroidTV has a system-wide setting to enable overscan, you can disable VGB-specific overscan by unchecking the "General | Add Overscan Margins" option. I have also fixed interoperability with third-party file managers (like Astro or ES File Explorer) on newer Android devices. Finally, I have added cheats for 18 more games, including Lemmings, Lucky Luke, River King, and multiple Looney Tunes games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
* Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.
* Added cheats for 18 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* 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 and Loopz.
* Added cheats for Lucky Luke.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 4.9.8, released today, adds fixes previously introduced into my other emulators:

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

The controls placed in the Joystick Layout Editor will no longer shift to unexpected positions after you save them. Menus should now work on AndroidTV, when you press both thumbsticks inside the emulation. Finally, you can assign a custom hardware key for toggling cheats on and off.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed button placement in Joystick Layout Editor.
* Buttons no longer shift from where you set them.
* Custom screen rectangle goes where it should go now.
* Button labels will not distort when custom screen selected.
* Fixed the menu on AndroidTV.
* Added a menu workaround for Google's political idiocy.
* Replaced options menu with context menu for AndroidTV.
* Added "Toggle cheats" special key function.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB-Android 4.9.9 is now online:

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

This release switches accelerated video rendering to GLES2, for better performance and coming special effect shaders. It also makes life easier for AndroidTV users and other people without touchscreens. Starting with this release, pressing the X button will apply changes in Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor and Palette Editor. Pressing Y will cancel 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

In the spirit of the current Pokemon Go craze, I have released VGB-Android 4.9.10 today:

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

This release adds new Cheatopedia cheats for the original Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver games for GameBoy. I have also fixed errors and corrupted entries in the existing cheat lists for these games. Please note that for a lot of these cheats, you need to disable the cheat after it has been applied once. Your modified stats or items will stay after disabling the cheat.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added many new cheats for Pokemon games.
* Fixed Pokemon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver cheat lists.
* Added new cheats for Pokemon Red/Blue.
* Added new cheats for Pokemon Gold/Silver.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's release of VGB 4.9.11 for Android comes with a bunch of high-quality, accelerated scaling algorithms and special effects:

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

Make sure you have "Video | Hardware Acceleration" enabled, then select desired combination of a scaler, scanlines type, and color mask from the "Video"tab.

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 high-quality scanline effects using GLES2 shaders.
* Select effect via "Video | Scanline Effect".
* Added color raster effects using GLES2 shaders.
* Select color raster effect via "Video | Color Mask".
* You can combine scaling, scanline, and color raster effects.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGB 5.0, a major update to my GameBoy emulator, for Android, Windows, and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- free Windows and Linux versions
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb -- Android version

The main additions are the new Scale2x scaler and a selection of mono, sepia, green, and amber CRT simulation algorithms. The Android version uses GLES2 hardware shaders for all the scaling and special effects algorithms. See below for all the changes.

WINDOWS AND LINUX 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.

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added 2xSAI and Scale2X scaling algorithms using GLES2 shaders.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new algorithms.
* Select scaling algorithm via "Video | Scale Video".
* Added Monochrome, Green, Amber, and Sepia color filters.
* Select your color filter via "Video | Color Filter".
* Renamed "Color Mask" option to "Color Filter".
* Added "In Android Gallery" option to File Selector menu.
* Uncheck it to stop Android Gallery from indexing the current folder.
* Automatically excluding /sdcard/VGB from media indexing.
* Added CPU-only Scale2X algorithm implementation.
* Optimized EPX and EAGLE scaling shaders.
* Fixed TV scanlines and raster settings.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGB 5.0.1 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy emulator, this morning:

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

This release adds CRT vignetting simulation, where screen corners become darker than the center. It also lets you assign special functions to gamepad buttons, so you can now quickly save, restore, or rewind gameplay without having to touch the screen. 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".

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB-Android 5.0.3 is out today and ready for you to download:

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

This version fixes several issues with the File Selector, makes "What's New" dialog fill the screen and corrects the version name.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed code that selects app to run when opening a cart, tape, or disk.
* Fixed inconsistently initialized preferences.
* Fixed version name to show up properly.
* Fixed "Quit" option in the File Selector menu.
* Made "What's New" dialog fill the screen.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have pushed VGB-Android 5.0.4, a new version of my GameBoy emulator, to the Google Play this morning:

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

In this version, I have switched to the newest Android SDK and NDK versions, as well as CLANG C compiler and other up to date tools. Since CLANG is much more serious about reporting problems with the code than GCC, I had to refactor all the native code to get rid of the new warnings.

VGB now supports split window mode on Nougat devices, as well as freeform windows, as soon as Google enables them (or you can enable them yourself in Nougat). Since I do not have any real Nougat devices to test on, I would appreciate any help testing split and freeform windows on the real Nougat-running hardware.

Finally, the new VGB will explicitly ask you to grant some permissions on startup. Please do grant them, or the app may not work properly. See below for all the changes in this release.

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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.0.5 for Android, published this morning, adds the same improvements and enhancements as iNES 4.6.7 released the last week:

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

The GLES shaders, used for scaling and special effects, have been optimized. The new "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" setting lets you choose the best sampling rate and buffer size that your Android hardware reports. At this setting, you should have the minimal audio latency. Just keep in mind that the hardware latency gets added up on top of the "Audio | Latency" setting you choose. 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.
* Made audio render without glitches at custom sampling rates.
* Now always hiding FAB buttons on devices with no touchscreen.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB 5.0.6 for Android is now online:

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

It adds an option to force the 4:3 "television" screen dimensions (relevant for Super GameBoy mode) and cheat codes for 21 more games, including Pocket Pool, Animorphs, Bowling, Alleyway, and Asteroids. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Scale Video | Stretch to 4:3 Ratio" option.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 21 more games.
* Added cheats for Pocket Pool, 10-Pin Bowling, 720o.
* Added cheats for Action Man, Bug's Life, Animorphs, Amida.
* Added cheats for Adventures of Smurfs, Aladdin, 102 Dalmatians.
* Added cheats for Alice in Wonderland, and several Asteroids games
* Added cheats for All Star Baseball, All Star Tennis, Alleyway, 1942.
* Added cheats for 4x4 Racing, ATV Racing, Arthur's Fun Day.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.1 for Android is now online:

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

This version adds HQ4X scaling algorithm and a way to disable GLES linear filtering (that adds slight "fuzz" to the scaled picture). I have also made Layout Editor hide title bar, so that the button layout there looks exactly the same as in the actual gameplay. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGB 5.1 for Windows and Linux today:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB51-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB51-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release adds options to disable linear interpolation on Windows and force 4:3 "television" screen ratio. I have also fixed several issues with MIDI sound playback and recording, stopped VGB-Windows from overwriting the last loaded game filename, and updated its icon. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Nearest Neighbor" option to disable linear interpolation.
* Added "Force 4:3 Screen" option to VGB-Windows.
* Fixed "Hit MIDI Drums" option in VGB-Windows.
* Computing effective waveform power when simulating samples via MIDI.
* Fixed 44kHz sound hiccups in VGB-Windows.
* VGB-Windows will not overwrite last .GB file name with .PAL or .STA names.
* Keys [1]-[4] will toggle individual sound channels in VGB-Windows.
* Key [0] will toggle all sound channels in VGB-Windows.
* Added -4x3 command line option to VGB-Unix.
* Updated VGB-Windows icon.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I updated VGB-Android to version 5.1.1 today:

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

This release fixes a couple of issues in the Layout Editor and MIDI recording. I have also released free VGB 5.1 for Windows and Linux, available here:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB 5.1 for Windows and Linux.
* Tap screen to toggle title bar in Layout Editor.
* Items no longer jump in Layout Editor when you start moving them.
* 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!

A new version of my GameBoy emulator for Android, VGB 5.1.2, is now online:

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

This version removes tiny text cues from joystick skins which have their own cues, fixes analog gamepad triggers, and adds cheats for 13 more games, including Beetlejuice, Austin Powers, and Bionic Battler. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed text cues from joystick skins that have them already.
* Fixed analog gamepad triggers mapping to L2/R2 buttons.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 13 more 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.1.3 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now on Google Play:

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

This version fixes special effect filters on low-precision GPUs (such as Mali-400 found in Rockchip and other chipsets). I have also added Cheatopedia entries for 10 more games, including Bob The Builder and a bunch of Bugs Bunny titles. 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 10 more 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.1.4 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy emulator, is now available for download:

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

This release improves compatibility with third party apps, such as email clients and file managers, that let you click on a file to open it in VGB. Among other things, I have fixed compatibility with the newer versions of Astro File Manager. Also, the screen updates synchronization has been fixed. If you have an Android device with Nvidia GPU, please, check if the "Settings | Video | Draw Frames | Automatic" option behaves better on your device now. Finally, I refactored quite a lot of library code, including virtual buttons and utilities to obtain extended information about ROM files. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored display updates synchronization.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.1.6 for Android, released this morning, adds cheats for 10 more games, including Metroid 2, Dexter, and Crash Dummies:

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

See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 10 more games.
* Added cheats for Metroid 2.
* Added cheats for Crash Dummies.
* Added cheats for Cruis'n Exotica.
* Added cheats for Cubix Robots For Everyone.
* Added cheats for Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX.
* Added cheats for Deer Hunter.
* Added cheats for Dexter Laboratory: Robot Rampage.
* Added cheats for Dick Tracy.
* Added cheats for Die Maus (German).
* Added cheats for Dig Dug.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's VGB-Android 5.1.7 release fixes a bunch of accidental crashes reported by the new and improved Google Play console:

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

By public request, I have also removed the READ_PHONE_STATE permission from the package. VGB will now used AndroidID, rather than IMEI, to identify individual devices in the logs. Since I obviously do not know who owns which device, you may have to tell me your AndroidID when asking for help. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.
* Hopefully fixed rare crash in the File Selector onCreate().
* Fixed file type definitions in the manifest.
* 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#*#*").

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.2, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Windows and Linux, is now online:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB52-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binaries
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB52-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binaries

This release adds support for DirectInput joysticks on Windows, fixes several Windows bugs, and moves all the input options to the "Input" menu. See below for all the changes.

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

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The VGB 5.2 for Android is now online:

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

This release fixes several crashes in the native code, as well as Cheatopedia. It is based on the same sources as VGB 5.2 for Windows and Linux, released a short while ago:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB 5.2 for Windows and Linux.
* 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().

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The fresh VGB 5.2.1 for Android has been released tonight:

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

This release fixes an awkward situation where newer Androids will not let VGB list the root folder. Previously, you would end up with an empty File Selector and nowhere else to go, but no more. I have also fixed several possible crashes and added Cheatopedia cheats for eight more games, including Dogz, Atlantis, and Donald Duck. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck at unreadable root folder.
* Fixed native crash when processing initial commands sent by Java side.
* Fixed crash when loading an invalid skin bitmap file.
* Added cheats for 8 more 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.

Enjoy!

[aditya19]

Where can i buy it from?

[pix07]

donload from google store (android) link is above pff
im pasting it again
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.vgb
you choose buy
and find in google store

[fms]

Hello, All!

The latest VGB 5.2.2 for Android is now online:

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

This release adds the "Change Folder" option letting you jump between folders and fixes a few bugs. See below for details.

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+.
* Fixed hangup on exit where Java code waits for non-existent native thread.
* Removed outdated features from the EMULib code.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.2.3 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy emulator is available from the Google Play today:

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

This release makes sure that the selected GameBoy model and other hardware options in "Settings | Emulation" are saved between emulation runs. There are also improvements to the Joystick Layout Editor, with several bugs fixed and the display rectangle resizable in both directions. Please, be aware that the GameBoy screen has certain fixed ratio, so if you make the display rectangle too tall, the GameBoy screen will stick to its top. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* GameBoy model and other hardware options will now be saved.
* 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just published VGB 5.3, the new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB53-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB53-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new VGB adds support for multiple monitors and improves full-screen mode detection on Windows, fixes DirectInput joysticks support and the flickering window issue that appeared after the recent Win10 updates. The Windows version now supports two joysticks at a time (as long as a GameBoy or Super GameBoy game allows for two players) and makes XBox directional pads work. I have also switched the Linux version to PulseAudio sound, so that you no longer need to mess with the OSS sound emulation. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added second joystick support to VGB-Windows.
* Added multiple monitor support to VGB-Windows.
* Fixed disappearing window in VGB-Windows.
* Fixed best full-screen mode detection in VGB-Windows.
* Fixed window flicker that appeared after recent Win10 updates.
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in VGB-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.
* Switched VGB-Linux to using PulseAudio sound.
* Updated old PulseAudio driver for 64bit Linux.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.3 for Android is now online:

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

This release fixes DropBox support, broken since DropBox changed their API last month. I have now switched to DropBox APIv2, but you may have to reset all settings or reinstall VGB to make DropBox work. It is also worth noting that VGB-Android is on sale for $1.99 for the next few days. Finally, I have also released the free VGB 5.3 for Windows and Linux at the beginning of this week:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB 5.3 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated VGB-Android emulator to version 5.3.1:

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

This release applies final fixes to make DropBox work again, as well as fixes the issue with save files getting stuck in the /sdcard/VGB folder and overriding newer saves. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGB 5.3.2 for Android is now online and still on $1.99 sale for the next couple of days:

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

This release fixes the DropBox crash that occurred when your app folder had subfolders. I have also fixed gamepads on ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices, and moved all app development to the latest Android SDK. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.
* Fixed gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices.
* Any input devices named as "virtual-*" are now ignored.
* Any virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) devices are ignored.
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.

Have fun!

[EmulatorLowdown]

Cool app man, best of luck hope it does well! Might be a new way for me to play Wario

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.3.3, a new version of my GameBoy emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This version fixes several rare crashes in the native code and restores ability to create home screen shortcuts to your favorite games. 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.
* Fixed possible native crash when applying .IPS patches.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am releasing VGB 5.3.4 for Android this morning, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

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

This release adds the remaining time display during replay and fixes a bunch of replay bugs found while adding the display. I have also switched Settings to Material Design theme and added dark/light textured backgrounds, same as in the rest of the app. For the next few days, VGB is on $1.99 sale at Google Play. See below for all the changes.

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+.
* Stopping replay when emulation reset or state loaded.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.4 for Windows and Linux is now online:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB54-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB54-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release fixes several issues with the replay feature and adds the remaining replay time display. If you do not yet know what replay is, simply press F8 during the game and see what happens.

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!

VGB 5.3.5, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release fixes a couple of AndroidTV issues and adds Cheatopedia cheats for nine more games. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Settings background on AndroidTV.
* Disabled DropBox on AndroidTV for now, since there is no browser.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 9 more 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!

I'm starting this week with VGB 5.3.6, the new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Android:

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

This release makes life easier for AndroidTV users, by making sure the first player always gets to use the stock gamepad. Also, both players can exit emulation and access menus now. Finally, I added cheats for 12 more games, including Final Fantasy Legend, Elevator Action, and F-1 Pole Position. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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 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!

I'm starting this week with the VGB 5.3.7 emulator release for Android:

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

For this release, I have deprecated some old code, rebuilt remaining code with stricter compiler options and fixed all warnings. The saved states are now compatible between 32bit and 64bit VGB builds. I have also added Cheatopedia cheats for six more games, including Flintstones, Flying Warriors, and Formula One. For the next few days, VGB is on $1.99 sale at the Google Play. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit systems.
* Recompiled sources with "-Wall" and fixed warnings.
* Deprecated -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION compilation option.
* Deprecated -DNEW_STATES compilation option.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 6 more 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.4, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is out today:

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

This version adds the ability to pause replay with UP button and single-step through it with LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Once satisfied, press UP again to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing. I have also added Cheatopedia cheats for seven more games, including GameBoy Wars, Harley Davidson, and Hands Of Time. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press LEFT and RIGHT keys to browse.
* Press UP to resume replay, any other key to continue.
* Press any other button to continue playing.
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Made replay code always return "replay-ended" when replay ended.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 7 more 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!

VGB 5.5, the latest version of my free GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator for Windows and Linux, is now online:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB55-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB55-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new VGB adds emulation for the "GameBoy Advance Compatibility Mode", where someone plugs a GameBoy Color cartridge into GBA and plays it. Some games, such as Shantae, will sense this and enable additional features. I have also added ability to pause replay with UP button and single-step through your gameplay with LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Once satisfied, press UP to resume, or any other button to continue playing. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to play GBC games in GBA "backward compatibility mode".
* Use -gba in VGB-Unix to enable GBA compatibility mode.
* Use "Hardware | GameBoy Model | GameBoy Advance" in VGB-Windows.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press [LEFT] and [RIGHT] keys to browse.
* Press [UP] to resume replay, any other key to continue.
* Press any other button to continue playing.
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Made replay code always return "replay-ended" when replay ended.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The all new VGB 5.5 for Android, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now online:

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

This release is shares source code with VGB 5.5 for Windows and Linux, published yesterday. It adds emulation for the "GameBoy Advance Compatibility Mode", where someone plugs GameBoy Color cartridge into GBA and plays it there. Some games, such as Shantae, will sense this and enable additional features. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGB 5.5 for Windows and Linux.
* Added ability to play GBC games in GBA "backward compatibility mode".
* Use "Settings | Emulation | GameBoy Model | GameBoy Advance" option to enable.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.5.1 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator is now ready for you to try:

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

This release fixes crashes in Layout Editor and screenshot sharing, adds compatibility with Android Pie, and enables physical buttons on Archos Gamepad. I have also added cheats for 10 more GameBoy games, including Madden NFL, Picross, Magi Nation, and Tetris Challenge. Finally, VGB is currently on sale for $1.99. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed crash in Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small.
* Fixed crash when trying to share a screenshot on newer Androids.
* Fixed compatibility with Android Pie.
* Enabled physical buttons on 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.
* Upgraded Google Analytics library to the latest compatible version.
* Switched to Android Build Tools 28.0.1.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.5.2 for Android, a new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available from Google Play:

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

This release fixes a bunch of gamepad issues, making life easier for AndroidTV users, people with multiple gamepads, and analog sticks. I have also fixed another crash and made some changes to UI skinning. Settings screens no longer have skinned backgrounds, since Android does not support them very 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!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.5.5 for Android, a new version of my universal GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available from Google Play:

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

In this release, I have added an option to hide system files created when copying data from MacOS. You can also force the app to save all its files (save states, screenshots, etc) in a separate folder on the internal storage. 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.

PS: If you are looking for GameBoy Advance emulation, my GBA/GBC emulator, VGBAnext, is currently on $2.99 sale:

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

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGB 5.6 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB56-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release fixes real-time clock in MBC3 cartridges, such as Pokemon Silver, Pokemon Gold, and so on. The day-of-week field should now show the correct day of the week instead of rotating randomly.

Also worth noting that two of my emulator apps for Android are currently on $2.99 sale:

VGBAnext -- Universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, Famicom emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

MasterGear -- Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000 emulator:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg

[mopa9000]

Hello, All!

VGB 5.5.2 for Android, a new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available from Google Play:


This release fixes a bunch of gamepad issues, making life easier for AndroidTV users, people with multiple gamepads, and analog sticks. I have also fixed another crash and made some changes to UI skinning. Settings screens no longer have skinned backgrounds, since Android does not support them very 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!

The main changes are in the file selector, which has now got quick navigation and larger screenshots. The Freeze/Restore feature has also been improved, and I have added the "custom cheats" option to the Cheatopedia. Finally, the button labels now show with the video acceleration enabled and the custom button layout will not reset after every upgrade.

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* Added "Custom Cheats" option to Cheatopedia.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.

[fms]

VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale:


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


It includes VGB functionality, as well as VGBA and iNES.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Since Google has banned my VGB emulator from Google Play, I have made the free VGB version available here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGB-Android.apk

Download it, play it on your devices, spread it wide, let the other people know they can get it here. The complete list of changes in the first free VGB release is as follows:

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed tilt joystick operation.
* Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
* Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.
* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
* In-game saves now go to /sdcard/VGB if current folder write-protected.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/VGB if current folder write-protected.
* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).
* Added new icons, including adaptive icons.

My iNES emulator is now also available for free:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk

To get full access to all VGB functions, latest updates, and support, please, consider downloading VGBAnext. It is available from Google Play and includes the complete VGB functionality, as well as VGBA and iNES:

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

Have fun!

PS: My fMSX Deluxe emulator is currently on $1.99 sale at Google Play:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.6.3 introduces the new AndroidTV interface, native 64bit Intel support, and fixes gamepad button assignments. I have also fixed the sound issue in GBC Frogger:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB-Android-5603.apk

Please note that since Google banned VGB from the Google Play, I had to fold its functionality into VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, GB, and NES emulator. I have also made a free VGB version available from my own website as an APK file. This new release comes with the updated AndroidTV interface. It supports most regular features, including box art. The few missing features are coming soon. If you see any problems with the new interface, please, email me. 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.
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Fixed high-frequency sound limit (GBC Frogger).
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.6.4 makes virtual buttons have the same size in all screen resolutions and fixes a bunch of crashes accumulated over the last few months:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB-Android-5604.apk

Please note that since Google banned VGB from the Google Play, I have made a free VGB version available from my own website as an APK file. The complete VGB functionality is also available in VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator. See below for all the changes in the new VGB release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* VGB will not auto-start VGBAnext if both are installed.
* 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

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.6.5 switches to the newest AndroidX and Firebase APIs from Google and thus requires at least Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to run:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB-Android-5605.apk

Please note that since Google banned VGB from the Google Play, I have made a free VGB version available from my own website as an APK file. The complete VGB functionality is also available in VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator. See below for all the changes in the new VGB 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

[fms]

Hello, All!


The free VGB 5.6.6 fixes blue screen tint on Chromebooks and some other devices and prevents double clicks from starting two instances of the same game. Since Google banned VGB from Google Play, I am releasing it on my own web site as a free APK file:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB-Android-5606.apk

The complete VGB functionality is also available in VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator. See below for all the changes in the new VGB release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Enabled navigation with DPAD_CENTER, DELETE, and ESCAPE keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.6.7 for Android fixes File Selector getting stuck on unreadable folders, applies similar fixes to the AndroidTV and the Advanced Settings file browsers, and makes toolbar prefer paid apps to the free ones if both alternatives are installed. Since Google banned VGB from Google Play, I am releasing it on my own web site as a free APK file:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB-Android-5607.apk

The complete VGB functionality is also available in VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator. See below for all the changes in the new VGB release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* Fixed AndroidTV file browser 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 dialog when directing users to Google Play.

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX and MSX2 home computer emulator, is on $2.99 sale today and tomorrow:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.7 for Windows and Linux, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB57-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB57-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new version fixes several bugs with moving and resizing the application window and saves the choice of physical gamepad in VGB-Windows. The sound chip time is now measured in microseconds rather than milliseconds, for better precision. Finally, VGB-Windows comes with a menu option for clearing all current settings, in case they get messed up.

ALL CHANGES:
* Sound chip time is now measured in microseconds.
* Fixed high-frequency sound limit (GBC Frogger).
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to VGB-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in VGB-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in VGB-Windows.
* Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in VGB-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: AlmostTI, my Texas Instruments graphing calc emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGB 5.7 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, as a free APK which can be downloaded from my own website:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGB-Android.apk

This release shares most its sources with VGB 5.7 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It improves Box Art Downloader, fixes Network Play and State Exchange features, adds the list of available storage locations for the "Change Folder" dialog and the File Selector screen. The sound chip emulation now operates with microsecond precision. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest VGB 5.7 sources.
* Sound emulation now runs with microsecond precision.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* 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.
* Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
* Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.8 for Windows and Linux, my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB58-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB58-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new version includes majorly refactored scaling and special effects framework and a simple CPU-based linear interpolation image scaling algorithm. The CPU-based interpolation is used when it is impossible to use GPU to scale screen images. The Windows version has also got file drag'n'drop support and explicit "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option. The Linux version now supports "-linear" command line argument.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added file drag'n'drop support to VGB-Windows.
* Added CPU-based simple linear scaling algorithm.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* 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 VGB-Windows.
* Added -linear command line option to VGB-Linux.

Have fun!

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear 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 released VGB 5.8 for Android this morning, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, as a free APK which can be downloaded from my own website:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGB-Android.apk

This release is based on VGB 5.8 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It comes with majorly refactored scaling and special effects framework. I have added a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaling algorithm, used when GPU-based linear interpolation is unfeasible. There is now a new "Video | Interpolation Effect | Linear Interpolation" option in the Settings. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest VGB 5.8 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!

[fms]

I have published VGB 5.8.2 for Android, a new version of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, as a free APK on my web site:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGB-Android.apk

This release will access files via Secure Access Framework on Android10+ devices. I have also fixed opening files from external apps (such as file managers) and enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

If you like VGB, please, consider purchasing VGBAnext app from Google Play. It contains complete VGB functonality, as well as GameBoy Advance and NES emulation:

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

See below for the complete list of changes in the new VGB release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGB 5.9 for Windows and Linux, a new release of my GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy emulator, is now available for download:

https://fms.komkon.org/VGB/ -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB59-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
https://fms.komkon.org/VGB/VGB59-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

The new release should now accept most command line options on Windows, which did not work before. I have also added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to show current frames-per-second count on Windows. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored Windows EMULib code.
* Most command line options should now work in Windows version.
* Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to VGB-Windows.
* Increased synchronization timer precision in Windows version.

Have fun!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX home computer emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

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