MasterGear-Android 2.7.1 Published

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Just published MasterGear 2.7.1 for Android:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg
(https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg)
Basically, adding the changes previously added to my other emulators:

* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added autosaved state and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Added screenshots to Freeze/Restore slots.
* Added Italian translation.

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Today, I have updated the Android version of MasterGear. The new MasterGear-Android 2.7.2 is available here:

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

The main changes are support for .IPS patch files (yes, translations), faster and smoother non-accelerated video, and improved file selector. Full list of changes follows:

* Improved non-accelerated video, making it faster and smoother.
* Added .IPS patch support. For "mygame.sms", name your patch file "mygame.ips".
* Added labels for CHT/SAV/IPS files to the file selector.
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* 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.

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Published MasterGear 2.7.4 for Android today:

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

This release catches up with the changes I have made to my other console emulators (VGBA, VGB, and iNES) over the last couple of weeks.

CHANGES:
* Fixed a Layout Editor problem where a button could go off-screen.
* Made buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
* Made button cues solid.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed a few bugs in the license verification code.
* Fixed handling of the FILL patch chunks inside .IPS files.
* Switched to surfaces for faster and smoother non-accelerated video.
* Further optimized synchronization between Java and native code.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.

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Just released MasterGear 2.7.5 here:

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

It brings all the latest changes introduced in iNES and VGBA:

* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Added automatic skip rate control via "Frames to Draw" option.
* Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
* Added file selector labels for new files and MIDI records
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Made directional joypad easier to control.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.

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Released MasterGear-Android 2.7.6 today:

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

CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature letting users swap their gameplay states.
* Localized all prompts in the State Exchange feature.
* Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
* Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings and Debugger.

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Ending this week with the release of MasterGear 2.7.8 for Android:

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

In this release, you can use the NetPlay feature to play with other MasterGear users over local network or Internet. Please keep in mind that you should both be running the same game. Also, both your Android devices should either be on the same local network or have Internet-visible IP addresses. Select "Connect NetPlay" from the menu to start playing.

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Just released MasterGear 2.7.9 for Android:

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

This release adds configurable joystick shapes, with two alternative shapes included, and the extended file selector that shows cartridge hardware information, if found in a file.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable joystick shapes, with two alternative shapes.
* Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
* Added more options under "Virtual Joystick Opacity".
* File selector now shows hardware information, if found in a file.
* Localized all NetPlay messages.

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Released a new version 2.7.10 of MasterGear for Android today, bringing in all the newest features and fixes from my other emulators:

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

The MasterGear will play games written for Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000. It also emulates the SC-3000 home computer and SF-7000 disk drive. The new Android version brings the social network sharing and fixes button display on Android 2.x devices, among other things.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Share" menu item for letting others know what you are playing.
* Added "Help" menu item to the file selector.
* Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.
* Fixed screenshots quality.
* Removed extra text line from NetPlay and StateExchange lists.
* Made all "Help" menus point to the FAQ web site section.
* Switched all URLs from market.android.com to play.google.com.

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New MasterGear 2.7.11 for Android has been published:

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

Introducing changes made to iNES, VGB, and my other emulators earlier.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CoverFlow-like 3D screenshot browser to the File Selector.
* Fixed hangups on Android 2.x device rotation with OpenGLES enabled.
* Added Change Log dialog showing up after each upgrade.
* Added "Rate Me" option to the change log dialog.

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Updated MasterGear for Android to version 2.7.12 this morning:

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

Optimized the File Selector to work with large directories and made the license check procedure less frequent.

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.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.

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It has been a while, but I have finally got to updating MasterGear for Android today:

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

The new MasterGear 2.7.13 adds native support for the MOGA gaming controllers and fixes a bunch of possible crash sources. Those crashes are rare, but they still occur according to crash reports, so it was a good idea to have them fixes. Also improved the Gallery and the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gaming controller support.
* Fixed occassional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* Now showing current values of all list preferences.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* You can now share the latest list of changes from the Change Log.
* Gallery has got a new background.

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I have released an urgent update to MasterGear for Android:

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

The MasterGear 2.7.14 fixes the freeze problem many users encountered in version 2.7.13, and adds a few more improvements. If you are having problems with MasterGear 2.7.13, upgrade to the new version immediately.

ALL CHANGES:
* FIXED CRASHES introduced in 2.7.13!
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.

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Hello, All!

Releasing a new version of my MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.15 today:

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

This version greatly improves support for different Bluetooth joysticks: standard ones (like Nyko Playpad), Moga, and iCade. The joysticks are now supported everywhere in the app, not just during gameplay. Also, I am now showing real game names for known games in the File Selector, and you will no longer experience a delay when exiting from a game to the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing real game names in File Selector, whenever possible.
* Fixed file ID computation to include all eight CRC32 digits.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and Gallery.
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

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I have released the new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.17:

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

The changes include fixes to the Z80 emulation, a rare crash-on-exit fix, and full iCade joystick support.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
* Fixed rare crash when exiting from emulator to the File Selector.
* Fixed default iCade button assignments.
* iCade buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.

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Released a minor 2.7.19 update to MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, fixing a few bugs:

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

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 a rare crash when reporting failed license check.

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I have published a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear 2.7.20, to the Google Play:

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

Added the Search feature and the new toolbar to the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Search Files" function to search for files when lost in File Selector.
* Pressing SEARCH key in File Selector now invokes file search.
* Added a new, better looking toolbar that now includes AlmostTI.
* Fixed possible crash in Settings.

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I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

In addition to the Record/Replay functions, letting you record your gameplay and then go back in time, I have merged Freeze and Restore functions into Freeze/Restore dialog, made NetPlay a single checkable item, and moved all advanced features into Advanced submenu. The File Selector also became faster, as it now caches more file metadata. Many other fixes added as well.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Merged Freeze and Restore into single Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added State Exchange access to the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Optimized communications from native code to Java code.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address cannot be detected.
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.

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Hello, All!

I have updated my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear for Android, to version 2.8.2:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.

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Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.3, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android:

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

In this new release, I have made the fast-forward speed configurable and fixed the automatic frame-skip option (found under "Draw Frames" setting). Moga users will find that their analog controls work now. The File Selector has got a new, fancy row shading and will let you search for *.zip files, as well as *.sms and *.gg. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.

Have fun!

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MasterGear-Android 2.8.4, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, has been published to the Google Play:

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

Starting with this version, MasterGear requires double-click on the BACK key in order to exit emulation. This is done to avoid your fingers accidentally slipping onto the BACK key. If you do not like the new BACK key behavior, disable it by unchecking the "Press BACK Twice to Quit" option in the Settings.

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.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.

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Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.5, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

Starting with this version, I am enabling automatic frame skip control and hardware video acceleration by default. These two features should provide everyone with the fast, smooth gameplay video. Also fixed a bunch of rather important issues (that previously broke auto frame skip) and added full support for iPega gamepads.

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.
* Added explicit "Quit" menu option, for people who cannot find BACK key.
* 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.
* Fixed a nasty crash in the Record/Replay icon display.

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Hello, All!

I have updated MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, to version 2.8.6 today:

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

This release makes Z80 emulation more accurate, adds configurable automatic firing function to all fire buttons (see "Auto Fire Settings"), and lets you use the new light UI theme throughout the app (enable "Light UI Theme" in Settings). See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added accurate R register emulation.
* Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation.
* Added configurable auto-fire function (see "Auto Fire Settings" option).
* Added new "light" theme throughout the app (see "Light UI Theme" option).
* Added shadows to screenshots throughout the app.
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.

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I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.8, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release adds always-on gameplay recorder that lets you "rewind" the last 16 seconds of gameplay. Press the "Replay" button at any moment to go back in time. I have also added a new contour joystick skin which can be enabled via "Virtual Joystick Shape" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.

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Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.9, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release adds support for ARM-based GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, a new grid-based File Selector view, switches to the OpenSLES native sound API, takes additional measures to prevent crashes, and contains many other fixes. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* MasterGear now runs on GoogleTVs 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 optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* 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 icons not being shown for File Selector entries with real names.
* Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Fixed inconsistencies during replay.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 2.8.10, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

The main new feature in this release is the DropBox integration. You can upload your gameplay state to a DropBox account and download it later, to continue playing on your other Android device. There is also a way to browse contents of your DropBox.

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

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.11 today, the new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release adds a bunch of hardware emulation options, previously only available from the rather unfriendly Advance Settings menu. Starting with this version, you will be able to tweak how VDP emulation works, whether your MasterSystem will have Yamaha's OPLL sound chip and the 93c44 serial EEPROM.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Options" screen to the Settings.
* Added "Show All Sprites" option to the Settings.
* Added "Delay VRAM Reads" option to the Settings.
* Added "Show PAL Video" option to the Settings.
* Added "YM2413 (OPLL) Sound Chip" option to the Settings.
* Added "93c44 Serial EEPROM Chip" option to the Settings.
* Added "CDMasters Memory Mapper" option to the Settings.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.

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Hello, All!

Today's release is MasterGear-Android 2.8.12 - a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

In this release, I have added support for x86-based Android devices and made a few UI fixes. As a side result, MasterGear should now run on desktop Android emulators (AndroVM, Genymotion, Bluestacks, etc).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

This Christmas Eve, I am bringing you MasterGear-Android 2.8.13, the new version of my Sega 8bit consoles emulator:

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

MasterGear will run software written for Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, SC-3000 home computer, and its SF-7000 extension. This new release lets you change the hardware model and locale (US/Japan/Europe) from the automatically determined settings. I have also taken steps to properly sync PAL hardware at 50fps, rather than 60fps used by NTSC. Those who complained about certain games running too fast, this change should fix your problem.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Model" screen to the Settings.
* You can choose SMS, GG, SG-1000, SC-3000, or SF-7000 hardware.
* Merged PAL/NTSC selection with hardware model selection.
* Now limiting frame rate to 50fps when emulating PAL hardware.

Happy Holidays!

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Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 2.8.14 this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release adds the optional "vertical scanlines" display effect that simulates LCD display structure. Moreover, if you enable both the "LCD Scanlines" and "TV Scanlines" options, MasterGear will apply the raster effect to your display. Feel free to experiment with these options.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines.
* Added raster effect when both vertical and horizontal scanlines enabled.
* 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.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

The new MasterGear-Android 2.8.15 adds automatic recognition of some games requiring special hardware, such as Codemasters' MicroMachines and the MLB Baseball games. I have also split the Settings into multiple tabs, for easier navigation, and moved some of them around.

MasterGear-Android is my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android. You will find it here:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added automatic hardware selection for some games.
* CodeMasters' Micro Machines works out of the box now.
* MLB Majors Pro Baseball works out of the box now.
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Removed "93c44 Serial EEPROM Chip" option, as it is now automatic.
* Removed "CodeMasters Memory Mapper" option, as it is now automatic.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.16, a new version of my Sega GameGear, MasterSystem, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

In this version, I have enabled gamepad navigation in the tabbed Settings and made it possible to reassign Moga controller buttons. Also fixed a nasty bug that made MasterGear drain the battery when running in the background. See the complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Fixed battery drain when MasterGear is running in background.
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 2.9, a major update to my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release adds support for Pro Action Replay cheats and Cheatopedia with a bunch of cheat codes for popular games. I am going to add more cheats in the future releases. You can also add your own Cheatopedia entries by editing the MG/custom.chts file in the internal storage. Pro Action Replay cheat format is XXXX-XXXX. More information about adding your own cheats can be found here:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Pro Action Replay cheats support!
* Added Cheatopedia with cheats for most popular games.
* Added Cheat Editor interface for entering your own cheat codes.
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Custom Cheatopedia entries can be added to /sdcard/MG/custom.chts.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

Starting this month with the MasterGear-Android 2.9.1 release:

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

MasterGear emulates Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 videogame consoles. In the new version, I have fixed recognition of file names that contain multiple extensions and added cheats for 26 more games to the Cheatopedia, including Sonic games, Phantasy Star, and Prince of Persia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.
* Added 26 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added five Sonic games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three Outrun games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Phantasy Star cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Prince of Persia cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

I have published the MasterGear-Android 2.9.2 update, fixing screen edge artifacts and adding Cheatopedia cheats for 32 more games:

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

See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed left/top edge artefacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Added 32 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ninja Gaiden cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Penguin Land cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Psycho Fox cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Quartet cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added R-Type cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rainbow Islands cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rygar cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

I am releasing MasterGear-Android 2.9.3 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

The new version has got the slow-motion mode (combined with the fast-forward mode in the Settings) and a variety of fixes. More importantly, I have started adding workarounds for external SD card restrictions imposed by Android KitKat. If you are a KitKat user, the new MasterGear will let you keep your games on the external SD card, saving your gameplay states to /sdcard/MasterGear folder or the app-specific SD card folder, as KitKat prohibits third-party apps from writing arbitrary SD card folders. No, I do not know why Google made this restriction. I guess their Nexus devices simply do not have SD cards, so they never tested.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
* Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
* If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/MasterGear.
* If MasterGear folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.mg/files.
* Fixed fast-forwarding in automatic frame rate mode.
* Fixed a crash in Cheatopedia, when displaying the list.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

Just released MasterGear-Android 2.9.5, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release fixes Cheatopedia on Kitkat devices and adds cheats for 14 more games. Moga and other analog gamepad users are now able to adjust the sensitivity of their analog controls. I also included the access to Settings into the File Selector menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheatopedia on Kitkat, when running games from SD card.
* Added "Analog Joystick Blind Radius" setting for Moga and other analog joysticks.
* Added "Show File Selector Toolbar" option to show or hide toolbar in the File Selector.
* Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
* Added Strider, Super Kickoff, Wonderboy, and 11 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Removed the MENU button from the screen (use "Advanced | Settings" instead).
* Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
* Fixed scanline effects in Debugger, etc.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

This morning, I am releasing MasterGear-Android 2.9.6, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

In this new release, I have fixed the network play, improved the sound quality, reenabled the built-in debugger, and added 24 more games to the Cheatopedia. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed NetPlay for those who had problems with it.
* Improved audio quality, removing harmonics.
* Reenabled built-in debugger (see "Advanced | Debugger").
* Made sure audio updates after restoring state.
* Added cheats for 24 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Terminator cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ultima 4 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Xenon cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zillion cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zool cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear-Android 2.9.7 is now available from Google Play:

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

In this version, I have adjusted the sound emulation to be closer to the original, fixed a bunch of bugs, and added cheats for 17 more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Improved SN76489 PSG emulation.
* Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
* Added tilt joystick sensitivity setting.
* Switched PSG to logarithmic volumes.
* Corrected PSG base frequency.
* Fixed File Selector crash, when deleting a file.
* Fixed auxillary files display in the File Selector.
* Fixed gameplay recording feature.
* Added 17 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added four Wonder Boy games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added three World Cup games to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published MasterGear-Android 2.9.8, adding automatic search and download of the games box art:

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

Once you enable "Download Box Art" option in the File Selector and connect via WiFi, the new MasterGear will automatically search the Internet for the box art images of your games, download, and show them in the games list. I have also improved DropBox integration: you no longer need to enter the DropBox password every time you run MasterGear, and your gameplay state is automatically uploaded to DropBox once you finish playing.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now automatically downloading box art images when on WiFi.
* Enable "Download Box Art" in File Selector main menu to download box art.
* Choose "Download Box Art" in context menu to find box art for one game only.
* DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
* Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
* 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.

[fms]

Hello, All!

Starting this week with the MasterGear-Android 2.9.10 release:

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

Starting with this release, you no longer need to browse through the list of games in the Cheatopedia: it will try automatically locating cheats for your game. Xperia owners should be able to assign the "O" button on their keypads. Finally, the new MasterGear comes with a decorative backdrop image. If you do not like it, disable it via "General | Show Portrait Backdrop", or supply your own image in /sdcard/MasterGear/Backdrop.png.

ALL CHANGES:
* Cheatopedia automatically selects cheats by game ID.
* Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
* Added decorative backdrop image in the portrait mode.
* Made backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
* You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/MasterGear/Backdrop.png.
* Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.
* Added cheats for 29 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alf, Addams Family, Astro Warrior to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alex Kidd and Asterix games to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next MasterGear-Android release is out:

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

The new MasterGear 2.9.11 fixes ZIP file support on Kitkat and enables hardware media buttons (record, play, rewind), to save, restore, or replay the gameplay. If you have extra buttons on your gamepad, you can also assign these functions to the extra buttons, via "Input | Assign Keys" setting.

ALL CHANGES:
* LuckyPatcher use now accepted, by public demand, but you will see a warning.
* Fixed support for .ZIP files stored on Kitkat SD cards.
* Added custom key assignments for freezing, restoring, and replaying gameplay.
* Added "General | Confirm Freezing State" option for people who tend hitting "Freeze" by mistake.
* 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, to version 2.9.12:

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

This update adds easy Wiimote support, makes gamepad BACK button fully usable, fixes a few bugs, and extends Cheatopedia with entries for 18 new games. See below for the full release notes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Painless Wiimote support with "Input | Wiimote Support" option.
* Gamepad BACK button fully usable and assignable.
* Tested MasterGear on real a x86-based Android device (Dell Venue 8).
* Fixed scanline effects on x86-based Android devices.
* Added 18 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Moved "Keep Screen On" to the "Video" tab.
* Fixed crashes when downloading DropBox files.
* Fixed crash when setting backdrop location.
* Fixed some Russian translations.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released MasterGear-Android 2.9.13, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This version replaces the old Layout Editor with the new Virtual Joystick Editor, merging all joystick settings into single UI and letting users independently resize virtual buttons. The new UI finally shows button labels and gravity, i.e. which screen edges buttons "stick" to. The Assign Keys screen is now showing current key assignments. Finally, I have added cheats for another 17 games to the Cheatopedia. See the complete change list below.

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.
* Added 17 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Removed separate joystick size, shape, and opacity settings.
* Reordered items in the "Input" tab.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 2.9.14 for Android today:

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

This release makes emulated console screen movable and resizable, via "Input | Virtual Joystick Editor" setting. I have also included a quick hack option to make misbehaving hardware keyboards work and added cheats for 18 new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added screen resizing/positioning to the Joystick Editor.
* Added "Input | Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" option to make misbehaving keyboards work.
* Added 18 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added backdrop image to the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed joystick resizing/positioning in the Joystick Editor.
* Fixed backdrop image shifting down after rotation.
* Fixed accidental crash when drawing overlay.
* Removed some outdated code that is no longer relevant.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am rolling out MasterGear 2.9.15 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release adds cheats for 29 more games to the Cheatopedia and fixes several pending Cheatopedia bugs. I have also improved the overall app stability by removing several "stale" threads that may have remained after quitting MasterGear.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added cheats for 29 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added a few missing game IDs to detect Cheatopedia games.
* Now properly killing DropBox and BoxArt threads at exit.
* Fixed stale timer thread remaining after exiting a game.
* Fixed screenshots when using custom-positioned screen.
* Fixed crash when drawing custom-positioned screen.
* Fixed several faulty Cheatopedia entries.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published the new MasterGear-Android 3.0, adding full support for GameGenie codes in "DDA-AAA-RRR" and "DDA-AAA" formats:

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

Also added Cheatopedia entries for 28 more games, including Kenseiden, Lemmings, King's Quest, and Indiana Jones. See full change list below:

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for GameGenie cheat codes in "DDA-AAA-RRR" and "DDA-AAA" formats.
* Cheat Editor now accepts both GameGenie and Pro Action Replay cheats.
* Added cheats for another 28 games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added King's Quest: Quest for the Crown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Heroes of the Lance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park to the Cheatopedia.
* Added James Bond and James Pond 2 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Kenseiden to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lemmings to the Cheatopedia.
* Removed AdMob library, as the app is not running any ads.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 3.0.1 today:

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

The new release makes sure MasterGear does not leave defunct processes after it finishes. I have also reduced time needed to start a game and optimized switching between activities (Settings, Netplay, etc). The Cheatopedia got expanded with 25 more games, including Shinobi, Street Fighter 2, Smash TV, and Shadow Of The Beast.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now killing zombie processes left by some activities.
* Games start faster, after optimizng the utility library.
* Reduced switch times between Settings, Exchange, etc.
* Only starting Google Analytics tracker when needed.
* Keeping just one instance of Google Analytics tracker.
* Added cheats for 25 more games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shinobi and Shadow Dancer to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Street Fighter 2 and Streets of Rage to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sagaia and Scramble Spirits to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Shadow of the Beast to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Smash TV to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

In this week's MasterGear-Android 3.0.2 release, I have started adding cheats for GameGear games:

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

A total of 50 GameGear games have been added to a separate Cheatopedia section, including five Sonic The Hedgehog games, Shinobi, Lemmings, Desert Strike, Alien Syndrome, Megaman, and Ninja Gaiden. I have also fixed a bug with default settings initialization and removed large chunks of unused code and resources.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added cheats for 50 GameGear games.
* Fixed default settings initialization.
* Removed unused and outdated code, resources and bitmaps.
* Added Dragon Crystal and two Phatntasy Star games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ninja Gaiden and two Shinobi games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman and two Wonder Boy games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Alien Syndrome and Chakan to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Desert Strike and Lemmings to the Cheatopedia.
* Added five Sonic The Hedgehog games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Ecco The Dolphin to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

You can pick up the latest MasterGear-Android 3.1 from the Google Play:

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

This release adds the Cheat Hunter tool, letting you find your very own cheats (such as infinite lives, time, or credits) in any game, almost automatically. While adding this feature, I have also found and fixed a few cheat-related bugs.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheat Hunter tool for searching Action Replay cheats.
* Added cheats for 13 more GameGear games.
* Fixed cheats parsing, adding wrong cheats no longer possible.
* Fixed saving .CHT files from the emulator (was saving them GZIPped).
* Added three Bart Simpson games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Battleship and Buster Fight to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Baseball'91 and Batter Up to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Beavis And Butthead and Berlin Wall to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear-Android 3.1.1 is now ready for download:

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

The new release makes the Hardware Model setting persistent, so that you do not need to set it every time. If you mess it up, simply set it back to "Automatic". I have also satisfied several requests about backdrop images: you can now have a different backdrop for each game, and if you have got a narrow screen, the backdrop will be aligned to the bottom screen border. Finally, added cheats for 24 more GameGear games, including Double Dragon and Defenders Of Oasis. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Now saving Hardware Model, no need to set it every time.
* Each game can have own backdrop. For Game.sms, place it into Game.sms.back.png.
* Now aligning backdrop to the screen bottom, if it is too small.
* Added cheats for 24 more GameGear games.
* Added two Chuck Rock games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Cool Spot and Cutthroat Island to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Double Dragon and Eternal Legend to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Defenders of Oasis game to the Cheatopedia.
* Added explanation messages to the Cheat Hunter.
* Added missing string translations.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next MasterGear 3.1.3 for Android is now available from Google Play:

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

The new release comes with the accurate PSG noise channel emulation, with the random noise generator implemented exactly the way documentation describes it. Android KitKat+ users will also find they can use the "immersive mode" to reveal/hide the user interface. I have also added cheats for 12 more GameGear games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added accurate SN76489 noise channel emulation.
* Added configurable noise generator API to EMULib.
* Added Android immersive mode support.
* You must start or finish your fling at the top to toggle title bar.
* Added 12 new GameGear games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Faceball 2000 and Frogger to the Cheatopedia.
* Added F15 Strike Eagle and Formula 1 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Fatal Fury and Fantasy Zone to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next MasterGear-Android 3.1.5 is now online:

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

It emulates the 8bit Sega MasterSystem, Sega GameGear, and SG-1000 gaming consoles from Sega. MasterGear will also emulate SC-3000 home computer. This week's changes include translucent immersive UI on Kitkat+ Androids and separate settings for the media buttons, found on many Bluetooth devices. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
* Fixed the File Selector Search to properly find storage.
* 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.
* Built package with the latest Android SDK.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 3.1.6 this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This is the last MasterGear release this year. It fixes a bunch of OpenGLES-related bugs, adds scaling for bigger screens, support for split windows and popups on Samsung Galaxy devices. You can now search for a game by its name from the File Selector. Finally, in response to many requests, I removed unused virtual buttons from the top of the screen.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed FIREL/FIRER buttons off the screen.
* Added split-screen and popup window modes on Samsung devices.
* Added searching by name to the File Selector Search.
* Added assembler scaling routines for 1280x1120+ screens.
* 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.
* You can now fling from the top or the bottom to toggle UI.
* Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

A new MasterGear release is out:

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

MasterGear 3.1.7 will run in split-screen and pop-up window modes on Samsung devices, adds an option to always show box art rather than screenshots, makes File Selector images bigger, and fixes a bunch of bugs. See below for the complete change list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Show Box Art First" option to the File Selector.
* Fixed OpenGLES lockups on Mali GPUs (Samsung, RK, etc).
* Fixed running MasterGear in the lower half of split-screen.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android, to version 3.1.8:

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

This update introduces Material theme on Lollipop+ devices, replaces all UI icons with newer versions, and makes a few more preparations for switching to a new UI paradigm.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now targeting Lollipop, Froyo+ still works though.
* Now using Material theme on Lollipop.
* Updated all icons to the newest Lollipop versions.
* Retired some icons, replacing them with better fitting ones.
* Removed app name from all title bars, to save space.
* GBA link now redirects to VGBAnext.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 3.2 tonight:

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

In this version, I have added initial AndroidTV support, fixed a bunch of UI bugs, and patched Moga and License Verification libraries to work on Android Lollipop. As result, the new MasterGear now uses android-21 APIs (i.e. Lollipop). If you have a real AndroidTV device, please, test the app and let me know how well it works. I do not have an AndroidTV to fully test it myself.

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

I have published MasterGear-Android 3.2.1, as well as free MasterGear 3.2 for Windows and Linux:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg (Android)
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ (Windows and Linux)

Starting with this release, MasterGear should show up in the Google Play Store for AndroidTV. I have also enabled the button assignment dialog on devices without touch screens (e.g. AndroidTV), fixed the emulation settings and further improved the user interface. People, who asked if they can supply their own ROM database, will find their wish granted in this release.

Since this is the first Windows and Linux release since MasterGear 2.6, there is quite a lot of changes in the desktop version. Just like its Android sibling, the desktop version now supports ActionReplay cheat codes (press [F5]), translation patches, instant replay (press [F8]), and the semi-automated cheat search (press [F5]). There are also major updates to Z80 CPU and SN76489 PSG emulation. See below for the complete list of changes.

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 3.2 for Windows and Linux.
* When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
* You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/MasterGear/names.dat".
* Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up from File Selector.
* Removed unnecessary group inside Emulation Settings.
* Added the "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
* Cleaned up and beautified the File Selector grid view.
* MasterGear now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.
* Fixed multiple build warnings.

WINDOWS/LINUX CHANGES:
* MG-Windows is now free for everyone to use and share.
* Added .IPS patch support. For "mygame.sms", name your patch file "mygame.ips".
* Added support for ActionReplay cheats.
* Added automatic gameplay recording (press [F8] to replay).
* Added cheat hunter tool for finding new cheats.
* Added accurate Z80 R register emulation.
* Added accurate Z80 LDIR/LDDR opcode emulation.
* Fixed a bug in the Z80 CPDR opcode.
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added accurate SN76489 noise channel emulation.
* Switched SN76489 PSG to logarithmic volumes.
* Corrected SN76489 PSG base frequency.
* Improved audio quality, removing harmonics.
* Made sure audio updates after restoring state.
* Added configurable noise generator API to EMULib.
* Added automatic hardware selection for some games.
* Micro Machines works out of the box now.
* MLB Majors Pro Baseball works out of the box now.
* Added "vertical scanlines" and "raster" visual effects.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just updated MasterGear for Android to version 3.2.4:

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

In this release, I have slightly changed the way VDP behaves when someone tries writing into VRAM while in read mode. While it is generally a bug, but some programmers still did it for unknown reasons. This VDP change fixed graphical glitches in Klax (both MasterSystem and GameGear versions), Astrowarrior, and Wolf Child.

I have also improved the user interface, adding the navigation menu and a separate "tile view" option to the File Selector. Please note that all File Selector view toggles have moved to the top-left corner navigation menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed VRAM writes when VDP is in read mode.
* Fixed graphical glitches in Klax (both SMS and GG).
* Fixed title screen garbage in Wolf Child.
* Fixed corrupted explosion craters in AstroWarrior.
* Added 15 new GameGear games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
* Added tile view to the File Selector.
* Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
* Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
* Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
* Enabled application-wide hardware acceleration.
* Improved "What's New" page formatting.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just uploaded MasterGear 3.2.5 for Android devices to Google Play:

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

The latest version adds the floating action button to run the last played game and optimizes controls for gamepad-based Android devices, such as Nvidia Shield Portable.

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.
* Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated MasterGear-Android to version 3.3 today:

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

Since I have got an ADT-1 AndroidTV box to test on, this version contains many optimizations for AndroidTV and other devices without touchscreens. The gamepad BACK key now exits the emulator, while pressing A+BACK will open the menu. The "Assign Keys" dialog has been redesigned to completely avoid the touchscreen use. I have also updated the banner image and added overscan border on AndroidTV devices

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

A minor MasterGear-Android 3.3.1 update today:

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

The new version fixes SRAM clearing on reset, so Lunar Legend and other games will no longer lose saved games when you reset them. I have also added an option to reset all settings to defaults and made the right shoulder button open the context menu in the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed clearing SRAM on reset (Lunar Legend, etc).
* Added "General | Reset All Settings" option.
* Pressing BUTTON_R1 now invokes File Selector context menu.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 3.3.2 this morning:

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

Starting with this version, you can play MasterSystem games together, using two gamepads (wired or wireless). Please, make sure you connect both gamepads to your Android device before starting MasterGear. I have also replaced all icons throughout the app with Material Design icons and cleaned some virtual joystick skins.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added second player, if you have two gamepads connected.
* To play together, connect both gamepads before starting MasterGear.
* Added Material Design icons everywhere.
* Retouched virtual gamepad images.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 3.3 for Windows and Linux today, as well as MasterGear 3.3.3 for Android:

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

The Android version fixes Joystick Layout Editor and adds two more button combinations to open a menu during the game (useful on AndroidTV). The Windows version switches to the texture-based Direct3D rendering. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
* Fixed Joystick Layout Editor in MG-Android.
* R1+BACK or L1+BACK opens a menu in MG-Android.
* Switched MG-Windows to Direct3D textures-based rendering.
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" option to MG-Windows.
* Added "Stretch Full Screen" option to MG-Windows.
* Added new icon to MG-Windows.
* Added -lcd and -nolcd command line options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have added Sega MasterSystem light gun emulation to my MasterGear emulator for Android:

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

The light gun works in such games as Operation Wolf, Safari Hunt, Trap Shooting, and Marksman Shooting. To enable light gun, check the "Settings | Emulation | Light Gun" option. I have also fixed a possible crash in the State Exchange browser, optimized the app for the latest Nvidia Shield AndroidTV device, and made the menu appear when you press both thumbsticks on an AndroidTV gamepad.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added light gun emulation (Operation Wolf, Safari Hunt, etc).
* Added beam position register (port 7Fh).
* Added "Emulation | Light Gun" option to the Settings.
* Fixed a crash in the State Exchange browser.
* Tested and optimized for Nvidia Shield AndroidTV box.
* On AndroidTV, press both thumbsticks down to invoke the menu.
* Reenabled action bar on devices with physical MENU key.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear-Android 3.4.1 this morning:

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

The new release adds support for custom virtual joystick skins. To create your own joystick skin, download the template from the web site, edit it, and place it into /sdcard/MasterGear/Controls.png. After that, select "Custom Skin" option in the Layout Editor to see your skin.

I have also made the action bar optional on devices that have a MENU button (and thus do not need the action bar icons). Since many people complained that they cannot find the Cheatopedia or Freeze/Restore options, these options are back in the menu. You can move them to the action bar by checking the "General | Enable Action Bar" option.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/MasterGear/Controls.png.
* Added "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" option for choosing your skin.
* Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
* Made action bar optional on devices with MENU button (off by default).
* Added "General | Enable Action Bar" option for devices with MENU button.
* Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have pushed MasterGear-Android 3.4.2 to the Google Play this morning:

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

This release beautifies the background image, making sure it attaches to the MasterSystem display with no gaps. If you are storing games on an external SD card, and Android prevents apps from writing to it, MasterGear will save your game states to /sdcard/MasterGear.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new background image, removing the gap.
* Now automatically creating /sdcard/MasterGear if missing.
* When MasterGear cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/MasterGear.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated MasterGear-Android to version 3.4.3, adding support for per-game custom backgrounds:

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

You may use a .PNG image of any size for the background, although I usually use 640x800. The bottom part of the background will go off screen, as needed.

ALL CHANGES:
* You can have custom backdrop for Game.sms in Game.sms.back.png.
* Typical backdrop size is 640x800, bottom part may go off-screen.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear-Android 3.4.4, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now available online:

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

It includes two new raster effects, simulating TV or LCD pixel components, and fixes several rather nasty bugs in the Instant Replay feature.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.
* Fixed memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the initial state.
* Fixed instant replay not restoring successive states.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 3.4 for Windows and Linux today, as well as MasterGear 3.4.5 for Android:

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

The new release adds EPX and EAGLE image scalers, as well as pixel raster simulation (CMY and RGB modes). I have also fixed several crucial bugs in the instant replay feature and added an MG-Windows option to clear file associations. See below for all changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added special effects simulating individual 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 "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector in MG-Android.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Switched to android-22 platform and tools (Android Lollipop 5.1.1).
* Merged scanline options into "Simulate Scanlines" in MG-Windows.
* Merged scaling options into "Interpolate Video" in MG-Windows.
* Added "Apply Color Raster" submenu to MG-Windows.
* Added "RGB Raster" and "CMY Raster" options to MG-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to MG-Windows.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new MasterGear-Android 3.4.6 release comes with a bunch of user-requested fixes and upgraded DropBox algorithms. I have also returned gradient to the action bar, since the single-color Material Design version looked too ugly:

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

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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published MasterGear 3.5 for Android:

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

This release completely changes VRAM access mechanism to comply with the documentation. Among other effects, this change fixes title screen garbage in Wolf Child.

I have also added recognition for five more CodeMasters games and a way to automatically detect other CodeMaster cartridges. More support for custom hardware coming later.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the new VRAM/CRAM/VDP access mechanism.
* Added new CodeMasters mapper detection scheme.
* Fixed serial port status (CJ Elephant Fugitive GG).
* Fixed artefacts in Wolf Child.
* Added CodeMasters game CJ Elephant Fugitive GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Cosmic Spacehead GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Micro Machines GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Micro Machines 2 GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Pete Sampras Tennis GG.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I updated MasterGear for Windows and Linux to version 3.5:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- distribution page
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG35-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG35-Ubuntu-x86-bin.zip -- Linux binary

The new version changes accesses to VRAM, CRAM and VDP registers to comply with the documentation, implements 224/240-pixel GameGear video modes, and adds an automated way to detect CodeMasters cartridges. As result, many game glitches, big and small, have been fixed. The Windows version now lets you play audio while the emulator is running in the background.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the new VRAM/CRAM/VDP access mechanism.
* Added 224/240-pixel screen modes for GameGear.
* Added new CodeMasters mapper detection scheme.
* Fixed serial port status (CJ Elephant Fugitive GG).
* Fixed artefacts in Wolf Child.
* Fixed Star Trek GG screen shift.
* Fixed Micro Machines 1/2 GG screen artefacts.
* Fixed most Cosmic Spacehead issues.
* Added CodeMasters game CJ Elephant Fugitive GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Cosmic Spacehead GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Micro Machines GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Micro Machines 2 GG.
* Added CodeMasters game Pete Sampras Tennis GG.
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to MG-Windows.
* Updated MG-Windows "About" box.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.5.1 for Android is available from Google Play this morning:

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

This update adds more accurate line interrupt generation and 224/240-line screen modes to GameGear emulation (of which GameGear only shows 144 lines, of course). I have also disabled the fixed top rows feature in GameGear mode, since it only makes sense for MasterSystem. These changes fixed screen artifacts in a bunch of games, such as Dynamite Headdy, The Smurfs, and Star Trek.

ALL CHANGES:
* Disabled fixed top rows mode for GameGear.
* Fixed Dynamite Headdy screen flicker.
* Made line interrupt occur later inside a scanline.
* Fixed The Smurfs hangup problem.
* Added 224/240-pixel screen modes for GameGear.
* Fixed Micro Machines 1/2 GG screen artefacts.
* Fixed most Cosmic Spacehead issues.
* Fixed Star Trek GG screen shift.
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published MasterGear 3.5.2 for Android:

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

In this version, you can place shortcuts to your favorite games to the Android home screen. Simply hold your finger on a game entry in the File Selector and then choose "Add to Home Screen" from the popup menu. Similarly, hold an entry in the State Selector to delete it. The on-screen FFWD button is now optional and can be disabled via "General | Show FFWD Button". See below for other 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.
* Fixed State Selector crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.
* Refactored and simplified all EMULib activities.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The MasterGear 3.5.3 for Android is now online:

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

There has been a lot of under the hood changes in this version. The unused Java code is gone, while the pre-android-9 and post-android-8 native libraries have been merged into a single implementation. Pressing the one-time FAB button in the Settings will let you rate the app.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed volume for high-frequency white noise.
* Added a "Rate Me" FAB button to the Settings (disappears when pressed).
* Cleaned up the Java side, removing deprecated code.
* Merged pre-Gingerbread and post-Gingerbread native code.
* Removed some debug messages from the native side.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 3.5.4 for Android this morning:

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

This release fixes a few bugs in the Joystick Layout Editor and adds ability to assign special functions (menu, replay, etc) to the hardware keys found on your device. Also eliminated the dependence on Apache HTTP APIs that were removed from Android Marshmallow.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
* Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.
* 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.
* Removed outdated org.apache.http.* API from the State Exchange.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today's MasterGear 3.5.5 release for Android fixes several issues in the Joystick Layout Editor and lets you have separate joystick layouts for portrait and landscape modes:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Layout Editor has separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
* Adjusted portrait background image in the Layout Editor.
* Fixed dashed lines display in the Layout Editor.
* Removed dormant ChartBoost SDK library.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.5.6 for Android, a new version of my MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is now available from Google Play:

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

The new version fixes fast-scroll index and the file search function in the File Selector. AndroidTV users, whose devices have a system-wide overscan setting, can now disable app-specific overscan by unchecking "General | Add Overscan Margins" option. Finally, I updated the manifest so that third-party apps (like file managers) can invoke MasterGear to play Sega games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
* Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
* Fixed file search feature on newer Androids.
* Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
* Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.
* Optimized default preferences update on startup.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.5.7 for Android fixes button layouts in the Joystick Layout Editor and finally enables the menus on Android TV:

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

Starting with this version, the buttons will no longer shift from where you placed them on the screen. Also, since Google for some reason disabled the normal options menu on AndroidTV, I had to simulate it with the context menu. Press both thumbsticks inside the emulator in order to open it.

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!

MasterGear 3.5.8, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is now available from the Google Play:

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

This release switches accelerated video rendering from GLES1 to the newer GLES2 APIs. I have also made Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor, and Palette Editor more friendly for the AndroidTV users (and anyone with no touchscreen). From now on, pressing the X button on the gamepad will apply changes made in these dialogs, pressing Y will discard changes. See below for all the 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!

MasterGear 3.6 for Android is now online:

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

It includes a bunch of hardware-accelerated scanline and color raster effects using GLES2 fragment shaders. To try the new effects, make sure you have "Video | Hardware Acceleration" enabled, then choose wanted effects from the "Video" tab.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added high-quality scanline shader effects.
* Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new effects.
* Select scanline effect via "Video | Scanline Effect".
* Added high-quality color raster effects.
* Select raster effect via "Video | Color Mask Effect".

Have fun!

[vayvon24h]

This release catches up with the changes I have made to my other console emulators (VGBA, VGB, and iNES) over the last couple of weeks.

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.6.1 for Android is now online:

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

This release adds GLES2-accelerated EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms that you can enable in the "Video" Settings tab. Just make sure you also enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration", or the slow, CPU-based algorithms will be used.

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".
* You can combine scaling, scanline, and color raster effects.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 3.6 for Windows/Linux and MasterGear 3.6.2 for Android today:

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

The new MasteGear adds color filters for simulating monochrome, sepia, green, and amber CRTs, as well as a new Scale2x scaling algorithm. The Android version uses GLES2 shaders to accelerate scaling, color filtering, and other special effects. Also, starting with this release, you can exclude your game screenshots from showing up in the Android Gallery. To do that, simply uncheck the "In Android Gallery" option in the File Selector, for every folder where your screenshots are. 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 "Play Sound When Inactive" option on Windows.
* Added "Scale2x Algorithm" option on Windows.
* Added "LCD Raster" option on Windows.
* Added "Debugger" option 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/MG 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 just published MasterGear 3.6.3 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This version adds CRT vignette simulation, where screen corners look darker than the center. To enable it, make sure you have video acceleration enabled and select "Video | Apply CRT Vignette" option. I have also made it possible to assign special functions (save, restore, ffwd, etc) to gamepad buttons. Finally, I have fixed a bunch of things in the File Selector, including the "Quit" menu option (yes, a really stupid bug). 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".
* Fixed code that selects app to run when opening a cart, tape, or disk.
* Fixed inconsistently initialized preferences.
* Fixed "Quit" option in the File Selector menu.
* Made "What's New" dialog fill the screen.
* Removed unused native code handling media keys.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next MasterGear 3.6.4 release for Android is here:

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

This release switches to the latest Android Nougat platform, while retaining support for all Android devices starting with Froyo. On the newer Androids, MasterGear will now explicitly ask for permissions (please grant them) and support split-window mode. I have also enabled support for Nougat multi-window mode, which should work out of the box once Google enables it in its own Android builds. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to Android Nougat platform (android-25).
* Added split window support on Android Nougat.
* Added freeform window support for upcoming Androids.
* Switched to Java Development Kit 1.8, newest ANT and ProGuard.
* On Marshmallow+, app asks for permissions on startup.
* Fixed scalable images used for tiles in the File Selector.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.6.5 for Android is now online:

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

This release brings a few UI tweaks and a shift to the latest Android NDK and CLANG compiler. Had to fix quite a lot of warnings, since CLANG has more thorough syntax checks than GCC.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to NDK v13 and CLANG toolchain.
* Refactored all native code, fixing CLANG warnings.
* Now always hiding FAB buttons on devices with no touchscreen.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.6.6, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now available:

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

This release optimizes GLES shaders used for Scale2x scaling algorithm, color filters, and vignette effect. I have also introduced the "automatic" audio sampling rate option, where the app will run sound at the optimal sampling rate and buffer size reported by the Android OS. This minimizes the system audio latency. Note that you also have the application audio latency, controlled with the "Settings | Audio | Latency" setting. 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The newest MasterGear 3.6.7 for Android is now online:

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

This release comes with the option to stretch display to the exact 4:3 television screen ratio and adds cheats for 8 more GameGear games. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Scale Video | Stretch to 4:3 Ratio" option.
* Added cheats for 8 more GameGear games.
* Added cheats for Ariel: Little Mermaid.
* Added cheats for Super Monaco GP 2.
* Added cheats for Sailor Moon S.
* Added cheats for Captain America And The Avengers.
* Added cheats for Castle Of Illusion.
* Added cheats for Centipede.
* Added cheats for Chase HQ.
* Added cheats for Crystal Warriors.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new release of my MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, MasterGear 3.6.8, is now online:

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

This release adds HQ4X image scaling algorithm and an option to disable the default linear interpolation scaling. I have also made Layout Editor title bar transparent, so that the layout does not change when you exit from Layout Editor back into the game. 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.
* Added effective waveform volume computation to the MIDI soundtrack recorder.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

For the first time since last September, I released the new version of MasterGear for Windows and Linux. MasterGear 3.7 binaries can be downloaded from the homepage:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG37-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG37-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

This release adds options to force the 4:3 "television" screen and disable Direct3D linear interpolation, if required. I have also made many improvements to MIDI playback and recording and fixed a few platform specific things here and there. See below for the complete change list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Nearest Neighbor" option to disable linear interpolation.
* Added "Force 4:3 Screen" option to MG-Windows.
* Fixed "Hit MIDI Drums" option in MG-Windows.
* Fixed 44kHz sound hiccups when 50Hz sync selected in MG-Windows.
* Computing effective waveform power when simulating samples via MIDI.
* MG-Windows will not overwrite last loaded file name with other names.
* Keys [1]-[8] will toggle individual sound channels in MG-Windows.
* Key [0] will toggle all sound channels in MG-Windows.
* Added -4x3 command line option to MG-Unix.
* Fixed creating file associations on Windows 8+.
* Added a new icon to MG-Windows.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.6.9, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release improves the Layout Editor, maps your analog gamepad triggers to L2/R2 buttons, and adds cheats for more GameGear games. See complete change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.
* Added cheats for 3 more GameGear games.
* Added cheats for Incredible Crush Dummies.
* Added cheats for Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.
* Added cheats for Itchy And Scratchy Game.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.6.11, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android published today, rolls out changes previously introduced in my other emulators:

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

I have fixed several special effects filters on devices with low-precision 3D hardware and removed tiny text cues from gamepad skins that have their own cues.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed CMY/RGB filter shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).
* Fixed scanline simulation shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).
* Removed text cues from joystick skins that have them already.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 3.7 for Android is now online:

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

For this release, I have added support for "content://" URIs, so MasterGear should now work with more third-party apps, such as email clients and file managers. Among other things, compatibility with the latest Astro File Manager has been restored. I have also refactored quite a lot of code, including the virtual buttons implementation and the utilities for obtaining extended info from ROM files. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed support for opening SMS/GG 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.0 for Android, the next major release of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release adds support for the SMS2 console (aka Mark IV Jr) and its extended screen modes. GameGear compatibility improved as well, since some GameGear games use the same extended screen modes. I have also enabled EEPROM emulation in two more GameGear titles and fixed sprites in Madou Monogatari 2. Finally, by public request, MasterGear will no longer ask for the READ_PHONE_STATE permission, previously used to obtain the IMEI. I have now switched from IMEI to AndroidID, in case you need help and I have to identify your device in the logs. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Emulation | Model | MasterSystem 2" options.
* MasterSystem 2 is now the default hardware model.
* Implemented proper 224/240-line screen modes.
* Fixed Linus Spacehead (GG) flicker and offset screen.
* Fixed StarTrek Next Generation (GG) offset screen.
* Fixed Micro Machines (SMS/GG) scrolling problems.
* Fixed Madou Monogatari 2 (GG) by setting VDP[6]=0xFF on reset.
* Fixed missing "TM" letters in many title screens.
* Fixed World Series Baseball '95 (GG) hangup due to missing EEPROM.
* Fixed World Series Baseball (GG) hangup due to missing EEPROM.
* 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!

MasterGear 4.0.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is currently online and ready to download:

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

This release fixes a bunch of rare crashes reported by the new and improved Google Play Console. I have also improved support for certain gamepads that report trigger buttons as a directional axis. When emulator detects such a fake "axis" it automatically ignores it. See below for all the changes.

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released MasterGear 4.0 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG40-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG40-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release adds support for the SMS2 hardware model and now uses it as the default, since some games expect SMS2-specific features. I have also fixed many games, mainly ones made by Codemasters, and added support for DirectInput joysticks on Windows. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* MasterSystem 2 is now the default hardware model.
* Implemented proper 224/240-line screen modes.
* Fixed Linus Spacehead (GG) flicker and offset screen.
* Fixed StarTrek Next Generation (GG) offset screen.
* Fixed Micro Machines (SMS/GG) scrolling problems.
* Fixed Madou Monogatari 2 (GG) by setting VDP[6]=0xFF on reset.
* Fixed missing "TM" letters in many title screens.
* Fixed World Series Baseball '95 (GG) hangup due to missing EEPROM.
* Fixed World Series Baseball (GG) hangup due to missing EEPROM.
* Added -sms2 command line option.
* Added "Hardware | Console Model | MasterSystem 2" option to MG-Windows.
* Added support for DirectInput joysticks to MG-Windows.
* Moved all input-related options to the "Input" menu in MG-Windows.
* Fixed crash when changing audio sampling rate in MG-Windows.
* Added "Draw 65% Frames" option to MG-Windows.
* Fixed screen updates after changing scaling algorithm in MG-Windows.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.0.2 for Android today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This version is based on the latest MasterGear 4.0 for Windows and Linux, released earlier this month. In addition, I have fixed a bunch of real and potential crashes in both native and Java code. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 4.0 for Windows and Linux.
* Hopefully fixed a crash in the native startup code.
* Hopefully fixed two native crashes when drawing screen.
* Fixed crash when parsing URI during startup.
* Fixed two Java crash sources when the emulation starts.
* Fixed crash when dismissing progress dialog in Cheatopedia.
* Fixed the order of calls in onPause() / onStop() / onDestroy().

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new MasterGear 4.0.3 for Android is now online:

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

This release fixes a bug where the File Selector would get stuck on unreadable folders, not letting the user switch away from them. This version will not let you go into unreadable folders. If you need to quickly jump between folders (such as internal and external storage), use the new "Change Folder" option in the File Selector. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Change Folder" option to the File Selector for jumping between folders.
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck at unreadable folders.
* Made folder listing error a bit less threatening, since it has become the new normal in Android 7+.
* Fixed native crash when processing initial commands sent by Java side.
* Fixed crash when loading an invalid skin bitmap file.
* Fixed minor bug with YM2413 drum channels when loading state.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1 for Android is now online:

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

This release majorly improves automatic hardware and language detection and adds correct video timings for both NTSC and PAL modes. I have also did some work on the Joystick Layout Editor, fixing a bunch of bugs and making display rectangle freely resizable in both dimensions. Do keep in mind though that since the console screen has a certain ratio, it may not necessarily fill the rectangle you choose. The screen will always "stick" to the top of the rectangle. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Console model and other hardware options will now be saved.
* Greatly improved automatic hardware and language detection.
* Fixed video timings for both NTSC and PAL modes.
* Fixed scanline length to 228 CPU clocks.
* Fixed NTSC/PAL screen length to 262/313 scanlines.
* Fixed music speed in Sonic Chaos (GG).
* Greatly improved the Layout Editor, fixing many bugs.
* Layout Editor now lets you resize screen in both dimensions.
* Screen rectangle will stay centered while resizing.
* Buttons gravity will be restored when resetting layout.
* Made states/screenshots deletion more reliable.
* Fixed hangup on exit where Java code waits for non-existent native thread.
* Removed outdated features from the EMULib code.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am releasing MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux tonight:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG41-Windows-bin.zip -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG41-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- homepage

The new MasterGear fixes SMS display timings (PAL and NTSC) and sets scanline length to 228 CPU clocks. The Windows version adds support for multiple monitors, improves the best full-screen mode detection, and removes flicker that appeared after the recent Win10 updates. I have also fixed DirectInput support and made directional pads on Xbox gamepads work. The Linux version now uses PulseAudio for sound, so you will not need to mess with the OSS sound emulation. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Greatly improved automatic hardware and language detection.
* Fixed scanline length to 228 CPU clocks.
* Made NTSC screen length to be exactly 262 scanlines.
* Made PAL screen length to be exactly 313 scanlines.
* Added multiple monitor support to MG-Windows.
* Fixed disappearing window in MG-Windows.
* Fixed best full-screen mode detection in MG-Windows.
* Fixed window flicker that appeared after recent Win10 updates.
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in MG-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.
* Switched MG-Linux to using PulseAudio sound.
* Updated old PulseAudio driver for 64bit Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.1 for Android has been published this morning:

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

This release fixes DropBox integration, broken after DropBox changed their API. You may have to clear app settings to remove the old DropBox credentials though. I also fixed a bug where an older save file would stick in the backup save folder (/sdcard/MG) and override newer saves. Also, a new MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux was released last week:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/

See below for the complete list of changes in the Android version.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed issue with backup save file being chosen over the normal one.
* Switched to DropBox APIv2. DropBox support works again.
* Use "Settings | General | Reset All Settings" to remove old DropBox token.
* Fixed upload dates on the DropBox files.
* Made DropBox worker queue more reliable.
* Renamed DropBox authorization activity.
* Fixed a few other bugs in the DropBox code.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.2, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android, is up on Google Play this morning:

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

This release fixes gamepad operation on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices. I have also switched to the latest Android 8.1 SDK. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The first release of year 2018, MasterGear 4.1.3 for Android, is now online:

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

This release fixes adding game icons to your Android home screen. That function stopped working on newer Androids, since Google prohibited the use of "file://" URIs. Starting with this release, you should once again be able to hold your finger on a game in the File Selector and choose "Add to Home Screen". I have also fixed the DropBox crash that happened when your app folder had subfolders. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.

Happy New Year!

[EmulatorLowdown]

Awesome will have to check this out!

I have also tweeted about it for you.

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.4, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is now online:

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

For this release, I have added the remaining time display during replay and fixed a few things in the record-and-replay mechanism. Also, the Settings activity now uses the same textured backgrounds as the rest of the user interface. Finally, the Settings have been switched to Material Design. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Settings activity now uses black/white UI setting.
* Switched Settings to Material Design on Lollipop+.
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.

Enjoy!

[fms]

This week's free MasterGear 4.2 release for Windows and Linux is ready for you to download and try:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG42-Windows-bin.zip -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG42-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- homepage

This release fixes a bunch of bugs in the replay feature and adds the remaining replay time display. In case you do not know what the replay feature does, simply press F8 during gameplay :)

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This morning, I have pushed a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear 4.2 for Android, to the Google Play Store:

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

This release is based on the same source code as the recently released MasterGear 4.2 for Windows and Linux. Additionally, I added a few AndroidTV specific fixes and made additional tweaks to the replay mechanism. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 4.2 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed Settings background on AndroidTV.
* Disabled DropBox on AndroidTV for now, since there is no browser.
* Added shadow underneath the replay time display.
* Stopping replay when emulation reset or state loaded.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.1, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now available:

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

This version helps AndroidTV users by making sure the first player always gets the stock gamepad. Also, both players are now able to quit the app and open menus. 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.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.2.2 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release has been recompiled with stricter compiler options. I have fixed all the warnings, removed deprecated code, and fixed saved states compatibility between 32bit (Android, Windows) and 64bit (x86 Linux) systems. 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.

Also, fMSX Deluxe and ColEm Deluxe are on sale today, for $1.99:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.3 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my free and universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG43-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG43-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release has been rebuilt with the -Wall compiler option and all new warnings fixed. I have also fixed state saves compatibility between 32bit and 64bit builds and deprecated some old code. Both -DNEW_STATES and -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION #defines are now gone, since that code is on by default. 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.3, the latest release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release adds the ability to pause replay at any moment, using UP button, then single-step through it using LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Once satisfied, press UP to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing the game. If you do not know what the replay feature is, swipe from the top of the screen to reveal the action bar, then press on the "rewind" button there. 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 RPLPlay() always return REPLAY_ENDED if no replay.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.4 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my free and universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG44-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG44-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release lets you pause replay by pressing UP button. Once paused, you can browse through frozen gameplay with LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Press UP to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing. If you do not know what replay feature is, press F8 to check it out. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, the UP button to pause.
* Press LEFT and RIGHT to browse through paused replay.
* Press UP to resume replay, any other key to continue.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.

Enjoy!

PS: VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.4 for Android, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now available for download from the Google Play:

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

This release fixes crashes in the Joystick Layout Editor and the screenshot sharing code. I have also made the app compatible with Android Pie and enabled physical buttons support on Archos Gamepad. Finally, MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at the Google Play. 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.
* Now skipping fake virtual "joystick" supplied by Archos Gamepad.
* Upgraded Google Analytics library to the latest compatible version.
* Switched to Android Build Tools 28.0.1.

Have fun!

[farout]

Updated MasterGear for Android to version 2.7.12 this morning:

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

Optimized the File Selector to work with large directories and made the license check procedure less frequent.

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.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.

Thank you for your Link

[Chonahangs]

Guys do you have a problem when booting back to window.I do its that mouse and keyboard stop working.and it only work in the emulator help me if u can please

[Chonahangs]

I m like what have I done.
Now what.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!?!????????

[Chonahangs]

Guys anyone help me out..my mouse and keyboard stop function when I booth it back to window..but its okay in the emulator. I don't know what to do

[fms]

Guys do you have a problem when booting back to window.I do its that mouse and keyboard stop working.and it only work in the emulator help me if u can please
Please, explain what exactly you do, step by step, and what happens. The Windows version of MasterGear is a generic Win32 application, so it cannot interfere with your system bootup process. So, either something else is to blame, or you mean something else, not the boot.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new MasterGear 4.2.5, a universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android, is available today:

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

For this release, I have added an option to choose the input device (gamepad or joystick) to be used for the second player. By default, the app will start up with all the input devices assigned to the first player, solving the problems some AndroidTV users have been having. There is also a better routine for analog sticks detection, so some previously non-working analog inputs should work. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Settings | Input | Select Second Player" option.
* Now able to select input device for the second player.
* Fixed problems with non-working input devices on AndroidTV.
* Fixed problems with non-working analog joysticks.
* Added light and dark skins to the Cheat Editor.
* No longer skinning Settings background, since Android does not support it.

Finally, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, Speccy Deluxe, is currently on sale for $1.99:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

The latest Speccy adds cheats for 3300+ Spectrum games.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.4 for Android is now available from Google Play:

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

This release fixes possible crash when running SG-1000 or SC-3000 software, by truncating all VRAM addresses to 16kB VRAM size. Apple computer users will find the new option to hide dot-files created when transferring content from MacOS. Another new option makes the app save all files to /sdcard/MG folder. This includes gameplay states, screenshots, palettes, etc. See below for all the options.

ALL CHANGES:
* Synchronized version number with Windows/Linux releases.
* Now truncating all VRAM table addresses to 16kB boundary.
* Fixed accidental crashes when running SC-3000 programs.
* 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: In somewhat related news, following emulators are on sale this week:

ColEm Deluxe for $1.99: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe
AlmostTI for $2.99: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.5 for Windows and Linux is now available for free from the MasterGear homepage:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG45-Windows-bin.zip --free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG45-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release fixes a random crash when running SG-1000 and SC-3000 software. All VDP table addresses are now truncated to 16kB VRAM address space when running in SG-1000 mode. I have also rearranged Windows menus a little bit. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now truncating all VRAM table addresses to 16kB boundary.
* Fixed accidental crashes when running SC-3000 programs.
* Now only hitting MIDI drums once per screen when recording.
* Moved "Light Gun" option to the "Input" menu in MG-Windows.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.5 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator:

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

This version includes native support for 64bit ARM CPUs. Unfortunately, I had to disable Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor, and Cheat Hunter features, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans any apps that come with game cheating features. You can reenable these features yourself, by downloading this file and unzipping it to the "/sdcard/MasterGear" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MG-Cheats-031219.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Had to remove the cheats, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans apps containing cheats.
* Please, go and see the help page for information on how to reenable cheats.
* Switched to Gradle build.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published MasterGear 4.5.2 for Android, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

The new release adds native support for 64bit ARM CPUs and fixes several bugs. Starting with this release, you can place Cheatopedia files into any subfolder of /sdcard/MasterGear. That should hopefully help people unable to move unzipped files around. Finally, swiping your finger sideways along the top or bottom screen edge will reveal the action bar. This new gesture is added to avoid clashing with the vertical swipe that reveals navigation bars in new Androids. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.
* Now searching for ROOT.chts in /sdcard/MasterGear and all its subfolders.
* Enabled native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.
* Fixed native OpenSLES sound on newer Androids.
* Fixed a possible crash in Java code.
* Fixed toolbar application links.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.5.3, a new version of my universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

MasterGear is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for another few days. This release fixes tilt joystick operation and switches to Android Pie SDK. Also, pressing the BACK button once will now reveal the action bar.

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. Starting with this MasterGear release, all you need to get cheats back is download this file into your "Downloads" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Automatically unzipping MasterGear-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.
* Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.
* Fixed saving files to /sdcard/MasterGear when current folder not writable.
* Fixed tilt joystick operation.
* Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
* Fixed crashes due to missing libraries on Android Pie.
* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).

Enjoy!

[mopa9000]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.5.3, a new version of my universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:



MasterGear is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for another few days. This release fixes tilt joystick operation and switches to Android Pie SDK. Also, pressing the BACK button once will now reveal the action bar.

To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. Starting with this MasterGear release, all you need to get cheats back is download this file into your "Downloads" folder:


ALL CHANGES:
* Automatically unzipping MasterGear-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.
* Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.
* Fixed saving files to /sdcard/MasterGear when current folder not writable.
* Fixed tilt joystick operation.
* Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
* Fixed crashes due to missing libraries on Android Pie.
* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).

Enjoy!

Optimized the File Selector to work with large directories and made the license check procedure less frequent.

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.
* Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.5.4, a new version of my universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

MasterGear is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for another few days. This release adds new icons, including adaptive icons used in Android Oreo+. To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. To get cheats back, download this file into your "Download" folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published MasterGear 4.6, emulating Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 on Android:

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

This release introduces the completely new, modern interface for AndroidTV users. The new UI is based on the Leanback library, as suggested by Google. If you experience any problems with it, or miss any features, please, do not hesitate to email me.

In other news, I've fixed gamepad button assignment problems and made box art show up immediately as it gets downloaded. Also, there is now native support for 64bit Intel CPUs. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

Enjoy!

PS: Speccy Deluxe is on $2.99 sale this week:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now online:

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

This release fixes virtual buttons size on some devices and improves the new AndroidTV UI. I also fixed a bunch of crashes experienced by a few AndroidTV users. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

Finally, MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at the Google Play Store. It is going to stay this way until the end of the week. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* Improved the new AndroidTV interface.
* Fixed rare division by zero when creating icon tiles.
* Fixed missing method crash in the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when starting new AndroidTV UI.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.2 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now available:

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

This release makes virtual buttons appear the same way on all devices, in all screen resolutions. If you had to tweak your buttons, use "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout" option to tweak them back as necessary. I have also switched to the latest AndroidX and Firebase APIs from Google, so the app now requires Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or newer. Whoever is still using Android Gingerbread, people, you really have to upgrade already. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Virtual buttons now have same size on all devices.
* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.
* 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 at Google Play:

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

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Just published MasterGear 4.6.4 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release adds keyboard navigation in all the dialogs and standard search functionality on AndroidTV. I have also fixed a few input-related issues, including screen literally going blue on some devices (such as Chromebooks). As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebook.
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Modified "Changes" dialog to keep Google approval drones happy.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Published MasterGear 4.6.5 for Android today, an updated version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release fixes several user interface bugs, including two instances of a game getting started on double-clicks. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.

PS: Speccy Deluxe, the complete version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Release MasterGear 4.6.6 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release makes sure the Advanced Settings dialogs properly handle inaccessible file system folders. You will no longer get stuck in these folders. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.

PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.6.7 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now online:

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

This release makes sure that File Selector will not go into inaccessible folders. If you need to quickly jump to a different folder, use the "Change Folder" menu option. Yes, it is also available on AndroidTV (in the top row). As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play Store.
* Fixed AndroidTV file browser getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* AndroidTV browser will point to "Folders" row after changing folder.
* Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.

Enjoy!

[StacyWright]

Published MasterGear 2.7.4 for Android today:

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

This release catches up with the changes I have made to my other console emulators (VGBA, VGB, and iNES) over the last couple of weeks.

CHANGES:
* Fixed a Layout Editor problem where a button could go off-screen.
* Made buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
* Made button cues solid.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed a few bugs in the license verification code.
* Fixed handling of the FILL patch chunks inside .IPS files.
* Switched to surfaces for faster and smoother non-accelerated video. best facebook video downloader online (https://www.fbvideodl.com)
* Further optimized synchronization between Java and native code.
* Made file selector load directory listings faster.

awesome fixed features!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.6.8 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

For people storing their file son SD cards and USB drives, the new release adds a list of available storage devices to the "Change Folder" dialog. This way you do not need to remember and type the path name every time you switch storage. On AndroidTV, storage device options can be found in the top row of icons. Finally, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* MasterGear is on $2.99 sale this week.
* Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
* Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
* Changed message indicating that Android denied a directory listing.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I released MasterGear 4.6.9 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release fixes a bunch of cloud-based features, such as State Exchange, Network Play, and Box Art Downloader. I have also fixed a crash on some AndroidTV devices when getting the list of storage locations. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.

PS: Speccy Deluxe, the complete version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

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

[fms]

The Android version of MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:


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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.6.10 for Android today, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release makes multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader. It will follow URL redirects and use alternative storage location (/sdcard/MasterGear) if it cannot store box art where ROMs are. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
* Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision and Coleco Adam emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released MasterGear 4.6, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG46-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG46-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear comes with many fixes and improvements to the Windows version. Window resizing and positioning has been fixed. The app should behave better on computers with multiple displays. The scaling and special effects framework has been refactored and optimized for larger screens. There is now a special option for hardware linear scaling, as well as the option to clear all app settings. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework in MG-Windows.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* Added option to force hardware linear scaling.
* Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to MG-Windows.
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to MG-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in MG-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in MG-Windows.
* Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in MG-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: If you like MasterGear on Windows or Linux, consider buying MasterGear for your Android devices. The Android version 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 MasterGear 4.6.11 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release is based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It includes a new, separate option for linear image scaling. Finally, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 sources.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.7, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG47-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG47-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear adds a simple, CPU-based linear interpolation scaling algorithm, for cases where using hardware-based scaling is unfeasible. The Windows version also adds support for drag'n'drop: you can now drag supported files onto application window in order to load them. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:

* Added CPU-based simple linear scaling algorithm.

* Added file drag'n'drop support to MG-Windows.

* Added "-linear" command line option to MG-Linux.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have released MasterGear 4.7 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release is based on the latest MasterGear 4.7 for Windows and Linux, published last week. It adds a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler, used when GPU-based linear interpolation is unfeasible. Just today, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.7 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added simple CPU-based linear interpolation algorithm.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've just published MasterGear 4.7.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

Starting this November, Google no longer allows Android apps to access files on Android10+ devices, outside app's sandbox. All storage access is now supposed to be done via something called "Storage Access Framework".

I had to make major changes to MasterGear in order to comply with the new regulations. If you have a newer Android10+, you will see the list of storage volumes in the File Selector. Once you click on a volume, the app may ask you for permission to access it. Otherwise, things should work the same as before. If you find any new problems with the app though, please, report them to the support group or email me directly. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
* Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
* You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.7.2 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

For this release, I have fixed a bunch of bugs introduced by the refactoring. The app should once again run on Android 4.2+ devices and handle file names with parentheses and spaces. Several possible crash sources have also been fixed.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.

In somewhat related news, VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play for the next couple of days:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published MasterGear 4.7.3 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

This release fixes File Selector UI on newer AndroidTV devices and also fixes opening Sega files from external apps, such as file managers. I have also enabled adding home screen shortcuts for newer Android devices.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.8, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG48-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG48-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear adds Windows clipboard paste functionality in the SC-3000 home computer mode. See "Hardware | Paste Clipboard" menu option. I have also swapped [YEN] and [AT] keys and made a few more changes. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added functionality for injecting ASCII text via SC-3000 keyboard.
* Added "Hardware | Paste Clipboard" option to MG-Windows.
* During paste, replacing backslash with slash, underscore with minus.
* Swapped YEN and AT keys.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published MasterGear 4.8 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

This release is based on the MasterGear 4.8 for Windows and Linux, released in February. It makes File Selector scrolling much faster, at the cost of not showing auxiliary files information on newer Android devices. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.8 sources.
* Disabled querying content providers for auxiliary files to improve performance.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.

Enjoy!

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

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 4.9, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

https://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG49-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
https://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG49-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear makes most command line options work on Windows, adds optional frame rate display, and fixes Windows sound initialization, among other things. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed audio randomly not working on MG-Windows startup.
* Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to MG-Windows.
* Most command line options should now work in MG-Windows.
* Increased synchronization timer precision in MG-Windows.
* Added "-fps" command line option to MG-Linux.
* Added "-4x3" command line option to MG-Linux.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.9 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release is based on the MasterGear 4.9 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It fixes saving in-game save files (.SAV) and a few other things. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

Also, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.9 sources.
* Fixed saving battery-back memory files (.SAV).
* Now only saving screenshot when saving state.
* Fixed saving states with a hardware key.

Have fun!