iNES-Android 3.7.2 Published

Hello, All!

I have just published iNES-Android 3.7.2, the new version of my NES/Famicom emulator, to the Google Play Market:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This version comes with the much extended Freeze/Restore feature, fixed Cheat Editor, and some relief for tablet owners, who can now toggle the action bar with a vertical fling gesture. Flinging up hides the action bar, flinging down makes it reappear.

Here is the full list of changes:

* The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
* Added screenshots, autosaved state, and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
* Added Italian translation.
* Made Cheat Editor remove whitespace from input and save cheats reliably.
* Optimized screen updates sync, for better framerates.
* Fixed cut-off landscape display on Nexus7 and other tablets.
* File selector now memorizes the last seleted position.
* Now pausing gameplay immediately when opening Android menu.

Have fun!

I have just published the iNES-Android 3.7.4 with the new file selection interface. The file selector now allows fast navigation with the alphabetical sections list, more or less like the address book app. The file selector looks cleaner now, and the screenshots got larger too. Finally, I have added ROM mapper #87, making the Japanese version of Goonies and other Japanese games run. You can get the latest iNES-Android here:

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

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Added new toolbar to the file selector.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.
* Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
* Added support for mapper #87, used in Japanese Goonies version.
* Added Cheatopedia to iNES (empty for now).

Good news for all JRPG players and everyone else who likes playing Japanese games. The iNES-Android 3.7.7 released tonight will automatically load and apply .IPS patches, such as English translations. Thus, if you have got a game named "MyGame.nes", name the corresponding patch file "MyGame.ips" and place it into the same place where your game is. Also added mapper #184 and finally fixed the button labels in the accelerated video mode.

You can download the newest iNES-Android here:

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

Lots of NES .IPS patches can be found here:

http://www.emuparadise.me/translations/NES%20IPS
http://www.romhacking.net/?page=translations&platform=1

FULL CHANGE LIST:
* Added support for .IPS patch files. For "mygame.nes" use "mygame.ips".
* Now showing button labels with OpenGLES acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* Added NES mapper #184. Kanshakudama Nage Kantarou no Toukaidou Gojuusan Tsugi runs now.

Please speak English in this forum.

I have released iNES-Android 3.7.8 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I have started filling iNES Cheatopedia with cheat codes. So far, I have added 62 games to the list. Other improvements include faster, smoother video, fixes to the patch file handling and GameGenie support, smarter virtual joystick, and
(hopefully) less obtrusive license verification.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added cheats for 62 games to Cheatopedia.
* Switched to surfaces for faster and smoother video.
* Optimized sync between Java and native code.
* Now disabling cheats on startup.
* Fixed handling of the FILL patch chunks inside .IPS files.
* Fixed support for multi-entry GameGenie cheats.
* Fixed Cheat Editor cheat code input.
* Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
* Fixed several bugs in the license verification.
* Made overlaid buttons stick to nearest screen edges.

Tonight, I am publishing iNES-Android 3.7.9:

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

In this new version, you can enable multiple Cheatopedia cheats at once. I have also made directional joypad easier to control and further optimized display updates. So, give new version a try!

ALL CHANGES:
* Now you can enable multiple cheats at once.
* Made directional joypad easier to control.
* Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
* Increased VBlank interrupt delay from 4 to 5 cycles, making Kart Fighter work.
* Fixed tactile feedback feature.

There is a new iNES-Android 3.7.10 in the Play Store this morning:

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

Starting with this version, you can resize the virtual joystick buttons. Check out the new "Virtual Joystick Size" option in the Settings and let me know if it works for you, or doesn't.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made virtual controls resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
* Added automatic frame skip control under "Frames to Draw" option.
* Added file selector labels for new files and MIDI records.
* Minor fix to IPS patches.

I have released iNES-Android 3.7.11:

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

The main addition is the State Exchange feature letting you upload your current gameplay state to a server and download states uploaded by other users. I have also fixed a few old bugs.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added State Exchange feature letting users exchange their gameplay states.
* Now deleting .CHT file when all codes removed in Cheat Editor.
* Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
* Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings and Debugger modes.

I have just released iNES-Android 3.7.12 with the network play capability. Yes, you can now play multiplayer NES games with other iNES users over Internet:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In order to use NetPlay, follow these steps:

1. Both players should be running the same game.
2. The first player should select "Connect NetPlay" from the menu and then choose "Become Server" option.
3. The second player should select "Connect NetPlay" and choose first player's name from the list of available servers.
4. Both emulators will now reset and start playing as if they were the same NES box with two gamepads.
5. Once you are done playing, select "Disconnect NetPlay" on both devices.

IMPORTANT: Both your devices have to be on the same local network or visible over Internet. You cannot use NetPlay from behind NAT right now.

Starting this week with the iNES-Android 3.7.13 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This new release improves the file selector, adds configurable virtual joystick shapes, and fixes many bugs in the Cheatopedia interface.

ALL CHANGES:
* File selector now shows ROM/RAM size, mapper type, battery, and other hardware information.
* Added "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting with two extra shapes, wireframe and invisible options.
* Added more options under "Virtual Joystick Opacity".
* Now showing the "NEW" label only for recently changed files.
* Now saving Cheatopedia path when cancelling cheat selection.
* Fixed Cheatopedia navigation and disappearing checkmarks.
* Fixed a couple of NetPlay crashes and localized all messages.

I have published iNES-Android 3.7.15 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The main addition is the ability to share what you are playing with friends. Also, multiple bug fixes, big and small, the most notable fix makes button labels appear on some Android 2.x devices where they did not show up before.

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.

A new iNES-Android 3.7.16 released today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

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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Starting week with iNES-Android 3.7.17 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

I have optimized the File Selector to better handle large directories with many files. Those who experienced long load times and crashes on such directories will be happy now. Also further relaxed the license check, totally excluding the possibility of checking the license on each run.

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.

The new iNES-Android 3.7.18 is out on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

I have fixed a few sources of occasional crashes, further improved the File Selector and the Gallery, and made Settings show currently selected values in the list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed occasional crash when returning from Cheat Editor or Cheatopedia.
* Fixed occasional 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.

I have published iNES-Android 3.7.19, a new version of my NES emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This version adds full Moga gamepad support, with configurable buttons, and five more NES memory mappers. There is also the new full-screen joystick option and a few other improvements.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gamepad support.
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and the Gallery.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Preferences.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Added support for mapper #26 (Konami VRC6 with A0/A1 bits flipped).
* Added support for mapper #36 (TXE/MicroGenius).
* Added support for mapper #38 (Crime Busters).
* Added support for mapper #41 (Six-in-One multicart).
* Added support for mapper #42 (hacked FDS games).
* Now properly finding the internal storage directory, if not "/sdcard".
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.

I have released a new version of my NES / Famicom emulator for Android, iNES-Android 3.7.20:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

Starting with this version, iNES will show real game names instead of file names, wherever possible. The new version adds full support for standard gamepads (like Nyko) and MOGA gamepads in all parts of the app. There is also iCade joystick support. Finally, the File Selector has become faster: it no longer rescans your entire folder after you quit a game.

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.

Hello, All!

Today's release is iNES-Android 3.7.22, a new version of my NES / Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I continue adding support for less frequently used NES hardware mappers and also for the bus conflicts in the existing mappers. iCade owners will be happy to know that their iCade joysticks are now fully supported, including button assignments (see "Assign Keys" option in the Settings).

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for mapper #140 (Jaleco JF-11/JF-14).
* Added support for mapper #144 (Death Race).
* Added support for mapper #152 (Arkanoid 2).
* Added bus conflicts to mappers #11, #66, #70.
* Fixed mapper #11 (Color Dreams) to support Death Race.
* 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.

I have just released the iNES-Android 3.7.23 with support for more NES hardware mappers:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

Also optimized the "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler language and gained about 15fps with "Soften Video" option enabled.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #97 (Kaiketsu Yanchamaru).
* Added mapper #99 (VS System games).
* Added mapper #101 (Urusei Yatsura - Lum no Wedding Bell).
* Added mapper #107 (Magic Dragon).
* Optimized "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler and gained +15fps.
* Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.

Hello, All!

I have published iNES-Android 3.7.24, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I have added two new mappers (#163 and #164) used for unlicensed Nanjing games, such as Final Fantasy 5/7 and Pokemon. If you are using a physical joystick or gamepad, the virtual controls will now automatically disappear. Touch the screen to bring them back. Finally, I have moved the File Selector toolbar to the bottom and made it stick there.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #163 (Final Fantasy VII, Pokemon Yellow).
* Added mapper #164 (Final Fantasy V).
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom.
* Added option to hide virtual gamepad when using the real one (enabled by default).
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.
* Removed extra debug messages.

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 3.7.25, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This release adds three new NES hardware mappers, corresponding to games made by Tengen, Namco (#112, #206), and American Video Entertainment (#113). I have also fixed several crash sources and added my new emulator, AlmostTI, to the toolbar.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #112 (stripped down MMC3 used by Tengen and Namco).
* Added mapper #113 (American Video Entertainment Nina-03/06 boards).
* Added mapper #206 (Tengen MIMIC-01, Namcot 118).
* Added new AlmostTI icon to the File Selector toolbar.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed a rare crash when reporting failed license check.
* Fixed crash in the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed crash in Settings.

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 3.7.26, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I have added support for Nintendo multicart hardware (mappers #37 and #47) and fixed a rather important bug in the MMC3 emulation (mapper #4). Also added the search feature and a better toolbar to the File Selector, among other things.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed mapper #4 (MMC3) register changes.
* Added mapper #37 (Super Mario Bros. + Tetris + Nintendo World Cup multicart).
* Added mapper #47 (Super Spike V'Ball + Nintendo World Cup multicart).
* 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 File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 3.7.27, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I added support for three more ROM mappers, including Konami's VRC1 and VRC3, and made File Selector scroll faster and smoother. A few other bug fixes as well.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #72 (Jaleco JF-17 chip).
* Added mapper #73 (Konami VRC3 used in Salamander).
* Added mapper #75 (Konami VRC1).
* 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.

I have released iNES-Android 3.8 today, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator:

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

In this version, I have added the Record/Replay functionality that lets you record your gameplay and then "rewind" it back in time. I have also rearranged the menus to make space for more functions coming in the near future. Thus, the Freeze and Restore functions have been merged into a single Freeze/Restore menu.

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.

Hello, All!

Another iNES-Android release today. The new iNES-Android 3.8.1, my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator, is available here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The main improvements are Cheatopedia indexing, final OpenGLES fix for Android 2.x devices, and support for analog gamepad controls. There are other changes as well, see below for the list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Implemented alphabetic indexing in Cheatopedia.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Click on Cheatopedia entry to toggle it (had to click check box before).
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.

Have fun!

I have updated iNES-Android, my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator, to version 3.8.2 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The main changes are improvements to the Search function, alphabetic sorting in Cheatopedia, support for analog Moga controls, and odd/even row shading in the File Selector and other dialogs, for better navigation. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional cheat sorting to the Cheatopedia.
* Now enabling alphabetic cheats index whenever sorting enabled.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.

Hello, All!

Today's release is iNES-Android 3.8.3, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this version, I have added configurable fast-forwarding speed. You will find this option close to "Persistent Fast-Forwarding" in the Settings. The new multi-line cheat entry feature in the Cheat Editor lets you paste multiple cheat codes at once, without having to type each of them individually. Finally, I have finished adding the automatic frame-skip option. You will find it under "Draw Frames" in the Settings.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Added multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The fresh iNES-Android 3.8.4, my NES and Famicom emulator, has just been pushed to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This new release should greatly improve the audio quality. I am continuing to make the audio better though, so expect more audio improvements in the upcoming versions. I have also fixed a nasty typo that sometimes made emulator crash after running a few games and added a bunch of new menu options to the File Selector and the Cheatopedia. Finally, quitting the emulator is now achieved by pressing the BACK key twice, to avoid accidental exits. You can restore the original behavior by disabling "Press BACK Twice to Quit" in the Settings.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed square wave audio frequency sweep (Dragon Warrior 4 and other games).
* Partially fixed support for register $4017 (APU frame rate and IRQ).
* Fixed a crash in the Record/Replay icon display.
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Disable "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Quit" menu option for people who cannot find their BACK key.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working Cheat" to the Cheatopedia context menu.
* Added multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.
* Fixed license verification crash when no network available.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Just released iNES-Android 3.8.5, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

There is a lot of improvements in this release. It introduces shadows and the "light" UI theme in the File Selector (open menu to switch), fixes support for iPega gamepads, enables automatic frame skipping and hardware video acceleration by default.

The existing users may want to visit Settings, check the "Hardware Video Acceleration" option and set "Draw Frames" to "auto": this should give you the optimal game play experience. If you encounter lag or jitter at these settings, please, let me know.

See below for the complete list of changes and fixes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to hardware accelerated video by default, for fast video.
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Added optional light UI theme to the File Selector.
* Added shadows to screenshots throughout the app.
* Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.

Enjoy!

iNES-Android 3.8.6, a new version of my NES and Famicom emulator, is now available at the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

Starting with this version, the gameplay recorder is now permanently on. You can jump back in time at any moment, by pressing the "Replay" button or selecting the same menu option. The recorder keeps the last 16 seconds of gameplay. I have also added the auto-fire functionality, enabled the new light UI theme throughout the app, and made many small fixes in the core code, mainly to make replay work flawlessly.

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Added configurable auto-fire function (see "Auto Fire Settings" option).
* Added new "light" theme throughout the app (see "Light UI Theme" option).
* Added precise timing counters to the saved state.
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have published iNES-Android 3.8.7, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

Starting with this release, I am switching audio to the native OpenSLES API, to reduce latency and improve overall performance. The remaining Android 2.2 (Frodo) users, who do not have OpenSLES, will keep using the original Java-based audio. If you are having trouble with OpenSLES on a newer device, disable it by unchecking the "Native Audio" setting.

I have also tried fixing the bitmap allocation problem (the most common remaining cause of crashes) and added a new virtual joystick skin, for minimalists. See the complete list of changes below:

ALL CHANGES:
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to avoid Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process.
* Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The iNES-Android 3.8.8, a new version of my Nintendo NES and Famicom emulator, is now available on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this release, I have added proper support for ARM-based GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, such as newer LG TVs. As TVs have landscape screens, I also had to add a grid-shaped view mode to the File Selector. In fact, the grid view can also be useful on large tablets, so you can always enable it via the menu, even if you do not have a GoogleTV. Implementing these new features required a few fixes to the existing code as well, so get it while it is hot :)

ALL CHANGES:
* iNES now runs on GoogleTVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Fixed icons not being shown for File Selector entries with real names.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.

Hello, All!

iNES-Android 3.8.9, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator, has hit the Google Play this morning:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

Starting with this version, iNES integrates with the DropBox cloud storage. Hold an item in the File Selector and then choose "Upload to DropBox" to save your gameplay state to DropBox. To load state on a different device, select "Download from DropBox", or click on the DropBox icon to view the contents of your DropBox account.

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.

Hello, All!

I have published iNES-Android 3.8.10 this morning, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

This release introduces light gun (Duck Hunt) and paddle controller (Arkanoid) emulation, as well as a bunch of emulation options previously only available from the Advanced Settings menu. For example, the "Show All Sprites" option removes the nine-sprites-in-a-row limitation that the original NES hardware has, thus reducing sprite flicker. Also added a new-styled action bar, matching the toolbar.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hardware Options" screen to the Settings.
* Added light gun emulation (Duck Hunt, etc).
* Added paddle emulation (Arkanoid).
* Added new-styled action bar, consistent with toolbar.
* Added "Show All Sprites" option to the Settings.
* Added "Enable FDS Disk Writes" option to the Settings.
* Added light gun and paddle emulation option to the Settings.
* Added PowerPad emulation option to the Settings.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Fixed finger position calculation in portrait mode.
* Fixed finger position calculation in with OpenGLES enabled.
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Hello, All!

iNES-Android 3.8.11, the updated version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator, is now available from the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

I have added PAL/NTSC mode selection and fixed PAL mode support. Also added x86-based Android device support and customizable color palettes. To add custom colors for Game.nes, place them into Game.pal. To change colors for all the games, place them into /iNES/iNES.pal file in your internal storage.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video System" screen to the Settings.
* You can force NTSC (US, Japan) or PAL (Europe) video mode.
* Now limiting frame rate to 50fps when in PAL mode.
* Now changing screen height to 240 scanlines when in PAL mode.
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Added loading palettes from *.pal files.
* Place default palette into /iNES/iNES.pal in internal storage.
* Place Game.nes game palette into Game.pal.
* Each *.pal file should contain 64 colors in RRGGBB format, one per line.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 3.8.12, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The new release adds support for 6 additional cartridge hardware types and fixes 3 of the few remaining possible crash causes. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #193 (TC-112 chip in Fighting Hero, War in the Gulf).
* Added mapper #240 (Jing Ke Xin Zhuan and Sheng Huo Lie Zhuan).
* Added mapper #241 (Fan Kong Jing Ying).
* Added mapper #242 (Wai Xing Zhan Shi).
* Added mapper #243 (Honey Peach and Poker III).
* Added mapper #246 (Fong Shen Bang - Zhu Lu Zhi Zhan).
* 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.

Happy New Year!

Hello, All!

In the iNES-Android 3.8.13, released this morning, I have divided the Settings screen into several tabs, for easier navigation. I have also moved a few options, such as fast-forwarding control and screen orientation into the General tab, where they belong, and added two more special effects for the screen: vertical scanlines and raster.

iNES-Android is my Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom emulator for Android. You can download it here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

ALL CHANGES:
* Settings are now tabbed, for easier navigation.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
* Added "Vertical Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines found in old LCDs.
* Added "Raster Effect" option, for LCD-like raster simulation.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 3.9, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

In this release, I have added support for ROM mappers #88 (Namcot), #92 (Jaleco), #89 and #93 (Sunsoft-2 chip). Also fixed the battery drain that occurred with iNES running in background, due to a bug in the sound playback code. See complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #88 (Quinty, Namcot Mahjong 3, Dragon Spirit).
* Added mapper #89 (Sunsoft-2 chip in Tenka no Goikenban: Mito Koumon).
* Added mapper #92 (Moero!! Pro Soccer, etc).
* Added mapper #93 (Sunsoft-2 chip in Japanese Shanghai, etc).
* Fixed battery drain when iNES is running in background.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

iNES-Android 3.9.1, a new version of my Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Famicom emulator, is now available:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The new release adds support for three more ROM mappers (#12, #44, and #46), the "Hide Ttitle Bar" option for those who absolutely hate seeing the action bar but can't figure out the upward drag gesture, and improved Moga controller support. Moga users can once again navigate Settings with their gamepads and customize gamepad button assignments.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #12 (Dragon Ball Z 5).
* Added mapper #44 (7-in-1 multicart).
* Added mapper #46 (Rumblestation 15-in-1 multicart).
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
* Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
* Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I've published iNES-Android 3.9.2 today:

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

This release improves support for Namcot and CodeMasters games, adding two new ROM mappers and fixing existing mappers. As these two companies have produced many popular games with their own hardware, I am going to continue improving support for their mappers.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #232 (Quattro Adventure, Arcade, Sports by CodeMasters).
* Added mapper #210 (Family Circuit '91, Dream Master, other Namcot games).
* Fixed mapper #71 (more CodeMasters games).
* Fixed mapper #19 (more Namcot games).

Have fun!

Hello, All!

In the new iNES-Android 3.9.3 release, I continue adding support for more ROM mappers:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines

The new release adds mappers #225, #226, #227, and #228, used in unlicensed multi-game cartridges from Active Enterprises (mapper #228) and various Chinese manufacturers. Please note that mapper #227 is not perfect yet, going to improve it in the upcoming versions.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added mapper #225 (52 Games, 58-in-1, 64-in-1 multicarts).
* Added mapper #226 (Super 42-in-1, 76-in-1 multicarts).
* Partially implemented mapper #227 (1200-in-1).
* Added mapper #228 (Action 52, Cheetamen II).
* Switched to the latest Android NDK and compiler toolchain.

Enjoy!