VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.1.9 today:

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

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

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

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

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

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

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

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

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

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

Mainly adding and fixing cheats for various games.

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

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

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

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

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

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

Have fun!