iNES-Android 3.7.2 Published

[fms]

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.

[fms]

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.

[fms]

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.

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!

[fms]

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!