iNES-Android 3.7.2 Published

[fms]

Hello, All!

Publishing iNES-Android 3.9.14 today:

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

This release fixes a bunch of stability issues, properly cleaning up any remaining threads and releasing resources on exit. If you have any stability problems, or think iNES ties up any system resources, please, email me or report them in this discussion group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/emul8

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have updated iNES-Android to the next major version 4.0:

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

In this release, I have added full support for Pro Action Replay cheat codes in 00AAAADD and 01AAAADD formats, where AAAA is the RAM address and DD is the data. You will also find Cheatopedia entries for 48 new games, including Super Mario Brothers 1/2/3, Megaman 1/2/3, and more.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Pro Action Replay cheats support.
* Cheat Editor now accepts both GameGenie and Pro Action Replay codes.
* Added Pro Action Replay cheats for 48 new games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Super Mario Brothers 1/2/3 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Megaman 1/2/3 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Legend of Zelda cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Top Gun 1/2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Removed AdMob library, as the app is not running any ads.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published iNES-Android 4.0.1 to the Google Play:

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

This release fixes resource leaks and makes sure some globally used objects are only allocated and computed once. If you had overall user interface performance problems with the earlier iNES versions, if it felt sluggish, give the new version a try - it should feel better.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed defunct processes left by some activities.
* Reduced emulation start time by caching common values.
* Reduced switch times between Settings, Exchange, etc.
* Only starting Google Analytics tracker when needed.
* Keeping just one instance of Google Analytics tracker.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released iNES-Android 4.1 today, adding support for five new hardware mappers and cleaning up the code:

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

The new iNES supports cartridges made for the SUBOR NES clone (almost as popular in Russia as Dendy), several new many-in-one carts, and Racermate Challenge 2.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now completely clearing mapper state on reset.
* Added mapper #58 (GameStar 68-in-1, Study&Game 32-in-1).
* Added mapper #166 (SUBOR NES clones).
* Added mapper #167 (SUBOR NES clones).
* Added mapper #168 (Racermate Challenge 2).
* Added mapper #174 (NTdec 5-in-1).
* Fixed default settings initialization.
* Removed unused and outdated code, resources and bitmaps.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today, I am releasing iNES-Android 4.2:

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

The new iNES comes with the Cheat Hunter tool letting you search for your own Action Replay cheat codes in any NES game. See below for detailed instructions.

ALL CHANGES:
* The Cheat Hunter tool lets you create your own Action Replay cheats.
* Choose "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Add Watch" and enter the value to search for (health gauge, gold amount, etc).
* Select how the value changes and the new value to set (like 99).
* Play the game until the watched value changes.
* Choose "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Scan for Changes" to find changed memory locations.
* Repeat previous two steps a few times.
* Choose "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Create Cheats" to add and enable found Action Replay codes.
* To edit newly found cheats, use "Cheats | Edit Cheats".

Have fun with your very own cheat codes!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This week's iNES-Android 4.2.1 release fixes MMC3 games with built-in VRAM, such as Final Fantasy 3, makes Cheatopedia automatically recognize the game you are currently playing, and adds cheats for several classic RPGs, such as Dragon Warrior 1/2 and Final Fantasy 2/3:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed graphics in Final Fantasy 3 and other MMC3 games with built-in VRAM.
* Added automated game recognition in Cheatopedia.
* Fixed broken Cheatopedia entries.
* Added Dragon Warrior cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Warrior 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy 2 cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fantasy 3 cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

iNES-Android 4.2.2, the newest version of my NES and Famicom emulator, is now online:

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

Similarly to my other releases made this week, it adds much more accurate noise sound channel emulation, fixing a few APU bugs in the process. I have also added support for individual backdrop images and instruction bubbles for the Cheat Hunter. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now accurately emulating APU random noise generator.
* Fixed APU register $400F emulation.
* Optimized APU volume computation.
* Added individual backdrops. For Game.nes, use Game.nes.back.png.
* Aligned backdrop to the bottom on stretched screens.
* Added configurable noise generator API to EMULib.
* Added explanation bubbles to the Cheat Hunter.
* Added missing string translations.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have released a free version of iNES-Windows 4.2, the oldest NES, Famicom, and DiskSystem emulator still in development:

http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/

Since it is the first iNES-Windows release in three years, the change list is quite large and includes all the emulation-related changes made to iNES-Android over these years, and then some. I have also released iNES-Android 4.2.3 today:

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

The main additions are the "immersive mode" support on KitKat+ devices and the French translation supplied by Sylvain St Amand.

iNES-Android Changes:
* Added immersive mode support for KitKat and newer.
* Autohiding title bar when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
* You must start or finish your fling at the top to toggle title bar.
* Added French translation, thanks to Sylvain St Amand.

iNES-Windows Changes (LONG):
* Improved 6502 clock precision.
* Added support for 100+ undocumented 6502 instructions.
* Increased VBlank interrupt delay from 4 to 5 cycles (Kart Fighter).
* Added support for 40+ new memory mappers.
* Now rendering sound in 1ms increments. Percussion effects became much better.
* Now accurately emulating APU random noise generator.
* Fixed sound channels defaulting to melodic sound after reinitializing sound.
* Fixed APU register $400F emulation.
* Optimized APU volume computation.
* Added light gun emulation (Duck Hunt, etc).
* Added support for Japanese Arkanoid paddle.
* Added support for PowerPad.
* Paddle fire button now returns 1 when pressed.
* iNES will now automatically load GameGenie cheats from *.CHT files.
* iNES will now automatically load patches from *.IPS files.
* iNES will now automatically load palettes from *.PAL files.
* Added support for Pro Action Replay cheats.
* Added the Cheat Hunter tool to find your own cheats.
* Added functions for load and save GameGenie cheats.
* Added support for "wrapped" DiskSystem files that come with a 16-byte FDS header.
* Now resetting DiskSystem to floppy side A on startup.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have uploaded the newest iNES-Android 4.2.4, my NES and Famicom emulator, to the Google Play:

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

This is mainly a bugfix release. Once again, I have made iNES enable automatic frame skip, video and audio acceleration when you install it for the first time. These settings were off by default since September, due to a software bug. The search option in the File Selector now properly finds removable storage. Audiophiles among you will also be happy to find media key settings letting you select between iNES and music player use.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed automatic frame skip with OpenGLES enabled.
* Fixed the File Selector Search to properly find storage.
* Reenabled automatic frame skip by default.
* Reenabled OpenGLES video by default.
* Reenabled OpenSLES audio by default.
* Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
* 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.
* Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, Everybody!

I have published iNES-Android 4.2.5 to the Google Play today:

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

iNES emulates Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom, the Disk System, and many other add-ons on your Android. The new version can run in the split screen mode or a floating window on Samsung Galaxy devices. I also added assembly optimized routines for handling large screens and the ability to search for a game file by name from the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multi-window and popup support on Samsung devices.
* Added searching by name to the File Selector Search.
* Added routines for scaling NES screen to 1280x1120+ sizes.
* Fixed reenabling UI with a fling on Kitkat+ phones.
* You can now fling from the top or the bottom to toggle UI.

Happy Holidays!