VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

[fms]

Hello, All!

The free VGBA 6.0 for Windows and Linux is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA60-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA60-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

VGBA emulates Nintendo GameBoy Advance handheld game console. The new version includes two years worth of small changes and fixes. It also fixes several bugs with moving and resizing the application window and saves the choice of physical gamepad in VGBA-Windows. Finally, VGBA-Windows comes with a menu option for clearing all current settings, in case they get messed up.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in VGBA-Windows.
* Saving physical joystick/gamepad selection in VGBA-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: The complete version of my MSX emulator, fMSX, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 6.3.11, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

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

This release is based on the VGBA 6.0, released earlier this week. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

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

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now using latest VGBA 6.0 source code.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.

Enjoy!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX home computer emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 6.3.12, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

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

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. The new release is based on the latest iNES 5.8 and VGB 5.7 sources. It majorly improves Box Art Downloader, adding support for URL redirection and other things. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

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

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play.
* Using latest iNES 5.8 source code.
* Using latest VGB 5.7 source code.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
* Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA 6.1 for Windows and Linux today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA61-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA61-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release comes with a major rewrite of the scaling and special effects infrastructure. The Windows version has got better support for multiple displays and optimized rendering for larger screens. There is now a separate option for linear image scaling, using hardware if possible. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework in VGBA-Windows.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* Added option to force hardware linear scaling.
* Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to VGBA-Windows.

Enjoy!

PS: MasterGear for Android, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA 6.2 for Windows and Linux today, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA62-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA62-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new release adds drag'n'drop support to the Windows version, so you can drop .GBA files onto VGBA window to load them. There is now a new CPU-based linear interpolation algorithm for cases, where GPU-based linear interpolation cannot be used. The Linux version adds the "-linear" command line argument to enable linear interpolation, as opposed to one of more complex scaling algorithms. Finally, the Android version of VGBA, called VGBAnext, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

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

In addition to GameBoy Advance, VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, Famicom, and a few other Nintendo consoles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CPU-based simple linear scaling algorithm.
* Added file drag'n'drop support to VGBA-Windows.
* Added "-linear" command line option to VGBA-Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBAnext 6.4, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android:

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

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. The new release is based on the latest VGBA 6.2 released earlier this week. It includes majorly refactored scaling and special effects framework and adds CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm. This algorithm is used when you disable "Accelerated Video" option and enable "Linear Scaling" option. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

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

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:

* Using latest VGBA 6.2 source code.

* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.

* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.

* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 6.4.1, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, GB, and NES emulator for Android:

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

The new version fixes melodic sound operation with DirectSound disabled. Thus, games like International Karate and Phantasy Star should have sound now. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Downloads" folder:

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

See below for the complete list of changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed melodic audio playback when DirectSound is off.
* Fixed sound in International Karate.
* Fixed sound in Phantasy Star.

Have fun!

[fms]

VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

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

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 6.4.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.emu -- on $2.99 sale this week


Since Google no longer allows apps to access file system on Android10+ devices, the new VGBAnext will access files via "Secure Access Framework" on these devices. You may have to give the app permission to access your storage. Please, report any found problems to the support group or email me directly about them:

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

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

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

ALL CHANGES:
* The app is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
* Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
* You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBAnext 6.4.3, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android:

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

This release adds support for NES mappers #30 and #111, used by a lot of newer homebrewn cartridges. I have also fixed compatibility with Android 4.2, adding home screen shortcuts, opening files from other apps, and a few possible crash sources. Finally, rounded corners on legacy icons, for a better look.

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

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added NES mapper #30 for homebrewn 512kB/256kB UNROM boards.
* Added NES mapper #111 for homebrewn Cheapocabra GTROM boards.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Fixed adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.
* Fixed several more possible crash sources.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.

Have fun!

PS: fMSX Deluxe, my MSX home computer emulator for Android, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe