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Emulator Release: MasterGear-Android 2.7.1 Published

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

I am releasing MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux tonight:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG41-Windows-bin.zip -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG41-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- homepage

The new MasterGear fixes SMS display timings (PAL and NTSC) and sets scanline length to 228 CPU clocks. The Windows version adds support for multiple monitors, improves the best full-screen mode detection, and removes flicker that appeared after the recent Win10 updates. I have also fixed DirectInput support and made directional pads on Xbox gamepads work. The Linux version now uses PulseAudio for sound, so you will not need to mess with the OSS sound emulation. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Greatly improved automatic hardware and language detection.
* Fixed scanline length to 228 CPU clocks.
* Made NTSC screen length to be exactly 262 scanlines.
* Made PAL screen length to be exactly 313 scanlines.
* Added multiple monitor support to MG-Windows.
* Fixed disappearing window in MG-Windows.
* Fixed best full-screen mode detection in MG-Windows.
* Fixed window flicker that appeared after recent Win10 updates.
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in MG-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.
* Switched MG-Linux to using PulseAudio sound.
* Updated old PulseAudio driver for 64bit Linux.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.1 for Android has been published this morning:

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

This release fixes DropBox integration, broken after DropBox changed their API. You may have to clear app settings to remove the old DropBox credentials though. I also fixed a bug where an older save file would stick in the backup save folder (/sdcard/MG) and override newer saves. Also, a new MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux was released last week:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/

See below for the complete list of changes in the Android version.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 4.1 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed issue with backup save file being chosen over the normal one.
* Switched to DropBox APIv2. DropBox support works again.
* Use "Settings | General | Reset All Settings" to remove old DropBox token.
* Fixed upload dates on the DropBox files.
* Made DropBox worker queue more reliable.
* Renamed DropBox authorization activity.
* Fixed a few other bugs in the DropBox code.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.2, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android, is up on Google Play this morning:

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

This release fixes gamepad operation on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices. I have also switched to the latest Android 8.1 SDK. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.
* Fixed gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices.
* Any input devices named as "virtual-*" are now ignored.
* Any virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) devices are ignored.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

The first release of year 2018, MasterGear 4.1.3 for Android, is now online:

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

This release fixes adding game icons to your Android home screen. That function stopped working on newer Androids, since Google prohibited the use of "file://" URIs. Starting with this release, you should once again be able to hold your finger on a game in the File Selector and choose "Add to Home Screen". I have also fixed the DropBox crash that happened when your app folder had subfolders. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.

Happy New Year!
 

EmulatorLowdown

EmulatorLowdown.com
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Awesome will have to check this out!

I have also tweeted about it for you.
 
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fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.1.4, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is now online:

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

For this release, I have added the remaining time display during replay and fixed a few things in the record-and-replay mechanism. Also, the Settings activity now uses the same textured backgrounds as the rest of the user interface. Finally, the Settings have been switched to Material Design. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Settings activity now uses black/white UI setting.
* Switched Settings to Material Design on Lollipop+.
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

This morning, I have pushed a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear 4.2 for Android, to the Google Play Store:

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

This release is based on the same source code as the recently released MasterGear 4.2 for Windows and Linux. Additionally, I added a few AndroidTV specific fixes and made additional tweaks to the replay mechanism. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free MasterGear 4.2 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed Settings background on AndroidTV.
* Disabled DropBox on AndroidTV for now, since there is no browser.
* Added shadow underneath the replay time display.
* Stopping replay when emulation reset or state loaded.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.1, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now available:

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

This version helps AndroidTV users by making sure the first player always gets the stock gamepad. Also, both players are now able to quit the app and open menus. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made sure first player always gets stock gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV.
* Either player can open menu or exit emulation now.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.2.2 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release has been recompiled with stricter compiler options. I have fixed all the warnings, removed deprecated code, and fixed saved states compatibility between 32bit (Android, Windows) and 64bit (x86 Linux) systems. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit systems.
* Recompiled sources with "-Wall" and fixed warnings.
* Deprecated -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION compilation option.
* Deprecated -DNEW_STATES compilation option.

Also, fMSX Deluxe and ColEm Deluxe are on sale today, for $1.99:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.3 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my free and universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG43-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG43-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release has been rebuilt with the -Wall compiler option and all new warnings fixed. I have also fixed state saves compatibility between 32bit and 64bit builds and deprecated some old code. Both -DNEW_STATES and -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION #defines are now gone, since that code is on by default. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit systems.
* Recompiled sources with "-Wall" and fixed warnings.
* Deprecated -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION compilation option.
* Deprecated -DNEW_STATES compilation option.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.3, the latest release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release adds the ability to pause replay at any moment, using UP button, then single-step through it using LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Once satisfied, press UP to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing the game. If you do not know what the replay feature is, swipe from the top of the screen to reveal the action bar, then press on the "rewind" button there. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press LEFT and RIGHT keys to browse.
* Press UP to resume replay, any other key to continue.
* Press any other button to continue playing.
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Made RPLPlay() always return REPLAY_ENDED if no replay.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.4 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my free and universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG44-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG44-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release lets you pause replay by pressing UP button. Once paused, you can browse through frozen gameplay with LEFT and RIGHT buttons. Press UP to resume replay, or any other button to continue playing. If you do not know what replay feature is, press F8 to check it out. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, the UP button to pause.
* Press LEFT and RIGHT to browse through paused replay.
* Press UP to resume replay, any other key to continue.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.

Enjoy!

PS: VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

fms

Member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Hello, All!

MasterGear 4.2.4 for Android, a new release of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is now available for download from the Google Play:

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

This release fixes crashes in the Joystick Layout Editor and the screenshot sharing code. I have also made the app compatible with Android Pie and enabled physical buttons support on Archos Gamepad. Finally, MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at the Google Play. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed crash in Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small.
* Fixed crash when trying to share a screenshot on newer Androids.
* Fixed compatibility with Android Pie.
* Now skipping fake virtual "joystick" supplied by Archos Gamepad.
* Upgraded Google Analytics library to the latest compatible version.
* Switched to Android Build Tools 28.0.1.

Have fun!
 

farout

New member
Re: MasterGear-Android Release News

Updated MasterGear for Android to version 2.7.12 this morning:

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

Optimized the File Selector to work with large directories and made the license check procedure less frequent.

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.

Thank you for your Link
 

Chonahangs

New member
Guys do you have a problem when booting back to window.I do its that mouse and keyboard stop working.and it only work in the emulator help me if u can please
 

Chonahangs

New member
Guys anyone help me out..my mouse and keyboard stop function when I booth it back to window..but its okay in the emulator. I don't know what to do
 

fms

Member
Guys do you have a problem when booting back to window.I do its that mouse and keyboard stop working.and it only work in the emulator help me if u can please
Please, explain what exactly you do, step by step, and what happens. The Windows version of MasterGear is a generic Win32 application, so it cannot interfere with your system bootup process. So, either something else is to blame, or you mean something else, not the boot.
 

fms

Member
MasterGear-Android 4.2.5 Published

Hello, All!

The new MasterGear 4.2.5, a universal Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator for Android, is available today:

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

For this release, I have added an option to choose the input device (gamepad or joystick) to be used for the second player. By default, the app will start up with all the input devices assigned to the first player, solving the problems some AndroidTV users have been having. There is also a better routine for analog sticks detection, so some previously non-working analog inputs should work. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Settings | Input | Select Second Player" option.
* Now able to select input device for the second player.
* Fixed problems with non-working input devices on AndroidTV.
* Fixed problems with non-working analog joysticks.
* Added light and dark skins to the Cheat Editor.
* No longer skinning Settings background, since Android does not support it.

Finally, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, Speccy Deluxe, is currently on sale for $1.99:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

The latest Speccy adds cheats for 3300+ Spectrum games.

Enjoy!
 
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