fMSX-Android Release News

[fms]

Hello, All!

The next fMSX-Android 4.2.6 release is available on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

This release lets you add your own virtual joystick skin in the /sdcard/fMSX/Controls.png file. After you added this image file, select your skin via "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" option. The template for creating joystick skins is available from the home page:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin

I have also once again disabled the action bar on devices with physical MENU buttons, as many people complained about their familiar menu options missing. This time though, you can get the action bar back by checking the "General | Enable Action Bar" option. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/fMSX/Controls.png.
* Added "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" option for choosing your skin.
* Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
* Made action bar optional on devices with MENU button (off by default).
* Added "General | Enable Action Bar" option for devices with MENU button.
* Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I've published fMSX-Android 4.2.7 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

Today's release replaces the background image with a nice one, adds new icon for fMSX-Deluxe, to distinguish it from the free version, and makes sure emulation states are saved to /sdcard/fMSX, if your Android prevents fMSX from saving them to external SD card.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new background image, nicer and with no gaps.
* Added new icon for fMSX-Deluxe, to differentiate from fMSX.
* Now automatically creating /sdcard/fMSX if missing.
* When fMSX cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/fMSX.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published fMSX 4.3 for Windows and Linux, the new version of my MSX, MSX2, and MSX2+ emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX43-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX43-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux version

This release adds the instant replay feature for both Windows and Linux. Press F8 to activate replay, instantly rewinding your gameplay several seconds into the past. The built-in menu has been moved to the F10 key. If you wish to invoke the built-in debugger, press CTRL+F10. All the other keys stay the same.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added instant replay function (press F8) that "rewinds" gameplay.
* Switched to the new state saving code.
* Built-in menu now available when pressing F10.
* Built-in debugger now available when pressing CTRL+F10.
* Fixed a memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

This morning, I have published fMSX-Android 4.3:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

This release adds keyboard logging to the Instant Replay function, making it complete. I have also fixed a memory corruption in the instant replay recorder and made it properly save initial state. The network play now works the same on Android and Windows.

I have also released the source code for fMSX 4.3 that lets you build it for desktop Unix/Linux and port fMSX to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX43.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Instant replay now records all keyboard activity.
* Fixed a memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
* Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
* Changed NetPlay algorithm to be the same as on Windows/Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

The newly released fMSX-Android 4.3.1 includes two new scalers (EPX and EAGLE) and two raster effects (CMY and RGB pixel rasters):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

Because of the rising number of settings in the "Video" tab, I reorganized the options in that tab a little bit. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
* Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
* Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
* Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
* Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
* Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published fMSX 4.4 for Windows and Linux, as well as the source code for porting fMSX to other platforms:

http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/ -- home page
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX44-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX44-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/fMSX44.zip -- source code

The new release includes EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms, as well as color raster effects. The Windows version adds options to clear file associations and play sound in the background, while the window is inactive.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added special effects simulating individual pixel components.
* Added EPX and EAGLE image scaling algorithms.
* Merged scanline options into "Simulate Scanlines" in fMSX-Windows.
* Merged scaling options into "Interpolate Video" in fMSX-Windows.
* Added "Clear File Associations" option to fMSX-Windows.
* Added "Play Sound When Inactive" option to fMSX-Windows.
* Added "Apply Color Raster" submenu to fMSX-Windows.
* Added -rgb and -cmy command line options.
* Added -epx and -eagle command line options.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

fMSX 4.4 for Android is now online and ready for Christmas fun:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version
http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX -- free Windows and Linux versions

This release adds much requested key assignment feature that lets you map gamepad buttons to arbitrary MSX keyboard keys. You will find this feature in "Settings | Input | Assign Keyboard Keys" the existing button assignment function has been renamed to "Assign Joystick Buttons" to distinguish it from the new function. For those with Windows and Linux computers, there are also free fMSX-Windows and fMSX-Linux binaries released last week.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free fMSX 4.4 for Windows and Linux.
* Added "Input | Assign Keyboard Keys" option for mapping arbitrary keys.
* Renamed "Assign Keys" to "Assign Joystick Buttons".
* Switched to android-22 (Lollipop 5.1.1) Android SDK.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I updated fMSX-Android to version 4.4.1 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

The new version contains a bunch of fixes previously introduced into my other emulators. It also updates DropBox SDK and adds gradient to the action bar: the flat Material Design bar was just too ugly. See below for details.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed Cheat Editor not finding .cht files in private SD card folders.
* Fixed BACK key on devices where it did not exit emulation.
* Fixed the first/second gamepad detection.
* Fixed a crash in the File Selector when showing grid.
* Returned gradient to the action bar (sorry, Material Design).
* Amplified pixel color raster effects.
* Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
* Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
* Improved the What's New dialog.

Merry Christmas!

[fms]

Hello, All!

fMSX-Android 4.4.2 is now out of the door and ready for you:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

In this release, I have refactored VRAM access logic, removing things not present at a real TMS9918 diagram. So, the logic has become simpler, and that should hopefully make some really intricate games and demos work. There is also a new option that lets you automatically save gameplay every few minutes. You will find it in "Settings | General | Save Emulation State".

ALL CHANGES:
* Changed VRAM access logic according to TMS9918 datasheet.
* Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
* Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
* Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have uploaded fMSX 4.5 for Windows and the portable source code to the fMSX website:

http://fms.komkon.org/fMSX/

Also released fMSX-Android 4.5:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.fmsx -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version

The Windows release changes the way VDP accesses VRAM, to make it compliant with the TMS9918 datasheet. The Android version adds an option to hide the FFWD button, fixes a possible crash in the Freeze/Restore dialog, and disables the FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices. If your AndroidTV has a touch screen, you can always get the FAB button back via the Settings.

WINDOWS/LINUX CHANGES:
* Changed VDP VRAM access logic to comply with TMS9918 datasheet.

ANDROID CHANGES:
* Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
* Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed Freeze/Restore dialog crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
* Fixed disappearing FAB button.

Enjoy!