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Emulator Release: fMSX-Android Release News

fms

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Starting with fMSX-Android 3.6.2, I have fixed the virtual keyboard display in the accelerated mode and enabled video acceleration by default. As it takes less time to update the screen, the number of drawn frames has been increased to 65%, so the emulation should feel much smoother now. You can get the latest fMSX-Android here:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx

Ad-free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

If you are an existing fMSX-Android user, you will have to uninstall and then reinstall fMSX in order for the new default settings to take effect. Or you can set them manually in Settings. If you are having any performance problems with the new fMSX, please do not hesitate reporting them here. Always mention what hardware you are running fMSX on.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to using video acceleration by default.
* Increased the number of frames drawn by default.
* Now showing button labels and keyboard with video acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have just released fMSX-Android 3.6.11, a new version of my MSX home computer emulator:

Full version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx

The new version includes a few changes to the Z80 CPU emulation, full support for iCade joysticks, including button remapping option, and improved File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* iCade buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.
 

fms

Member
I have released fMSX-Android 3.6.12, a new version of my MSX/MSX2/MSX2+ emulator:

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

Starting with this version, you will be able to find stuff printed to the MSX printer in the /sdcard/fMSX/PrinterOutput.txt file. I have also fixed the SHIFT key on the physical keyboards and added support for two missing Xperia Play buttons.

ALL CHANGES:
* Directed MSX printer output to /sdcard/fMSX/PrinterOutput.txt.
* Fixed SHIFT key accidentally triggering N key.
* Fixed support for Xperia Play FIREA and FIREB buttons.
* Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published fMSX 3.6.14 for Android, a new version of my MSX home computer emulator:

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

This version mainly contains bug fixes. fMSX did not crash very often in the first place, but it should crash less now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed a rare crash when reporting failed license check.
* Fixed possible crash in Preferences.
* Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have finally added a realistically looking virtual keyboard to fMSX-Android 3.7, published to Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

In this new version, I have also reorganized the menu system and optimized the File Selector for faster and smoother operation. Also, the nag-free fMSX Deluxe now costs only $1.99 (1.99 euros in EU) on Google Play. I doubt that more people will buy it, even at this rather miniscule price, but let us test this theory for a while.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added realistically looking virtual MSX keyboard.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Optimized communications from native code to Java code.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address cannot be detected.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
A screenshot of the latest virtual keyboard design

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fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have just released fMSX-Android 3.7.3:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe -- full version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx -- free version

There have been many changes since the last version, published more than a month ago. The emulator has gained working automatic frame-skip, configurable fast-forward speed, better file search, nicer looking File Selector, and many other features. See the list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Uncheck "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

It is fMSX users' lucky day today. fMSX-Android 3.7.4, the new version of my MSX home computer emulator, has been pushed to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)

Starting with this version, all new fMSX installations will default to automatic frame skipping mechanism, for smoothest video on both old and new Android devices. Existing fMSX users can enable this feature manually, by setting "Draw Frames" option to "automatic". If you are experiencing lag or jitter with the auto frame skip enabled, turn it off and let me know.

I have also fixed support for directional pads found in iPega gamepads, reordered initial dialogs by importance, and made a few other rather important fixes. The below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually set "Draw Frames" option to "Automatic".
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* Fixed "Draw Frames" option that was stuck at "65%".
* No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have updated fMSX-Android, my MSX, MSX2, and MSX2+ home computer emulator, to version 3.7.5 on the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

This release introduces a couple of very important fixes to the Z80 CPU emulation. The R register should now count cycles properly, and the corner case of LDIR/LDDR overwriting themselves is being handled. From now on, fMSX will a keep separate emulation state snapshot for every disk image you load, same as with cartridges. I have also fixed support for generic USB joysticks with numbered buttons. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now autosaving emulation state for disk images.
* Added Freeze/Restore functionality for disk images.
* Added accurate R register emulation.
* Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation.
* Generic joystick buttons can now be assigned and used.
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

Today, I am rolling out fMSX-Android 3.7.6, a new version of my MSX/MSX2 Home Computer emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

Starting with this release, fMSX officially supports GoogleTV devices updated to Android 4.x, such as LG G2/G3 TVs. If you have one of these TVs, you should now be able to play your favorite MSX games on a big screen, using keyboard on your Magic Remote. Plug in a USB joystick for better experience.

I have also switched to the OpenSLES native sound API, to reduce latency and make the whole thing faster. Android 2.2 (Frodo) users will continue using the Java sound API, as they do not have OpenSLES.

There have been many other fixes to the fMSX code since the last update. See the following list for complete details:

ALL CHANGES:
* fMSX now runs on Google TVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector.
* Added folder icons to the File Selector.
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Made grid view default on Google TVs.
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process.
* Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

Another release of my MSX home computer emulator, fMSX-Android 3.7.7, today:

Full Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe

Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx

This release comes with DropBox support and the Replay feature letting you "rewind" your gameplay back in time. Also fixed a few minor bugs. See below for the complete list of changed.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
* Added always-on gameplay recording. Select "Replay" at any time!
* 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.
* Added missing string localizations.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

fMSX-Android 3.7.8, the new update to my MSX home computer emulator, has been released to Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

This version finally adds convenient way to select MSX model and input devices (joystick or mouse). Previously, this was only possible via Advanced Settings. I have also fixed mouse emulation in portrait and accelerated modes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed mouse emulation in portrait mode.
* Fixed mouse emulation with OpenGLES enabled.
* Added "Computer Model" setting for selecting MSX model.
* Added "Input Devices" setting for selecting joystick or mouse.
* Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
* Added DropBox application icons.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

Wrapping up this week with the fMSX-Android 3.7.9 release:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)

The new fMSX-Android lets you select PAL/NTSC video system and has an option to disable VDP limit on the number of sprites per scanline. Use this option to avoid flicker, although it does cause some unwanted artifacts in such games as Athletic Land. Also added support for Intel-based Android devices and desktop Android emulation, such as AndroVM, Genymotion, or Bluestacks.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added PAL/NTSC options to the MSX model selector.
* Added "Show All Sprites" option to the Settings.
* Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
* Now limiting frame rate to 50fps when in PAL mode.
* Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
* Fixed frame rate display.

Happy Holidays!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

fMSX is one of the oldest computer emulators in the world. It runs software written for MSX, MSX2, and MSX2+ home computers. Starting today, you can download fMSX-Windows 3.7 for free from the fMSX home page:

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

I have also released fMSX-Android 3.7.10, fixing several remaining crash causes:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

See the full change list below.

ALL CHANGES:
* fMSX-Windows is now free!
* 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.
* Fixed compilation warnings when compiling fMSX with CLANG.

Happy New Year!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published fMSX-Android 3.7.11 today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)

This release makes Settings tabbed, for better navigation, and adds two special visual effects: vertical scanlines and raster.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added tabs to the Settings, for easier navigation.
* Made Settings react to screen orientation changes.
* 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.
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

A maintenance release of fMSX-Android 3.7.13 fixes the battery drain that occurs when fMSX goes into background mode while using legacy sound. Also rearranged the Settings and added the new "Emulation" tab. Get the new fMSX while it is hot:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed battery drain when fMSX runs in background.
* Added Emulation section to the Settings.
* Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
* Reordered Settings by importance.
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

A new version of fMSX-Android, my MSX home computer emulator, is out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)

fMSX-Android 3.7.14 adds the "Hide Title Bar" option for people who absolutely hate the action/status bar and adds ability to change Moga key mappings via "Assign Keys". The Settings can once again be navigated with a gamepad. See the complete list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
* Added "Emulation" tab to the Settings.
* 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.
* Reshuffled some options to more appropriate Settings tabs.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published fMSX-Android 3.8 today, a new version of my MSX, MSX2, and MSX2+ home computer emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)

This version fixes VDP status register behaviour. Reading the status register will no longer reset VDP address latch, and the overflow sprite fields are going to show correct values now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Implemented 5th/9th sprite fields in the VDP status register.
* No longer clearing VRAM address latch when reading VDP status.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have just updated fMSX-Android, my MSX home computer emulator, to version 3.8.1:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe (full version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx (free version)

In spite of a small version number change, this is a rather major update. It adds proper support for cassette tape images, the slow-motion mode, the audible keyboard clicks, and fixes several long-time bugs, such as screen artifacts in OpenGLES mode. Get the new update while it's hot :)

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for tape images, supplied in *.CAS files.
* Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
* Added optional click sound to the virtual keyboard.
* Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
* Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
* Fixed keyboard input sensitivity.
* Added Rewind Tape menu option.
* Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
* Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have released fMSX-Windows 3.8, as well as the source code for fMSX-Unix today:

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

Both versions are free for everyone to use. There have been fixes to the VDP emulation, with the 5th sprite flags now working properly. I have also added proper support for cassette tape images, and a few other features. See the complete list below.

Please, do not use the source code toward any commercial gain (let me know if you would like to) and always make a reference to me as the original author when using the fMSX source code for non-commercial purposes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for tape images, supplied in *.CAS files.
* Implemented 5th/9th sprite fields in the VDP status register.
* No longer clearing VRAM address latch when reading VDP status.
* Added tape operations to the built-in menu.
* Added "Simulate LCD Scanlines" menu option to fMSX-Windows.
* Added "Load Tape Image" menu option to fMSX-Windows.
* Added "Rewind Tape" menu option to fMSX-Windows.
* Fixed "Documentation" menu option to fMSX-Windows.
 
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