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2.05 (2025-05-31)
+ added lightgun support for SDL platforms, using the host mouse for Menacer, Justifier, and Light Phaser
* improved handling of OpenGL (may enable OpenGL video mode on devices with JZ4770 CPUs)
* improved SDL Joystick/Pad support (should now work with what devices are supported by SDL)
* improved support for Windows platform
* slightly improved SDL window resize handling
* slightly improved UI for keyboard settings
* fixed major VDP window rendering regression (games using a VDP window with color table != 0)
* fixed interlaced mode rendering in ARMv7 assembly
* fixed VDP sprite parsing for MD (fixes a test case in SpriteMaskingTestRom)
* fixed crash in VDP rendering (DMA pointer wraparound)
* fixed pads not initialized correctly after state load
* fixed 32X VINT timing
* improved 32X interrupt handling (needs work, still not fully as the SH7604 handles it)
* improved 32X WDT handling
* several 32X CPU snychronisation fixes
2.04 (2025-04-01)
+ added mouse support for SDL platforms, using the host mouse for Sega Mouse, Pico Pen
* improved scaling when resizing the window on SDL platforms (Linux, OSX, Windows)
+ added preselect window sizes for integer scaling for SDL platforms
+ added fullscreen mode for SDL platforms (well, sort of)
* attempted to improve pad detection for ps2
+ noticeably improved save state accuracy (for retroarch run-ahead)
* made the DC filter reacting faster (closer to real MD according to notaz' measurements)
* fixed a crash when using MD VDP hscroll in conjunction with 2-cell mode
* fixed handling shadow/highlight in MD VDP layer A window (fixes Int. Super Star Soccer)
* added toggling the field bit in MD VDP status for interlace modes
+ added some support for MD VDP non-linear color DAC (Knuckles Chaotix color test)
* fixed MD+ playing binary tracks as audio (fixes a bug in DOOM Fusion)
* improve MCD CPU sync (fixes Shadow of the Beast)
* fixed 32X handling of MD H32 mode (MD and 32X layer have 4 px offset)
* fixed GG region code reading (fixes Pop Breaker)
* fixed GG screen in 224 and 240 line mode (fixes Micro Machines)
* fixed GG/SMS display off after scanline start (fixes Madou I)
2.03 (2025-02-15)
+ added support for Pico keyboard (thanks @qufb for supplying this, literally years ago. Mea maxima culpa!)
+ added support for SC-3000 keyboard and cassette drive
+ added configurable mapping for physical keyboard
+ added virtual keyboard for devices not having a physical keyboard
* improved window handling
* fix bug in libretro frontend for Pico pad handling (thanks @theLilaQ)
* fixes for PS2 vsync handling (thanks @fjtrujy; this is still not being perfect)
* fix a crash for MD when rendering in 2-cell VSRAM mode (thanks @notaz for pointing this out)
* more fixes for MD+ (for running Doom 32x Resurrection and Fusion)
* fix for 32X screen rendering (for running Sonic Robo Blast 2)
* fix handling of the 32X cycles UI option
* other minor bug fixes and optimizations
2.02 (2024-12-29)
* fixes for MSU and MD+ (for running Doom 32x Resurrection and Fusion)
+ minimal SMS 3D glasses support
* updates to libretro common (apparently fixes some obscure bugs)
* some CD fixes
* fix a cartridge mapping bug for ARM32 (cyclone)
* fixes for 32X watchdog timer handling (for running Sonic Robo Blast 2, thanks @notaz)
* other minor bug fixes
2.01 (2024-10-17)
+ added windows build
+ added integer scaling for SDL window mode
+ added support for mode 1
+ added support for MD+/32X+
* improved CD emulation compatibility
+ added support for J-cart games (with 2 additional on-cart controller ports)
+ added some more mappings for Mega Drive games
+ added PS2 support for multitap and up to 4 controllers
* fixes for PS2 and PSP (audio, menu)
* other bug fixes
2.00 (2024-07-19)
* improved system detection by extension
* improved save/load (Z80, VDP state)
* improved some auto mappings for SMS
+ added stereo for YM2612 DAC output
+ updated libchdr for zstd support
* fixes for pandora
* changed miyoo build to ipk
* switched miyoo menu key to RESET
+ added some more MD cartridges
* added more keys for some opendingux devices
* several fixes for SH2 DRC
* several VDP rendering fixes
* a lot of other bug fixes (32X reset, Z80 timing, etc.)
2.00-beta3 (2024-04-28)
* bug fixes (VDP reset, Z80 reset)
* improvements for Sega/Mega CD
2.00-beta2 (2024-03-26)
+ substantial overhaul of Sega Pico UI
supports png images for pad overlays and storyware, new hotkeys, new option (see below)
* improved z80 and 68k timing for md and alike
* improved timing for 68k access to z80 bus
* improved 68k open bus read
+ implemented "busy" status bit in ym2612
* fixes for big endian CPUs for state save/load
2.00-beta1 (2024-03-03)
+ added ps2 standalone target (thanks to fjtrujy for the fundamentals)
* improved psp support
* fixed menu RGB/BGR handling
* fixed several Z80 related timing inaccuracies
* slightly increased volume for CD audio
* other bug fixes
2.00-alpha3 (2024-01-13)
* improved pandora layer handling
+ added handling of "fantom bitmap" (DMA to background color)
+ added SMS option to select TMS bitmap for legacy gfx modes
+ added stereo sound support for GG
+ overall revision of Pico support (correct sound, better handling of pen, better save/load handling)
2.00-alpha2 (2023-12-14)
* bug fixes and improvements for psp, miyoo, opendingux, pandora
+ UI fixes and improvements
* other bugfixes
2.00-alpha1 (2023-11-09)
+ improved MD FM sound (DAC ladder effect/clipping, filtering, native rate)
+ added support for 32X using MD H32 mode
+ added support for MSU-MD (cartridge+audio CD for MD and 32X)
+ added basic MD multiplayer support (team player, 4-way play)
+ added mapping for some additional Mega Drive games
+ added support for both Overdrive demos
* improved save/load handling (SVP, MD mapping, MCD/32X cycle counter)
+ added more mappers for SMS cartridges
+ added some support for GG cartridges running in SMS mode
* improved SMS graphics if 1st column is blanked
+ added missing TMS9918 modes
+ added SG-1000/SC-3000 support (no kbd yet, upcoming)
+ added additional handhelds/host systems (miyoo, gkd, rg99, odbeta)
* improved handling of files by extension
+ revised menu (more consistent options handling, option profiles)
+ added dynarec support for PS3 using libretro
* add CI to repo (including artifact uploading for the curious)
* improved psp support
+ revived pandora support
* a plethora of bug fixes and minor improvements (also most probably new bugs ;-))
1.99 (2021-11-14)
+ improved Master System support
+ added SRAM save support for SMS cartridges
+ added a lot of mappers for SMS cartridges
+ added Game Gear support
+ added Master System TMS9918 modes 0 and 2
+ added upscaling for improved aspect ratios
* improved Sega/Mega CD support
+ added mapping for some additional Mega Drive games
+ improvements for libretro support (new menu structure courtesy of jdgleaver)
* a load of bug fixes and minor improvements (also most probably new bugs ;-))
1.98 (2021-04-02)
+ CHD support for CD images
+ mp3 playback support via minimp3
+ big endian host platform support
+ sound low pass filtering for more realistic sound (original HW has analog low pass filter)
+ menu revision
* improvements for 8bit fast rendererer (mainly better PAL support)
+ basic support for legacy dingux (somewhat limited) and retrofw devices
+ experimental support for PSP (incomplete)
* a load of bug fixes and minor improvements (also most probably new bugs ;-))
1.97 (2020-11-23)
+ powerpc support for DRC
+ 2x mode in SDL video overlay mode for better color resolution
+ FM support for Master System (YM2413) (thanks to @hiroshica for supplying)
* bug fixes
1.96 (2020-05-16)
+ added YM2612 SSG-EG emulation
* optimisations for SH2 DRC
+ added a DC filter to 32X PWM sound to reduce clipping
* improved VDP emulation (some Overdrive 2 support)
+ completely rewrote VDP FIFO handling for improved timing accuracy
+ revived SVP DRC for ARM
1.95 (2019-11-27)
+ added RISC-V code emitter for SH2 DRC
* SH2 DRC optimisations
1.94 (2019-10-12)
+ revive Helix Mp3 decoder support for ARM (Helix sources not supplied due to licensing)
* update GPH device support to use newer GCC 4.7
* ARM specific optimisations (speedup for emulated memory access, 32X draw code, DRC disassemblers)
* a lot of SH2 DRC and 32X emulation fixes to improve game compatibility
* improved DRC code generation (generated code now noticeably faster)
* improved SH2 DRC memory access functions (added 32 bit versions, sign extension)
* improved SH2 DRC register caching
+ added branch caching to SH2 DRC
* optimisations to DRC ARM backend (code reordering, literal pool)
+ added polling/idling loop detection and basic loop optimisation to SH2 DRC
+ added call/return cache for SH2 DRC
+ added cache for communication areas between 32X CPUs
+ added T bit caching to ARM SH2 DRC backend (kept in host CPU flags as long as possible if possible)
+ added x86_64. MIPS and aarch64 backends to SH2 DRC
* 32X DMA emulation optimisation
+ revised SH2 DRC branch handling and host code block linking
+ added 32X PWM interrupt optimisation (configurable since it may not work with all games)
* improved auto frameskipping
1.93 (2019-01-25)
+ implemented SSF2 mapper for 32X
+ revived x86 DRC
+ added 68K overclocking
+ improved FAME/C 68K emulation speed
+ support for SMS cheats
* 32X DRC bug fixes and improvements
* other bug fixes
1.92 (2017-10-04)
+ some support for obscure VDP features (128K, debug register)
+ import SPI EEPROM from GPGX
* fixes for FAME/C 68k emulation
+ added Raspberry Pi 1,2 support
+ other bug fixes
1.91 (2013-10-12)
+ Added OpenDingux support (Paul Cercueil).
* Save directory changed to ~/.picodrive/ for generic platform build
(Paul Cercueil).
+ Revived GP2X/Caanoo/Wiz support.
+ Switched to cleaner CD controller code from Eke-Eke's Genesis Plus GX.
* Fixed overflow issue where cd emulation would break after
~10 minutes of gameplay.
* Fixed synchronization issue where model1 CD BIOS would randomly hang.
1.90 (2013-09-24)
+ 32X+CD emulation has been implemented.
+ CD graphics processor code has been replaced with much cleaner Eke-Eke's
implementation from Genesis Plus GX.
+ CD PCM code has been completely rewritten.
* Various CD compatibility issues have been solved. Hopefully no more
regressions this time.
* pandora: fixed tv-out (again), added automatic layer switching
* libretro: fixed crackling sound for some games, added some core options
* sdl: multiple joystick support has been fixed (Victor Luchits)
1.85 (2013-08-31)
* Lots of 32X compatibility and accuracy improvements. All commercial games
are booting now, but some still have issues.
* Fixed some regressions in MegaCD code, like hang in jap BIOS.
* Implemented pause for SMS.
* Updated UI with improvements from PCSX ReARMed.
* Frontend timing has been rewritten, should no longer slowly desync from
LCD on pandora.
* Added libretro and SDL 32/64bit ports, fixed compatibility issues with
Android, iOS.
* Various other things I forgot (it has been a while since last release..)
1.80 (2010-09-19)
+ Added Caanoo support. Now the GP2X binary supports GP2X F100/F200, Wiz
and Caanoo. Lots of internal refactoring to support this.
+ Enabled 32X and SMS code. It's still unfinished but better release something
now than wait even more (it has been in development for more then a year now
due to various other projects or simply lack of time).
+ Pandora: added hardware scaler support, including ability to resize the
layer and control filtering.
+ GP2X: Added basic line-doubling vertical scaling option.
* Changed the way keys are bound, no need to unbind old one any more.
* Handle MP3s with ID3 tags better (some MP3s with ID3 did not play).
* Improved shadow/hilight color levels.
* Fixed broken cheat support.
1.80beta2
* Pandora: updated documentation.
1.80beta1 (2010-06-02)
+ Added pandora port.
* Internal refactoring for 32x/SMS support.
* Move mapper database to external file.
+ Added preliminary SMS emulation.
+ Added emulation of 32x peripherals including VDP. More work is needed here.
+ ARM: Added new SH2 recompiler for 32x. Some unification with SVP one.
- Disabled most of the above bacause I'm not yet happy with the results.
1.56 (2009-09-19)
* Changed sync in Sega CD emulation again. Should fix games that
broke after changes in 1.51a.
* Fixed default keys rebinding when they shouldn't.
* Fixed sram being loaded from wrong game.
* Emu should no longer hang shortly after using fast-forward.
* Fixed save states sometimes no longer showing up in save state menu.
* ARM: some asm code refactoring for slight speed improvement.
1.55
+ Added Wiz support. Now the same GP2X binary supports F100/F200 and Wiz.
* Changed shadow/hilight handling a bit, fixes some effects in Pirates! Gold.
* Complete input code rewrite. This fixes some limitations like not allowing
to control both players using single input device. It also allows to use
more devices (like keyboards) on Linux based devices.
* Options menu has been reordered, "restore defaults" option added.
1.51b
* Fixed a crash when uncompressed savestate is loaded.
* Fixed an idle loop detection related hanging problem.
* PSP: fixed another palette related regression.
* UIQ3: updated frontend for the latest emu core.
1.51a
* Fixed a sync problem between main and sub 68k. Should fix the hanging
problem for some games.
* ARM: fixed a crash when CD savestate is loaded just after loading ROM.
1.51
* Improved bin_to_cso_mp3 tool, it should no longer complain about
missing lame.exe even if it's in working dir.
* Fixed a regression from 1.50, which caused slowdowns in Final Fight.
* Fixed some regressions from 1.50 related to sprite limit and palette
handling (caused graphical glitches in some games).
+ Added ABC turbo actions to key config.
* Some other minor adjustments.
1.50
+ Added some basic support for Sega Pico, a MegaDrive-based toy.
+ Added proper support for cue/bin images, including cdda playback.
.cue sheets with iso/cso/mp3/wav files listed in them are now
supported too (but 44kHz restriction still applies).
+ Added bin_to_cso_mp3 tool, based on Exophase's bin_to_iso_ogg.
The tool can convert .cue/.bin Sega CD images to .cso/.mp3.
* Greatly improved Sega CD load times.
* Changed how scheduling between 68k and z80 is handled. Improves
performance for some games. Credits to Lordus for the idea.
* YM2612 state was not 100% saved, this should be better now.
* Improved renderer performance for shadow/hilight mode.
* Added a hack for YM2612 frequency overflow issue (bleep noises
in Shaq Fu, Spider-Man - The Animated Series (intro music), etc.)
Credits to Nemesis @ spritesmind forum. Works only if sound rate
is set to 44kHz.
+ Implemented some sprite rendering improvements, as suggested by
Exophase. Games with lots of sprites now perform better.
+ Added better idle loop detection, based on Lordus' idea again.
- "accurate timing" option removed, as disabling it no longer
improves performance.
- "accurate sprites" was removed too, the new sprite code can
properly handle sprite priorities in all cases.
* Timers adjusted again.
* Improved .smd detection code.
* ARM: fixed a bug in DrZ80 core, which could cause problems in
some rare cases.
* ARM: fixed a problem of occasional clicks on MP3 music start.
* Minor general optimizations and menu improvements.
* Fixed a bug in Sega CD savestate loader, where the game would
sometimes crash after load.
* Fixed a crash of games using eeprom (introduced in 1.40b).
* PSP: fixed suspend/resume (hopefully for real).
1.40c
* Fixed a problem with sound in Marble Madness.
* GP2X: Fixed minor problem with key config.
1.40b
* Fixed sprite masking code. Thanks to Lordus for explaining how it works.
+ Added "disable sprite limit" option.
+ PSP: added black level adjustment to display options.
* Changed reset to act as 'soft' reset.
+ Added detection for Puggsy (it doesn't really have sram).
* Some small timing adjustments.
1.40a
* GP2X: Fixed a binding problem with up and down keys.
* Default game config no longer overrides global user config.
1.40
+ Added support for SVP (Sega Virtua Processor) to emulate Virtua Racing,
wrote ARM recompiler and some HLE code for VR. Credits to Exophase and
Rokas for various ideas.
* Changed config file format, files are now human-readable. Game specific
configs are now held in single file (but old game config files are still
read when new one is missing).
* Fixed a bug where some key combos didn't work as expected.
* Fixed a regression in renderer (ARM ports only, some graphic glitches in
rare cases).
* Adjusted fast renderer to work with more games, including VR.
* Fixed a problem where SegaCD RAM cart data was getting lost on reset.
* GP2X: Greatly reduced SegaCD FMV game slowdowns by disabling read-ahead
in the Linux kernel and C library (thanks to Rokas and Exophase for ideas
again). Be sure to keep "ReadAhead buffer" OFF to avoid slowdowns.
+ PicoDrive now comes with a game config file for some games which need
special settings, so they should now work out-of-the-box. More games will
be added with later updates.
+ GP2X: Files now can be deleted by pressing A+SELECT in the file browser.
1.35b
* PSP: mp3 code should no longer fail on 1.5 firmware.
+ PSP: added gamma adjustment option.
+ Added .cso ISO format support. Useful for non-FMV games.
* It is now possile to force a region after the ROM is loaded.
* Fixed a sram bug in memhandlers (fixes Shining in the Darkness saves).
* PSP: fixed another bug in memhanlers, which crashed the emu for some games
(like NBA Jam and NHL 9x).
+ PSP: added suspend/resume handling for Sega CD games.
+ GP2X: added additional low volume levels for my late-night gaming sessions
(in stereo mode only).
+ GP2X: added "fast forward" action in key config. Not recommended to use for
Sega CD, may case problems there.
* Some other small tweaks I forgot about.
1.35a
* PSP: fixed a bug which prevented to load any ROMs after testing the BIOS.
* PSP: fixed incorrect CZ80 memory map setup, which caused Z80 crashes and
graphics corruption in EU Mega CD model1 BIOS menus.
+ PSP: added additional "set to 4:3 scaled" display option for convenience.
+ PSP: Added an option to disable frame limitter (works only with non-auto frameskip).
1.35
+ PSP port added. Lots of new code for it. Integrated modified FAME/C, CZ80 cores.
+ Some minor generic optimizations.
* Patched some code which was crashing under PSP, but was working in GP2X/Giz
(although it should have crashed there too).
* Readme updated.
1.34
+ Gizmondo port added.
+ Some new optimizations in memory handlers, and for shadow/hilight mode.
+ Added some hacks to make more games work without enabling "accurate timing".
* Adjusted timing for "accurate timing" mode and added preliminary VDP FIFO
emulation. Fixes Double Dragon 2, tearing in Chaos Engine and some other games.
* Fixed a few games not having sound at startup.
* Updated serial EEPROM code to support more games. Thanks to EkeEke for
providing info about additional EEPROM types and game mappers.
* The above change fixed hang of NBA Jam.
* Minor adjustments to control configurator.
1.33
* Updated Cyclone core to 0.0088.
+ Added A r k's usbjoy fix.
+ Added "perfect vsync" option, which adjusts GP2X LCD refresh rate and syncs
emulation to it to eliminate tearing and ensure smoothest scrolling possible.
+ Added an option to use A_SN's gamma curve for gamma correction (improves dark
and bright color display for mk2s).
* Sometimes stray sounds were played after loading a savestate. Fixed.
* Fixed a problem where >6MB mp3s were corrupted in memory (sound glitches in
Snatcher).
* PD no longer overwrites video player code in memory, video player now can be
used after exiting PicoDrive.
* Fixed a bug which was causing Sonic 3 code to deadlock in some rare conditions
if "accurate timing" was not enabled.
* Fixed support for large hacked ROMs like "Ultimate Mortal Kombat Trilogy".
Upto 10MB hacked ROMs are supported now.
+ Config profiles added (press left/right when saving config).
* Changed key configuration behavior to the one from gpfce (should be more
intuitive).
+ Added some skinning capabilities to the menu system with default skin by
ketchupgun. Delete skin directory if you want old behaviour.
* Some other little tweaks I forgot about.
1.32
+ Added some new scaling options.
+ Added ability to reload CD images while game is running (needed for games
with multiple CDs, like Night Trap).
+ Added RAM cart emulation.
* Fixed DMA timing emulation (caused lock-ups for some genesis games).
* Idle loop detection was picking up wrong code and causing glitches, fixed.
* The ym2612 code on 940 now can handle multiple updates per frame
(fixes Thunger Force III "seiren" level drums for example).
* Memory handlers were ignoring some writes to PSG chip, fixed (missing sounds in
Popful Mail, Silpheed).
* Improved z80 timing, should fix some sound problems.
* Fixed a bug with sram register (fixes Phantasy Star 4).
* ROM loader was incorrectly identifying some ROMs as invalid. Fixed.
* Added code for PRG ram write protection register (Dungeon Explorer).
* The memory mode register change in 1.31 was unsafe and caused some glitches in
AH-3 Thunderstrike. Fixed.
* Fixed a file descriptor leak.
* Updated documentation, added Gmenu2x manual.
1.31
* Changed the way memory mode register is read (fixes Lunar 2, broken in 1.30).
* Fixed TAS opcode on sub-68k side (fixes Batman games).
* File browser now filters out mp3s, saves and some other files, which are not ROMS.
1.30
+ ISO files now can be zipped. Note that this causes VERY long loading times.
+ Added data pre-buffering support, this allows to reduce frequency of short pauses
in FMV games (caused by SD access), but makes those pauses longer.
* Fixed PCM DMA transfers (intro FMV in Popful Mail).
+ Properly implemented "decode" data transformation (Jaguar XJ220).
* Integrated "better sync" code into cyclone code, what made this mode much faster.
* Fixed a bug related to game specific config saving.
* Frameskipper was skipping sound processing, what caused some audio desyncs. Fixed.
* Fixed reset not working for some games.
+ New assembly optimized memory handlers for CD (gives at least a few fps).
Also re-enabled all optimizations from 0.964 release.
+ New idle-loop detection code for sub-68k. Speeds up at least a few games.
1.201
+ Added basic cheat support (GameGenie and Genecyst patches).
1.20
* Fixed a long-standing problem in audio mixing code which caused slight distortions
at lower sample rates.
* Changed the way 920 and 940 communicates (again), should be more reliable and give
slight performance increase.
* Some optimizations in audio mixing code.
* Some menu changes (background added, smaller font in ROM browser, savestate loader
now can select slots).
+ 1M mode DMA transfers implemented (used by FMV games like Night Trap and Sewer Shark).
+ Games now can run code from WORD RAM in 1M mode (fixes Adventures of Willy Beamish).
+ "Cell arrange" address mapping is now emulated (Heart of the alien).
+ "Color numeric operation" is now emulated (text in Lunar 2, Silpheed intro graphics).
+ "Better sync" option added (prevents some games from hanging).
1.14
+ Region autodetection now can be customized.
* When CDDA music tracks changed, old buffer contents were incorrectly played. Fixed.
* BRAM is now automatically formatted (no need to enter BIOS menu and format any more).
* Games now can be reset, CDDA music no longer breaks after loading another ISO.
* Fixed a race condition between 920 and 940 which sometimes caused CDDA music not to play.
+ Savestates implemented for Sega/Mega CD.
+ PCM sound added.
* Some mixer code rewritten in asm. 22kHz and 11kHz sound rates are now supported in
Mega CD mode (but mp3s must still be 44kHz stereo).
+ Timer emulation added.
* CDC DMA tansfers fixed. Snatcher and probably some more games now boot.
* 2M word RAM -> VDP transfers fixed, no more corruption in Ecco and some other games.
1.10
+ GP2X: Added experimental Sega CD support.
+ GP2X: Added partial gmv movie playback support.
0.964 (2006-12-03)
* GP2X: Fixed a sound buffer underflow issue on lower sample rate modes, which was
happening for NTSC games and causing sound clicks.
* GP2X: Redone key config to better support USB joysticks (now multiple joysticks
should be useable and configurable).
+ GP2X: Added save confirmation option.
+ GP2X: Added 940 CPU crash detection.
+ ALL: UIQ3 port added.
0.963
* GP2X: Gamma-reset-on-entering-menu bug fixed.
* GP2X: Recompiled PicoDrive with gcc profiling option set as described here:
http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=28490
0.962
* GP2X: Fixed an issue with incorrect sounds in some games when dualcore operation
was enabled (for example punch sound in SOR).
* GP2X: Limited max volume to 90, because higher values often cause distortions.
* GP2X: Fixed a bug with lower res scaling.
* GP2X: Gamma is now reset on exit.
0.96
* ALL: Severely optimized MAME's YM2612 core, part of it is now rewritten in asm.
+ GP2X: The YM2612's code now can be run in GP2X's ARM940T CPU, what causes large
performance increase.
* ALL: Accurate renderers are slightly faster now.
+ GP2X: Using quadruple buffering instead of doublebuffer now, also updated
framelimitter, this should eliminate some scrolling and tearing problems.
* GP2X: Fixed some flickering issues of 8bit accurate renderer.
+ GP2X: craigix's RAM timings now can be enabled in the menu (see advanced options).
+ GP2X: Added ability to save config for specific games only.
+ GP2X: Gamma control added (using GP2X's hardware capabilities for this).
* GP2X: Volume keys are now configurable.
+ GP2X: GnoStiC added USB joystick support, I made it possible to use it for
player 2 control (currently untested).
* GP2X: squidgehack is now applied through kernel module (cleaner way).
0.95
* ALL: Fixed a bug in sprite renderer which was causing slowdowns for some games.
+ GP2X: Added command line support
+ GP2X: Added optional hardware scaling for lower-res games like Shining Force.
* ALL: Sound chips are now sampled 2 times per frame. This fixed some games which
had missing sounds (Vectorman 2 1st level, Thunder Force 3 water level,
etc.).
+ ALL: Added another accurate 8-bit renderer which is slightly faster and made it
default.
0.945
+ GP2X: Added frame limiter for frameskipped modes.
* GP2X: Increased brightness a bit (unused pixel bits now also contain data).
* GP2X: Suidgehack was not applied correctly (was applied before allocating some
high memory and had no effect).
0.94
+ Added GP2X port.
* Improved interrupt timing, Mazin Saga and Burning Force now works.
* Rewritten renderer code to better suit GP2X, should be faster on other
ports too.
+ Added support for banking used by 12-in-1 and 4-in-1 ROMs (thanks Haze).
+ Added some protection device faking, used by some unlicensed games like
Super Bubble Bobble, King of Fighters, Elf Wor, ... (thanks to Haze again)
+ Added primitive Virtua Racing SVP faking, so menus can be seen now.
0.93
* Fixed a problem with P900/P910 key configuration in FC mode.
* Improved shadow/hilight mode emulation. Still not perfect, but should be
enough for most games.
+ Save state slots added.
+ Region selector added.
0.92
VDP changes:
* VDP emulation is now more accurate (fixes flickering in Chase HQ II,
Super Hang-On and some other problems in other games).
* HV counter emulation is now much more accurate. Fixes the Asterix games,
line in Road Rash 3, etc.
* Minor sprite and layer scroll masking bugs fixed.
+ Added partial interlace mode renderer (Sonic 2 vs mode)
* Fixed a crash in both renderers when certain size window layers were used.
+ Added emulation of shadow/hilight operator sprites. Other shadow/hilight
effects are still unemulated.
+ Sprite emulation is more accurate, sprite limit is emulated.
+ Added "accurate sprites" option, which always draws sprites in correct
order and emulates sprite collision bit, but is significantly slower.
Emulation changes:
* Improved interrupt handling, added deferred interrupt emulation
(Lemmings, etc).
+ Added serial EEPROM SRAM support (Wonder Boy in Monster World,
Megaman - The Wily Wars and many EA sports games like NBA Jam).
+ Implemented ROM banking for Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers
* Updated to the latest version of DrZ80 core, integrated memory handlers
in it for better performance. A noticeable performance increase, but save
states may not work from the previous version (you can only use them with
sound disabled in that case).
+ SRAM word read handler was using incorrect byte order, fixed.
Changes in Cyclone 0.0086:
+ Added missing CHK opcode handler (used by SeaQuest DSV).
+ Added missing TAS opcode handler (Gargoyles,Bubba N Stix,...). As in real genesis,
memory write-back phase is ignored (but can be enabled in config.h if needed).
+ Added missing NBCD and TRAPV opcode handlers.
+ Added missing addressing mode for CMP/EOR.
+ Added some minor optimizations.
- Removed 216 handlers for 2927 opcodes which were generated for invalid addressing modes.
+ Fixed flags for ASL, NEG, NEGX, DIVU, ADDX, SUBX, ROXR.
+ Bugs fixed in MOVEP, LINK, ADDQ, DIVS handlers.
* Undocumented flags for CHK, ABCD, SBCD and NBCD are now emulated the same way as in Musashi.
+ Added Uninitialized Interrupt emulation.
+ Altered timing for about half of opcodes to match Musashi's.
0.80
* Nearly all VDP code was rewritten in ARM asm. Gives ~10-25% performance
increase (depends on game).
* Optimized 32-column renderer not to render tiles offscreen, games which
use 32-column display (like Shining Force) run ~50% faster.
+ Added new "Alternative renderer", which gives another ~30-45% performance
increase (in addition to mentioned above), but works only with some games,
because it is missing some features (it uses tile-based rendering
instead of default line-based and disables H-ints).
+ Added "fit2" display mode for all FC gamers. It always uses 208x146 for
P800 and 208x208 for all other phones.
+ Added volume control for Motorolas (experimental).
VDP changes:
+ Added support for vertical window (used by Vapor Trail, Mercs, GRIND
Stormer and others).
+ Added sprite masking (hiding), adds some speed.
+ Added preliminary H counter emulation. Comix Zone and Sonic 3D Blast
special stage are now playable.
+ Added column based vertical scrolling (Gunstar Heroes battleship level,
Sonic and Knuckles lava boss, etc).
Emulation changes:
+ Re-added and improved Z80 faking when Z80 is disabled. Many games now can
be played without enabling Z80 (Lost Vikings, Syndicate, etc), but some
still need it (International Superstar Soccer Deluxe).
* Improved ym2612 timers, Outrun music plays at correct speed, voices in
Earthworm Jim play better, more games play sound.
* I/O registers now remember their values (needed for Pirates! Gold)
+ Added support for 6 button pad.
Changes in Cyclone 0.0083wip:
+ Added missing CHK opcode (used by SeaQuest DSV).
+ Added missing TAS opcode (Gargoyles). As in real genesis, write-back phase
is ignored (but is enabled for other systems).
Backported stuff from Snes9x:
* Fixed Pxxx jog up/down which were not working in game.
+ Added an option to gzip save states to save space.
+ The emulator now pauses whenever it is loosing focus, so it will now pause
when alarm/ponecall/battery low/... windows come up.
- Removed 'pause on phonecall' feature, as it is no longer needed.
+ Video fix for asian A1000s.
0.70
* Started using tools from "Symbian GCC Improvement Project", which give
considerable speed increase (~4fps in "center 90" mode).
* Rewrote some drawing routines in ARM assembly (gives ~6 more fps in
"center 90" mode).
* Minor improvement to 0 and 180 "fit" modes. Now they look slightly better
and are faster.
* Minor stability improvements (emulator is less likely to crash).
+ Added some background for OSD text for better readability.
+ Added Pal/NTSC detection. This is needed for proper sound speed.
+ Implemented Reesy's DrZ80 Z80 emu. Made some changes to it with hope to make
it faster.
+ Implemented ym2612 emu from the MAME project. Runs well but sometimes sounds
a bit weird. Could be a little faster, so made some changes too.
+ Implemented SN76489 emu from the MAME project.
+ Added two separate sound output methods (mediaserver and cmaudiofb) with
autodetection (needs testing).
* Fixed VDP DMA fill emulation (as described in Charles MacDonald's docs),
fixes Contra and some other games.
0.301
Launcher:
* Launcher now starts emulation process from current directory,
not from hardcoded paths.
* Improved 'pause on call' feature, should hopefully work with Motorola phones.
0.30 (2006-01-07)
Initial release based on fDave's code.