Difference between revisions of "Genesis Plus"

	Genesis Plus GX
General
Author(s)	EkeEke
Type	Console emulator
Version	1.7.5 RC1
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source
	Downloadable via the Homebrew Browser
	Downloadable via the Open Shop Channel
Peripherals

Latest revision as of 18:48, 8 April 2021

Genesis Plus GX is a Sega / Mega CD, Genesis / Megadrive, Master System, Game Gear and SG-1000 emulator. This is a port of Charles MacDonald's Genesis Plus to the Wii, with a lot of improvements.

Information

See included README.pdf

Installation

SD Card

The SD card should be formatted to FAT (FAT16 or FAT32). If not found, the emulator automatically creates a directory named “/genplus” at the root of your SD card, as well as subdirectories required by the emulator to store miscellaneous files (cheat, save & screenshot files).

By default, the emulator will look for files in the sd:/genplus/roms directory but you can place them anywhere you want, the menu keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device.

USB Drive

The USB drive should have at least one partition formatted to FAT (FAT16 or FAT32), other file systems (NTFS, EXT2, etc) are not supported. If no SD card is inserted when the emulator starts, it automatically creates a directory named “/genplus” at the root of your USB drive partition, as well as subdirectories required by the emulator to store miscellaneous files (cheat, save & screenshot files).

By default, the emulator will look for files in the usb:/genplus/roms directory but you can place them anywhere you want, the menu keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device and for each file types.

To use an USB2 drive, you must have IOS58 installed (it should be automatically installed with System Menu 4.3 update). You should also load the emulator through the Homebrew Channel, using the provided meta.xml file and make sure Homebrew Channel is using IOS58 as default IOS. If not, you might need to reinstall Homebrew Channel after having installed IOS58.

DVD

The DVD should be formatted using ISO9660/Joliet (refer to the user manual of your DVD Burning software for more details).

By default, the emulator will look for files at the root of your DVD but you can place them anywhere you want, the menu keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device and for each file types.

To use DVD on a non-chipped Wii, you should load the emulator through the Homebrew Channel and use the provided meta.xml file, in order to allow full access to the DVD drive.

Mega CD emulation

1) Original BIOS ROM files are required (one for each region): unzip & rename them to bios_CD_U.bin, bios_CD_E.bin, bios_CD_J.bin in /genplus/bios/ directory

2) When using ISO image files, WAV or OGG files should be provided as AUDIO track files. You can either load a CUE file pointing to a specific ISO file and containing all the needed information about AUDIO tracks files or directly load the ISO file. In the latter case, the emulator will first look for a .CUE file with the same base name, then if no CUE file is found, it will automatically look for .WAV or .OGG files respecting one of the following naming format (“XXX” being the .ISO filename, NN being the track number and “yyy” being either .wav or .ogg extension): “XXXNN.yyy”, “XXX NN.yyy”, “XXX-NN.yyy”, “XXX - NN.yyy” or “XXX_NN.yyy”. Please note that other compressed audio files (such as .mp3, .mpc, .wma, etc) are NOT supported and audio tracks should be using 16-bit stereo 44100Hz format.

3) When using BIN images files, audio tracks are generally stored within the image file. A CUE file is therefore required with all the needed information about audio tracks location. You can either load the CUE file pointing to the specific BIN file or directly load the .BIN file. In the latter case, the emulator will automatically look for a CUE file with the same base name as the BIN file.

Controls

Menu Controls

		+		Action
or /	/	/ or	/ or	Move
	or	or		Previous menu
	or	or		Select

File selector menu

		+		Action
/ or	/	/ or	/ or	Display the selected entry's full filename
/ or	/	/ or	/ or	Select previous/next file
/	/	/	/	Down/Up one full page
				Quit the file selection menu
	or	or		Up one directory
	or	or		Load the selected file or enter selected directory

Game Controls (default)

The control can be changed in "Emulator Options/Controls Options" menu except directional buttons & Menu key.

You can do a soft reset by pressing the .

To play game with Menacer or Justifiers lightgun you have to configure a controller in Port A and Port B for lightgun (2 supported). to shoot and to aim.

	+		Action
or	or	or	Genesis Dpad
			START
			A
			B
			C
			X
			Y
			Z
			Mode
+ or or or			Emulator Menu

Media

v1.4.0

Change Log

Please see included HISTORY.txt for full changelog

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.5 (xx/xx/xxxx) (Eke-Eke)

[Core/General]

added optional dynamic allocation of cartridge/CD hardware buffer (for platforms with BSS size limitation)
improved frame emulation timing, now starts with vertical blanking to reduce input lag by one more frame

 (!!!warning: this breaks compatibility with previous savestates!!!)

various code cleanup

[Core/CD]

added CD-AUDIO & CD+G support
added optional support for external VORBIS library
improved CDC emulation (fixes random freezes during Jeopardy & ESPN Sunday Night NFL intro)
improved emulation of mirrored memory areas
improved savestate format
improved Sub-CPU synchronization with Main-CPU (fixes "Soul Star")
improved Main-CPU & Sub-CPU idle loop detection (fixes "Super League CD")
disabled 68k and Z80 access to PRG-RAM when SUB-CPU is running (fixes USA version of Dungeon Explorer )
disabled CD hardware reset on Soft-Reset (verified on real hardware)
fixed DATA track minimal length (fixes BIOS refusing to boot small homebrew demos)
fixed CDD "no disc" status code (fixes boot sequence loading time when no disc is loaded)
fixed OGG file seeking when using with CUE file
fixed PRG-RAM access from MAIN-CPU side on system reset
fixed state loading bug when SUB-CPU interrupt is pending
fixed incorrect masking of Level 3 (GFX) interrupts (spurious freeze during Japanese BIOS intro)
fixed H-INT vector handling when using Mode 1
fixed access to "write-only" communication flags (verified on real hardware by Notaz)
fixed pending level 1 interrupts when GFX interrupt is disabled (fixes random freezes out of "Batman Returns" option menu)
fixed CDD seek command again (Final Fight CD freeze with model 2 BIOS)
optimized Sub-CPU / Main-CPU synchronization

[Core/MD]

added support for some new unlicensed games with copy protection (Thunderbolt II, Tom Clown, Chaoji Puke / Super Poker)
added support for Everdrive extended SSF mapper
improved console region auto-detection for a few PAL-only games (The Smurfs Travel the World & Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits)
fixed Game Genie / Pro Action Replay lock-on support when Mega CD hardware is enabled
fixed SRAM support in Triple Play 96 & Triple Play - Gold Edition
fixed automatic CD loading with .md ROM files
fixed ROM padding for Sonic & Knuckles
fixed SRAM detection for games where it is mapped to work RAM ("Feng Kuang Tao Hua Yuan" crash)
fixed 1.7.4 regression with games using SRAM bank-switching

[Core/MS]

added support for new SMS Power dump Jang Pung II (KR)
added support for Hi-Com X-in-1 mapper (thanks to Bock from SMS Power)
improved console hardware auto-detection
improved emulation accuracy of SG-1000 & Mark-III hardware
improved emulation accuracy of Japanese Master System I/O chip (315-5297)
fixed Boot ROM loading when switching system hardware

[Core/GG]

added optional LCD ghosting software filter
fixed mirrored access to I/O control register (G-LOC Air Battle)

[Core/SG]

added support for SG-1000 II clone hardware (2KB RAM + integrated VDP/PSG chip 315-5066)
fixed SG-1000 internal RAM size (1KB instead of 2KB)
restored SG-1000 Pause button support

[Core/CPU]

fixed Z80 SP register initialization on power-on for Master System & Game Gear

(Ace of Aces, Shadow Dancer, Ecco the Dolphin, Evander Holyfield Real Deal Boxing)

[Core/IO]

added Sega Graphic Board support (thanks to SMS Power)
added Master Tap emulation (multi-player support in Boom homebrew)
added gamepad type auto-detection
added support for XE-1AP analog controller on both ports
improved HVC latch behavior for gun emulation (fixes "Gunfight - 3 in 1" randomization when using Justifier)
fixed TeamPlayer emulation (fixes multitap detection in Gauntlet 4)

[Core/VDP]

implemented proper FIFO ring-buffer & unused bits behavior on CRAM/VSRAM reads (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)
improved accuracy of DMA Copy/Fill & added support for CRAM/VSRAM Fill (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)
improved V28/V30 mode switching during active display (verified on real hardware)
improved Mode 5 sprites parsing accuracy (verified on real hardware)
improved Mode 5 sprites rendering timings (fixes "Overdrive" demo)
improved FIFO timings accuracy (fixes "Overdrive" Demo)
improved H-Counter accuracy in H32 mode
improved accuracy of Master System color palette brightness range (verified against real hardware)
fixed misaligned buffer writes in Mode 4 when -DALIGN_LONG option is used
fixed alpha channel for 15-bit (RGB555) and 32-bit (RGB888) color support
fixed register #10 state on VDP¨reset (fixes GG Terminator 2: Judgment Day)
fixed Mode 1 rendering (TMS99xx "text" mode)
fixed Game Gear display rendering regression when left/right borders were disabled
fixed 68k cycles delay on invalid VRAM writes (fixes "Microcosm" intro loop)
optimized tile caching

[Gamecube/Wii]

added configurable BIOS & Lock-on ROM files
added configurable NTSC filter
added configurable FPS display & toggleable fast-forward key combo

 (HOME + MINUS with Wii controllers or R TRIGGER + START with Gamecube controller)

added 50hz progressive mode (576p) support for emulation
reduced SRAM files size
improved A/V Sync: when VSYNC is enabled, audio resampler output rate is now adjusted (+/-0,1 %)

 to always keep audio & video synchronized and input lag is reduced by one frame.

improved GX video rendering (fixes screen tearing when VSYNC is disabled)
improved ROM browser scrolling speed and added support for Classic Controller +/- buttons for page scrolling
improved Cheats Menu
fixed bug with PICO pointer
fixed lightgun crosshair & CD leds positionning when using NTSC filter
fixed low-pass filter menu setting
various code cleanup & optimizations

[Gamecube]

improved progressive mode switch request on startup when component cable is detected
disabled simultaneous multiple .ogg files opening (fixes crashes caused to RAM size limitation)
fixed broken DVD support

[Wii]

added support for Wii U Pro Controller
added Wiimote pointer calibration in Menu settings
added configurable Wiimote timeout
added game auto-load support through DOL args (compatible with "Wiiflow" plugin arguments)
fixed support for 3rd-party classic controllers with invalid calibration settings

[GCW0]

added GCW Zero port by Shin-NiL & David Knight (based on SDL port)

[libretro]

added optional bootrom support for Master System, Game Gear & Mega Drive / Genesis
added support for all emulated devices (except Activator)
added support for in-game resolution changes through RETRO_ENVIRONMENT_SET_SYSTEM_AV_INFO
added support for .mdx ROM files
added missing core settings (system hardware, region, lock-on, multitap, master system FM,...)
fixed incorrect SRAM file saving
fixed framebuffer size for PAL interlaced mode
fixed viewport width when NTSC Filter is enabled with Mega Drive or Mega CD games using H-32 mode
code cleanup

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.4 (21/06/2013) (Eke-Eke)

[Core/SCD]

fixed access to read-only registers on Main-CPU side ("Batman Returns" platform level freeze)
fixed & improved emulation of PRG-RAM write protection register ("Lunar Eternal Blue" japanese version freeze)
improved SUB & MAIN-CPU synchronization ("Dracula Unleashed" freeze when using US Model 2 BIOS)
improved CPU polling detection
improved CDD emulation & added CD drive access time for SEEK command ("Panic!/Switch" intro missing scene)
added missing reinitialization of MAIN-CPU PRG-RAM bank on reset
added .OGG audio tracks support through LIBTREMOR

[Core/Sound]

fixed YM2612 configurable DAC depth emulation
improved Low-Pass filter
added optional "MONO" output mode

[Core/VDP]

fixed FIFO access timings when using invalid write code value ("Clue" menu)
fixed DMA Copy with undocumented code value ("Fatal Labyrinth" end sequence)
minor code fixes & optimizations

[Core/CPU]

optimized 68k stack read/write functions
fixed broken 68k address error emulation
fixed 68k interrupt behavior (prevents interrupts from being executed multiple time when 68k is halted)
fixed Z80 registers initial state, added proper initialization when using PBC (verified on real hardware by Charles McDonald)

[Core/MD]

fixed SRAM incompatibilities between BIG ENDIAN & LITTLE ENDIAN platforms (note: this breaks old .srm files with LITTLE ENDIAN platform ports)
added support for a few recently dumped unlicensed games
added auto-detection of byte-swapped ROM files

[Gamecube/Wii]

fixed CD Leds positioning when using NTSC filter
improved on-screen CD Leds (thanks to Iceknight)
various code fixes & improvements

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.3 (26/11/2012) (Eke-Eke)

[Gamecube/Wii]

fixed broken input system initialization

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.2 (24/11/2012) (Eke-Eke)

[Core/SCD]

added default TOC for Shadow of the Beast II (prevent hangs when audio tracks are missing)
fixed CD-DA fader muting
fixed PCM channels panning on reset
fixed backup RAM file management when using disc swap with Mode 1 cartridge
incremented CD drive read latency: fixes Space Adventure Cobra (freeze when opening coffin at 2nd morgue scene)
improved CDD emulation accuracy: fixes Snatcher (freeze at the end of Act 2) & various CD player bugs
improved MAIN-SUB memory map mirroring in SCD mode (verified on real hardware by Charles McDonald)
implemented cycle-accurate "stopwatch" register emulation

[Core/Sound]

fixed broken PSG noise frequency
fixed incorrect Game Gear PSG stereo emulation
implemented cycle-accurate Game Gear PSG stereo

[Core/VDP]

fixed broken VDP DMA from SVP ROM latency (graphic errors in Virtua Racing)

[Core/MD]

added Super Mario World 64 (unlicensed) cartridge hardware emulation

[Core/Input]

added automatic detection for CD games with Justifier/Menacer support
improved Justifier/Menacer emulation

[Gamecube/Wii]

fixed screen rendering when borders are disabled
added configurable on-screen CD leds

[Wii]

DVD light now indicates when virtual CD tray is open
fixed automatic input settings detection
improved lightgun crosshair positionning

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.1 (13/10/2012) (Eke-Eke)

[Core/SCD]

added support for CUE files
added CD-DA tracks emulation (needs CUE+BIN or ISO+WAV images)
added CD fader emulation
added CDD "Fast FW" & "Fast RW" commands emulation
improved CDD TOC emulation (random freezes in Sonic CD, Switch/Panic, Final Fight CD and probably many others)
improved PCM chip synchronization with SUB-CPU (missing speeches in Willy Beamish)
fixed PCM chip emulation (random hangs in Snatcher, missing sound effects in Switch/Panic, Final Fight CD, Wonderdog...)
fixed Word-RAM memory mode on soft-reset (missing logo gfx effects)
fixed SUB-CPU access to unused areas when using PC-relative instructions (Final Fight CD first boss random crash)
fixed CPU idle loop detection on memory mode register access (Pugsy CD first boss slowdown)
fixed Mode 1 emulation (cartridge boot mode)

[Core/Sound]

replaced FIR resampler by Blip Buffer for FM resampling
modified SN76489 core for use of Blip Buffer
improved PSG & FM chips synchronization using Blip Buffer
added Game Gear PSG stereo support
fixed SG-1000 specific PSG noise
fixed YM2612 LFO AM waveform (California Games surfing event)
fixed YM2612 phase precision
minor optimizations to YM2612 core

[Core/Game Gear]

added support for CJ Elephant Fugitive (recently released by SMS Power)
added Game Gear extended screen option

[Core/Genesis]

added support for a few recently dumped (but unreleased) games

[Core/General]

improved ROM & CD image file loading
various code cleanup

[Gamecube/Wii]

added automatic disc swap feature
removed automatic frameskipping (no use)
improved general audio/video sync
various code cleanup & bugfixes

Genesis Plus GX 1.7.0 (01/07/2012) (Eke-Eke)

[Core/SCD]

added Mega CD / Sega CD hardware emulation (incl. Sub 68K, CDD, CDC, PCM, GFX rotation/scaling, etc)
added .ISO & .BIN CD image file support
added 512K backup cartridge RAM support
added savestate support for CD games

NOTES: 20:10, 13 December 2016 (CET)~

to play CD games, original BIOS ROM files are required in /genplus/bios/ directory: unzip & rename them to bios_CD_U.bin, bios_CD_E.bin, bios_CD_J.bin
CD audio tracks (CD-DA) are not supported (yet)

[Core/CPU]

modified 68k core for Mega CD / Sega CD support
optimized 68k core using prebuild const tables

[Core/VDP]

improved DMA accuracy
improved accuracy of nametables register & VSRAM writes during HBLANK: fixes "The Adventures of Batman & Robin" (graphical issues during 2nd Boss fight).
added support for 8-bit VRAM writes with undocumented code value (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)

[Core/Sound]

improved synchronization between SN76489 & YM2162 cores.
improved accuracy of SN76489 core timings.

[Core/MD]

added support for some recently dumped unlicensed games.
improved emulation of 32k bankswitch hardware used by a few unlicensed games.
fixed behavior of Z80 banked reads from 68k RAM (verified on real hardware).
fixed support for 128K Pro Action Replay ROM.

[Core/MS]

added support for all recent korean ROM dumps by SMS Power.
added emulation of korean multi-game mapper (4-Pak All Action)
added pseudo-random RAM pattern initialization on Mark-III and Japanese Master System (fixes "Alibaba and 40 Thieves" & "Block Hole")
added port $3E emulation & internal BOOTROM support (Master System & Game Gear only).

[Core/General]

added an option to set VDP mode (PAL/NTSC) independently from console region.
added an option to select original system master clock frequency (PAL/NTSC/AUTO), emulation will run at selected frequency when VSYNC is disabled.
fixed 68k context loading/saving (Sol Deace).
fixed C89 incompatibilities for better portability.
removed use of "long int" type for portability on 64-bit platforms.
moved savestate zlib compression out of emulation core (for ports that don't use it).
various optimizations.

[Gamecube/Wii]

removed ROM load device selection from Load Menu: default ROM device must now be configured in menu settings.
added specific load buttons, browsers & saved paths for each systems, this also fixes slowdowns caused by screenshot loading when browsing from slow devices.
added support for left/right buttons as page up/down keys in ROM browsers
added right analog stick as default "return to menu" key for Gamecube controllers
added alternate remappable menu key combo for Gamecube controllers
added an option to disable VSYNC (emulator is synced with audio hardware instead of video).
added an option to boot system from "BIOS", with or without cartridge.
added Master System & Game Gear "BIOS" support (files should be named bios_U.sms, bios_J.sms, bios_E.sms & bios.gg and copied to /genplus/bios directory).
replaced "Hard Reset" button by a Soft Reset for systems having a Reset button (Mega Drive / Genesis & Master System)
State & SRAM files are now only compressed when saving to Gamecube Memory Cards
various fixes & cleanup.
compiled with devkitPPC r26 & libogc 1.8.11.

[Gamecube]

improved progressive mode support when component cable is detected (hold B during startup to switch menu video mode configuration)

Difference between revisions of "Genesis Plus"

Latest revision as of 18:48, 8 April 2021

Contents

Information

Installation

SD Card

USB Drive

DVD

Mega CD emulation

Controls

Menu Controls

File selector menu

Game Controls (default)

Media

v1.4.0

Change Log

Navigation menu

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@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{Infobox homebrew
 | image = [[File:Genplus_console.png]]
-| title = Genesis Plus
+| title = Genesis Plus GX
 | type = console emulator
 | author = EkeEke
-| version = 1.4.1
+| version = 1.7.5 RC1
-| download = http://code.google.com/p/genplus-gx/downloads/list
+| website = http://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx
-| source = http://code.google.com/p/genplus-gx/source/checkout
+| download = http://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/downloads
-| peripherals = {{wiimote4}} {{WiimoteHorizontal}} {{SensorBar}} {{Nunchuk}} {{ClassicController}}  {{GCNController}} {{DVD}} {{FrontSDHC}} {{USBMSD}} {{GCNMemoryCard}}
+| source = http://bitbucket.org/eke/genesis-plus-gx/src
+| peripherals = {{wiimote4}} {{WiimoteHorizontal}} {{SensorBar}} {{Nunchuk}} {{ClassicController}} {{USBMouse}}  {{GCNController}} {{DVD}} {{FrontSDHC}} {{USBMSD}} {{GCNMemoryCard}}
 | hbb = yes
+| osc         = yes
 }}
-'''''Genesis Plus''''' is an emulator of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Genesis Sega Genesis / Sega Megadrive]. This is a port of Charles MacDonald's '''Genesis Plus''' to the Wii, with a lot of improvements.
+'''''Genesis Plus GX''''' is a [http://segaretro.org/Sega_Mega_CD Sega / Mega CD], [http://segaretro.org/Sega_Mega_Drive Genesis / Megadrive], [http://segaretro.org/Sega_Master_System Master System], [http://segaretro.org/Sega_Game_Gear Game Gear] and [http://segaretro.org/SG-1000 SG-1000] emulator. This is a port of Charles MacDonald's '''Genesis Plus''' to the Wii, with a lot of improvements.
 == Information ==
-* Preferred PAL Mode: Any (automatic TV mode detection, no more PAL60 version needed).
+See included README.pdf
-* Display mode : 480p, 480i, 576i, 240i, 288i, 288p and 240p
-* Supports Zip compressed rom images.
-* Genesis 4 players multitap adapters (Sega TeamPlayer and EA 4-Way Play) support
-* Game Genie & Action Replay cheat code support
-* Sega Mouse & Sega Mega Mouse
-* Sega Menacer & Konami Justifier lightguns. 2 lightgun has the same time supported.
-* SVP DSP (Virtua Racing)
-* and a lot more, read the included user manual for details.
 == Installation ==
-Read the included User Manual.
+=== SD Card ===
+The SD card should be formatted to FAT (FAT16 or FAT32). If not found, the emulator automatically
+creates a directory named “/genplus” at the root of your SD card, as well as subdirectories required by
+the emulator to store miscellaneous files (cheat, save & screenshot files).
+By default, the emulator will look for files in the sd:/genplus/roms directory but you can place them anywhere you want, the menu
+keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device.
+=== USB Drive ===
+The USB drive should have at least one partition formatted to FAT (FAT16 or FAT32), other file
+systems (NTFS, EXT2, etc) are not supported. If no SD card is inserted when the emulator starts, it
+automatically creates a directory named “/genplus” at the root of your USB drive partition, as well as
+subdirectories required by the emulator to store miscellaneous files (cheat, save & screenshot files).
+By default, the emulator will look for files in the usb:/genplus/roms directory but you can place them
+anywhere you want, the menu keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device and for
+each file types.
+To use an USB2 drive, you must have IOS58 installed (it should be automatically installed with
+System Menu 4.3 update). You should also load the emulator through the Homebrew Channel, using
+the provided meta.xml file and make sure Homebrew Channel is using IOS58 as default IOS. If not,
+you might need to reinstall Homebrew Channel after having installed IOS58.
+=== DVD ===
+The DVD should be formatted using ISO9660/Joliet (refer to the user manual of your DVD Burning
+software for more details).
+By default, the emulator will look for files at the root of your DVD but you can place them anywhere
+you want, the menu keeping trace of the last accessed directory for each device and for each file
+types.
+To use DVD on a non-chipped Wii, you should load the emulator through the Homebrew Channel
+and use the provided meta.xml file, in order to allow full access to the DVD drive.
+== Mega CD emulation ==
+) Original BIOS ROM files are required (one for each region): unzip & rename them to bios_CD_U.bin, bios_CD_E.bin, bios_CD_J.bin in /genplus/bios/ directory
+) When using ISO image files, WAV or OGG files should be provided as AUDIO track files.
+You can either load a CUE file pointing to a specific ISO file and containing all the needed
+information about AUDIO tracks files or directly load the ISO file. In the latter case, the
+emulator will first look for a .CUE file with the same base name, then if no CUE file is found, it
+will automatically look for .WAV or .OGG files respecting one of the following naming format
+(“XXX” being the .ISO filename, NN being the track number and “yyy” being either .wav or
+.ogg extension): “XXXNN.yyy”, “XXX NN.yyy”, “XXX-NN.yyy”, “XXX - NN.yyy” or
+“XXX_NN.yyy”. Please note that other compressed audio files (such as .mp3, .mpc, .wma,
+etc) are NOT supported and audio tracks should be using 16-bit stereo 44100Hz format.
+) When using BIN images files, audio tracks are generally stored within the image file. A CUE
+file is therefore required with all the needed information about audio tracks location. You can
+either load the CUE file pointing to the specific BIN file or directly load the .BIN file. In the
+latter case, the emulator will automatically look for a CUE file with the same base name as
+the BIN file.
 == Controls ==
@@ Line 102: / Line 153: @@
 === Game Controls (default) ===
-The control can be changed in "Emulator Options/Controls Options" menu except Genesis Dpad, Mode, Emulator Menu and soft reset.
+The control can be changed in "Emulator Options/Controls Options" menu except directional buttons & Menu key.
 You can do a soft reset by pressing the {{WiiResetButton}}.
@@ Line 164: / Line 215: @@
 |Z
 |-
-|{{GCStartButton}}+{{GCZButton}}
+|{{GCZButton}}
 |{{WiimoteMinusButton}}
 |{{WiimoteMinusButton}}
@@ Line 170: / Line 221: @@
 |Mode
 |-
-|{{GCZButton}}
+|{{GCZButton}}+{{GCDPadDown}} or {{GCDPadUp}} or {{GCDPadLeft}} or {{GCDPadRight}}
 |{{WiimoteHomeButton}}
 |{{WiimoteHomeButton}}
 |{{ClassicHomeButton}}
 |Emulator Menu
-|-
-|{{GCLTrigger}}+{{GCZButton}}
-|{{WiimoteMinusButton}}+{{WiimotePlusButton}}
-|{{WiimoteMinusButton}}+{{WiimotePlusButton}}
-|{{ClassicMinusButton}}+{{ClassicPlusButton}}
-|Soft Reset
 |}
-== Changelog ==
+== Media ==
-=== 1.4.1 (12/04/2010) ===
-==== Core/VDP ====
+=== v1.4.0 ===
-* improved VBLANK flag accuracy, as observed on real hardware.
+<youtube valign="top" align="left">DtvM3OjO5G0</youtube>
-* improved DMA operations accuracy, writes are now performed on a scanline basis: fixes Gaiares (flickering title screen).
+{{clear}}
-* improved DMA Fill timing accuracy.
+<br />
-* fixed DMA with bad code values: fixes Williams Arcade Classics (corrupted gfx after soft reset).
-* fixed horizontal resolution changes during HBLANK: fixes Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble (2nd stage).
+== Change Log ==
-* fixed Vertical Counter in interlace mode 1, as observed on real hardware.
-* fixed horizontal border width, as observed on real hardware.
+Please see included HISTORY.txt for full changelog
-* various code improvments & optimizations.
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.5 (xx/xx/xxxx) (Eke-Eke)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+[Core/General]
+---------------
+* added optional dynamic allocation of cartridge/CD hardware buffer (for platforms with BSS size limitation)
+* improved frame emulation timing, now starts with vertical blanking to reduce input lag by one more frame
+  (!!!warning: this breaks compatibility with previous savestates!!!)
+* various code cleanup
+[Core/CD]
+---------------
+* added CD-AUDIO & CD+G support
+* added optional support for external VORBIS library
+* improved CDC emulation (fixes random freezes during Jeopardy & ESPN Sunday Night NFL intro)
+* improved emulation of mirrored memory areas
+* improved savestate format
+* improved Sub-CPU synchronization with Main-CPU (fixes "Soul Star")
+* improved Main-CPU & Sub-CPU idle loop detection (fixes "Super League CD")
+* disabled 68k and Z80 access to PRG-RAM when SUB-CPU is running (fixes USA version of Dungeon Explorer )
+* disabled CD hardware reset on Soft-Reset (verified on real hardware)
+* fixed DATA track minimal length (fixes BIOS refusing to boot small homebrew demos)
+* fixed CDD "no disc" status code (fixes boot sequence loading time when no disc is loaded)
+* fixed OGG file seeking when using with CUE file
+* fixed PRG-RAM access from MAIN-CPU side on system reset
+* fixed state loading bug when SUB-CPU interrupt is pending
+* fixed incorrect masking of Level 3 (GFX) interrupts (spurious freeze during Japanese BIOS intro)
+* fixed H-INT vector handling when using Mode 1
+* fixed access to "write-only" communication flags (verified on real hardware by Notaz)
+* fixed pending level 1 interrupts when GFX interrupt is disabled (fixes random freezes out of "Batman Returns" option menu)
+* fixed CDD seek command again (Final Fight CD freeze with model 2 BIOS)
+* optimized Sub-CPU / Main-CPU synchronization
+[Core/MD]
+---------------
+* added support for some new unlicensed games with copy protection (Thunderbolt II, Tom Clown, Chaoji Puke / Super Poker)
+* added support for Everdrive extended SSF mapper
+* improved console region auto-detection for a few PAL-only games (The Smurfs Travel the World & Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits)
+* fixed Game Genie / Pro Action Replay lock-on support when Mega CD hardware is enabled
+* fixed SRAM support in Triple Play 96 & Triple Play - Gold Edition
+* fixed automatic CD loading with .md ROM files
+* fixed ROM padding for Sonic & Knuckles
+* fixed SRAM detection for games where it is mapped to work RAM ("Feng Kuang Tao Hua Yuan" crash)
+* fixed 1.7.4 regression with games using SRAM bank-switching
+[Core/MS]
+---------------
+* added support for new SMS Power dump Jang Pung II (KR)
+* added support for Hi-Com X-in-1 mapper (thanks to Bock from SMS Power)
+* improved console hardware auto-detection
+* improved emulation accuracy of SG-1000 & Mark-III hardware
+* improved emulation accuracy of Japanese Master System I/O chip (315-5297)
+* fixed Boot ROM loading when switching system hardware
+[Core/GG]
+---------------
+* added optional LCD ghosting software filter
+* fixed mirrored access to I/O control register (G-LOC Air Battle)
+[Core/SG]
+---------------
+* added support for SG-1000 II clone hardware (2KB RAM + integrated VDP/PSG chip 315-5066)
+* fixed SG-1000 internal RAM size (1KB instead of 2KB)
+* restored SG-1000 Pause button support
+[Core/CPU]
+---------------
+* fixed Z80 SP register initialization on power-on for Master System & Game Gear
+ (Ace of Aces, Shadow Dancer, Ecco the Dolphin, Evander Holyfield Real Deal Boxing)
+[Core/IO]
+---------------
+* added Sega Graphic Board support (thanks to SMS Power)
+* added Master Tap emulation (multi-player support in Boom homebrew)
+* added gamepad type auto-detection
+* added support for XE-1AP analog controller on both ports
+* improved HVC latch behavior for gun emulation (fixes "Gunfight - 3 in 1" randomization when using Justifier)
+* fixed TeamPlayer emulation (fixes multitap detection in Gauntlet 4)
+[Core/VDP]
+---------------
+* implemented proper FIFO ring-buffer & unused bits behavior on CRAM/VSRAM reads (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)
+* improved accuracy of DMA Copy/Fill & added support for CRAM/VSRAM Fill (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)
+* improved V28/V30 mode switching during active display (verified on real hardware)
+* improved Mode 5 sprites parsing accuracy (verified on real hardware)
+* improved Mode 5 sprites rendering timings (fixes "Overdrive" demo)
+* improved FIFO timings accuracy (fixes "Overdrive" Demo)
+* improved H-Counter accuracy in H32 mode
+* improved accuracy of Master System color palette brightness range (verified against real hardware)
+* fixed misaligned buffer writes in Mode 4 when -DALIGN_LONG option is used
+* fixed alpha channel for 15-bit (RGB555) and 32-bit (RGB888) color support
+* fixed register #10 state on VDP¨reset (fixes GG Terminator 2: Judgment Day)
+* fixed Mode 1 rendering (TMS99xx "text" mode)
+* fixed Game Gear display rendering regression when left/right borders were disabled
+* fixed 68k cycles delay on invalid VRAM writes (fixes "Microcosm" intro loop)
+* optimized tile caching
+[Gamecube/Wii]
+---------------
+* added configurable BIOS & Lock-on ROM files
+* added configurable NTSC filter
+* added configurable FPS display & toggleable fast-forward key combo
+  (HOME + MINUS with Wii controllers or R TRIGGER + START with Gamecube controller)
+* added 50hz progressive mode (576p) support for emulation
+* reduced SRAM files size
+* improved A/V Sync: when VSYNC is enabled, audio resampler output rate is now adjusted (+/-0,1 %)
+  to always keep audio & video synchronized and input lag is reduced by one frame.
+* improved GX video rendering (fixes screen tearing when VSYNC is disabled)
+* improved ROM browser scrolling speed and added support for Classic Controller +/- buttons for page scrolling
+* improved Cheats Menu
+* fixed bug with PICO pointer
+* fixed lightgun crosshair & CD leds positionning when using NTSC filter
+* fixed low-pass filter menu setting
+* various code cleanup & optimizations
+[Gamecube]
+---------------
+* improved progressive mode switch request on startup when component cable is detected
+* disabled simultaneous multiple .ogg files opening (fixes crashes caused to RAM size limitation)
+* fixed broken DVD support
+[Wii]
+---------------
+* added support for Wii U Pro Controller
+* added Wiimote pointer calibration in Menu settings
+* added configurable Wiimote timeout
+* added game auto-load support through DOL args (compatible with "Wiiflow" plugin arguments)
+* fixed support for 3rd-party classic controllers with invalid calibration settings
+[GCW0]
+---------------
+* added GCW Zero port by Shin-NiL & David Knight (based on SDL port)
+[libretro]
+---------------
+* added optional bootrom support for Master System, Game Gear & Mega Drive / Genesis
+* added support for all emulated devices (except Activator)
+* added support for in-game resolution changes through RETRO_ENVIRONMENT_SET_SYSTEM_AV_INFO
+* added support for .mdx ROM files
+* added missing core settings (system hardware, region, lock-on, multitap, master system FM,...)
+* fixed incorrect SRAM file saving
+* fixed framebuffer size for PAL interlaced mode
+* fixed viewport width when NTSC Filter is enabled with Mega Drive or Mega CD games using H-32 mode
+* code cleanup
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.4 (21/06/2013) (Eke-Eke)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+[Core/SCD]
+---------------
+* fixed access to read-only registers on Main-CPU side ("Batman Returns" platform level freeze)
+* fixed & improved emulation of PRG-RAM write protection register ("Lunar Eternal Blue" japanese version freeze)
+* improved SUB & MAIN-CPU synchronization ("Dracula Unleashed" freeze when using US Model 2 BIOS)
+* improved CPU polling detection
+* improved CDD emulation & added CD drive access time for SEEK command ("Panic!/Switch" intro missing scene)
+* added missing reinitialization of MAIN-CPU PRG-RAM bank on reset
+* added .OGG audio tracks support through LIBTREMOR
+[Core/Sound]
+---------------
+* fixed YM2612 configurable DAC depth emulation
+* improved Low-Pass filter
+* added optional "MONO" output mode
+[Core/VDP]
+---------------
+* fixed FIFO access timings when using invalid write code value ("Clue" menu)
+* fixed DMA Copy with undocumented code value ("Fatal Labyrinth" end sequence)
+* minor code fixes & optimizations
+[Core/CPU]
+---------------
+* optimized 68k stack read/write functions
+* fixed broken 68k address error emulation
+* fixed 68k interrupt behavior (prevents interrupts from being executed multiple time when 68k is halted)
+* fixed Z80 registers initial state, added proper initialization when using PBC (verified on real hardware by Charles McDonald)
+[Core/MD]
+---------------
+* fixed SRAM incompatibilities between BIG ENDIAN & LITTLE ENDIAN platforms (note: this breaks old .srm files with LITTLE ENDIAN platform ports)
+* added support for a few recently dumped unlicensed games
+* added auto-detection of byte-swapped ROM files
+[Gamecube/Wii]
+---------------
+* fixed CD Leds positioning when using NTSC filter
+* improved on-screen CD Leds (thanks to Iceknight)
+* various code fixes & improvements
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.3 (26/11/2012) (Eke-Eke)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+[Gamecube/Wii]
+---------------
+* fixed broken input system initialization
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.2 (24/11/2012) (Eke-Eke)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+[Core/SCD]
+---------------
+* added default TOC for Shadow of the Beast II (prevent hangs when audio tracks are missing)
+* fixed CD-DA fader muting
+* fixed PCM channels panning on reset
+* fixed backup RAM file management when using disc swap with Mode 1 cartridge
+* incremented CD drive read latency: fixes Space Adventure Cobra (freeze when opening coffin at 2nd morgue scene)
+* improved CDD emulation accuracy: fixes Snatcher (freeze at the end of Act 2) & various CD player bugs
+* improved MAIN-SUB memory map mirroring in SCD mode (verified on real hardware by Charles McDonald)
+* implemented cycle-accurate "stopwatch" register emulation
+[Core/Sound]
+---------------
+* fixed broken PSG noise frequency
+* fixed incorrect Game Gear PSG stereo emulation
+* implemented cycle-accurate Game Gear PSG stereo
+[Core/VDP]
+---------------
+* fixed broken VDP DMA from SVP ROM latency (graphic errors in Virtua Racing)
+[Core/MD]
+---------------
+* added Super Mario World 64 (unlicensed) cartridge hardware emulation
+[Core/Input]
+---------------
+* added automatic detection for CD games with Justifier/Menacer support
+* improved Justifier/Menacer emulation
+[Gamecube/Wii]
+---------------
+* fixed screen rendering when borders are disabled
+* added configurable on-screen CD leds
+[Wii]
+---------------
+* DVD light now indicates when virtual CD tray is open
+* fixed automatic input settings detection
+* improved lightgun crosshair positionning
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.1 (13/10/2012) (Eke-Eke)
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-==== Core/Extra ====
+[Core/SCD]
-* improved savestate format: added DMA, SVP, cartridge mapping & internal registers state informations
+---------------
-* improved unlicensed ROM mappers emulation
+* added support for CUE files
-* added Chinese Fighters III mapper support
+* added CD-DA tracks emulation (needs CUE+BIN or ISO+WAV images)
-* added Top Fighter mapper support
+* added CD fader emulation
-* fixed Barver Battle Saga mapper support
+* added CDD "Fast FW" & "Fast RW" commands emulation
-* fixed cartridge hardware soft-reset (Game Genie, SVP, ...)
+* improved CDD TOC emulation (random freezes in Sonic CD, Switch/Panic, Final Fight CD and probably many others)
-* fixed Game Genie registers byte reads
+* improved PCM chip synchronization with SUB-CPU (missing speeches in Willy Beamish)
+* fixed PCM chip emulation (random hangs in Snatcher, missing sound effects in Switch/Panic, Final Fight CD, Wonderdog...)
+* fixed Word-RAM memory mode on soft-reset (missing logo gfx effects)
+* fixed SUB-CPU access to unused areas when using PC-relative instructions (Final Fight CD first boss random crash)
+* fixed CPU idle loop detection on memory mode register access (Pugsy CD first boss slowdown)
+* fixed Mode 1 emulation (cartridge boot mode)
-==== Gamecube/Wii ====
+[Core/Sound]
-* added message box when inputs config uses disconnected controllers.
+---------------
-* added message box when settings are reseted to default on startup.
+* replaced FIR resampler by Blip Buffer for FM resampling
-* fixed default inputs configuration.
+* modified SN76489 core for use of Blip Buffer
-* fixed memory leak in Cheat Menu causing spurious resets.
+* improved PSG & FM chips synchronization using Blip Buffer
-* added an option to enable/disable automatic cheat activation
+* added Game Gear PSG stereo support
-* increased max number of cheat codes
+* fixed SG-1000 specific PSG noise
-* optimized cheat codes requiring RAM patching.
+* fixed YM2612 LFO AM waveform (California Games surfing event)
-* improved default horizontal scaling to better match output from a real Mega Drive
+* fixed YM2612 phase precision
+* minor optimizations to YM2612 core
-==== Gamecube specific ====
+[Core/Game Gear]
-* fixed inverted keys in cheat menu.
+---------------
-* fixed audio input frequency, now use exact audio hardware samplerate, as measured on my Game Cube (~48044 Hz),
+* added support for CJ Elephant Fugitive (recently released by SMS Power)
-*(NB: Wii samplerate has been verified to be closer to 48000 Hz)
+* added Game Gear extended screen option
-==== Wii specific ====
+[Core/Genesis]
-* added the possibility for any wiimotes to be used as input device, regardless of the connected expansion controller.
+---------------
-* fixed USB drive not being detected when application is loaded from USB (HBC), thanks to Tantric for the tips.
+* added support for a few recently dumped (but unreleased) games
-=== 1.4.0 (11/01/2010) ===
+[Core/General]
-==== Core/Sound ====
+---------------
-* completely rewrote sound processing/mixing: sound chips are now clocked with exact output framerate to ensure 100% smooth video & audio playback, with no lag or skipping, while rendering an accurate number of samples per frame and keeping PSG & FM chips in sync.
+* improved ROM & CD image file loading
-* improved PSG & FM chips synchronization with CPU execution (fixed point precision).
+* various code cleanup
-* improved YM2612 core general accuracy (SSG-EG, CSM mode,...) (based upon Nemesis recent tests on real hardware)
-* improved YM2612 LFO emulation accuracy: fixes "Spider-Man & Venom : Separation Anxiety" (intro)
-* fixed YM2612 bug with Timer B: fixes "Langrisser Hikari II"/"Der Langrisser II" (Sega logo)
-* fixed YM2612 context saving/loading.
-* fixed YM2612 state on reset.
-* removed outdated & less accurate Gens YM2612 core
-* added configurable YM2612 DAC resolution emulation.
-* added configurable & faster FIR resampler (thanks to Blargg & AamirM), removed libsamplerate support.
-* added configurable Low-Pass filtering
-* added configurable 3-Band Equalizer (thanks to Neil C).
-* added an option to boost SN76489 Noise Channel.
-* adjusted SN76489 cut-off frequency.
-* implemented Blargg's blip buffer in SN76489 core (all channels are now lineary interpolated)
-==== Core/VDP ====
+[Gamecube/Wii]
-* added support for CRAM writes during horizontal blanking (Striker, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel,...)
+---------------
-* added support for 2-Cell vertical scrolling in Interlaced 2 mode
+* added automatic disc swap feature
-* added support for some undocumented mode register bits
+* removed automatic frameskipping (no use)
-* added proper emulation of HV Counter latch: fixes Sunset Riders intro
+* improved general audio/video sync
-* added pixel-accurate emulation of mid-line display on/off (Nigel Mansell World Championship PAL, Ren & Stimpy's Invention PAL,...)
+* various code cleanup & bugfixes
-* improved 2-cell vscroll emulation accuracy, as verified on real hardware (Gynoug, Cutie Suzuki no Ringside Angel, Formula One, Kawasaki Superbike Challenge)
-* improved FIFO timings accuracy: fixes Sol Deace intro
-* improved sprite masking accuracy (thanks to Nemesis for his test program)
-* improved sprites processing accuracy: fixes (un)masked sprites in Mickey Mania (3D level), Sonic 2 (VS mode).
-* improved HBLANK flag timing accuracy: fixes Mega Turrican (Sky level)
-* improved horizontal blanking & HINT/VINT occurence timing accuracy, as measured on real hardware.
-* improved HCounter accuracy in 40-cell mode, as measured on real hardware.
-* improved color accuracy in VDP highlight mode to match results observed on real hardware
-==== Core/CPU ====
-* updated Z80 core to last version (fixes interrupt Mode 0 timing and some BIT instructions).
-* fixed some Z80 instructions timing.
-* fixed state of Z80 registers on reset (sound issues with Defender & Defender 2 in Williams Arcade Classics)
-* improved Z80 interrupt accuracy
-* improved 68k accuracy (initial Reset timing + auto-vectored interrupts handling).
-* improved 68k timing accuracy for DIVU/DVIS (thanks to Jorge Cwik) & MULU/MULS instructions.
-* implemented 68k undocumented flags behavior for DIVU/DIVS instructions (Bloodshot / Battle Frenzy)
-* improved Z80 & 68k cpu execution/synchronization accuracy by using Master Clock as common reference (now run exactly 3420 M-Cycles per line).
-* modified Z80 & 68k cores to directly use external cycle count instead of intermediate counters.
-==== Core/Extra ====
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-* added Game Genie hardware emulation.
+Genesis Plus GX 1.7.0 (01/07/2012) (Eke-Eke)
-* added Action Replay & Pro Action Replay hardware emulation (only preliminary Pro Action Replay 2 support).
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-* added Sonic & Knuckles "Lock-On" support.
-* added Cartridge "Hot Swap" feature.
-* added missing EEPROM support in more games.
-* added VDP lock-out emulation (TMSS).
-* improved emulation of copy-protection hardware found in some unlicensed cartridges (Mulan, Pocket Monsters II).
-* fixed Realtec mapper emulation: fixes missing sound in Balloon Boy / Funny World.
-* fixed lightgun auto-detection: fixes default cursor position in Lethal Enforcers II.
-* enabled simultaneous use of multitap & J-CART (Super Skidmarks 6-player mode)
-* lots of code cleanup, bugfixes & optimization.
-==== Gamecube/Wii ====
+[Core/SCD]
-* implemented custom FONT engine (uses internal IPL font & GX hardware rendering).
+---------------
-* implemented custom GUI engine (uses GX hardware rendering & multithreading)
+* added Mega CD / Sega CD hardware emulation (incl. Sub 68K, CDD, CDC, PCM, GFX rotation/scaling, etc)
-* implemented advanced menu interface (IR pointing, game snapshots, cheats & saves manager, visual & sound effects, BGM support, etc).
+* added .ISO & .BIN CD image file support
-* improved audio/video synchronization to ensure 100% smooth video & audio playback.
+* added 512K backup cartridge RAM support
-* improved soft-reset button support, now works more like real Mega Drive / Genesis (model 1) reset button.
+* added savestate support for CD games
-* improved lightgun cursors layout.
-* added automatic ROM loading feature (last played game launches immediately when starting the emulator)
-* added PAR codes and .pat files support
-* fixed lot of stability issues and potential memory leaks.
-==== Wii specific ====
+NOTES:
-* added Video Hardware "Gamma" control
+:10, 13 December 2016 (CET)~
-* added Video Hardware "Trap Filter" control
+* to play CD games, original BIOS ROM files are required in /genplus/bios/ directory: unzip & rename them to bios_CD_U.bin, bios_CD_E.bin, bios_CD_J.bin
-* improved Mouse emulation through Wii remote
+* CD audio tracks (CD-DA) are not supported (yet)
-* compiled with devkitPPC r22 & libOGC 1.8.5 (includes SDHC & USB2 support through IOS58, removes DVDX support)
-=== 1.3.1 (12/20/2008) ===
+[Core/CPU]
-==== Gamecube/Wii ====
+---------------
-*improved sound engine
+* modified 68k core for Mega CD / Sega CD support
-*modified frame sync, now uses audio DMA interrupt
+* optimized 68k core using prebuild const tables
-=== 1.3.0 (12/14/2008) ===
+[Core/VDP]
+---------------
+* improved DMA accuracy
+* improved accuracy of nametables register & VSRAM writes during HBLANK: fixes "The Adventures of Batman & Robin" (graphical issues during 2nd Boss fight).
+* added support for 8-bit VRAM writes with undocumented code value (verified on real hardware by Nemesis)
-==== Core/YM2612====
+[Core/Sound]
-*fixed EG Decay->Substain transition when SL & DR are minimals: fixes tracks #3 and #9 in "Mega Turrican"
+---------------
-*fixed a bug in SSG-EG emulation code: fixes Level 1 music in "Alisia Dragoon"
+* improved synchronization between SN76489 & YM2162 cores.
-*modified SSG-EG Decay End Level: fixes some sound effects (ChainSaw, Zap...) in "Beavis & Butthead"
+* improved accuracy of SN76489 core timings.
-*improved Detune overflow accuracy: fixes very high frequency sounds in many games
-*fixed registers 0x20-0x26 Reset state: fixes intro music in "B.O.B"
-*reverted incorrect fix with KEY ON: fixes "Flamethrower" sound effect in "Alien 3" and many others
-==== Core/VDP ====
+[Core/MD]
-*adjusted HCounter values: fixes line flickering in "Sonic 3D" bonus stage
+---------------
-*adjusted VINT timing: fixes hang-up in "V.R Troopers"
+* added support for some recently dumped unlicensed games.
-*improved HBLANK flag accuracy: fixes line flickering in "Gouketsuji Ichizoku"
+* improved emulation of 32k bankswitch hardware used by a few unlicensed games.
-*fixed broken Z80 access to WRAM: fixes hang-up in "Mamono Hunter Youko"
+* fixed behavior of Z80 banked reads from 68k RAM (verified on real hardware).
-*modified JCART emulation: fixes corrupted tracks logo in "Micro Machines 2"
+* fixed support for 128K Pro Action Replay ROM.
-*added Blargg's NTSC Filters support (NTSC video artifacts emulation)
-*optimized VDP rendering core
-==== Core/CPU====
+[Core/MS]
-*rewrote 68k interface (memory handlers, cycle execution, interrupts), greatly improves emulation speed
+---------------
+* added support for all recent korean ROM dumps by SMS Power.
+* added emulation of korean multi-game mapper (4-Pak All Action)
+* added pseudo-random RAM pattern initialization on Mark-III and Japanese Master System (fixes "Alibaba and 40 Thieves" & "Block Hole")
+* added port $3E emulation & internal BOOTROM support (Master System & Game Gear only).
-==== Gamecube/Wii ====
+[Core/General]
-*removed slowest libsamplerate settings under "HQ YM2612" option, only keeps SRC_LINEAR (faster) and SRC_SINC_FAST (better)
+---------------
-*added option to enable/disable bilinear filtering
+* added an option to set VDP mode (PAL/NTSC) independently from console region.
-*rewrote video engine
+* added an option to select original system master clock frequency (PAL/NTSC/AUTO), emulation will run at selected frequency when VSYNC is disabled.
-*improved horizontal scaling (VI+GX)
+* fixed 68k context loading/saving (Sol Deace).
-*improved rendering speed (direct texture mapping)
+* fixed C89 incompatibilities for better portability.
-*removed embedded font, (re)enabled IPL font support, now should work for Qoob users too (thanks to emukiddid)
+* removed use of "long int" type for portability on 64-bit platforms.
-*fixed "Reset" button behavior
+* moved savestate zlib compression out of emulation core (for ports that don't use it).
-*patched libfat for faster SD card accesses (thanks to svpe)
+* various optimizations.
-*SRAM and SaveState filenames are now based on the ROM filename (for FAT devices only)
-*various bug fixes, menu tweaks and code cleanup
-==== Gamecube specific ====
+[Gamecube/Wii]
-*added 480p support in menu
+---------------
+* removed ROM load device selection from Load Menu: default ROM device must now be configured in menu settings.
+* added specific load buttons, browsers & saved paths for each systems, this also fixes slowdowns caused by screenshot loading when browsing from slow devices.
+* added support for left/right buttons as page up/down keys in ROM browsers
+* added right analog stick as default "return to menu" key for Gamecube controllers
+* added alternate remappable menu key combo for Gamecube controllers
+* added an option to disable VSYNC (emulator is synced with audio hardware instead of video).
+* added an option to boot system from "BIOS", with or without cartridge.
+* added Master System & Game Gear "BIOS" support (files should be named bios_U.sms, bios_J.sms, bios_E.sms & bios.gg and copied to /genplus/bios directory).
+* replaced "Hard Reset" button by a Soft Reset for systems having a Reset button (Mega Drive / Genesis & Master System)
+* State & SRAM files are now only compressed when saving to Gamecube Memory Cards
+* various fixes & cleanup.
+* compiled with devkitPPC r26 & libogc 1.8.11.
-==== Wii specific ====
+[Gamecube]
-*implemented fast scrolling in menu using Wiimote D-PAD
+----------
-*added "Power" button support
+* improved progressive mode support when component cable is detected (hold B during startup to switch menu video mode configuration)
-*added USB Storage support
-*widescreen menu fix
-*libogc 1.7.0
-**SDHC support
-**Wiimote shutdown button support