GarageResearch Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hello, All! The VGBAnext 6.0 console emulator app is now online: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu Since Google Play has banned my iNES emulator for an invented reason, and I have not been able to find a human being there who would listen and see the situation for what it is, the iNES functionality has now been folded into VGBAnext. Thus, in addition to GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy, the new VGBAnext will also emulate NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System consoles. That is a total of 8 different consoles in the same app. Enjoy! PS: The fMSX Deluxe app is currently on $1.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe PPS: For the current iNES-Android users, I have a bunch of promo codes that will let you obtain VGBAnext for free. Please, email me the proof of iNES purchase and I will give you a promo code, as long as I have one available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 What the hell? I hadn't heard that happened. Google can be so stupid and controlling about stuff at times. There is side loading after all, though you obviously would find that impossible to charge for in that case. Hopefully they don't catch or or someone doesn't snitch you out as that's garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 What the hell? I hadn't heard that happened. Google can be so stupid and controlling about stuff at times. There is side loading after all, though you obviously would find that impossible to charge for in that case. Hopefully they don't catch or or someone doesn't snitch you out as that's garbage. My guess is that somebody else has made them ban the app. The reason I am saying this is because they banned iNES under pretense that "it interferes with Android OS or other apps on the device". When I pointed out that this cannot be true, the story suddenly changed to "it allows people to cheat in games, which is prohibited". When I further pointed that the games in question are 20+ years old and do not have anything to do with Android, so Google's Terms of Service hardly apply, they started ignoring me. One definitely needs a lawyer just to talk to Google nowadays, and the point of contact probably shouldn't be these semiautomatic drones with invented names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Typical. The email version of those pricks you end up getting when you call any big company anymore on the phone. Mindless fake sympathetic queue card readers using fake common American names around their accents pegging them somewhere in the phillipines, india, or pakistan commonly and it gets really really annoying. You go in circles, they fake apologize, and then basically shut you down since they aren't allowed let alone willing to actually help you as a lame pacification barrier. You basically need to get a person, demand a domestic supervisor and demand escalation to someone who can make decisions or you're just done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 You basically need to get a person, demand a domestic supervisor and demand escalation to someone who can make decisions or you're just done. I have lately started to believe that Google does not have such people, by design. All they have is a bunch of drones and a few of buttons for sending canned responses. There is nobody managing this activity, or making conscious decisions, and that is how they intend it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I have lately started to believe that Google does not have such people, by design. All they have is a bunch of drones and a few of buttons for sending canned responses. There is nobody managing this activity, or making conscious decisions, and that is how they intend it to work. If you're right I guess I shouldn't be surprised with all the other negative press about them in the last few years. They've become more into being overly PC, playing it overly safe for any invalid or valid reasons, and unless you somehow have some clout to shame them into a response it basically goes nowhere. You really can't make a dent suing a company that large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hello, All! I have just released iNES 5.5 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator: http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/-- homepage http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES55-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz-- free Linux binary http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES55-Windows-bin.zip-- free Windows binary In this release, I have fixed the MMC3 mapper behavior on startup and increased the delay between VBlank and NMI interrupt generation a little. As result, several new games now run. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Changed MMC3 to start with 16kB page at $8000* Plants Vs Zombies works now (assumes 16kB page at $8000).* Changed VBlank-to-NMI distance to 7 clocks.* Antarctic Adventure works (needs 7+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).* Ultimate Basketball works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).* Road Worker works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks).* Brother Ball works (needs 6+ VBlank-to-NMI clocks). Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hello, All! I have published VGBAnext 6.0.1 for Android, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu This version includes native support for 64bit ARM CPUs. Unfortunately, I had to disable Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor, and Cheat Hunter features, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans any apps that come with game cheating features. You can reenable these features yourself, by downloading this file and unzipping it to the "/sdcard/VGBAnext" folder: http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Added native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.* Had to remove the cheats, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans apps containing cheats. * Please, go and see the help page for information on how to reenable cheats.* Switched to Gradle build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99 at the Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu Also, for those who prefer keyboards to gamepads, Speccy Deluxe, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator is on $1.99 sale for the last couple of days: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hello, All! I have released iNES 5.6 for Windows and Linux, a new version of my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System emulator: http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/ -- homepage http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES56-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary This release prevents VBlank interrupts from being disabled once VBlank occurs (Double Dragon), blanks sprites when the left edge of the screen is being blanked, and fixes mapper #65 (Irem H3001 chip). See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Now also blanking sprites when the left edge is being blanked. * NMI cannot be disabled or cancelled once VBlank starts. * Double Dragon no longer hangs at subway scene, etc. * Fixed mapper #65 (Irem H3001 chip). Also worth noting that MasterGear for Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hello, All!The VGBAnext 6.1 release is now out:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emuVGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, and Famicom consoles on your Android device. The new release adds native support for 64bit Androids and several fixes for NES and GBC emulation. The action bar can now be invoked by moving your finger left or right along the top or bottom screen edge.To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. To reenable cheats, follow directions here:http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#VGBASee below for all the changes.ALL CHANGES:* Now using latest VGB 5.6 and iNES 5.6 source code.* NES NMI cannot be disabled or cancelled once VBlank starts (Double Dragon).* Blanking NES sprites when the left screen edge is blanked.* Fixed GBC real-time clock day counter (Pokemon games).* Enabled GameBoy Color debugger (NES/GBA debuggers disabled for now).* Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.* Reenabled native build for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.* Fixed native OpenSLES sound on newer Androids.* Fixed a possible crash in Java code.* Fixed toolbar application links.Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 Hello, All!The VGBAnext 6.1.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is now available from Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emuTo remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. Starting with this release, though, you can reenable cheats simply by downloading this file:http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zipYou no longer need to unzip this file. Just place it into your Downloads folder, and the app will do the rest. This VGBAnext release includes a bunch of fixes to the NES emulation and switches to the latest Android Pie SDK. People who had problems with the State Exchange and Box Art Download features should find them fixed now. See below for all the changes.ALL CHANGES:* Automatically unzipping VGBAnext-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.* Now searching for ROOT.chts in /sdcard/VGBAnext and all its subfolders.* Fixed missing library problem on Android Pie, introduced in version 6.1.1.* The empty File Selector search will now also find NES files.* Fixed NES sprite rendering at the left edge of screen.* Fixed vibrating sound during NES replay.* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).PS: My ColecoVision emulator, ColEm Deluxe, is currently on $1.99 sale:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxeHave fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale at the moment: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu It includes VGBA, iNES, and VGB emulators in a single Android package. VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, Super GameBoy, NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System arcade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hello, All! I have published VGBAnext 6.1.5, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for another few days. This release fixes tilt joystick operation and a hangup in the German version of Pokemon Sapphire. Also, pressing the BACK button once will now reveal the action bar. To remind everyone, I had to remove cheats from the app since Google Play started banning any apps which even mention cheats. All you need to get cheats back though is download this file into your "Downloads" folder: http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip ALL CHANGES: * Fixed tilt joystick operation. * Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick. * Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once. * Fixed hangup in the German version of Pokemon Sapphire. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Hello, All! The newest iNES 5.7 for Windows and Linux is now online. It emulates NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System consoles: http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/-- homepage http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES57-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES57-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary This release includes a refactored version of mapper #4 (MMC3). Among other things, the title screen in Gunnac shows without garbage now. I have also fixed sprites rendering at the left screen edge. See below for all the changes: ALL CHANGES:* Refactored mapper #4 (MMC3) implementation, fixed multiple bugs.* Gunnac title now shows without garbage.* Fixed sprite rendering at the left edge of screen.* Fixed vibrating sound during replay.* Disabled percussion channel in MIDI recordings (too much noise).* Fixed window title in iNES-Windows when started from command line.* Fixed PulseAudio hangup on exit in iNES-Linux. Enjoy! PS: fMSX Deluxe, the complete version of my MSX emulator for Android, is currently on the $1.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hello, All!VGBAnext 6.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator for Android, is now online:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emuThis release enables in-game saves and MIDI recording in situations where the app cannot write to the current folder. In this case, all files will be written to /sdcard/VGBAnext instead. I have also switched to the latest iNES source code for the NES emulation. NES MMC3 mapper and sprite rendering have been fixed. See below for all the changes.ALL CHANGES:* Using latest iNES 5.7 sources for NES emulation.* In-game saves now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/VGBAnext if current folder write-protected.* Refactored NES mapper #4 (MMC3) implementation, fixed multiple bugs.* Gunnac title now shows without garbage.* Fixed sprite rendering at the left edge of NES screen.* Fixed vibrating NES sound during replay.Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Hello, All! VGBAnext 6.2.1, a minor update to my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is now online: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu This update introduces the new icons, including adaptive icons used in Android Oreo+. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning VGBAnext from the store. You can easily reenable cheats by downloading this file to your "Download" folder: http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/VGBAnext-Cheats.zip Finally, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, Speccy Deluxe, is currently on $1.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale, for anyone interested: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Hello, All! Since Google has banned my iNES emulator from Google Play, I have made the free iNES version available here: http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/iNES-Android.apk Download it, play it on your devices, spread it wide, let the other people know they can get it here. To get full access to all iNES functions, latest updates, and support, please, consider downloading VGBAnext: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu It is available from Google Play and includes the complete iNES functionality, as well as VGBA and VGB. Enjoy! iNES-061519.apk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu In addition to NES and Famicom, VGBAnext will emulate GameBoy Advance (GBA), GameBoy Color (GBC), GameBoy Classic, and Super GameBoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 VGBAnext 6.3.1, the universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is now online: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu In this version, I have added native 64bit Intel support and fixed gamepad button assignments, among other things. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Completely refactored File Selector code. * Fixed gamepad button assignments. * Now using the latest VGB 5.7 source code. * Fixed high-frequency sound limit (GBC Frogger). * Added native 64bit Intel support. Enjoy! PS: If you see any bugs, please, report them here or email me directly. PPS: ColEm Deluxe is on $2.99 sale this week: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hello, All! I have just released a completely free APK for iNES 5.7.1, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator: http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5701.apk This release is important, since it introduces the new AndroidTV interface I have been working on for the last few months. Box art and some other features are not yet supported, but they are coming soon. If you see any problems with the new interface, please, email me. I have also fixed gamepad button assignments and added native support for 64bit Intel CPUs. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface. * Completely refactored File Selector code. * Fixed gamepad button assignments. * Added native 64bit Intel support. Enjoy! iNES-091819.apk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Hello, All! VGBAnext 6.3.2, the new version of my universal GBA, GBC, GB, and NES emulator, adds the modern AndroidTV user interface, based on the Google Leanback library: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu If you are an AndroidTV user experiencing problems with the new UI, please, email me. I have also enabled GLES video acceleration by default, fixed a few box art issues, and added a few more tactile feedback options. Finally, VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale this week. This is 30% off the regular price. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface. * Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI. * Enabled GLES video acceleration by default. * Made box art show immediately after download. * Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded. * Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hello, All! I've released the new iNES 5.7.2 this morning, my NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS-System emulator: http://fms.komkon.org/iNES/iNES-Android-5702.apk In this release, I have fixed virtual joystick getting too big or too small on some devices. The AndroidTV interface has also been improved, since I am rolling it out in more apps and adding more features. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * Improved previously introduced AndroidTV user interface. * Made box art show immediately after download. * Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small. * Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded. * iNES will not auto-start VGBAnext if both are installed. * Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options. Enjoy! iNES-100719.apk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarageResearch Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Hello, All! VGBAnext 6.3.3, a new version of my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator for Android, is now available from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu For this release, I sanitized the source code of all real and potential crash sources that showed up over the last few months. While the crashes only appear in about 0.4% of runs, please, email me if the app crashes on you for any reason. I have also fixed the size of virtual buttons. They should now have the same size on all devices and screen densities. Finally, there is a fix for in-game saves in the Spyro game. See below for all the changes. ALL CHANGES: * If you are missing game cheats, please, go here: http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#VGBA * Fixed saves in Spyro: Season of Ice. * Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small. * Improved the new AndroidTV interface. * Fixed rare division by zero when creating icon tiles. * Fixed missing method crash in the new AndroidTV UI. * Fixed null pointer crash when starting new AndroidTV UI. * Fixed null pointer crash when visiting Google Play. * Fixed possible native crash when recording gameplay. * Changed Apache HTTP library linkage. PS: fMSX-Deluxe, my MSX home computer emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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