Homebrew CitrAGB - 3DS GBA Emulator (WIP)

[Ryupower]

Why is the emulator so slow/lagy?

if you are using new FW (9.2+) there is NO kernel access so it can not use the dynrec things for speed
see this

 

[del_delly]

If you're on newer firmware, you won't be able to use dynarec emulation, so you're stuck with interpreter.

Source

No, what it means is that the emulator is coded in such a manner its slow.
If its the compiler, the way the code works, a fundamental flaw in how 3DS homebrew's build enviroment work, undocumented hardware functions, or whatever it is, its not that relevant.
I rather doubt Dynarec is significant when the emulator chokes on booting the BIOS.

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I just get red screen and that's with the Smealum starter-pack.

Download
http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/boot.3dsx
And replace what you got on the SD card. If you don't want to take out the SD card, FTBRONY still works, just type in ftp:// and whatever it claims is the iport into a file explorer.

 

[kje123]

No, what it means is that the emulator is coded in such a manner its slow.
If its the compiler, the way the code works, a fundamental flaw in how 3DS homebrew's build enviroment work, undocumented hardware functions, or whatever it is, its not that relevant.
I rather doubt Dynarec is significant when the emulator chokes on booting the BIOS.

The interpreter core on any emulator is always slow, due to it running on software dependencies. Dynarec would be the equivalent of something like OpenGL on dolphin, it relies on hardware (dynarec runs off of the ARM9 core) to execute. Without kernel access, dynarec cant access the ARM9 core, leading to having to use interpreter for now. It has nothing to do with the source code at all, it's more the issue of running in the optimal way.

Also, if your emulator has trouble with the BIOS, you probably aren't running the official one. Message me, and I'll give you the one I use.

 

[trancepara]

No it doesnt. I have tried using the C Nub and Z Buttons in GameYob. Even though it shows them in the Button Config, they can not be used for some reason. Is it the .3dsx one that allows it? Because the .cia does not.

I'm using the latest .3dsx version of GameYob and I CAN map the ZL/ZR buttons as well a c-stick. So your cia version must not allow it or be outdated.

EDIT: Yes, if I press ZR it changes screen scaling, etc

 

[Wizardkoer]

Hopefully as time passes this will be more optimized and will run 90-100% speed then I will play gba. I'm a PC gamer so I have high standards . But good to see this awesome project being made.

 

[Smoker1]

I'm using the latest .3dsx version of GameYob and I CAN map the ZL/ZR buttons as well a c-stick. So your cia version must not allow it or be outdated.

EDIT: Yes, if I press ZR it changes screen scaling, etc

When was the latest Version released? 10 Aug is my Latest. CIA Version still not allowing the Additional Controls. Must be the 3dsx only for some reason

 

[trancepara]

When was the latest Version released? 10 Aug is my Latest. CIA Version still not allowing the Additional Controls. Must be the 3dsx only for some reason

Don't know when it was released but I downloaded it the day after Tube/Ironhax come out. So I'm just gonna assume that its the CIA.

 

[Smoker1]

Well the latest one I got from the DropBox Link is from this Page
http://gbatemp.net/threads/gameyob-3ds-gb-c-emu.372523/
First Page, the Downloads Link. File says last modified 10 August. Has an actual GameBoy 3D Image Banner that is Green

 

[gudenau]

I can not get emerald to run from IRONHAX. :-/

 

[Kikirini]

I can not get emerald to run from IRONHAX. :-/

The Pokemon games seem to be hit-or-miss, from what I've seen. I can get some Pokemon games that others can't run, and vice versa. *Shrug*

 

[gudenau]

The Pokemon games seem to be hit-or-miss, from what I've seen. I can get some Pokemon games that others can't run, and vice versa. *Shrug*

At least the rick roll works. :-D

 

[trancepara]

Well the latest one I got from the DropBox Link is from this Page
http://gbatemp.net/threads/gameyob-3ds-gb-c-emu.372523/
First Page, the Downloads Link. File says last modified 10 August. Has an actual GameBoy 3D Image Banner that is Green

Yeah I backed up my install and used the .3dsx from there. I can still use the ZL/ZR and c-sticks normally and map them to buttons.

 

[Smoker1]

Yeah so that just begs the question, is it something in the Homebrew Loader, or something that 3dsx has more access to? Did a test, and yes, .cia can not use the extra controls, but the .3dsx can.

 

[Deleted User]

Yeah so that just begs the question, is it something in the Homebrew Loader, or something that 3dsx has more access to? Did a test, and yes, .cia can not use the extra controls, but the .3dsx can.

If I remember correctly, I believe it has something to do with access to the ir:rst service. I've tried adding it to my RSF files before, but it a) didn't seem to work and b) caused them to not work on older firmware versions where the service doesn't exist.

 

[Smoker1]

Well hell, as long as they now work in some way. LOL. Hell, the CNub even works in the Homebrew Loader App Selection Menu.

 

[Greymane]

For Those that want to know, and dont check the pastebin. 350 games tested kind of got a slap on the wrist at school, so during school days it will be a bit slow. Gonne need to bite through in the weekends.

 

[TecXero]

For Those that want to know, and dont check the pastebin. 350 games tested kind of got a slap on the wrist at school, so during school days it will be a bit slow. Gonne need to bite through in the weekends.

You should definitely focus on your schooling. Your grades are a bit more important that an emulator right now. Still, it's nice to see people trying to contribute to the homebrew community, thank you.

 

[Greymane]

Its mostly theory what i am learning right now, T-Map to be precise for softwaresters. So the testing kind of fits in that regard, i just did it a bit to much so i got an agreement. As long as me study time on school, is longer then the amount i use for testing they dont mind. Means i can do about 20 - 30 games during school time

 

[Smoker1]

Well, just focus on your Schooling. It is working for now, rather good on the N3DS, so just work on it when you are free. Your Schooling is more important.

 

[kje123]

Any progress on kernel access for 2.1? I haven't seen anything, but maybe you guys know of something.